Event Brief
David Hearn pleads not guilty over Reflecting Pool damage
Filed: Jul 09, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Summary: Olympian David Hearn pleaded not guilty to charges tied to damaging the Reflecting Pool.
WHO: David Hearn
WHAT: Pleaded not guilty to charges alleging he damaged part of the Reflecting Pool by ripping out sealant.
WHEN: Jul 09, 2026 at 3:25 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: He was charged after allegations that he ripped out a portion of the sealant from the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19.
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