Former Olympian indicted on felony charge in what Trump called Reflecting Pool vandalism
Summary
A former Olympic canoe racer, David Hearn, was charged with a felony for damaging the Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. Authorities say he deliberately tore up a protective sealant on the pool, causing over $1,000 in damage. President Donald Trump called the incident vandalism and mentioned multiple arrests related to the pool's damage.Key Facts
- David Hearn, 67, a former Olympic canoe racer, was indicted on a felony count of property destruction.
- He allegedly ripped up a newly installed sealant on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
- Damage caused is estimated to be more than $1,000.
- Hearn was reportedly "forceful and violent" when pulling up the pool's liner.
- He acted belligerently toward a park employee who told him to stop.
- Hearn said he touched the coating briefly after being told to stop.
- He was detained by National Guard and Park Police for five hours before release.
- President Trump claimed several arrests were made related to vandalism of the Reflecting Pool.
- The pool recently underwent a $14 million renovation for the U.S. 250th anniversary.
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