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DOJ Investigating DC Police for Falsifying Crime Data Amid National Guard Deployment

CBS NewsAugust 19, 20252 min18,266 views
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DOJ Review of DC Crime Data

  • 🔍 Sources indicate the Department of Justice and the US Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia have begun a review into DC's crime data.
  • ⚠️ Allegations stem from complaints by the police union and reports of discrepancies, suggesting serious crimes may have been classified as less severe.
  • 📊 The Mayor of DC maintains that crime data shows a 27% drop in violent crime year-over-year, including fewer robberies and homicides.

Political Dispute Over Crime Data

  • 🗣️ The Mayor argues that federal troop deployment is unnecessary given the reported decrease in crime.
  • 🏛️ Conversely, the President has criticized the data, stating it is
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