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Inside the U.S. Attorney's Office: Edward Martin Talks Crime, Justice, and Accountability in DC
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Apr 162025
In this exclusive sit-down interview, The Washington Informer reporter James Wright speaks with Edward Martin, the interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia. Martin discusses his controversial appointment, his approach to crime and safety in the nation’s capital, and his vision for the role of the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The conversation touches on critical issues, including:
  • Gun violence and disproportionate arrests of Black men in DC
  • Diversion programs and community-based alternatives to incarceration
  • Over-policing in Wards 7 and 8 vs. under-policing in affluent areas
  • The role of marijuana enforcement and pop-up shops
  • Prioritizing public safety on Metro and in retail spaces
  • January 6 prosecutions and political accountability
  • Hiring practices, DEI policies, and law school affiliations
  • Addressing perceptions of bias and equity in justice
Martin responds candidly to tough questions about race, justice, and public trust, including scrutiny over his background, remarks about Georgetown Law, and comments on January 6 and political investigations. Don't miss this in-depth interview exploring what it means to serve justice in Washington, DC, today. 📺🔴 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, & SHARE 🌐 Visit Us: www.washingtoninformer.com Host: Denise Rolark Barnes Publisher, The Washington Informer 🎥 Let’s Talk airs LIVE every Friday at noon on WIN-TV About The Washington Informer Founded in 1964 by Dr. Calvin W. Rolark, The Washington Informer is an African American, woman-owned newspaper providing positive coverage of the Black community in Washington, D.C. In March 2020, we launched WIN-TV to further amplify community voices and issues. Production Team: 🎥 Producer: Shevry Lassiter 🎥 Asst. Producer: Ja'Mon Jackson 🎥 DP & Editor: Lafayette Barnes IV 🎶 Theme Music by DB Bantino Follow Us on Social Media: 📸 Instagram: @washinformer 📘 Facebook: Washington Informer 🐦 Twitter: @WashInformer #WIN #BeInformed #WIN-TV #JusticeInDC #EdwardMartin #WashingtonInformer #USAttorneyDC #CommunitySafety #PublicAccountability #DCNews #JamesWrightInterview

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