US Park Police Arrest David Hearn for Reflecting Pool Vandalism
Olympian arrested amid failure of costly pool renovation.
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Former Olympian David Hearn was arrested by US Park Police for allegedly vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Hearn claims he only touched a detached piece of the 'American flag blue' liner to examine it. The arrest occurs as the pool's recent renovation, costing between $13 million and $14.8 million, faces reports of peeling paint and algae growth.
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