Olympian Accused in Lincoln Pool Case | Phoenix News

Former Olympian David Hearn faces felony charges for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool—claimed to be worth over $1,000—just months after President Trump oversaw its controversial renovation. Accusations swirl amid reports of algae and peeling coatings, with Trump blaming vandals. Hearn’s defense argues the indictment is politically motivated, pointing to the administration’s own failures. Hearn says he was simply inspecting peeling sealant during a bike ride when detained, touching it briefly after being told to stop by a park worker. His team is pushing to prove his innocence and expose what they see as a politically charged prosecution. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e8605c3bcd5b1cd9