Unaware Tourist Defaces Ancient Colosseum

A tourist who vandalized the Colosseum by carving his name and his girlfriend's name into a wall has written a letter of apology to the city of Rome. The man, a Bulgarian fitness instructor living in the UK, claimed he was unaware of the site's ancient significance. Italian police tracked him down and he now faces a potential fine of €15,000 and up to five years in jail. The letter of apology, while expressing remorse, also includes a bizarre attempt to absolve himself of responsibility.