Two of the ten teens accused in the vicious carjacking and beating of 19-year-old DOGE staffer nicknamed “Big Balls” are facing new charges.
The case sparked outrage last month after a Biden-appointed judge released the suspects with only monitoring conditions.
The Attack
Edward Coristine, a former DOGE staffer, was jumped by a mob of teens during an attempted carjacking.
The 19-year-old was beaten bloody before police intervened.
Trump later posted a photo of Coristine’s injuries, highlighting the wave of violent youth crime in the capital.
New Charges
The 15-year-old boy and girl, both from Maryland, were arraigned Thursday.
They now face additional assault and robbery charges, on top of the original carjacking counts.
Their names have not been released due to their age.
Police said more suspects are still being sought.
Judge’s Decision
Last month, the pair were released under restrictions, including electronic monitoring and curfews.
The decision drew backlash from residents who said it failed to deliver justice.
Critics accused the Biden-era judiciary of going soft on violent offenders.
Trump Steps In
Following the incident, President Trump declared an emergency in Washington, D.C.
He announced a federal takeover of policing in the capital on August 11.
That order included deploying federal agents and National Guard troops.
Officials say the federal crackdown has already improved conditions.
Law-abiding citizens are now able to walk more freely without fear of teen mobs or open-air drug use.
