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Olympian Faces Charges Over Pool Incident | Philadelphia News
An Olympian faces felony charges for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, but his legal team is fighting back, claiming the grand jury proceedings were flawed and demanding full access to secret testimony. Prosecutors allege at least $1,000 in damage, but defense attorneys highlight conflicting witness testimony suggesting the pool was already in disrepair — and that the same repairs would have been needed regardless. The athlete insists he only touched a detached piece during a bike ride and maintains his innocence, while critics suspect this case is politically…
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