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A former Olympic canoe racer is facing felony charges for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool’s new sealant—claiming he was just a curious cyclist who touched the coating during a ride. Prosecutors say his actions were deliberate and belligerent, while his defense calls the charges a government overreach, arguing the narrative is fabricated. Hearn was detained for five hours by National Guard and Park Police. The incident unfolds amid ongoing turmoil with the pool’s renovation, which has suffered delays, algae blooms, and political drama—including President Trump’s inflammatory claims about vandals using box cutters and fertilizer. This case now symbolizes the tangled intersection of public works, legal accountability, and political spectacle.

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