Military lawyers to handle civilian crimes in DC

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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 as part of efforts to bolster local law enforcement. The move, confirmed by D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, is unusual since JAG attorneys typically handle military matters. The office has faced staffing shortages, worsened by recent firings and resignations, including prosecutors involved in January 6 riot cases, prompting the administration to supplement the workforce amid heightened focus on crime in the capital, The Hill has reported. read more: 👍 Like this video to stay updated on President Trump’s move to assign military attorneys to civilian cases in Washington, D.C. 💬 Comment below—share your thoughts on the use of JAG lawyers outside military courts. 🔗 Share this video to keep others informed 💰 Support the channel by hitting the YouTube Thanks button to help us continue reporting key legal and political updates 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for more coverage on U.S. policy and justice issues. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel. Links for B.C. Visit My Website Follow Me On Facebook / b.c.begley Subscribe To My Patreon / bcbegley Watch Me On YouTube / @b.c.begley6007 Follow Me On Twitter / bc_news1 Watch Me On Rumble Follow Me On Gab Follow Me On Truth Social Follow Me On BlueSky Watch Me On TikTok / bcbegley #TrumpAdministration #WashingtonDC #LegalNews #shorts