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Former Olympian indicted for allegedly vandalising Washington Reflecting Pool

Former Olympian indicted for allegedly vandalising Washington Reflecting Pool
BBC World Thursday 02 July 2026, 19:48 UTC 1 min read
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US authorities charged him with property destruction after renovations championed by President Donald Trump appeared to go awry.

US authorities charged him with property destruction after renovations championed by President Donald Trump appeared to go awry.
Olympian (ORG) Washington Reflecting Pool US (ORG) Donald Trump (PERSON)
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