The Justice Department is investigating allegations of falsified crime data by police officials in Washington, D.C. This investigation arises during a politically charged confrontation between the Trump administration and the city regarding police department oversight. The specific federal laws potentially violated by this manipulation remain unclear. Furthermore, a commander from the Metropolitan Police Department, who is suspected of involvement in the data manipulation, has been placed on paid administrative leave earlier this year. The mayor's office has not commented on the investigation.
The Justice Department has opened an investigation into whether police officials in Washington, D.C., have falsified crime data, amid a political showdown with the Trump administration.
The investigation comes after a Metropolitan Police Department commander suspected of manipulating crime data was placed on paid administrative leave earlier this year.
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