Former Olympian indicted in Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool vandalism case
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Former Olympic canoeist David Hearn was indicted on felony destruction of property for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool during a June visit, a charge that could carry up to 10 years in prison. Hearn denies vandalism, saying he only observed peeling paint. The indictment comes amid Trump-led renovations to the pool and ongoing repairs after algae growth and peeling blue paint; a July 9 hearing is planned as the Reflecting Pool remains fenced off during work.
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