David Hearn, a three-time US Olympian and canoeist, has been indicted by a grand jury in Washington, DC, for allegedly damaging the lining of the reflecting pool on June 19. The indictment follows claims made by former President Donald Trump regarding vandalism at the site, which recently underwent a $14.7 million renovation. Hearn's legal representatives have denied the allegations, asserting that the actions in question were ordinary and should not be treated as criminal.
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US Olympian David Hearn Indicted for Alleged Damage to Reflecting Pool
David Hearn, a US Olympian, has been indicted for allegedly damaging the reflecting pool in Washington, DC, on June 19. The indictment follows comments from former President Donald Trump regarding vandalism at the site, which recently completed a significant renovation.
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