U.S. Attorney Pirro Threatens Prosecutions Over Violent Teen Takeovers at D.C. Chipotle
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Washington, D.C.‘s U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro on Monday threatened criminal prosecutions, $500 fines, and possible jail time for parents of teenagers involved in violent “teen takeovers” after a chaotic brawl inside a Navy Yard Chipotle over the weekend sparked renewed outrage over the uptick in juvenile crime.
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USA TodayCould parents be charged from the Chipotle fight at Navy Yard? Pirro said Friday — a day before the Chipotle incident — she would be implementing "a more aggressive enforcement approach" against teen takeovers by issuing citations to parents "who facilitate, enable, or knowingly permit a minor to engage in delinquent acts."
New York PostDC US Attorney Jeanine Pirro doubled down Tuesday on her threat to prosecute the parents of kids running wild in teen takeovers to avoid the chaos of a now-viral brawl at a Chipotle.
The Daily WireA group of rowdy young people flung chairs and threw punches in a Washington, D.C., Chipotle on Saturday night, just one day after U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro vowed to crack down on parents who allow their kids to run wild through the streets.
Washington TimesU.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro said the FBI is joining the effort to track down the juveniles responsible for a melee that erupted inside a Navy Yard Chipotle and went viral over the weekend.
BreitbartThe disorder came after United States Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced Friday her office will step in and prosecute parents of minors involved in the increasingly frequent “teen takeovers.”
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What is the FBI's role in the Chipotle fight investigation? Darren Cox, the Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI Washington Field Office, said the federal agency is assisting the Metropolitan Police Department and prosecutors by providing agent and analytical support.
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Washington TimesWhile the Metropolitan Police is still leading the investigation, Assistant Director of the FBI’s Washington Field Office Darren Cox said his agency is dedicating resources to tracking down the youths responsible and charging them when appropriate.
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“These takeovers are not harmless gatherings,” said Darren Cox, the assistant director in charge of the FBI’s Washington field office. “They’re violent incidents that often lead to assaults, fights, and robberies.”
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USA Today"The FBI is devoting personnel and resources to investigate all possible federal violations during these violent takeovers," Cox said. "The FBI will not tolerate physical violence or the disruption of commerce that violates federal laws."
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Ms. Pirro said she asked the FBI to help investigate in order to get a handle on the youth crime that she said remains a glaring issue in the city.
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Washington ExaminerPirro said the FBI is assisting MPD investigators as authorities work to identify those involved.
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“And I am here to tell you it’s going to stop,” she said. “And, parents, I’m talking about you. … We’re looking at the parents to make sure that they understand that they are responsible for the upheaval that is going on in this district that is impacting everyone who lives here.”
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Washington TimesShe reupped her threat about charging parents as well for their children’s disorderly behavior, saying that “they are responsible for the upheaval that is going on in this District that is impacting everyone who lives here.”
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According to the Metropolitan Police Department, officers responded around 8:41 p.m. Saturday to reports of a large fight inside the restaurant on 1st Street SE. Police said officers were already nearby monitoring a large gathering and arrived within roughly one minute, though the individuals involved had fled before police entered the business.
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USA Today"Witnesses reported one group of juveniles were inside of the establishment when another group entered and a fight broke out immediately," police said. "Both groups fled prior to the officer's arrival. No injuries were reported."
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Here's what we know about the fight and if anyone has been arrested, including parents.
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New York PostIt’s unclear if any of the brawlers were arrested or the exact date of the fight.
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“It’s not shocking anymore, since this has become routine on Saturdays and Friday nights, but it’s disappointing to know this is still happening,” Ken Ledet said on Sunday. “I actually come to this Chipotle at least three or four times a week, so thankfully I didn’t come here last night.”
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Breitbart“I actually come to this Chipotle at least three or four times a week, so thankfully I didn’t come here last night.”
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01 Fox News Mamdani-style DC mayoral hopeful dragged over 'exactly backwards' response to violent teen mobs Socialist D.C. mayoral candidate Janeese Lewis George faces backlash for calling youth curfews "dangerous" amid rising teen brawls in Navy Yard.
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02 New York Post “Honestly, the truth is, I’m going to get what I need one way or another,” Pirro said. “People in DC have a right to be safe; in fact, they should demand it.”
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03 USA Today "This kind of thing is destroying the quality of life in the District," Pirro said Monday. "Residents are finding it extremely difficult to enjoy public parks and spaces, as well as waterfront areas. The residents are starting to feel like these out-of-control teens are taking away their happiness and their quiet enjoyment."
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04 Washington Times “If the subjects are 18 or older, they are considered adults in the eyes of the law, and any federal crime that they commit will be investigated and referred to the U.S. Attorney’s Office here in D.C. for full and aggressive prosecution,” Mr.Cox said.
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05 Washington Examiner In Bowser’s post calling for the restoration of the curfew, she posted an image of what appears to be a legislative proposal by Councilmember Brooke Pinto to reinstate, on an emergency basis, the “Juvenile Curfew Second Temporary Amendment Act of 2025” and the “Volunteer Services Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.”
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06 Breitbart In the background shrieks can be heard from those forced to watch the delinquent fight unfold.
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07 The Daily Wire The brawl took place just across the street from a large gathering of juveniles in a grassy area. Officers with the Metropolitan Police Department eventually arrived on the scene and arrested at least one person who was part of the teen gathering, ABC 7 News reported.
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