Former Olympian indicted for allegedly vandalising Washington Reflecting Pool

US authorities charged him with property destruction after renovations championed by President Donald Trump appeared to go awry.

E Pluribus Algae: Why Green Pond Scum Is as American as Red, White and Blue

And why the most patriotic approach to the Reflecting Pool may be to let the algae take over.

By Alan Burdick

Former Olympic canoeist indicted on felony charge over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism

David Hearn, a former Olympic canoe racer, was indicted on a single count of property destruction in a Washington, DC. He said he reached into the pool on June 19 to examine the newly peeled coating and briefly touched a chunk that had become partially detached.

Ex-Olympian charged over alleged reflecting pool damage

The Trump administration has indicted a former Olympian over damage to the National Mall's reflecting pool. A lawyer for David Hearn says he's innocent.

By Juliana Kim

Trump administration indicts Olympic athlete for Reflecting Pool vandalism

David Hearn could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted, but critics question the legitimacy of Trump's claims.

David Hearn update: Ex- Olympian faces felony charge over Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool vandalism

If convicted, David Hearn could face up to 10 years in prison on a destruction of property charge involving more than $1,000 in alleged damage.

Olympian indicted over Trump’s reflecting pool vandalism claim; lawyers call it ‘outrageous’

Ex-Olympian Charged For Causing $1,000 Damage To Trump-Backed Reflecting Pool

Former Olympic canoeist David Hearn faces a felony charge for allegedly ripping up sealant at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington.

Ex-US Olympian charged with Reflecting Pool vandalism

A former US Olympian was charged with vandalising Washington's newly renovated Reflecting Pool and could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted.

Ex-US Olympian faces 10 years for alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism

David Hearn, a three-time US Olympic canoeist, is one of about a half-dozen people accused of allegedly tampering with the pool, whose troubled, costly overhaul has become a political flashpoint in Washington.

Ex-US Olympian faces 10 years for alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism

The renovation of the pool next to the Lincoln Memorial has been one of Trump’s pet projects to remake the US capital.