Olympian Accused in Lincoln Pool Incident | Seattle News

Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

Former Olympic athlete David Hearn faces charges for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, claiming he only touched loose coating during a bike ride—his lawyers say it’s politically motivated, not criminal. The pool, targeted for a high-profile renovation under Trump ahead of the 250th anniversary, has suffered algae blooms and liner issues, with Trump blaming vandals. Hearn was detained by National Guard and Park Police, and prosecutors, led by Jeanine Pirro, accuse him of property destruction. Six others have already been arrested over related charges as the case unfolds…