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U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro cited crime drops in DC but faced backlash over federal limits on prosecuting teenage offenders.
A tense community meeting in Northwest DC featured U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro facing residents' concerns over crime and federal prosecution, particularly regarding juveniles.
Pirro cited a 53% drop in homicides and 59% decrease in robberies during a month-long federal patrol surge, attributing the decline to increased arrests.
Despite the data, tensions rose over legal limits on prosecuting 16- and 17-year-olds, with Pirro explaining federal law restricts charges to four crimes, preventing assault with intent to kill charges unless murder was the original intent—highlighted by a case where a teen was charged with armed robbery but not attempted murder after shooting an off-duty firefighter.
Council Chairman Phil Mendelson acknowledged public frustration but noted charging decisions are based on facts, not legislation.
The meeting underscored ongoing community concern about accountability and the boundaries of federal justice in youth violence cases.
La fiscal federal Jeanine Pirro citó la caída de la delincuencia en DC, pero se enfrentó a una reacción violenta por los límites federales en el procesamiento de delincuentes adolescentes.