Justice Department Expands Probe into D.C. Police Crime Data Manipulation

The Justice Department has expanded its investigation into allegations that Washington, D.C.'s police department manipulated crime statistics, aiming to uncover potential data falsification.

This federal probe specifically focuses on claims that D.C. police altered crime data to create a misleading impression of a safer environment within the city.

Metro Police Commander Michael Pulliam was placed on leave in May, directly linked to the ongoing allegations of his involvement in altering crime data.

Federal officials are reportedly investigating the potential involvement of other local officials in the alleged manipulation, as reported by The Washington Post.

Both the Justice Department and the U.S. Attorney’s Office have declined to comment on the specifics of the ongoing investigation into these serious allegations.