DC business owner slams city leaders for out-of-control crime: 'Lack courage' to 'be more aggressive'

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Business owners and community leaders in one violent Washington, D.C. neighborhood blamed city leaders for not cracking down on spiraling crime after a deadly shooting.

Business owners and community leaders in one Washington, D.C. neighborhood sounded off about violent crime 'terrorizing' residents after a deadly shooting rocked their community last weekend. 'It’s just a continuous tragedy,' ANC chairwoman for Shaw, Rachelle Nigro told The Washington Post.

The Secure DC Omnibus Amendment Act of 2024 — which includes more than 100 proposals to fight crime, including ramping up gun violence penalties and adding punishments for organized retail theft, according to FOX 5 DC — was passed by the D.C. Council in a 12-1 vote on March 5. Mayor Bowser signed the crime bill into law on March 11. Maupillier was skeptical the law would help bring down crime. 'I don’t believe in politics.

 

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