Event Brief
David Hearn charged in Reflecting Pool vandalism
Filed: Jun 22, 2026 at 5:03 PM ET
Summary: Former Olympic canoeist David Hearn was charged with misdemeanor destruction of government property in the Reflecting Pool vandalism.
WHO: David Hearn
WHAT: Charged with misdemeanor destruction of government property over Reflecting Pool vandalism
WHEN: Jun 22, 2026 at 4:18 PM ET
WHERE: Washington, D.C., USA
WHY: He was charged for allegedly grabbing a hose being used by a National Park Service worker during the vandalism.
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