Trump’s Justice Department is investigating whether D.C. police officials falsified crime data

Trump’s Justice Department is investigating whether D.C. police officials falsified crime data.

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National story. 14 articles from 14 sources. Updated Aug 20, 2025.

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Left

4 sources
Ran by 6 outlets across the spectrum· Minneapolis Star Tribune, Kokomo Tribune
Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· Aug 19, 2025

Trump’s Justice Department is investigating whether DC police officials falsified crime data

Kokomo TribuneLean Left· Aug 19, 2025

Trump's Justice Department is investigating whether DC police officials falsified crime data

NBC NewsLean Left· Aug 19, 2025

Justice Department is investigating whether D.C. police manipulated crime data

The Boston GlobeLean Left· Aug 19, 2025

Trump’s Justice Department is reportedly investigating whether D.C. police officials falsified crime data

Center

8 sources
The ColumbianCenter· Aug 20, 2025· ran in 6 outlets

Trump’s Justice Department is investigating whether D.C. police officials falsified crime data

BNO NewsCenter· Aug 20, 2025

Justice Department investigates whether D.C. police manipulated crime data

WMURCenter· Aug 20, 2025

Justice Department probes DC crime data manipulation

NBC4 WashingtonLean Left· Aug 19, 2025

Justice Department to investigate whether DC police manipulated crime data

Ran by 6 outlets across the spectrum· WTOP Washington DC, News West 9
WTOP Washington DCCenter· Aug 19, 2025

Trump’s Justice Department is investigating whether DC police officials falsified crime data

News West 9Center· Aug 19, 2025

Trump's Justice Department is investigating whether DC police officials falsified crime data

Right

2 sources
MyNorthwestLean Right· Aug 19, 2025· ran in 6 outlets

Trump's Justice Department is investigating whether DC police officials falsified crime data

PJ MediaRight· Aug 19, 2025

Justice Department Investigating D.C. Crime Stats Scandal