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Pirro Announces $500 Curfew Fines After Chipotle Fight

5/19/2026

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Summary

Story summary

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced parents may be fined $500 per teen curfew violation and face up to six months in prison.
A fight between two groups of juveniles erupted inside a Navy Yard Chipotle in Washington, D.C. on Saturday night, prompting a police investigation.
Pirro reported seizure of 32 firearms over the weekend and warned that teens in mob behavior will receive criminal records and face aggressive prosecution.

History

Historical Context

Jeanine Pirro’s proposal to raise teen-curfew fines echoes D.C.’s history of tough public-order measures, notably the 1995 Million Man March that drew a Boston University estimate of 837,000 participants and sparked debate over police enforcement. Muriel Bowser’s current support reflects the district’s ongoing reliance on stringent penalties to address safety concerns.

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Story summary

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced parents may be fined $500 per teen curfew violation and face up to six months in prison.
A fight between two groups of juveniles erupted inside a Navy Yard Chipotle in Washington, D.C. on Saturday night, prompting a police investigation.
Pirro reported seizure of 32 firearms over the weekend and warned that teens in mob behavior will receive criminal records and face aggressive prosecution.

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