property destruction
Coverage of property destruction in the Nexus archive.
- Ex-Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool sees ‘irregularities’ in grand jury proceedings
A former Olympian named David Hearn is challenging grand jury proceedings in his case over alleged damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. His attorneys argue the pool had preexisting damage and request full access to grand jury testimony and legal instructions provided to jurors. The case is linked to a renovation project associated with President Donald Trump, with Hearn's defense alleging political motivation.
- Ex-Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool sees ‘irregularities’ in grand jury proceedings
David Hearn, an Ex-Olympian, has pleaded not guilty to a felony charge of property destruction related to damaging the Reflecting Pool. His trial is scheduled to begin on Sept. 28 in D.C. Superior Court.
- 'Today' suspect caught on camera before hate crime arrest, rap sheet reveals attempted kidnapping conviction
Andrew Truelove was arrested after allegedly approaching Today co-host Craig Melvin at NBC's Manhattan studio with a racial slur. Truelove has a criminal history including attempted kidnapping, trespassing, and property destruction.
- Ex-Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool gets Sept. 28 trial date
David Hearn, a former Olympic canoe racer, faces a Sept. 28 trial on a felony charge of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. His attorneys argue the government destroyed critical evidence by draining the pool, while Hearn claims his prosecution is politically motivated. The pool's renovation, initially budgeted at $1.5 million but exceeding $16 million, has been plagued by issues.
- Three more people charged with damaging Reflecting Pool after Trump’s multimillion-dollar restoration
Three more people have been criminally charged with destruction of property at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The incident occurred after a multimillion-dollar restoration project.
- Former Olympian indicted on felony charge over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism
David Hearn, a former Olympic canoe racer, was indicted on a felony charge for allegedly vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. The indictment includes a single count of property destruction.
- Ex-US Olympian indicted in what Trump called Reflecting Pool vandalism
A former Olympian was indicted on a felony charge for damaging the Reflecting Pool. The US Attorney stated the individual caused over $1,000 in damage by removing sealant in a deliberate act.