Olympian David Hearn indicted for vandalism of Reflecting Pool

Three-time U.S. Olympian David Hearn has been indicted in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for allegedly "maliciously" destroying lining at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

Hearn was charged with destruction of property after he was arrested for reaching into the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and grabbing a flap of broken-off blue liner.

David Hearn, a two-time whitewater racing world champion who competed in the canoe slalom at three Olympic Games, was indicted by a grand jury Thursday in D.C. Superior Court on one felony charge, according to court records.

He is accused of causing $1,000 in damage to the pool. He faces up to 10 years in prison, if convicted.
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