Pirro threatens $500 fines and prosecutions for parents after violent Navy Yard ‘teen takeover’
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro has threatened fines and prosecutions for parents of teenagers involved in violent gatherings following a brawl at a Navy Yard Chipotle. She emphasized that parents could face significant penalties for failing to supervise their children during such incidents. The warning comes amid rising concerns over juvenile crime and ongoing discussions about expanding curfew powers in Washington, D.C.
- ▪Pirro announced potential $500 fines and jail time for parents of teens involved in violent gatherings.
- ▪The warning follows a violent brawl at a Chipotle restaurant in Navy Yard, which was captured on video.
- ▪Pirro is advocating for expanded juvenile curfew powers to help prevent such incidents.
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Washington, D.C.‘s U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro on Monday threatened criminal prosecutions, $500 fines, and possible jail time for parents of teenagers involved in violent “teen takeovers” after a chaotic brawl inside a Navy Yard Chipotle over the weekend sparked renewed outrage over the uptick in juvenile crime. Pirro said Monday afternoon that parents who fail to supervise minors participating in violent mob gatherings, curfew violations, truancy, drug use, and other criminal activity could face prosecution under Washington’s “contributing to the delinquency of a minor” statute.
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