A federal judge sharply criticized the Justice Department's handling of criminal cases in Washington D.C., calling it embarrassing and shameful. Judge Zia Faruqui cited the case of Edward Dana, arrested for alleged threats against President Trump, whose charges were dropped after a week in jail. The judge condemned the department's actions as reckless, prioritizing statistics over due process, and creating an environment of fear, particularly for minorities. He ordered the Justice Department to explain its actions.

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