September 30, 2025
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Ex‑DOGE Staffer Describes Logan Circle Beating

Former DOGE staffer Edward Coristine recounted on Fox News a brutal group assault in Washington, D.C.'s Logan Circle on Aug. 3 that left him with a broken nose and concussion. A 15‑year‑old from Hyattsville recently pleaded guilty in juvenile court to felony assault, robbery and related charges; Coristine detailed the encounter and his injuries during a televised interview and his account has drawn broader commentary about youth crime in D.C.

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🔍 Key Facts

  • The assault occurred around 3 a.m. on Aug. 3, 2025, in Logan Circle, Washington, D.C.
  • A 15‑year‑old from Hyattsville, Maryland, pleaded guilty last week in juvenile court to felony assault, simple assault, robbery and attempted robbery linked to the attack.
  • Victim Edward Coristine says he suffered a broken nose and a concussion and described the attack in a first‑person interview on 'Jesse Watters Primetime'; President Trump publicly reacted on Truth Social.