Summary
A former US Olympian, David "Davey" Hearn, has been charged with damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC. Authorities say he tore a recently installed sealant from the pool, causing about $1,000 in damage after a $14 million renovation.
Key Facts
- David "Davey" Hearn is a 67-year-old three-time Olympic canoeist.
- He is charged with a felony for destruction of property related to the Reflecting Pool.
- The incident occurred on June 19, 2026, when Hearn allegedly ripped sealant from the pool bottom.
- The pool had recently undergone a $14 million renovation but showed issues like peeling sealant and algae growth.
- Hearn denies intentionally damaging the pool and says he only touched already damaged material.
- US Park Police have arrested five people and issued citations to five others for vandalism involving the pool.
- President Donald Trump publicly criticized the vandals and pledged immediate repairs to the Reflecting Pool.
- The Reflecting Pool is a historic monument built in the 1920s, located between the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument.
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