Park Police Arrest 7 at Lincoln Reflecting Pool as Ex-Olympian, 67, Denies Vandalism
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 20
Park Police Arrest 7 at Lincoln Reflecting Pool as Ex-Olympian, 67, Denies Vandalism
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 20
Summary
Seven people were detained in separate Friday incidents at the newly refurbished Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, including former three-time Olympian David Hearn, 67, on a misdemeanor destruction-of-government-property charge.
Hearn told The Washington Post he had just finished a 52-mile bike ride, saw a partially detached liner piece and reached into the water to feel it, insisting he "didn't vandalize anything."
Emily Miller's video showed Hearn being handcuffed after questioning a National Guardsman; she said he grabbed a remediation hose, while Hearn said his bike tire may only have touched it.
Trump said Park Police arrested multiple people for vandalizing the monument and warned of "years in jail," as security was increased and repairs ordered.
The arrests come weeks after a $14.8 million restoration drew scrutiny over algae growth and peeling material at the pool.