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U.S. Olympic canoeist David ‘Davey' Hearn charged in Reflecting Pool vandalism
Summary by The Trophy Club Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Minyvonne Burke, Marco Gacina and Ryan J. Reilly | NBC News , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· July 2, 2026
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Key points David Hearn, an Olympic canoeist, was indicted for a felony. This charge is related to an incident at a landmark pool in Washington D.
A local athlete is facing charges. David Hearn, an Olympic canoeist, was indicted for a felony. This charge is related to an incident at a landmark pool in Washington D.C.
The incident occurred last month. Hearn had been arrested and detained. He claims to have simply touched a piece of coating in the pool during a bike ride.
Further details about the incident and charges are available from the source. The case is ongoing in D.C. Superior Court.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
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