Olympian arrested at Reflecting Pool says 'I did not damage' anything
Summary
David Hearn, a three-time U.S. Olympian, was arrested after touching loose blue coating at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which was recently repainted under President Donald Trump's directive for the 250th U.S. anniversary. Hearn said he did not damage the pool and was held for five hours without being informed of charges.Key Facts
- The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was recently painted blue following renovations costing $14.65 million.
- President Donald Trump ordered the repainting ahead of the United States’ 250th anniversary.
- David Hearn, a U.S. Olympian in canoeing and materials science expert, touched a loose piece of blue coating on the pool’s bottom.
- Hearn said he did not remove or damage the coating and was cooperative throughout the encounter.
- National Park Service employees and National Guardsmen detained Hearn and handedcuffed him without reading his rights or allowing phone calls for five hours.
- Hearn was arrested but charges were not clearly explained to him; he is set to appear in court on July 9.
- Other individuals have also been arrested on suspicion of vandalism related to the Reflecting Pool.
- The pool has had issues with algae and peeling paint since the renovations.
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