Jenine Pirro Slams DC Court After Carjacking Suspects Let Off Easy [WATCH]

Judge Jeanine Pirro, recently confirmed by Congress as President Donald Trump’s U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, is continuing to weigh in on the city’s public safety challenges.

Pirro, who previously served as a district attorney and judge and hosted Fox News’ Justice With Judge Jeanine for more than a decade, joined President Trump and other officials Thursday evening at the U.S. Park Police headquarters in Anacostia.

The group met with D.C. law enforcement officers and National Guard members mobilized under the administration’s recent federal crime crackdown.

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During brief remarks, Pirro assured officers that they had the full backing of the administration in carrying out arrests.

“I am making sure that we back the blue to the hilt,” Pirro said.

“Every arrest you make, we’re going to the — longest way to make sure that we charge in those cases.”

.@USAttyPirro: “I just want to say thank you to all of you. Every night when you hit the street, you make a difference — not just for us, but for everyone in the District… and I am making sure that we BACK THE BLUE to the hilt.” pic.twitter.com/XFFZOp1X8D

— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) August 21, 2025

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Her comments came as a recent court ruling stirred debate in Washington.

The case involves the August attack on Edward Coristine, a former Department of Government Efficiency employee who was assaulted while defending a woman during an alleged carjacking attempt.

Several teenagers were arrested following the incident, which drew national attention.

This week, Judge Kendra D. Briggs, who was nominated to the federal bench in 2021 by then-President Joe Biden, approved the release of two 15-year-old suspects previously held at D.C.’s Youth Services Center.

One of the teens was ordered to a youth shelter, while the other was granted home confinement.

Both remain subject to curfews, electronic monitoring, and weekly drug tests, according to NBC4 Washington.

BREAKING: Biden Appointed Judge Kendra Briggs has ordered the release to “less restrictive detention” of two thugs who were arrested for attacking former DOGE member Edward Coristine, aka “Big Balls’, after an attempted carjacking with eight others who have not yet been arrested. pic.twitter.com/IwmHKwPPt5

— ALX 🇺🇸 (@alx) August 22, 2025

Pirro addressed the development in a video posted to her X account, emphasizing her concerns about lenient treatment of violent offenders.

“Two 15-year-olds, out of the eight or 10 that attacked the ex-DOGE staffer and his woman friend that he was with, have been released from the family court, and they have been told that they are now on a curfew,” Pirro said.

“This is exactly what I’m talking about. This is why I want jurisdiction of these cases because, as a prosecutor, it’s time to prosecute so they understand the consequences of what they have done.”

Pirro tied the case to President Trump’s broader decision to federalize the D.C. National Guard and assume jurisdiction over certain law enforcement functions.

“I want to remind you that this pretty much began with the attack on that ex-DOGE person who was working at the White House, as part of an attempted carjacking, pretty much beaten to a pulp,” Pirro said.

She also provided updates on the results of the federal surge.

According to Pirro, D.C. has recorded zero homicides in the past eight days, compared to the city’s average of one per week.

She reported that 40 additional arrests were made Thursday night alone, along with the seizure of five more firearms.

In total, Pirro said the crackdown has so far resulted in 719 arrests and 91 firearms being taken off the streets.

40 arrests and 5 more guns off the streets of DC. There have now been 719 arrests and 91 guns seized. @POTUS is making DC safe again! pic.twitter.com/cIQgHEDaYM

— Jeanine Pirro (@JudgeJeanine) August 22, 2025

The developments highlight the ongoing tension between federal authorities and the local justice system over how to handle violent crime in the District.

While President Trump and federal officials cite declining crime numbers as evidence of progress, local court decisions have sparked questions about whether youthful offenders are being held accountable.