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Olympian Accused in Lincoln Pool Incident | Tulsa News
A former Olympic athlete, 67-year-old David Hearn, faces felony charges for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool—though he insists he was just inspecting peeling sealant during a bike ride. Prosecutors claim he ripped up sealant and caused over $1,000 in damage, but his defense argues the case is politically motivated, tied to the troubled renovation Trump ordered. Supporters rallied outside court, while Hearn was detained for five hours by National Guard and Park Police. Six others have also been arrested in connection with the pool’s messy overhaul, which includes algae…
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