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Former Olympian indicted for felony vandalism at DC Reflecting Pool
Summary by Denton News Editorial Desk Isabel Soisson , as published by FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth)
· July 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The individual, a 67-year-old former canoeist, has been indicted for allegedly causing damage at a notable landmark in the nation's capital. The incident occurred on June 19 and involved the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
A former US Olympic athlete is facing a felony charge. The individual, a 67-year-old former canoeist, has been indicted for allegedly causing damage at a notable landmark in the nation's capital.
The incident occurred on June 19 and involved the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. According to available information, the former Olympian allegedly tore up sealant at the pool.
Further details about the incident and the indictment are available from FOX 4 KDFW, the source of this information.
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Category: parks Published: July 2, 2026 Source: FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) Reading time: 1 min
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