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Jeanine Pirro: “The D.C. council is not only punting, they're just refusing…”

Featuring: Jeanine Pirro, Republican | United States Attorney for the District of Columbia | National

BREAKING: US Attorney Jeanine Pirro Announces Crackdown On 'Teen Takeovers' In Washington, D.C.

Published May 15, 2026 | Video Starts at 19:32

… so that we can focus on these teen takeovers, especially the ones that are, that are created as a result of or publicized as a result of social media. But The D.C. council is not only punting, they're just refusing to deal with [the curfew issue]. it. And that's a real problem. Can Congress do more? Congress can always do more. So will you seek to have your own federal purview. Yeah, yeah, no, I understand. (19:32–30:05)

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“Since the launch of the coordinated operations on August 7th of 2025, this engagement has become one of, if not the largest, modern joint…”
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“Almost 13,000 arrests, including homicide suspects, gang members, narcotics trespassers, fugitives, weapons offenders.”
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“Violent crime is now down dramatically. Homicides are down almost 50%. Robberies down 42%. Carjackings are down 60%.”
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“Almost 1500 illegal firearms taken off the streets that then can't be used to intimidate and kill fellow citizens.”
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“Since I took office, and it's been one year, on May 14th of 2025, we have secured in my office over 7,000 convictions.”
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“Almost 80 homicide convictions, almost 1,000 illegal firearm convictions, over 900 narcotics offense convictions, 460 violent crime…”
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“Mayor Muriel Bowser has repeatedly requested curfew zones and emergency measures, while the D.C. council refuses to deal with the problem.”
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“Starting today, my office will aggressively prosecute parents under DC's curfew law.”
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“The specific statute that we will use is a violation of D.C. code 22,811.”
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“Penalties can be imposed even if the juvenile minor is not prosecuted.”
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“A parent commits this offense if they permit, or by insufficient control, allow a minor under the age of 18 to violate a curfew.”
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“We will seek to pair these citations with mandatory parental notification and court mandated parental classes or family counseling.”
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“This doesn't require new legislation, folks. It's all there.”
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“Law abiding taxpayers should no longer have to pay for parental neglect.”
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“If you don't control your kids, the District will.”
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“The parental notification will be mandated along with a citation for the curfew violation.”
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“I can only prosecute teens under Title 16 if they commit four categories of crime, basically murder, sexual assault, robbery and burglary…”
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“The mayor has been very forceful in trying to get the D.C. council to give her the ability to do more than just an emergency curfew.”
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“Congress can always do more [regarding the curfew issue].”
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“I'm only able to charge parents if they commit a crime in my jurisdiction.”
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“Am I down in staff? Absolutely. And everybody here knows it.”
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