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David Hearn pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool case

ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 4:10 PM

Last updated Jul 9, 2026

David Hearn pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool case

Summary

Former Olympic canoe racer David Hearn pleaded not guilty to charges of deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The incident is tied to a recent renovation of the historic site, and details surrounding his actions have raised public interest. A court date has not yet been determined for this case, which may attract further media coverage as it progresses.

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Key Details

•David Hearn is a former Olympic canoe racer.
•He pleaded not guilty to damage charges.
•The damage pertains to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
•The Reflecting Pool was recently renovated.
•No court date has been set for follow-up proceedings.

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4:27 PMESPN — Olympian pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool case...
4:09 PMYahoo Sports — Olympian David Hearn pleads not guilty to charges of damaging Reflecting Pool

What they're saying

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Three-time Olympian David Hearn was indicted July 2, after he was accused of ripping out a portion of the sealant from the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19.
— Yahoo Sports