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Former Olympian indicted for felony vandalism at DC Reflecting Pool
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Isabel Soisson , as published by FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News
· July 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The individual, a 67-year-old former Olympic canoeist, has been indicted for vandalism. The charge stems from an event on June 19.
A former US Olympian is facing a felony charge. The individual, a 67-year-old former Olympic canoeist, has been indicted for vandalism.
The incident allegedly occurred at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The charge stems from an event on June 19.
Further details about the indictment and the alleged vandalism are available from FOX 7 Austin, including the name of the former Olympian, David Hearn, and the specifics of the charge, which involves tearing up sealant at the Reflecting Pool.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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