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Trump Appoints Controversial Attorney Amid D.C. Crime Emergency

9/26/2025

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Aakash Singh, 33, was appointed by President Donald Trump to oversee D.C. misdemeanor cases.
He is listed as associate deputy attorney general.
He has a 2021 DUI conviction while prosecuting cases.
Experts note the DOJ typically avoids hiring individuals with criminal backgrounds.
Trump declared a crime emergency in D.C., triggering a federal takeover and DOJ crackdown; critics deem response disproportionate.

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Story summary

Aakash Singh, 33, was appointed by President Donald Trump to oversee D.C. misdemeanor cases.
He is listed as associate deputy attorney general.
He has a 2021 DUI conviction while prosecuting cases.
Experts note the DOJ typically avoids hiring individuals with criminal backgrounds.
Trump declared a crime emergency in D.C., triggering a federal takeover and DOJ crackdown; critics deem response disproportionate.