Former Olympian denies vandalising Washington Reflecting Pool after arrest

Former Olympian Davey Hearn has denied vandalising the Washington Reflecting Pool after being arrested at the site. He claims he was simply touching the new paint out of curiosity and did not intend to cause any damage. Hearn asserts that he did not remove or alter the paint in any way, contradicting allegations of vandalism. His arrest has sparked controversy, with Hearn maintaining his innocence in the incident.

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