EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 29 MIN
SOS Deep Dive: The D.C. Crime Data Scandal
from Stripped out News's Daily Brief · host Stripped out News
A sudden, miraculous drop in violent crime. A police union alleging the books were cooked. A toxic culture of retaliation. And an unprecedented federal intervention.In this episode of SOS: Deep Dive, we unpack the massive data manipulation scandal that rocked the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C. From the desperate peak of the 2023 crime wave to the mass firings in May 2026, we explore how extreme pressure to produce better statistics resulted in the systemic downgrading of violent felonies, leaving victims uncounted and justice denied.One story. No spin. All the way through. Listen now.Dive deeper into today's news and explore 200+ unbiased sources at: https://strippedoutnews.comKeep up with breaking coverage on X: @StrippedOutNews
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A sudden, miraculous drop in violent crime. A police union alleging the books were cooked. A toxic culture of retaliation. And an unprecedented federal intervention. In this episode of SOS: Deep Dive, we unpack the massive data manipulation scandal that rocked the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C. From the desperate peak of the 2023 crime wave to the mass firings in May 2026, we explore how extreme pressure to produce better statistics resulted in the systemic downgrading of ...
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