DC parents could face jail over ‘teen takeovers’ under Pirro move
Pirro said parents can face up to six months in jail, fines or court-ordered classes if minors join takeover gatherings.
- On Friday, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced her office will aggressively prosecute parents of minors involved in teen takeovers, warning: "Do your job, or we'll do ours."
- This announcement follows a series of teen takeovers in areas like Navy Yard and the U Street Corridor; earlier this month, the District Council passed a controversial curfew measure with an 8-5 vote.
- Legal charges for parents include "contributing to the delinquency of a minor," punishable by up to six months in jail, fines, or court-ordered classes, according to Pirro.
- The Metropolitan Police Department will be asked to issue parental citations whenever a minor's curfew violation is tied to a takeover, with parents facing consequences even if the juvenile is not prosecuted.
- Councilmember Brianne Nadeau's amendments set an end date for the curfew on Dec. 31, 2028, though Pirro stated she wants to do more to tackle juvenile crime.
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DC parents could face jail over ‘teen takeovers’ under Pirro move
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro on Friday said her office will increase the jail time penalties for Washington, D.C., parents who do not adhere to curfew laws, which she cited as a consequence of “teen takeovers.” Parents and adults aware of or who allow children “to engage in delinquent acts may…
Pirro warns parents they’ll face jail if they allow ‘teen takeovers’
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro on Friday said her office will increase the jail time penalties for Washington, D.C., parents who do not adhere to curfew laws, which she cited as a consequence of “teen takeovers.” Parents and adults aware of or who allow children “to engage in delinquent acts may...
Pirro Threatens to Charge Parents of 'Youths' who Violate Curfew Amid Disturbing Trend of "Teen Takeovers"
US Attorney for DC Jeanine Pirro on Friday announced her office will be charging parents of 'youths' who violate curfew amid a disturbing trend of 'teen takeovers.
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