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Grand Jury Declines Indictment Amid Controversial Crime Crackdown

8/30/2025

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A federal grand jury chose not to indict two individuals arrested during President Trump's crime crackdown, impacting prosecutor Jeanine Pirro's efforts.
Over 2,000 National Guard troops have been deployed in Washington, D.C., amid claims of political motivation.
Critics contend the administration is inflating crime concerns for political advantage, as protests persist in the capital.

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A federal grand jury chose not to indict two individuals arrested during President Trump's crime crackdown, impacting prosecutor Jeanine Pirro's efforts.
Over 2,000 National Guard troops have been deployed in Washington, D.C., amid claims of political motivation.
Critics contend the administration is inflating crime concerns for political advantage, as protests persist in the capital.