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Story summary
- Curtis Lear, a D.C. man, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for damaging the National Mall.
- The National Mall damage occurred during the 33rd Annual Giant BBQ Battle, a Jeep joyride last June.
- The incident caused over $9,000 in damage.
- Lear pleaded guilty to destruction of government property and assault with a dangerous weapon.
- He was arrested the following day after saying it was "just a joke."
