U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia
Coverage of U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia in the Nexus archive.
- US Olympian canoeist pleads not guilty to charges of damaging Reflecting Pool
David C. Hearn, a U.S. Olympian canoeist, pleaded not guilty to felony charges of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. He was released on his own recognizance, with a status hearing scheduled for August 5, and his legal team argued the prosecution was unjust.
- US Olympian canoeist pleads not guilty to charges of damaging Reflecting Pool
David C. Hearn, a three-time Olympian canoeist, pleaded not guilty to felony charges of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The case involves a scheduled status hearing on August 5, with Hearn's legal team arguing against pre-trial conditions and prosecutors claiming substantial evidence. The Reflecting Pool's renovation, overseen by Trump, was cited as context for the alleged vandalism.
- US Olympian canoeist pleads not guilty to charges of damaging Reflecting Pool
David C. Hearn, a U.S. Olympian canoeist, pleaded not guilty to felony charges of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. He was released on his own recognizance, and a status hearing is scheduled for August 5. His legal team, including Norm Eisen and Mary C. Dohrmann, argued against pre-trial conditions, while prosecutors stated they have substantial evidence.
- Pirro's losses in Fed investigation should stay on the books, judge rules
Judge James Boasberg denied U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro's request to vacate his earlier orders. The ruling was described as scathing, concerning her losses in a Fed investigation.
- Grady Judd puts parents on notice over TikTok teen takeovers: 'We're gonna come lock you up too'
Florida Sheriff Grady Judd warns parents of legal consequences if they fail to control teenagers participating in TikTok 'teen takeover' trends, as cities nationwide face rising youth-led chaos. Polk County enforces juvenile curfews, while Hillsborough County recently arrested 22 youths for disorderly conduct during a similar incident. A federal prosecutor in D.C. has also called for stricter accountability for youth crimes.
- DC parents could face jail over ‘teen takeovers’ under Pirro move
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro is increasing jail time penalties for Washington, D.C., parents who do not adhere to curfew laws. This move is a response to 'teen takeovers' and delinquent acts by children. Parents who allow or are aware of these acts may face consequences.
- Pirro says whether she will reopen probe into Powell depends on inspector general’s findings
Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, stated she may resume a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's handling of renovations at the Fed, contingent on the findings of the central bank’s inspector general. She previously closed the probe last month.
- Pirro says bullet that hit Secret Service agent at WHCA dinner was ‘definitively’ fired by gunman
Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, confirmed that the bullet which injured a Secret Service agent at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner was fired by the alleged gunman, Cole. Prosecutors reportedly have video evidence of the suspect.
- Analyzing newly-released videos of suspect in correspondents' dinner attack
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro released new videos on Thursday night showing the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect before and during the attack. CBS News journalists Anna Schecter and Samantha Vinograd analyzed the footage.
- U.S. Attorney Pirro releases new video of suspect in correspondents' dinner attack
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro released a new video of the suspect involved in the White House Correspondents' Dinner attack. The video was shared as part of ongoing investigations into the incident.
- Surveillance photos show Secret Service agents firing at Trump's alleged would-be assassin inside DC hotel
Surveillance images captured Secret Service agents firing at Cole Allen, 31, an alleged would-be assassin of President Donald Trump, during an incident at the Washington Hilton. Allen was apprehended after allegedly using a shotgun to attack security checkpoints, resulting in one agent being injured with minor wounds. Federal prosecutors charge Allen with attempting to assassinate the president and other offenses.
- Pirro warns against political violence in DC: ‘Not the place’
Jeanine Pirro, U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, warned against political violence during a press conference announcing charges against a suspect in an attempted shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. The event, attended by journalists and public officials, is part of a series of cases involving alleged political violence.
- WHCA dinner shooting suspect expected to make initial court appearance
The alleged gunman at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, Cole Allen, 31, is expected to make his initial court appearance. Multiple outlets have identified him as the suspect, though The Hill has not independently verified his identity. U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, Jeanine Pirro, addressed the incident at a press conference.
- D.C. officials announce charges against correspondents' dinner shooting suspect
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced charges against the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting on Saturday. The incident occurred during a high-profile event attended by political and media figures.
- DOJ drops criminal probe of Fed, Jerome Powell
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has ended its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell regarding renovations at the central bank. The decision by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro for the District of Columbia may facilitate the confirmation of former Fed board member Kevin Warsh.
- Jeanine Pirro reveals how high-tech car thieves 'rewrite the brain’ of vehicles and ship them overseas
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro revealed that an international car theft ring uses a device called an Autel to 'rewrite the brain' of vehicles, stealing them in under 60 seconds. The stolen cars are transported to 'cooling off zones' in the U.S. before being shipped to Africa, disguised as furniture in cargo containers.
- Purse thief who targeted Noem sentenced
Mario Bustamante Leiva, 50, was sentenced to three years in federal prison for stealing former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse at a Washington, D.C., restaurant in a series of thefts last spring. He pleaded guilty to the crime.
- Pirro warns car theft ring used new tech to quickly access vehicles: 'Gone in 60 seconds'
A high-tech car theft ring using an Autel device to rewrite vehicle computers and steal cars in under a minute has been indicted in a federal case. Stolen vehicles, including Corvettes, Camaros, and Honda Civics, are being exported to Africa via U.S. ports, with authorities warning of advanced tech bypassing traditional security measures.
- Pirro creates tip line for information about Swalwell
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro established a tip line for information about sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.), who resigned from Congress after multiple women came forward with accusations. The tipline was created to gather details about alleged drugging, choking, and rape incidents.