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WATCH: I got my hands on the 554-page Internal Affairs report by the @DCPoliceDept exposing what investigators call a systemic breakdown in how crime was reported in Washington, DC.
MPD investigators say serious crimes... robberies, assaults, even shootings were downgraded e officers changed dozens of reports while others downgraded crimes on hundreds of reports.
In one district alone, 130+ cases were altered to make crime appear lower.
Another officer changed nearly 300 reports.
While some officers denied manipulating reports, others described pressure to downgrade crimes.
One officer put it this way:
“It was embedded in us… to always seek out the lower offense.”
Watch my investigation that aired Friday on @7NewsDC
MPD investigators say serious crimes... robberies, assaults, even shootings were downgraded e officers changed dozens of reports while others downgraded crimes on hundreds of reports.
In one district alone, 130+ cases were altered to make crime appear lower.
Another officer changed nearly 300 reports.
While some officers denied manipulating reports, others described pressure to downgrade crimes.
One officer put it this way:
“It was embedded in us… to always seek out the lower offense.”
Watch my investigation that aired Friday on @7NewsDC
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IT'S A PAT MURPHY THREE-PEAT ‼️
Congratulations to our 3x NL Manager of the Year!
Congratulations to our 3x NL Manager of the Year!
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What do you think of this man playing what appears to be an offensive lineman for a politician.
😳 Doug Burgum's security gets physical with TMZ DC's @hicharliecotton over Trump question.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. MAN WHO CLAIMED HE WAS RUNNING FOR CONGRESS SENTENCED IN CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE CASE
A man who claimed he was running to replace longtime D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton is now headed to federal prison.
Angel Anthony Rios, 29, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced to 46 months behind bars after pleading guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material.
The 7News I-Team first reported on Rios in February, revealing that he had been arrested after allegedly distributing videos depicting the sexual abuse of a 3-year-old boy through social media.
Our investigation also uncovered that Rios had filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission claiming to be a candidate for Congress and posted on social media about running for D.C.'s Shadow Representative seat.
But the D.C. Board of Elections told the I-Team it had no record of Rios ever picking up petitions or appearing on its official candidate list.
Court documents reveal Rios made disturbing statements during online conversations, including: "Kids are here to be used, and I don't mean that ironically."
He was arrested in January, pleaded guilty in August, and was also sentenced to six years of supervised release.
The 7News I-Team first exposed the case. Now, Rios is sentenced to federal prison.
Original investigation:
wjla.com/features/i-tea…
A man who claimed he was running to replace longtime D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton is now headed to federal prison.
Angel Anthony Rios, 29, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced to 46 months behind bars after pleading guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material.
The 7News I-Team first reported on Rios in February, revealing that he had been arrested after allegedly distributing videos depicting the sexual abuse of a 3-year-old boy through social media.
Our investigation also uncovered that Rios had filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission claiming to be a candidate for Congress and posted on social media about running for D.C.'s Shadow Representative seat.
But the D.C. Board of Elections told the I-Team it had no record of Rios ever picking up petitions or appearing on its official candidate list.
Court documents reveal Rios made disturbing statements during online conversations, including: "Kids are here to be used, and I don't mean that ironically."
He was arrested in January, pleaded guilty in August, and was also sentenced to six years of supervised release.
The 7News I-Team first exposed the case. Now, Rios is sentenced to federal prison.
Original investigation:
wjla.com/features/i-tea…
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SURVEILLANCE VIDEO VS. OFFICIAL D.C. RECORDS.
What happens when the government's own inspection records don't match what surveillance cameras show?
The 7News I-Team obtained video that appears to contradict the D.C. Department of Buildings' account of inspections at a Southeast .
@DC_DOB initially told the mayor's office an inspector went inside. The property owner says that never happened. And that's not the only discrepancy we uncovered.
We also found the same inspection photo used in records from two different dates. When we offered the department an opportunity to review the surveillance footage, it declined.
Watch the @7NewsDC I-Team investigation.
What happens when the government's own inspection records don't match what surveillance cameras show?
The 7News I-Team obtained video that appears to contradict the D.C. Department of Buildings' account of inspections at a Southeast .
@DC_DOB initially told the mayor's office an inspector went inside. The property owner says that never happened. And that's not the only discrepancy we uncovered.
We also found the same inspection photo used in records from two different dates. When we offered the department an opportunity to review the surveillance footage, it declined.
Watch the @7NewsDC I-Team investigation.
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SURVEILLANCE VIDEO RAISES QUESTIONS ABOUT WASHINGTON, DC DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTION RECORDS
@DC_DOB told the mayor’s office that an inspector entered an apartment building during an inspection but surveillance video and the property owner, Arch Djabatey, tell a different m uncovered multiple discrepancies in DOB records, including conflicting accounts of two inspections and the same photograph appearing in two separate inspection reports filed more than a month apart.
When we offered DOB surveillance video that contradicted its account, the department declined to review it, saying: “No need exists to look at surveillance video.”
DOB later acknowledged reusing the photograph, saying it caused confusion and that procedures would be strengthened. After our questions, the department also changed its account, saying the inspector never entered the building @7NewsDC
#7NewsIteam #WashingtonDC #Accountability #InvestigativeReporting
@DC_DOB told the mayor’s office that an inspector entered an apartment building during an inspection but surveillance video and the property owner, Arch Djabatey, tell a different m uncovered multiple discrepancies in DOB records, including conflicting accounts of two inspections and the same photograph appearing in two separate inspection reports filed more than a month apart.
When we offered DOB surveillance video that contradicted its account, the department declined to review it, saying: “No need exists to look at surveillance video.”
DOB later acknowledged reusing the photograph, saying it caused confusion and that procedures would be strengthened. After our questions, the department also changed its account, saying the inspector never entered the building @7NewsDC
#7NewsIteam #WashingtonDC #Accountability #InvestigativeReporting
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Just a reminder... my next I-Team investigation DROPS today at 5 pm.
Here's a look ahead to the exclusive investigation:
Here's a look ahead to the exclusive investigation:
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Now this is real reporting for man's best friend! Well done @AugensteinWTOP 🐶
A professional reporter needs to do some investigating, here at the new Concourse E at Dulles International Airport. @WTOP
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Typical DC government behavior
SURVEILLANCE VIDEO VS. WASHINGTON D.C. DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS OFFICIAL RECORDS
The @DC_DOB told the mayor’s office that its building inspector entered an apartment building during an inspection. But surveillance video and the property owner, Arch Djabatey tell a different m uncovered multiple discrepancies in the Department of Buildings’ records, including conflicting accounts of two inspections and the use of the same photograph in two separate inspection reports filed more than a month apart.
THE FULL @7NewsDC I-TEAM INVESTIGATION DROPS MONDAY AT 5 PM
When we offered DOB surveillance video that contradicted its account, the department declined to review it, saying, “No need exists to look at surveillance video.”
DOB acknowledged reusing the photograph, saying it caused confusion and that procedures would be strengthened.
After our questions, DOB changed its account, saying the inspector observed the exterior but never entered the building.
Watch Arch Djabatey explain what happened.
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The abuser needs to serve the maximum sentence and that’s not long enough! The judge being soft on barbaric crimes against animals is unacceptable and basically condones animal cruelty!
BLIND DOG IN WASHINGTON, DC STABBED WITH KNIVES. OWNER GETS JUST SIX MONTHS IN PRISON.
SIX MONTHS IN PRISON.
That's the sentence for a man who brutally stabbed a blind dog trapped inside a crate and repeatedly punched another defenseless dog.
Georvell Brown, 33, of D.C., was leading guilty to felony animal cruelty and four other offenses.
Prosecutors say Brown stabbed Queenie, a blind pit bull, in the mouth with two large knives while she was trapped and unable to escape. He also repeatedly punched a Yorkie named Prada. Three children were inside the home during the attacks.
Queenie suffered severe injuries and required emergency veterinary care.
Brown was also convicted of assaulting and threatening to kill a stranger at the Fort Totten Metro station and driving drunk in a crash that sent another motorist to the hospital.
Prosecutors asked for the maximum one-year sentence for animal cruelty. The judge imposed six months in prison.
@JudgeJeanine called the sentence unacceptable, saying D.C. must stop treating animal cruelty as a minor offense.
Is six months enough?
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This is ridiculous. How do we expect anyone to operate in the District?
WASHINGTON DC SAID STOP!!! NOW THE CITY IS CHANGING ITS STORY
A stop-work order. A property owner demanding answers and questions about how the @DC_DOB handles property inspections and enforcement.
What really happened and why did the city's position change?
The 7News I-Team AT 5 P.M. ON ABC7.
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WASHINGTON DC SAID STOP!!! NOW THE CITY IS CHANGING ITS STORY
A stop-work order. A property owner demanding answers and questions about how the @DC_DOB handles property inspections and enforcement.
What really happened and why did the city's position change?
The 7News I-Team AT 5 P.M. ON ABC7.
A stop-work order. A property owner demanding answers and questions about how the @DC_DOB handles property inspections and enforcement.
What really happened and why did the city's position change?
The 7News I-Team AT 5 P.M. ON ABC7.
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BLIND DOG IN WASHINGTON, DC STABBED WITH KNIVES. OWNER GETS JUST SIX MONTHS IN PRISON.
SIX MONTHS IN PRISON.
That's the sentence for a man who brutally stabbed a blind dog trapped inside a crate and repeatedly punched another defenseless dog.
Georvell Brown, 33, of D.C., was leading guilty to felony animal cruelty and four other offenses.
Prosecutors say Brown stabbed Queenie, a blind pit bull, in the mouth with two large knives while she was trapped and unable to escape. He also repeatedly punched a Yorkie named Prada. Three children were inside the home during the attacks.
Queenie suffered severe injuries and required emergency veterinary care.
Brown was also convicted of assaulting and threatening to kill a stranger at the Fort Totten Metro station and driving drunk in a crash that sent another motorist to the hospital.
Prosecutors asked for the maximum one-year sentence for animal cruelty. The judge imposed six months in prison.
@JudgeJeanine called the sentence unacceptable, saying D.C. must stop treating animal cruelty as a minor offense.
Is six months enough?
SIX MONTHS IN PRISON.
That's the sentence for a man who brutally stabbed a blind dog trapped inside a crate and repeatedly punched another defenseless dog.
Georvell Brown, 33, of D.C., was leading guilty to felony animal cruelty and four other offenses.
Prosecutors say Brown stabbed Queenie, a blind pit bull, in the mouth with two large knives while she was trapped and unable to escape. He also repeatedly punched a Yorkie named Prada. Three children were inside the home during the attacks.
Queenie suffered severe injuries and required emergency veterinary care.
Brown was also convicted of assaulting and threatening to kill a stranger at the Fort Totten Metro station and driving drunk in a crash that sent another motorist to the hospital.
Prosecutors asked for the maximum one-year sentence for animal cruelty. The judge imposed six months in prison.
@JudgeJeanine called the sentence unacceptable, saying D.C. must stop treating animal cruelty as a minor offense.
Is six months enough?
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SURVEILLANCE VIDEO VS. WASHINGTON D.C. DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS OFFICIAL RECORDS
The @DC_DOB told the mayor’s office that its building inspector entered an apartment building during an inspection. But surveillance video and the property owner, Arch Djabatey tell a different m uncovered multiple discrepancies in the Department of Buildings’ records, including conflicting accounts of two inspections and the use of the same photograph in two separate inspection reports filed more than a month apart.
THE FULL @7NewsDC I-TEAM INVESTIGATION DROPS MONDAY AT 5 PM
When we offered DOB surveillance video that contradicted its account, the department declined to review it, saying, “No need exists to look at surveillance video.”
DOB acknowledged reusing the photograph, saying it caused confusion and that procedures would be strengthened.
After our questions, DOB changed its account, saying the inspector observed the exterior but never entered the building.
Watch Arch Djabatey explain what happened.
The @DC_DOB told the mayor’s office that its building inspector entered an apartment building during an inspection. But surveillance video and the property owner, Arch Djabatey tell a different m uncovered multiple discrepancies in the Department of Buildings’ records, including conflicting accounts of two inspections and the use of the same photograph in two separate inspection reports filed more than a month apart.
THE FULL @7NewsDC I-TEAM INVESTIGATION DROPS MONDAY AT 5 PM
When we offered DOB surveillance video that contradicted its account, the department declined to review it, saying, “No need exists to look at surveillance video.”
DOB acknowledged reusing the photograph, saying it caused confusion and that procedures would be strengthened.
After our questions, DOB changed its account, saying the inspector observed the exterior but never entered the building.
Watch Arch Djabatey explain what happened.
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OFF-DUTY POLICE OFFICER IN PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MARYLAND PLEADS GUILTY IN FATAL DUI CRASH THAT KILLED COURT BAILIFF
A former Prince George’s County police officer has pleaded guilty in a deadly Route 301 crash that claimed the life of a fellow public servant.
35-year-old Anthony Coleman pleaded guilty to criminally negligent manslaughter by motor vehicle in the July 2025 collision that killed Carlton Herndon, a Prince George’s County District Court bailiff.
According to Prince George's County State Attorney Tara Jackson, Coleman was off duty and driving his personal vehicle at the time of the crash.
Sentencing is scheduled for Friday, February 5, at 2 p.m.
A former Prince George’s County police officer has pleaded guilty in a deadly Route 301 crash that claimed the life of a fellow public servant.
35-year-old Anthony Coleman pleaded guilty to criminally negligent manslaughter by motor vehicle in the July 2025 collision that killed Carlton Herndon, a Prince George’s County District Court bailiff.
According to Prince George's County State Attorney Tara Jackson, Coleman was off duty and driving his personal vehicle at the time of the crash.
Sentencing is scheduled for Friday, February 5, at 2 p.m.
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BROTHERS GUILTY OF MURDERING WASHINGTON D.C. MAN IN BOTCHED ROBBERY
Two brothers from Georgia have been convicted of murdering a 30-year-old man in Northwest D.C. during a planned drug robbery.
A jury in D.C. Superior Court found Dijon Williams, 27, and Daivion Williams, 28, guilty of first-degree murder while armed, conspiracy and attempted robbery in the July 2020 killing of Nurudeen Thomas.
Prosecutors say the brothers drove from Georgia to Washington, D.C., intending to rob Thomas, their drug supplier, of a large quantity of drugs.
On July 21, 2020, they met Thomas in the 4100 block of 14th Street NW, ostensibly for a drug deal.
Investigators say the robbery plan was put into action, and Thomas was shot and killed.
The brothers then fled back to Georgia.
Dijon Williams is a former Georgetown University football player.
@JudgeJeanine said the brothers could not evade justice after fleeing the District.
Judge Jason Park scheduled sentencing for January 22, 2027.
The Metropolitan Police Department assisted in the investigation.
Two brothers from Georgia have been convicted of murdering a 30-year-old man in Northwest D.C. during a planned drug robbery.
A jury in D.C. Superior Court found Dijon Williams, 27, and Daivion Williams, 28, guilty of first-degree murder while armed, conspiracy and attempted robbery in the July 2020 killing of Nurudeen Thomas.
Prosecutors say the brothers drove from Georgia to Washington, D.C., intending to rob Thomas, their drug supplier, of a large quantity of drugs.
On July 21, 2020, they met Thomas in the 4100 block of 14th Street NW, ostensibly for a drug deal.
Investigators say the robbery plan was put into action, and Thomas was shot and killed.
The brothers then fled back to Georgia.
Dijon Williams is a former Georgetown University football player.
@JudgeJeanine said the brothers could not evade justice after fleeing the District.
Judge Jason Park scheduled sentencing for January 22, 2027.
The Metropolitan Police Department assisted in the investigation.
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