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Olympian Accused of Damaging Reflecting Pool | Washington DC News
A former Olympic canoeist, 67-year-old David Hearn, faces felony charges for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool—just months after a $15 million renovation. Prosecutors say he tore up new sealant, but Hearn claims he only picked up floating debris. With witness testimony and conflicting evidence, the case sparks debate over whether the damage was accidental or intentional—and whether the pool’s own sealant may have been faulty. Authorities say this isn’t the first incident, and they’re digging deeper. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance…
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