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Olympian Accused Over Reflecting Pool | US News
Former Olympic canoe racer David Hearn, 67, faces felony charges for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool—accused of ripping sealant and causing over $1,000 in damage—though he insists he only touched a loose piece while on a bike ride. His legal team calls the prosecution politically motivated, accusing the administration of using the case to deflect blame for the pool’s costly, troubled renovation. Hearn was held for five hours, released without supervision, and supporters rallied outside the courthouse. A status hearing is scheduled for August 5th as the case heats up…
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