Summary
A federal judge in Washington, D.C. dismissed a weapons case against a man named Torez Riley, stating that he was subject to an illegal search. This incident comes after federal officers were brought in to aid local police under the Trump administration's order to reduce crime in the city.
Key Facts
- A federal judge described the search of Torez Riley as the "most illegal" he had ever seen.
- Riley was held due to a search that law enforcement conducted, discovering two weapons.
- The dismissal of the case occurred amid heightened scrutiny of police and prosecutors in D.C.
- President Trump ordered federal and National Guard involvement to control crime in Washington, D.C.
- An executive order aims to ensure more arrests in D.C. result in federal charges.
- U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro decided to dismiss charges after reviewing body camera footage.
- The judge criticized the U.S. Attorney's Office for filing what he considered inappropriate charges.
- The federal court is currently managing an increased number of weekend arrests.
