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Eli Crane: “According to media reports, D.C. declined to prosecute…”

Featuring: Eli Crane, Republican | U.S. House Arizona, District 2

'Yes Or No': Eli Crane Grills Mayor Muriel Bowser, DC Officials On Crime In The District Of Columbia

Published September 18, 2025 | Video Starts at 04:29

Attorney General Schwab, do you agree that all legal measures should be on the table to combat crime and lawlessness in the city? I do. Okay, then why historically has the D.C. attorney General declined to prosecute crimes? According to media reports, D.C. declined to prosecute crimes in 67% of arrests in 2023 under AG Graves. The D.C. quarterly clearance reports from your office show a similar trend in 2025 through Q1 and 2. (04:29–04:39)

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