Teenagers Avoid Jail Time in "Big Balls" Carjacking Case in D.C.
Remember the story from this summer about Edward "Big Balls" Coristine, the Department of Government Efficiency employee who was attacked during a carjacking attempt near the White House? Well, there's been a development in the case. The teenagers involved in the incident will not be spending any time behind bars.
According to reports from The Washington Post, a judge in Washington, D.C., sentenced the two teens – a 15-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl – to probation on Tuesday. In addition to probation, they are prohibited from entering Washington, D.C., except under specific circumstances.
The teens, who hail from Hyattsville, Maryland, were also ordered to perform 90 hours of community service. Both pleaded guilty last month to charges related to the attack.
The boy pleaded guilty to attempted robbery and simple assault on Coristine. He also faced additional felony assault and robbery charges stemming from an incident at a nearby gas station. The girl pleaded guilty to assault for pepper-spraying someone at the same gas station. These crimes were reportedly a contributing factor in former President Trump's decision to deploy the National Guard to D.C. at the time.
For context, Coristine, 19, sustained injuries, including a broken nose and concussion, while trying to prevent the carjacking, which occurred just a mile from the White House. Trump even shared a photo of a bloodied Coristine on Truth Social, vowing to take federal control of the city if the situation wasn't addressed.
D.C. Superior Court Judge Kendra D. Briggs, appointed by former President Biden, told the teens that their actions, along with other unidentified individuals, amounted to "basically terrorizing U Street."
Coristine recounted the incident to Fox News, explaining that he was walking with a friend when a group approached them. He managed to get his friend into her car but was then attacked. "Right as I turn around, they are right up on me, just a few feet away," he said. "They slammed me against the car, they started throwing a bunch of punches... I’m just trying to protect my head the best way I can."
The judge imposed further restrictions, including prohibiting the teens from entering a car without the owner's permission, contacting each other, and entering D.C. except for court-related matters.
This case has sparked a lot of discussion about crime in Washington D.C., the handling of juvenile offenders, and the role of federal intervention. What are your thoughts on the sentencing? Share your opinions in the comments below!
Stay tuned for further updates on this story and other local news.
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