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
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.
- •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.
- 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
"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.
"Former Olympic canoe racer David Hearn pleaded not guilty to deliberately damaging the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
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External links- ESPNJul 9, 2026, 4:27 PMOlympian pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool case...
Former Olympic canoe racer David Hearn pleaded not guilty to deliberately damaging the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 4:09 PMOlympian David Hearn pleads not guilty to charges of damaging Reflecting Pool
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.
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