Former Olympian charged with vandalizing Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
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David Hearn
Washington, DC, USA
June 19, 2026
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David Hearn, a former Olympic canoeist, was charged with felony destruction of property. He is accused of damaging the newly installed sealant at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The pool has faced ongoing maintenance issues despite a $14 million renovation.
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