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UPDATED Jun 24, 2026 at 8:03 PM ET
Jun 20, 2026 at 3:05 PM ET
US Olympian arrested for touching Lincoln Memorial pool liner
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David Hearn says he was arrested by US Park Police for touching a Reflecting Pool liner sealant.
WHO: David Hearn; US Park Police
WHAT: David Hearn was arrested after reaching into the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to touch a piece of sealant coming off the basin liner.
WHEN: Jun 20, 2026 at 2:48 PM ET
WHERE: Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, Washington, D.C.
WHY: To touch a piece of sealant coming off the basin liner.
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