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Former Olympian indicted for felony vandalism at DC Reflecting Pool
Summary by Southlake News Editorial Desk Isabel Soisson , as published by FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)
· July 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details on the indictment and the circumstances surrounding the incident are available from FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth. The individual, a 67-year-old former canoeist, is accused of vandalism at a prominent national landmark.
A former US Olympic athlete has been indicted on a felony charge. The individual, a 67-year-old former canoeist, is accused of vandalism at a prominent national landmark. The incident allegedly occurred at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
The charge stems from an event on June 19, in which sealant was torn up. Further details on the indictment and the circumstances surrounding the incident are available from FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth. The news outlet reported on the indictment of the former Olympian, who is identified as David Hearn.
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Category: parks Published: July 2, 2026 Source: FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) Reading time: 1 min
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