NewsNY Post PoliticsMay 7, 2026United States
DOJ Investigating Fairfax County Prosecutor Over Plea Deal Policies
The U.S. Department of Justice has opened an investigation into Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano to determine if his office’s plea bargaining and sentencing policies discriminate against U.S. citizens based on immigration status. The probe follows reports that Descano’s office offered preferential treatment to non-citizen defendants and dropped numerous charges against individuals later accused of violent crimes.
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The investigation could lead to federal oversight or changes in how Fairfax County handles criminal cases, potentially altering sentencing outcomes and plea agreements for defendants in the region.
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