Three More People Charged with Damaging Reflecting Pool After Trump’s Multimillion-Dollar Restoration
Prosecutors must prove Hearn caused more than $1,000 in damage, a felony that carries up to 10 years in prison.
- Former Olympic canoeist David Carter Hearn was indicted by a Washington, D.C. grand jury last week for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool; prosecutors must prove he caused over $1,000 in damage to secure a felony conviction.
- Three other individuals—Cameron Thiers, Sophie Dennison-Gibby, and Justin Carreno—were detained in June for peeling blue paint from the Reflecting Pool and face misdemeanor charges; they pleaded not guilty to destruction of property.
- President Donald Trump blamed vandalism for the Reflecting Pool's deteriorating condition during its $16.4 million renovation, claiming "knives" and "crazy and deranged lunatics" caused damage, though he provided no evidence.
- District of Columbia U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro linked the pool damage to "anarchy and chaos," while lawyers for Hearn called the felony charges "outrageous" and a "misuse of government power."
- While Hearn faces a 10-year maximum sentence, first-time offenders typically receive probation for minor property damage; all defendants have court appearances scheduled for late August.
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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation faces legal challenges and accusations of vandalism. Problems like algae and peeling paint emerged shortly after the project's completion. The White House blamed vandals, while critics pointed to a rushed renovation process. Criminal charges have been filed against individuals accused of damaging the landmark. A lawsuit also challenges the renovation's compliance with preservation and environmental…
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