Former Olympian denies vandalising Washington Reflecting Pool after arrest
Summary
David "Davey" Hearn, a former US Olympian, was arrested near the Washington Reflecting Pool after touching peeling paint on the pool's bottom during a bike ride. He denies damaging the pool and faces a misdemeanor charge for destruction of government property.Key Facts
- Davey Hearn is a 67-year-old former US Olympian and canoe champion.
- He was arrested by US Park Police and National Guard troops on Friday near the Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC.
- The arrest happened after he touched a rubbery strip of peeling paint at the pool’s bottom during a bike ride.
- The Reflecting Pool recently underwent a $13 million renovation, but the paint and algae problems persist.
- President Donald Trump supports the pool’s makeover and called vandalism of the site a serious crime.
- Hearn says he did not damage the pool and was only curious about the material used for painting.
- He was held in jail for about five hours and was not allowed a phone call.
- A video shows him being handcuffed and questioned near a water hose at the site.
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