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DC Police Criticized for Underreporting Violent Assaults

8/15/2025

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Journalist Anna Giaritelli reported a violent sexual assault in Washington, DC, alleging police omitted it from crime statistics.
She criticized the Metropolitan Police Department for only recording severe felonies, resulting in unreported assaults.
Giaritelli's attacker, with multiple arrests, was released before trial each time.
President Trump labeled DC's crime statistics as "phony" amid rising crime concerns.

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Story summary

Journalist Anna Giaritelli reported a violent sexual assault in Washington, DC, alleging police omitted it from crime statistics.
She criticized the Metropolitan Police Department for only recording severe felonies, resulting in unreported assaults.
Giaritelli's attacker, with multiple arrests, was released before trial each time.
President Trump labeled DC's crime statistics as "phony" amid rising crime concerns.