Concerns Raised Over Crime Following Socialist’s Primary Win

Jeanine Pirro, a former U.S. Attorney for D.C., has shared her concerns on Fox & Friends following the primary victory of Democratic Socialist Janesse Lewis George. Pirro is worried about George’s opposition to teen curfews and ICE, which Pirro contrasts with former President Trump’s efforts contributing to a 23% crime reduction in D.C.

Amidst these concerns, federal prosecutors have initiated a special grand jury probe concerning public schools in Washington D.C. The focus is on truancy, graduation rates, and attendance records. The investigation examines the supervision of youth in the capital, a law enforcement official highlighted the goal of safeguarding youth.

According to the Washington Post, various teachers and staff at D.C. Public Schools have been approached about student absences and graduation practices. Some have already testified before the panel, while others are scheduled to appear soon.

Jeanine Pirro’s office is coordinating this rare grand jury investigation into truancy and attendance in D.C. Public Schools. The use of a special grand jury requires judicial approval and can involve extensive investigation even without resulting criminal charges.

A spokesperson for Pirro’s office neither confirmed nor denied the investigation. Meanwhile, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s office has stated its priority is on welcoming students for the new school year.

Jeanine Pirro has linked truancy to youth crime in D.C., with prosecutors pointing to chronic absenteeism and curfew violations as contributing factors. At a press conference, Pirro emphasized actions against teens who repeatedly breach curfews or skip school and stressed a pursuit of related school records, though the city has not voluntarily provided them.

Years after the district faced a graduation scandal at Ballou High School, D.C. schools are dealing with ongoing truancy. The previous scandal revealed diploma issuance to students who missed attendance requirements or falsified makeup coursework; one-third of 2017 graduates had unmet diploma criteria. District officials have since enforced stricter attendance standards.

Even with tightened measures, absenteeism persists. Approximately one-third of D.C. Public Schools students were labeled truant in the latest school year after missing two weeks of classes without excuse.

D.C.’s school system, serving over 50,000 students, is starting a new academic year as the grand jury’s work progresses. Fox News Digital is seeking comments from the Office of the State Superintendent of Education.