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U.S. Attorney's Office Faces Backlash Over Gun Prosecutions

4/10/2026

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U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office in Washington, DC faces criticism over gun possession prosecutions after a surge in enforcement leads judges to dismiss cases for unconstitutional searches.
Former prosecutors say the office now charges cases that lack merit, leading to more dismissals and damaged credibility.
Pirro has implemented training for law enforcement to ensure constitutional searches, but the legal community remains concerned about decision-making, citing lack of probable cause.

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U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office in Washington, DC faces criticism over gun possession prosecutions after a surge in enforcement leads judges to dismiss cases for unconstitutional searches.
Former prosecutors say the office now charges cases that lack merit, leading to more dismissals and damaged credibility.
Pirro has implemented training for law enforcement to ensure constitutional searches, but the legal community remains concerned about decision-making, citing lack of probable cause.