Teens who assaulted former DOGE staffer slapped with federal charges: 'Need for accountability'

Two teenagers, Lawrence Cotton Powell, 19, and Anthony Taylor, 18, who are linked to the beating of former DOGE staffer Edward Coristine in Washington, D.C., are now facing federal charges for a series of assaults and attempted carjacking.The teens are charged with two counts of first-degree robbery and assault with intent to commit robbery, each of which is punishable by up to 15 years in prison, and attempted carjacking, which holds a penalty of up to five years.U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeannine Pirro announced the charges in a press conference on Monday.Pirro said the char