Olympian David Hearn charged with destruction of property at Reflecting Pool
Summary
Olympian David Hearn was indicted for damaging the Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. He is accused of removing sealant from the pool’s bottom and faces charges of destruction of property. Hearn could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted.Key Facts
- David Hearn, 67, was charged with felony destruction of property by a grand jury in D.C.
- The incident occurred on June 19, when Hearn allegedly ripped out a piece of sealant from the Reflecting Pool’s bottom liner.
- National Park Service employees saw Hearn removing the liner and reported the damage.
- Hearn said he stopped by the pool during a 64-mile bike ride and was arrested after reaching into the water.
- The damage caused is valued at over $1,000.
- Hearn shouted at a park employee who asked him to stop, questioning why she cared about the pool.
- There have been about six vandalism cases related to the Reflecting Pool, with some possibly leading to misdemeanor charges.
- President Trump has blamed vandals for problems at the Reflecting Pool after renovations, including paint peeling and algae growth.
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