Grand jury indicts former Olympic canoeist over Reflecting Pool damage
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David Hearn, a former Olympic canoeist, has been indicted by a Washington, DC grand jury on one felony count of destruction of property after authorities say he maliciously damaged the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool lining by reaching into the water; the charge carries up to 10 years in prison. He maintains he was curious and denies vandalism, saying he was arrested after being warned not to touch a blue flap as the pool reopened following renovations, which has faced other issues.
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