Crime & Safetyscore 466·5 metrosupdated 5h ago

DOJ Struggles to Convict Protesters in Chicago and Other Cities

The U.S. Justice Department has failed to secure felony convictions against most of the 102 protesters arrested for assaulting federal authorities, with all trial cases resulting in acquittals or dismissals. This raises concerns about the effectiveness of aggressive prosecutorial tactics under the Trump administration.

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