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Former Olympian pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool damage case after Trump alleged vandalism
Summary by Alamo Heights News Editorial Desk Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 9, 2026
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Key points Further details on this case are available from KSAT 12, including the defendant's background as a competitive canoe racer and the specifics of the charges against him. The individual, a 67-year-old from Maryland, pleaded not guilty to deliberately damaging the pool.
A former Olympic athlete has entered a plea in a case related to damage at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The individual, a 67-year-old from Maryland, pleaded not guilty to deliberately damaging the pool. This case has been described as politically charged, with some critics accusing prosecutors of abuse of power.
The Reflecting Pool had recently undergone renovations, a project initiated by President Donald Trump. However, the pool experienced problems, including damage to its new coating.
Further details on this case are available from KSAT 12, including the defendant's background as a competitive canoe racer and the specifics of the charges against him.
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Category: parks Published: July 9, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News Reading time: 1 min
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