Olympian David Hearn charged with destruction of property at Reflecting Pool

Olympian David Hearn has been indicted by a D.C. expansive assemblage connected a felony complaint related to alleged vandalism astatine the Washington, D.C., Reflecting Pool, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced Thursday.  

Hearn is accused of ripping retired a portion of sealant connected the bottommost of the Reflecting Pool connected June 19, Pirro said. Pirro said National Park Service employees observed him removing the bottommost liner of the pool. 

"One of the astir violative images that I clasp successful my caput are the images of nationalist monuments that are being debased, roped, torn down, graffitied, and damaged by individuals," Pirro said astatine a quality league connected Thursday. "This unchecked vandalism and civilian upset turns into transgression behavior, and that's wherefore we are present today." 

Hearn's lawsuit is being handled successful D.C. Superior Court.

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