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Former Olympian Accused of Pool Vandalism | Tulsa News
A former Olympian, David Hearn, faces felony charges for allegedly touching peeling paint at Washington’s Reflecting Pool—something he claims was out of curiosity, not malice. After a 64-mile bike ride, he briefly touched a loose piece before a park worker told him to stop. Held for five hours by National Guard and Park Police, Hearn insists he didn’t intend harm. His background in watercraft materials adds intrigue, especially as the pool’s $14 million rehab project—tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary—was recently highlighted by President Trump, who called the act vandalism. The…
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