A cyclist arrested near the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after touching a detached liner was charged with destruction of government property, a charge he denies, stating he only felt a peeling piece of the liner. This incident occurred amidst heightened security, including National Guard presence, following claims of vandalism to the recently renovated pool. Despite ongoing cleanup efforts and expert explanations that algae growth is a common issue in reflecting pools due to their design, President Trump has publicly condemned the alleged vandalism and promised repairs.
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While visiting the newly refurbished Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial, David Hearn noticed a detached section of the “American flag blue” liner. Upon touching the material, Hearn was promptly arrested by U.S. Park Police on a misdemeanor charge of destruction of government property. He is slated to appear in D.C. Superior Court on July 9.
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Justin LaGesse, a 37-year-old Illinois resident, received an 11-month prison sentence and was ordered to pay $43,315 in restitution for his role in the January 6th Capitol riot. He pleaded guilty to felony destruction of government property after using a flagpole to break a Capitol window and verbally assaulting police officers. LaGesse’s actions, which included shouting insults at law enforcement, were captured on surveillance footage. The sentencing follows over 1,500 other charges related to the Capitol breach.
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