Former Olympic canoeist David Hearn was indicted Thursday for destruction of property after allegedly damaging Washington D.C.'s Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial.
The indictment follows an incident last month where Hearn reportedly reached into the water and damaged a portion of the pool’s blue liner. According to The Washington Post, Hearn has stated he was wrongfully arrested and that he only touched the liner after noticing it had become partially detached.
Axios reported that Hearn, a former Olympian, faces charges related to the damage. The Blaze noted that Hearn could face a “stiff sentence” as a result of the felony charge.
The Washington Post detailed that a grand jury delivered the indictment. Hearn maintains his innocence regarding the alleged vandalism.
No further details regarding potential sentencing or legal proceedings were immediately available in the provided sources.
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