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Olympian Accused in Lincoln Pool Damage | Washington DC News
Former Olympian David Hearn faces felony charges for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool’s liner—worth over $1,000—during a bike ride, sparking a legal and political firestorm. While officials, including President Trump, blame vandals for the $16M renovation’s woes, Hearn’s team calls the indictment a political ploy to shift blame. The U.S. Attorney’s office, led by Jeanine Pirro, accuses him of aggressive destruction, while six others also arrested in the case fuel suspicions of a broader cover-up. The case is now in legal limbo as facts remain contested. Thank you to our…
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