In a shocking incident that has sent ripples through the nation's capital, a Department of Government Efficiency staffer was brutally assaulted while attempting to intervene in an attack on a woman by a group of teenage boys.
This incident, which occurred on Monday night, has sparked a wave of outrage and concern, prompting President Donald Trump to issue a stern warning to Washington D.C.'s left-leaning leadership. The President threatened to federalize the city if the authorities failed to address the escalating crime epidemic, as reported by RedState.
In the wake of this incident, newly appointed D.C. Attorney Jeanine Pirro has taken up the cause, voicing her concerns about the rising tide of youth crime in the nation's capital. During an appearance on Fox News, Pirro criticized several initiatives that she believes have contributed to the surge in youth crime.
These include the "Second Chance Act" and the "Incarceration Reduction Amendment," both of which, according to Pirro, have resulted in violent teenage offenders being released back onto the streets without being charged or having their charges dropped.
In a passionate address, Pirro stated, "We've got carjackings that are up 111 percent. The problem in D.C., President Trump, in his effort to make D.C. safe and beautiful, said to me, 'I want you to enforce the law, to make sure there's accountability.' And I spoke to the President yesterday at length about what is going on here. I said, 'If you're 14, 15, 16, or 17 years old, you get coddled, as you do in most American Democrat cities. So I can't charge these people.'"
Pirro went on to describe the brutal attack on the government staffer, who suffered a broken nose, severe concussion, and extensive injuries to his head. She expressed her frustration at the inability to charge the young perpetrators due to their age and the city's focus on rehabilitation over punishment.
The issue of youth crime in D.C. is not a recent development. Residents and law enforcement officers alike have been grappling with this problem for nearly two decades. The situation has deteriorated to such an extent that some Metro PD officers have reportedly stopped making arrests, knowing that charges are unlikely to be brought against the offenders.
This lack of accountability has led to an increase in violent crimes committed by teenagers, with no signs of improvement.
Despite the ongoing crisis, the city's Democrat leadership has shown little inclination to change their approach. The situation was further exacerbated by the George Floyd riots, as the left's focus on "social justice" intensified.
"We've got to lower the age of responsibility to 14. I'm tired of having these kids commit crimes and their crews, not gangs in D.C. We've got an intern, you said it in your open, he's an intern in college and he gets shot going out for McDonald's at 10:30 at night. This kid is trying to help his girlfriend or his friend to a car. He gets assaulted, and but for a cop going by, they would have, had they gotten him on the ground, they would have stomped him and finished him. This has to end," Pirro asserted.
Pirro also criticized the Youth Incarceration Act, citing an instance where a young man who shot another on a bus with an illegal gun was given probation. She argued that such lenient sentences do not deter crime but instead perpetuate a cycle of criminal behavior.
"They need to understand that enough is enough, that we're gonna put them in jail or some kind of youth rehabilitation detention facility, and not allow the D.C. Council, one of whom I just recently indicted, to take cover for these kids. It's time to end it. That's what the president wants. That's what we're gonna do," Pirro declared.
In a bid to address the issue, Pirro sent a letter to the D.C. Council on Wednesday, urging them to repeal the acts that she believes are contributing to the rise in youth crime. This move can be seen as a diplomatic warning, offering the council an opportunity to rectify the situation and protect their residents.
The ball is now in the council's court, and their response could determine the future course of action, which could include federalizing youth crimes to enable direct prosecution by the Department of Justice.
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