Ex-US Olympian Hit With Felony Charges Over Reflecting Pool 'Vandalism'
Summary
David Hearn, a former U.S. Olympic canoeist, has been charged with vandalism after touching a damaged part of the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. He was detained by National Guard and Park Police and now faces a misdemeanor charge related to government property damage.Key Facts
- David Hearn is a 67-year-old former U.S. Olympic canoe slalom racer.
- He touched a peeling section of the Reflecting Pool liner while riding his bicycle in June.
- National Guard members and U.S. Park Police detained Hearn for about five hours before releasing him.
- Hearn denies wrongdoing and says he was curious about the pool’s condition.
- The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool underwent a $14.7 million restoration project.
- President Donald Trump described the damage as vandalism and predicted jail time for those responsible.
- Some damage included peeling liner and algae growth, with investigations ongoing.
- No public evidence links Trump’s motorcade or actions directly to the Reflecting Pool’s problems.
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