Trump administration indicts Olympic athlete for Reflecting Pool vandalism
Summary
The Trump administration charged David Hearn, a former Olympic canoeist, with felony vandalism for damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC. Hearn denies the accusations, saying he only touched the pool to feel the peeling paint, while the government says he forcefully removed part of the pool’s sealant.Key Facts
- David Hearn, 67, faces felony charges for allegedly damaging the Reflecting Pool.
- The pool was recently renovated under a $13.1 million contract awarded by President Trump.
- The renovation involved sealing and repainting the pool in a blue color called “American flag blue.”
- Soon after reopening, the pool developed an algae problem and the blue paint started peeling.
- Officials say Hearn pulled up roughly 2 square feet of the pool’s bottom liner forcibly.
- Hearn denies vandalism and says he was just curious about the peeling paint.
- The case hearing is scheduled for July 9, and the pool remains closed for repairs.
- US Attorney Jeanine Pirro says the damage exceeds $1,000, justifying felony charges.
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