US Olympian indicted after Trump alleged ‘vandalism’ at DC reflecting pool
Summary
David Hearn, a US Olympian, was indicted for allegedly damaging the Washington DC reflecting pool after its recent renovation. President Trump accused vandals of harming the pool, but Hearn denies these claims and says he did not cause any damage.Key Facts
- David Hearn is a three-time US Olympian and canoeist.
- He was indicted for “maliciously” damaging the lining of the reflecting pool on June 19.
- Hearn was arrested after touching a partly detached piece of the pool’s liner.
- He denies vandalizing or breaking anything and says he was arrested unfairly.
- President Trump ordered a $14.7 million renovation to the reflecting pool for the country’s 250th anniversary.
- Soon after the renovation, algae turned the water green and a large tear was reported in the pool’s liner.
- Trump said the government would release photos and videos to prove the vandalism but has not done so yet.
- The pool is a historic site, linked to important events like Martin Luther King Jr.’s "I Have a Dream" speech.
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