Violent Crime & Prosecution Policies
Tracking violent crime trends, soft-on-crime prosecution policies, and their impact on public safety across American cities.
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Seattle Police Budget Hike Sparks Staffing Concerns
Seattle City Council members are clashing over Mayor Katie Wilson's proposed 13.9% police budget increase, questioning if it will truly boost officer numbers.
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Crime
Rhode Island Sues Meta Over Rampant Scam Advertising
Attorney General Peter Neronha has filed a lawsuit against Meta, alleging the tech giant profits from billions of dollars in fraudulent ads on its platforms.
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Crime
Louisiana Supreme Court Weighs In on AG Records Dispute
The Louisiana Supreme Court has prioritized a legal battle over grand jury records involving Attorney General Liz Murrill, marking a major development in the
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Crime
Portland Police Struggle With Critical Staffing Shortages
Portland faces a public safety crisis as police staffing shortages lead to delayed response times and uninvestigated crimes across the city.
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Crime
Rhode Island Implements New Rules for License Plate Readers
The McKee administration has released new guidance for automated license plate readers to ensure consistent data sharing and privacy standards across the state.
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Crime
Governor Landry Declares Emergency Over Police Shortage
Governor Jeff Landry has declared a state of emergency in Louisiana to address a critical shortage of law enforcement officers across the state.
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Breaking News
Reports: Good Guy with Gun Fires Back at In-N-Out Attacker
A bystander at an In-N-Out restaurant in Idaho intervened during a violent assault by using his own firearm to stop the perpetrator. Local reports confirm that the quick actions of this citizen prevented further injury.
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Ohio Rep Marcy Kaptur hospitalized after hit-and-run crash on way to church
Democratic Representative Marcy Kaptur of Ohio was recently involved in a hit-and-run incident while en route to religious services. While the congresswoman sustained injuries, her office has confirmed that her condition is stable and not life-threatening.
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Official Documents
DOJ Report: Prosecuting Violent Crime in Major Cities 2026
The DOJ released data showing a 23% increase in federal prosecutions of violent criminals in cities where local prosecutors have declined to charge.
Agency Report · Jul 4, 2026
Department of Justice Report: Violent Crime Trends 2026
The DOJ's quarterly Uniform Crime Report reveals violent crime remains 12% above 2019 levels in major cities, with significant variation between jurisdictions that reversed bail reform and those that did not.
Agency Report · Jun 30, 2026
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Jun 10, 2026
Major City Reverses Bail Reform
A large metropolitan city council voted to reinstate cash bail for violent offenses after a spike in repeat offenders.
Source: Violent Crime & Prosecution Policies
Apr 20, 2026
FBI Releases Crime Statistics
The FBI's Uniform Crime Report showed violent crime remained elevated above 2019 baselines in most major cities.
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