In a recent interview, US lawyer Janine Pirro expressed her support for President Trump’s threat to federalize Washington, DC, should local authorities fail to tackle youth crime effectively.
Pirro mentioned that the top prosecutor had not allowed her to prosecute minors for violent offenses during her chat with Fox News host Laura Ingraham.
She pointed out the growing youth offenses in DC, noting that many minor crimes often go unpunished. “I’m totally supportive of him,” Pirro stated regarding Trump’s warning. “If that’s what we need to do to get it done, then I support the president.” She added that Trump is the only one taking action to make DC safe and beautiful, a sentiment she feels strongly about.
During her appearance on “Ingraham Angle,” Pirro shared her conversation with Trump, explaining the situation in DC that prompted his takeover threat.
“If you’re 14, 15, 16, or 17 years old, you can get prosecuted, like in most American Democratic cities,” she clarified.
Pirro discussed a troubling incident involving a former White House employee, Edward Coristine, who was assaulted by a group of around ten attackers in an area close to the White House. “This young child who worked in the White House was beaten up… by a gang,” she remarked, referring to the 19-year-old and the nature of the attack.
Two of the attackers, a 15-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl from Maryland, have been apprehended by DC police.
Pirro lamented that none of these cases come to her office because they are labeled as youth offenders. “They go to Family Court, which focuses on rehabilitation,” she explained. She criticized the D.C. Council, asserting that there’s an urgent need to change the way they handle juvenile offenses. “The age of responsibility should be lowered to 14,” she insisted.
“These kids need consequences. They must understand their actions have repercussions,” she continued, stressing the need for accountability. “If you think we can’t prosecute a 17-year-old for carjacking, then you don’t understand the problem and are being unrealistic.”
