Ignorant Tourist Defaces Rome's Colosseum, Unaware of Monument's Antiquity
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A tourist named Ivan Dimitrov, who was caught on video carving his name and his girlfriend's name into a wall of Rome's Colosseum, has sent a letter of apology to the local prosecutor's office. Dimitrov's defense lawyer stated that he was unaware of the monument's antiquity and expressed deep embarrassment. The tourist is being investigated for damage to cultural property and may face a fine of up to 5,000 euros ($5,400) and 15 days in jail.
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