Ex-olympic Canoeist Faces Felony Charges for Pool Vandalism

WHO:

The Washington Post - David Hearn, 67, faces one felony count of malicious destruction of property.

Boston.com - David Hearn, a former Olympic canoe racer.

NBC News - U.S. Olympic canoeist David “Davey” Hearn.

WHAT:

TMZ - Hearn states he is innocent and described the charges as "outrageous and should be alarming to every American."

Boston.com - Hearn was indicted on a single count of property destruction.

CBS News Politics - Hearn is accused of ripping out a piece of sealant on the bottom of the Reflecting Pool.

ABC News - Hearn has been indicted for allegedly "maliciously" destroying lining at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

Newsweek - Hearn faces felony charges after allegedly touching a peeling liner at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

WHERE:

BBC News - The incident occurred at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C.

WHEN:

CBS News Politics - U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro stated the incident occurred on June 19.

CBS News Politics - The alleged incident took place on June 19.

NBC News - Hearn was indicted Thursday following his arrest last month.

WHY:

BBC News - The charges are related to renovations at the Reflecting Pool that were championed by President Trump.

HOW:

TMZ - Hearn was arrested for reaching into the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

(UPDATED July 2, 2026 23:19 UTC)

David Hearn, a 67-year-old, is facing a felony count of malicious destruction of property in connection with renovations at the Reflecting Pool that were championed by Trump. Hearn maintains his innocence, calling the charges "outrageous and should be alarming to every American." U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro revealed that the incident in question occurred on June 19.

(UPDATED July 2, 2026 21:20 UTC)

U.S. Olympic canoeist David “Davey” Hearn has been indicted on a single count of property destruction related to an incident at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. He is accused of maliciously ripping out a piece of sealant from the pool's lining during renovations that were championed by Trump. Hearn was arrested last month and faces felony charges for allegedly touching a peeling liner at the site, with the incident reportedly occurring on June 19.