Ignorant Tourist Defaces Rome's Colosseum, Claims Unawareness of Its Ancient Status
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An English tourist who was filmed carving a note into Rome's Colosseum has apologized, claiming ignorance of the monument's age. The man, identified as Ivan Danailov Dimitrov, expressed deep embarrassment and extended heartfelt apologies to Italians and the world for the damage done to the ancient heritage. The video of the vandalism went viral, leading Italian police to trace Dimitrov to his home in Britain. Vandalizing the Colosseum carries fines up to $15,000 and five years in prison. Dimitrov's lawyer hopes for leniency, suggesting that the act may have been seen as less severe in the tourist's home country.
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