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Olympian Accused in Lincoln Pool Damage | Minneapolis News
Former Olympic athlete David Hearn faces felony charges for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool—reportedly costing over $1,000—just days after a costly renovation meant for the nation’s 250th anniversary. President Trump blamed “vandals,” but Hearn’s defense calls the indictment a political distraction, arguing the justice system should focus on facts, not optics. Hearn claims he was simply inspecting peeling coating during a bike ride and was told to stop by a park worker; prosecutors say he aggressively ripped sealant. Six others are already arrested in connection with…
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