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Lauren Boebert: “Young thugs, some as old as 24, treated as juveniles…”

Featuring: Lauren Boebert, Republican | U.S. House Colorado, District 4

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Lauren Boebert Blames 'Failing Leftist Policies' For Crime Rates In D.C.

Published | Video Starts at 00:50

Under failing leftist policies, Washington D.C. has seen an epidemic of violence, carjackings surging 300%, homicide ravaging communities and Young thugs, some as old as 24, treated as juveniles. Slapped with lenient sentences below mandatory minimums. It endangers young families and small businesses struggling in this crime ridden city. Innocent residents live in fear while criminals roam free mocking the rule of law. (00:50–01:02)

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Asserts that individuals up to age 24 are being treated as juveniles and receiving lenient sentences.

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