Olympian Accused of Pool Vandalism | Las Vegas News

Former Olympic canoe racer David Hearn, 67, faces felony charges for allegedly ripping up $1,000+ worth of new sealant at the Reflecting Pool—accused of deliberate vandalism after getting rowdy when confronted by staff. Hearn claims he was just curious and stopped when told, but was held for five hours by National Guard and Park Police. The case has drawn national attention, especially from President Trump, who’s pushing a major renovation and sees this as part of a broader vandalism issue. The U.S. Attorney’s office is treating it as property destruction, alleging he forcefully pulled the liner with his bare hands—setting the stage for a high-profile courtroom showdown. 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/54436f761a0ae312