Jeanine Pirro Named Interim U.S. Attorney for D.C., Announces Sentencing in Elementary School Drive-By Shooting Case
Jeanine Pirro, the former TV host and seasoned legal professional, has officially stepped into her new role as interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia.
On her first day, Pirro announced the sentencing of two men involved in a harrowing daylight drive-by shooting near an elementary school in Washington, D.C. The incident, which occurred in April 2024, shocked the local community and prompted a swift federal investigation.
Rasheed Mullins, 27, and Josiah Warfield, 24, were sentenced to 90 and 100 months in federal prison, respectively. Both pleaded guilty to assault with intent to murder while armed. After completing their prison terms, each will serve an additional five years under supervised release.
Pirro emphasized her commitment to public safety and swift justice, stating that violent acts near schools would be met with the full force of federal prosecution.