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U.S. Attorney DC

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U.S. Attorney DC

@USAO_DC

Official account of the USAO-DC. Led by @USAttyPirro. Privacy policy: justice.gov/doj/privacy-po…

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U.S. Attorney DC
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May 15
One year after @USAttyPirro took office, the results are undeniable: Homicide ⬇️ 50% Carjackings ⬇️ 60% Robberies ⬇️ 42% Thanks to @POTUS, law enforcement partners, and prosecutors working around the clock, we’re making D.C. safe again 🇺🇸
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US Attorney Pirro
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In Portugal discussing the role of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in combating international scams against Americans.
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US Attorney Pirro
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Working on public private collaboration with Fortune 500 companies to protect Americans from international scams.
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Today’s seizures send a clear message that any attempts to exploit Americans trusted with access to our nation’s most sensitive information will be exposed and dismantled. These sham consulting sites were crafted to deceive, but thanks to the persistent work of our prosecutors
U.S. Attorney DC
@USAO_DC
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Today, @USAttyPirro announced the federal seizure of 13 internet domains used to target U.S. persons—including current and former security clearance holders with access to classified and sensitive U.S. government information. justice.gov/usao-dc/pr/doj…
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Today, @USAttyPirro announced the federal seizure of 13 internet domains used to target U.S. persons—including current and former security clearance holders with access to classified and sensitive U.S. government information.
DOJ, FBI Disable 13 Websites Backed by Suspected Chinese Agents That
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US Attorney Pirro
@USAttyPirro
Jun 9
In Lisbon for the Global Anti-Scam Alliance Summit sharing lessons from our Scam Center Strike Force. Working alongside private industry, we’ve now restrained nearly $800 million in cryptocurrency tied to scams and helped shut down more than 500 scam websites. Combining the
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Jun 8
Today, @USAttyPirro announced that Roberto Adams, 39, a former Metropolitan Police Department officer residing in Hyattsville, Maryland, was found guilty in connection with a scheme to fraudulently obtain more than $18,000 in taxpayer-funded Covid-era disaster relief funds.
Former MPD Officer Found Guilty in Scheme that Defrauded More than
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Jun 8
Linnell Shelton, 48, a previously convicted felon residing in the District of Columbia, was sentenced today in to 60 months in prison for his illegal possession of a stolen firearm that was discovered when a U.S. Capitol Police officer responded to a narcotics overdose, announced
Felon Sentenced to 60 Months for Possession of Stolen Gun
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U.S. Attorney DC
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Jun 8
On Saturday, @USAttyPirro announced Desmond Thurston, 48, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced to 26 years in prison in connection with the murder of 52-year-old Patricia Johnson, his ex-romantic partner, in October 2023.
D.C. Man Sentenced to 26 Years for the October 2023 Murder of His
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U.S. Marshals Service
@USMarshalsHQ
Jun 8
June 8, 2026 Update - over 13,850 arrests and over 1,540 guns taken off the streets. #USMarshals #DCSafeTaskForce #MakeDCSafeAgain
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Jun 5
Today, @USAttyPirro announced that Sergio Castillo-Lopez, 29, a citizen of Mexico who was unlawfully present in the United States for eight years, was sentenced to 12 months in prison in connection with his running a cocaine distribution operation out of his bedroom in Northwest
Mexican Alien Overstaying Tourist Visa by 8 Years Sentenced in D.C.
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Jun 5
On Wednesday, @USAttyPirro announced that Valencia Duke, 25, of the District of Columbia, was arrested and charged with first-degree felony murder and two counts of first-degree cruelty to children for the January 18 death of her thirteen-month-old daughter and near death of her
Mother in 13-Month-Old’s Death Arrested and Charged
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Jun 5
Michael Owens, 38, of St. Charles, Maryland, was sentenced Wednesday to 87 months in prison in connection with his role in a multi-year conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and cocaine in the District of Columbia.
Maryland Member of Major D.C. Fentanyl and Cocaine Trafficking
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