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Details on Olympian's felony charge over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism

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U.S. Olympian David Hearn is facing a felony charge after being accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. CBS News senior Justice Department reporter Sarah Lynch has the details.

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  1. Just the News

    Olympian David Hearn indicted by grand jury for alleged property destruction of Reflecting Pool (opens Just the News)

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    The incident took place June 19, where Hearn was arrested by U.S. Park Police

  2. Local News 8

    Former Olympic canoeist indicted for allegedly damaging Reflecting Pool (opens Local News 8)

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    By Katelyn Polantz, Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — A former Olympic canoeist has been indicted by a grand jury in Washington, DC, Superior Court, for allegedly damaging the Reflecting Pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial.

  3. NBC News

    U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn charged with damaging Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool (opens NBC News)

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    WASHINGTON — U.S. Olympic canoeist David “Davey” Hearn was indicted Thursday on a single count of destruction of property after he was accused of causing more than $1,000 worth of damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

  4. Anchorage Daily News

    Former Olympian indicted after arrest over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    David Hearn has denied wrongdoing, saying he reached into the water after noticing a piece of the pool’s blue liner had become partially detached.

  5. Winchester Star

    Former Olympian indicted on felony charge in what President Donald Trump called Reflecting Pool vandalism (opens Winchester Star)

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    Former Olympian indicted on felony charge in what President Donald Trump called Reflecting Pool vandalism.

  6. Daily Journal

    Former Olympian indicted on felony charge over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism (opens Daily Journal)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — A former Olympian was indicted Thursday on a felony charge in what President Donald Trump has called vandalism of the Reflecting Pool. David Hearn, a former Olympic canoe racer, was indicted on a single count of property destruction in Washington, D.C. court.

  7. Green Field Reporter

    Former Olympian indicted on felony charge in what Trump called Reflecting Pool vandalism (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — A former Olympian was indicted Thursday on a felony charge in what President Donald Trump has called vandalism of the Reflecting Pool. David Hearn, a former Olympic canoe racer, was indicted on a single count of property destruction in Washington, D.C. court.

  8. Axios

    Olympian indicted for vandalizing Reflecting Pool (opens Axios)

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    Former Olympic canoeist David Hearn was indicted Thursday for destroying property after he allegedly reached into Washington D.C.'s Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool , per a bench warrant reviewed by Axios.

  9. Forbes

    Former Olympian David Hearn Indicted On Reflecting Pool Vandalism Charge—Could Face 10 Years In Prison (opens Forbes)

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    The former U.S. Olympic canoeist faces a charge for destruction of property.

  10. WSVN Miami

    Former Olympic canoeist indicted by a grand jury after arrest at the Reflecting Pool (opens WSVN Miami)

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    (CNN) — David Hearn, a former Olympic canoeist, has been indicted by a grand jury in Washington, DC, Superior Court, after being arrested last month...

  11. PBS NewsHour

    WATCH: U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announces felony charge related to Reflecting Pool (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    A former Olympian was indicted Thursday on a felony charge in what President Donald Trump has called vandalism of the Reflecting Pool.

  12. UPI

    Olympic kayaker indicted for allegedly damaging D.C. reflecting pool (opens UPI)

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    U.S. Olympian David "Davey" Hearn was indicted Thursday on a charge of destruction of property following his arrest last month.

  13. The Hill

    Olympic canoeist arrested at Reflecting Pool indicted by DC grand jury (opens The Hill)

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    A Washington, D.C., grand jury returned a felony indictment against Olympian David Hearn in connection with damage found at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced on Thursday.

  14. FOX 5 DC

    Former Olympian indicted for felony vandalism at DC Reflecting Pool (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    Former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn, 67, has been indicted on a felony charge for allegedly tearing up sealant at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on June 19.

  15. The Guardian

    US Olympian indicted after Trump alleged ‘vandalism’ at DC reflecting pool (opens The Guardian)

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    Canoeist David Hearn was arrested in June after touching a peeling piece of liner in the pool from renovation project David Hearn, a three-time US Olympian and canoeist, has been indicted by a grand jury in Washington DC after Donald Trump blamed vandals for damaging Washington’s reflecting pool fol…

  16. Washington Times

    Olympic canoeist indicted in Reflecting Pool vandalism case (opens Washington Times)

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    A three-time U.S. Olympic canoeist has been indicted on a felony charge after federal prosecutors accused him of tearing up newly installed sealant at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a landmark that has become a flashpoint in President Trump's push to spruce up the nation's capital ahead of In…

  17. News Nation Now

    Ex-Olympic canoer arrested at Reflecting Pool indicted by D.C. grand jury (opens News Nation Now)

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    "This was a deliberate act to damage the Reflecting Pool at the National Mall," Jeanine Pirro said.

  18. Billings Gazette

    Ex-US Olympian indicted over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism (opens Billings Gazette)

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    The indictment accuses David Hearn of "maliciously" breaking or destroying lining material on the bottom of the landmark on June 19.

  19. CBS News

    Olympian David Hearn charged with destruction of property at Reflecting Pool (opens CBS News)

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    David Hearn is accused of ripping out a piece of sealant on the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said.

  20. WFLA

    Olympian indicted on felony charge over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism (opens WFLA)

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    A former Olympian was indicted Thursday on a felony charge in what President Donald Trump has called vandalism of the Reflecting Pool.

  21. Rocket City Now

    Former Olympian indicted in Reflecting Pool vandalism, Pirro says (opens Rocket City Now)

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    "There was an effort, a violent effort, to rip the liner from the bottom of the pool," U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said.

  22. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Olympian is indicted after arrest at Washington’s Reflecting Pool (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    A former Olympic canoeist who says he touched peeling paint is charged with “destruction of property $1,000 or more,” a felony.

  23. The New Republic

    Pirro Reveals Reflecting Pool Indictment of U.S. Olympian Is a Sham (opens The New Republic)

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    U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced Thursday that a grand jury had indicted former Olympic canoeist David Hearn on charges of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

  24. ABC News

    Olympian David Hearn indicted for alleged vandalism of Reflecting Pool (opens ABC News)

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    Olympian David Hearn has been indicted in for allegedly "maliciously" destroying lining at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

  25. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Olympian indicted after arrest at Washington’s Reflecting Pool (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    A former Olympic canoeist who had been arrested in June on charges that he had vandalized the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has been indicted, according to court documents. He is charged with “destruction of property $1,000 or more,” a felony.

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