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Jan 08, 2021

What We Know So Far About Federal And Local Charges Against Capitol Insurrectionists

Federal officials say they are actively pursuing 55 cases and have issued charges in 13 cases. Several dozen people are also facing charges in D.C. Superior Court.

Sep 06, 2019

U.S. Attorney And Police Team Up To Fight D.C. Bill That Could Release Some Young Offenders Early

In a heated public meeting, federal prosecutors and police called the measure a threat to public safety and said it would re-traumatize victims of violent crime.

Jul 06, 2018

Prosecutors Are Dismissing Rioting Charges Against Remaining Inauguration Protesters

The U.S. Attorney’s Office of D.C. did not include one defendant’s name in the motion to dismiss, however.

Jun 14, 2018

DOJ Drops Felony Charges Against Eight More Inauguration Protesters. What Exactly Is Going On With Those Rioting Cases?

It’s the latest in a slew of dismissals from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

May 30, 2017

Citing ‘Fatal Defects’ In Government Case, Lawyers Move To Dismiss Charges Against Inauguration Protesters

They’re facing decades in prison.

May 01, 2017

Even More Felony Charges For Inauguration Day Protesters

A few of the accused have pleaded guilty or accepted settlements, but more than 200 have not.

Jan 30, 2017

U.S. Attorney Dismisses Felony Charges Against Three More Journalists Covering Inauguration Protest

That means at least two more people who claim to be journalists still face felony rioting charges, which carry a maximum 10 year sentence and $25,000 fine.

Jan 27, 2017

U.S. Attorney Drops Felony Charge Against One Journalist Covering Inauguration Protest

At least five more journalists still face felony charges.

Jan 25, 2017

Journalists, Legal Observers Among Those With ‘Unprecedented’ Felony Charges For Inauguration Day Protests

“I do think this is something we can expect more of in Trump’s America.”

Dec 21, 2016

ANC Commissioner Drops Lawsuit After DOJ Turns Over Conviction Rate Data

But it is just one piece of Denise Krepp’s efforts to address violent crime in Hill East and the rest of the city.

 
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