David Hearn, a decorated American Olympian who once represented his country on the world stage, found himself in handcuffs on Friday after being accused of vandalising one of Washington's most recognisable landmarks.
Hearn, a three-time US Olympic canoeist and two-time world champion in whitewater racing, was arrested by US Park Police near the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after allegedly damaging part of the newly refurbished pool liner. The 67-year-old has fiercely denied the allegation, insisting he merely touched a section that was already peeling away.
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