# Former US Olympian David Hearn indicted for Washington Reflecting Pool vandalism

David Hearn, a former U.S. Olympian, has been indicted for allegedly vandalizing the Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. The charges stem from an incident that damaged the historic landmark. The case draws attention due to Hearn's athletic background and the symbolic nature of the site.

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## Sources

### World
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2ky3p9jlveo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:34:52 GMT

### Sports
- [Fox News Sports](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/former-us-olympian-david-hearn-indicted-alleged-reflecting-pool-vandalism) — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:55:54 -0400