DC Crime Crackdown Tests Federal Prosecutors
A Bloomberg Law investigation reveals that federal prosecutors dismissed or downgraded many felony assault cases from President Trump's crime crackdown in Washington DC, with minimal convictions resulting. The findings raise concerns about prosecutorial pressure and legal authority, while approximately 4,600 National Guard troops remain deployed in the capital through January 2029.
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