Good morning, D.C. It’s going to be a somewhat splashy night in the District, with both a local chef appearing on a popular Food Network show and the opening night of the Washington Kastles tennis team, featuring an opponent called the Boston Lobsters (and a hometeam star called Serena Williams). It’s nice to know we’re not the only city in this league with a name that doesn’t make any sense. The Kastles match tonight is sold-out, but we’ll be there to bring you all the action tomorrow.
More Bad News From Child Services: The Post reports on a how the city will fire a social worker today after the recent death of a 6-month-old boy who was reported in March to be neglected. The social worker assigned to the case never saw the child, which has raised serious questions about whether the Child and Family Services Agency is capably handling the backlog of cases it has received since Banita Jacks’s four daughters were found dead. D.C. Council member Tommy Wells (D-Ward 6) plans to hold a hearing on the baby’s death and the current state of the agency.
PG Guards Still on the Job: The Washington Times is keeping on top of the Ronnie White story, the man who was killed in his cell in a Prince George’s County jail after having been arrested on charges of murdering a Prince George’s County police officer. Nine days later, none of the guards who were responsible for White’s cell have been suspended or otherwise disciplined, and some were reportedly not cooperating with investigators. County Executive Jack Johnson said that if charges are filed against any of the guards, they will be taken off the job at that time. Bobby Henry, the White family’s attorney, said that the nine corrections officers on duty that night ought to be suspended until the investigation is complete.
Briefly Noted: D.C. Police cruiser set on fire with fireworks … Man sentenced to eight years for bringing young girl to D.C. to join prostitution ring … Beautician to testify against Harriette Walters in tax office case … Reinstated police officers are suing the District for $140 million.
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