Department of Justice

The Department of Justice dismissed assault charges against two men accused of attacking ICE officers in February 2025, with prosecutors citing newly discovered evidence that contradicted the allegations. The dismissal motion stated the evidence was materially inconsistent with the charges brought against the defendants.

The claim that U.S. crime rates are at their lowest point since 1900 requires context about which crime statistics are being referenced. While violent crime rates have declined significantly from 1990s peaks and recent data shows decreases in certain categories, comprehensive crime statistics from 1900 are not directly comparable to modern FBI data collection methods, which were not standardized until decades later. The specific claim of a 125-year comparison lacks the statistical foundation to be verified.

This claim is frequently made in reference to various high-profile investigations. Whether the FBI and DOJ 'found no prosecutable evidence' depends on the specific investigation referenced. In several notable cases, investigations concluded without criminal charges, but this does not necessarily mean no evidence of wrongdoing was found — it may mean the evidence did not meet the legal threshold for criminal prosecution.