Military lawyers to handle civilian crimes in DC

President Trump is assigning 20 military attorneys from the JAG Corps to work with the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Washington, D.C., taking on civilian cases to bolster local law enforcement. The move, confirmed by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, is unusual because JAG attorneys normally handle military matters. Staffing shortages, exacerbated by recent firings and resignations—including prosecutors involved in the January 6 riot—have prompted the administration to supplement the workforce amid heightened focus on crime in the capital.