Two More Suspects Charged in Attack on Prominent DOGE Employee
Two additional suspects, Laurence Cotton-Powell and Anthony Taylor, were charged in the August 3 attempted carjacking and assault of a prominent DOGE employee, bringing the total to four.
Overview
- Laurence Cotton-Powell, 19, and Anthony Taylor, 18, were recently arrested and charged in connection with the August 3 attack on a prominent DOGE employee.
- These new charges follow the conviction and sentencing of two 15-year-old suspects from Maryland for their involvement in the same assault.
- The incident involved an attempted unarmed carjacking, robbery, and assault with intent to commit robbery against the 19-year-old DOGE employee.
- The attack occurred while the prominent DOGE employee was walking a woman to her car, with Cotton-Powell and Taylor reportedly fleeing upon seeing a police officer.
- Cotton-Powell and Taylor are also accused of participating in a separate attack and robbery of a man at a gas station, indicating a pattern of criminal activity.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame this story by emphasizing the victim's connection to the Trump administration and portraying the attack as a "catalyst" for the White House's law enforcement surge. They highlight the political ramifications, including President Trump's strong criticism of the judge's sentencing decision, thereby focusing on the incident's broader impact on policy and public discourse rather than solely on the criminal investigation.
"The attack on Coristine fueled President Donald Trump’s decision to flood Washington with a surge of patrols by federal agents and National Guard members."
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FAQ
The two additional suspects are Laurence Cotton-Powell, 19, and Anthony Taylor, 18, who were recently arrested and charged. They are accused of participating in the August 3 attempted carjacking and assault. Additionally, they are implicated in a separate attack and robbery at a gas station, indicating a pattern of criminal activity.
The two 15-year-old suspects, a boy and a girl, were charged with Unarmed Carjacking. The boy pleaded guilty to felony assault, robbery, and simple assault, while the girl pleaded guilty to simple assault.
The investigation is ongoing, with four suspects now charged in connection with the assault. The case is being handled by MPD's Carjacking Taskforce, which includes FBI agents. Multiple suspects remain outstanding.
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