David Hearn indicted for alleged damage to Reflecting Pool
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 9:24 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
David Hearn, a former Olympic canoeist, was indicted for destruction of property related to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. He allegedly caused over $1,000 in damage while reaching into the pool. Hearn claimed he was merely touching a detached sealant, not vandalizing the property. His lawyers argue that the indictment reflects a misuse of government power and dismiss the charges as baseless. Hearn faces one charge following his arrest by United States Park Police on June 19 during a bike ride. The case is set to proceed to trial, with prosecutors asserting they can prove the damage amount through expert testimony.
- •David Hearn indicted for destruction of property.
- •Allegedly caused over $1,000 in damage to Reflecting Pool.
- •Hearn claims he was not vandalizing but examining sealant.
- •Lawyers argue indictment is politically motivated.
- •Case is set to go to trial with expert testimony planned.
- 9:24 PMYahoo Sports — Olympian David Hearn's Lawyers Say 'Every American' Should Be Alarmed as He's Indicted for Reaching into Reflecting Pool
""This indictment reflects the Administration's effort to shift blame for their own failures," Hearn's attorneys claimed after the canoeist was accused of causing more than $1,000 in damage to the pool with his "bare hands"
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