Crime

Taking a charge

By Zachary Faria
Published March 16, 2023 6:47pm ET
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Taking a charge
What is the worst possible news you could get when trying to fix the growing crime problem in Washington? Would it be the Council of the District of Columbia trying to reduce penalties for violent crimes? Perhaps so. But what about the fact that fewer arrests are resulting in charges than at any time in […]

What is the worst possible news you could get when trying to fix the growing crime problem in Washington?

Would it be the Council of the District of Columbia trying to reduce penalties for violent crimes? Perhaps so. But what about the fact that fewer arrests are resulting in charges than at any time in several years?

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