Ex-US Olympian indicted in what Trump called Reflecting Pool vandalism

AP Associated PressSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-07-02 · 19:41 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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Former Olympic canoe racer David Hearn was indicted on Thursday on a felony charge of property destruction in Washington. The indictment stems from an incident where Hearn allegedly ripped up recently installed sealant on the Reflecting Pool, causing over $1,000 in damage. District of Columbia US Attorney Jeanine Pirro stated that Hearn acted deliberately and forcefully, pulling up the pool's bottom liner with his hands. Pirro also noted that Hearn was belligerent towards an employee who attempted to stop him. Authorities have made approximately six other misdemeanor arrests related to the incident.

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Authorities have made about six other misdemeanor arrests related to the incident.

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Hearn acted 'forcefully and violently' and belligerently towards an employee.

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Hearn ripped up recently installed sealant on the pool, causing more than US$1,000 in damage.

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Former Olympian David Hearn indicted on felony charge for vandalism of the Reflecting Pool.

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A former Olympian was indicted on Thursday on a felony charge in what US President Donald Trump has called vandalism of the Reflecting Pool.David Hearn, a former Olympic canoe racer, was indicted on a single count of property destruction in a Washington court.District of Columbia US Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Hearn ripped up recently installed sealant on pool in “a deliberate act” that caused more than US$1,000 in damage.She accused him of “forcefully and violently” pulling up bottom liner “with both hands” and acting belligerent towards an employee who told him to stop.“This is a case with tremendous evidence,” she said, adding that authorities have made about six other misdemeanour arrests.US Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro speaks during a press conference in Washington on Thursday. Photo: AFPHearn did not immediately return a phone call seeking comment.

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