Overview

• The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Washington confirmed that 20 Judge Advocate General officers will serve as special assistant U.S. attorneys.
• A spokesperson said the military lawyers will prosecute misdemeanor offenses in the District of Columbia.
• People familiar with the plans said the group is expected to begin training next week, though the length of the assignment was not specified.
• U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro framed the move as part of the administration’s public safety strategy and has cited significant staffing shortfalls in her office.
• The D.C. office is unique in prosecuting both federal cases and local adult crimes, and reporting links the military detail to broader Justice Department personnel shifts that reduced prosecutorial ranks.