Violent crime is up in big cities across the United States, rising to levels not seen since the early 1990s, including aggravated assault, murder, domestic violence, and carjacking. And while crime rises, the cost of being a criminal has fallen, with police stepping back, and, importantly, progressive district attorneys (DA) in many cities declining to prosecute.
Parker Thayer, an investigative researcher at the Capitol Research Center, reveals the secret behind these DA appointments: campaign investments by billionaires whose motives may vary.
But voters are paying attention. According to many recent polls, crime is the most important issue after inflation. Local elections are receiving more attention than ever before, all over the country. Will concerned citizens be able to turn the tide?
