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Teens Charged in Violent D.C. Assault on Former Employee

10/21/2025

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Two teenagers, Lawrence Cotton Powell (19) and Anthony Taylor (18), are charged in a violent attack on Edward Coristine, a former DOGE employee, in Washington, D.C.
The assault occurred on August 3, after a prior attack on 22-year-old Ethan Levine.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Powell was on probation for a felony when he re-offended.
Two 15-year-olds involved received probation instead of incarceration.

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Story summary

Two teenagers, Lawrence Cotton Powell (19) and Anthony Taylor (18), are charged in a violent attack on Edward Coristine, a former DOGE employee, in Washington, D.C.
The assault occurred on August 3, after a prior attack on 22-year-old Ethan Levine.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Powell was on probation for a felony when he re-offended.
Two 15-year-olds involved received probation instead of incarceration.