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Former Olympian Indicted Over Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Damage

If convicted, Hearn could face a maximum prison sentence of 10 years under federal law.

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Ex-US Olympian indicted over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism. Pic via(@Reuters)

A Washington, D.C., grand jury has indicted former Olympian David Hearn on a felony charge of property destruction in connection with alleged damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

If convicted, Hearn could face a maximum prison sentence of 10 years under federal law.

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The indictment stems from an incident on June 19, when Hearn was arrested after allegedly pulling on a detached section of the reflecting pool's liner while cycling through the National Mall.

Prosecutors claim his actions caused more than $1,000 in additional damage to the recently renovated pool, which reopened last month following a $14 million restoration project. The site has since experienced issues including peeling sealant and algae growth.

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U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro alleged that Hearn deliberately and forcefully damaged the liner, while defense attorney Norm Eisen rejected the accusation, arguing that the case is an attempt to shift attention away from maintenance problems affecting the landmark.

Prosecutors also confirmed they are reviewing several other incidents involving the reflecting pool, some of which may result in misdemeanor charges.

The case has drawn wider attention amid debate over whether the pool's deterioration resulted from vandalism, construction defects or ongoing maintenance challenges.

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