U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro Announces Major Arrests and Sentences in D.C. Crime Crackdown
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Newly appointed Interim U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro has initiated a vigorous campaign against crime in Washington, D.C. Since her recent swearing-in, she has prioritized combating violent offenses and drug trafficking to enhance public safety.
In just one week, her office has secured several significant convictions. These cases included sentences for a brutal home invasion kidnapping and assault, as well as convictions for fentanyl trafficking.
Other notable sentences involved a marijuana dealer who was also found in possession of a machine gun, receiving a 27-month federal prison term. A jury also found a father guilty of first-degree sexual abuse against his 12-year-old child.
A major achievement was the dismantling of a large-scale drug conspiracy. Two D.C. men, Jamiek Bassil and Charles Manson, were sentenced to 135 and 175 months in prison, respectively, for their roles in a fentanyl and crack cocaine network.
This group, known as the “21st and Vietnam” crew, operated an open-air drug market in Northeast Washington. Their activities were concentrated on the 2100 block of Maryland Avenue, NE.
The case also connected Manson to a shooting in March 2024. He was accused of firing a revolver at a dog walker, an act allegedly stemming from a dispute, and was arrested shortly after the incident.
Pirro has pledged to continue this aggressive stance, vowing to hold those who endanger the community fully accountable. Her early actions signal a firm, uncompromising approach to law and order in the District.
