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Olympian Accused in Reflecting Pool Incident | Washington DC News
A former Olympian canoe racer, 67-year-old David Hearn, faces felony charges for allegedly damaging the Reflecting Pool in D.C., sparking national attention after President Trump labeled it vandalism. Prosecutors claim Hearn aggressively ripped up sealant during a renovation, causing over $1,000 in damage, while Hearn insists he was simply inspecting peeling coating after being told to stop. Held for five hours by National Guard and Park Police, the incident has reignited debate over the pool’s recent $100M renovation—and whether the President’s public crackdown on “vandalism” is overblown or…
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