Witness says Lincoln Memorial pool was damaged before alleged vandalism
Individuals peek over the fence to see the drained Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool on 27 July 2026 in Washington. Photograph: Allison Robbert/APView image in fullscreenIndividuals peek over the fence to see the drained Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool on 27 July 2026 in Washington. “Indeed, the witness did not even say or suggest that the alleged conduct had compromised the liner at all.”They also questioned whether Hearn’s felony indictment had been “lawfully returned”.
- ▪Individuals peek over the fence to see the drained Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool on 27 July 2026 in Washington.
- ▪Photograph: Allison Robbert/APView image in fullscreenIndividuals peek over the fence to see the drained Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool on 27 July 2026 in Washington.
- ▪“Indeed, the witness did not even say or suggest that the alleged conduct had compromised the liner at all.”They also questioned whether Hearn’s felony indictment had been “lawfully returned”.
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Individuals peek over the fence to see the drained Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool on 27 July 2026 in Washington. Photograph: Allison Robbert/APView image in fullscreenIndividuals peek over the fence to see the drained Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool on 27 July 2026 in Washington. Photograph: Allison Robbert/APWashington DCWitness says Lincoln Memorial pool was damaged before alleged vandalismFormer Olympic canoeist Davey Hearn’s lawyers say testimony undermines felony chargeEdward Helmore and agenciesTue 28 Jul 2026 10.09 EDTLast modified on Tue 28 Jul 2026 10.10 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA witness in the case against a former Olympic canoeist accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool testified that the area of the pool liner was already damaged and would…
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