The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that parents of teenagers involved in the violent “teen takeovers” in Washington, D.C., could face prosecution as part of a broader effort to crack down on crime in the city, where the gatherings have frequently escalated into violence and disorder.
DOJ announces parents of teens who participated in ‘teen takeovers’ will be prosecuted
Lillian Mann
May 16, 2026 | 9:24 AM



