Olympian Accused of Damaging Reflecting Pool | Phoenix News

A former Olympic canoeist, 67-year-old David Hearn, now faces felony charges for allegedly damaging the newly renovated Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial—just weeks after a $15 million overhaul. Prosecutors say he tore up two feet of fresh sealant, though Hearn claims he only picked up a floating piece. Evidence and witness accounts reportedly contradict his story, while the pool’s sealant began peeling on its own shortly after refilling, raising questions about its condition. Authorities are also investigating six other vandalism incidents and have fenced off the pool ahead of the Fourth of July, planning to drain and repair it post-holiday. 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/800898f53f58d521