Jeanine Pirro
Jeanine Pirro is the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia.
Notable Quotes
"Bustamante Leiva came to Washington illegally to prey on citizens of the district."View Story →
"Bustamante Leiva came to Washington illegally to prey on citizens of the District. He methodically targeted women at restaurants, stealing their purses, and monetizing the stolen cards within minutes."View Story →
"The investigation into 'debanking' allegations is being handled by Jeanine Pirro."View Story →
"Anyone who is in a position of vandalising or attempting to vandalise will face the criminal justice system in DC."View Story →
"The indictment is in response to an incident that occurred on June 19th of 2026, in which the defendant, Hearn, ripped a piece of recently installed sealant on the bottom of the reflecting pool at the Lincoln Memorial."View Story →
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