D.C. Crime Soars 23% in 2023 After City Tries to Reduce Punishments
Crime in Washington, DC, has soared 23 percent at the beginning of 2023 compared to 2022 after officials reduced criminal punishments.
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Crime in Washington, DC, has soared 23 percent at the beginning of 2023 compared to 2022 after officials reduced criminal punishments.
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