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Former Olympian David Hearn Arrested for Destruction of Government Property for Vandalizing Reflecting Pool

Jun 20, 2026Far Right

Former Olympian David Hearn was arrested and charged with misdemeanor for destruction of property for vandalizing the Lincoln Reflecting Pool. The post Former Olympian David Hearn Arrested for Destruction of Government Property for Vandalizing Reflecting Pool appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

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