DC parents could face jail over ‘teen takeovers’ under Pirro move
Pirro said parents can face up to six months in jail, fines or classes if their children join teen takeovers.
- The U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Jeanine Pirro, announced her office will aggressively prosecute parents under D.C.'s curfew law starting today.
- Parents may be charged if they knew, should have known, permitted, or failed to prevent their child's participation in curfew violations.
- Adults found guilty could face fines, court-ordered classes, or up to six months in jail according to Pirro.
- Pirro warned parents to fulfill their responsibilities or face prosecution, even if the juvenile is not prosecuted.
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Lawmakers looking to charge parents in teen takeovers
There's a crackdown on teen takeovers in Washington D.C. Today, the U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro announced that her office will be prosecuting parents if their children are participating in takeovers. It's something some alders also want to do, and I asked Mayor Brandon Johnson about it too.
DOJ announces parents of teens who participated in ‘teen takeovers’ will be prosecuted
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that parents of teenagers involved in the violent “teen takeovers” in Washington, D.C., could face prosecution as part of a broader effort to crack down on crime in the city, where the gatherings have frequently escalated into violence and disorder.
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...
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…
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