Former Olympian David Hearn Indicted On Reflecting Pool Vandalism Charge—Could Face 10 Years In Prison

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A federal grand jury indicted former Olympic canoeist David Hearn on a charge of destruction of property for allegedly damaging the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, U.S. Attorney Jeannine Pirro said at a press conference on Thursday—allegations the 67-year-old has denied.

At a press conference on Thursday, Pirro said Hearn “ripped a piece of recently installed sealant on the bottom of the Reflecting Pool,” referring to an incident earlier in June that led to his arrest and citation on misdemeanor charges.

Hearn previously told the Washington Post he was arrested after reaching into the pool and grabbing a piece of sealant already peeling, but did not remove anything.

Hearn faces a maximum sentence of up to 10 years in prison, Pirro said.

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