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Witness says Lincoln Memorial pool was damaged before alleged vandalism

Former Olympic canoeist Davey Hearn’s lawyers say testimony undermines felony charge

A witness in the case against a former Olympic canoeist accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool testified that the area of the pool liner was already damaged and would have required repairs regardless of David “Davey” Hearn’s alleged actions.

A court filing released on Monday contained that revelation – and in the document, lawyers for Hearn requested access to all grand jury testimony that led to his indictment, pointing to “irregularities” in those proceedings.

The Associated Press contributed reporting

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Jul 28, 2026 Washington DC Trump administration US crime

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