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Martin Austermuhle

When federal agents shoot people in D.C., there are few details — and little accountability

D.C. police officers are held to one standard, federal agents another.
By Martin Austermuhle, published 11/20/25
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D.C. building tenants now face water shut-offs when their landlords don’t pay bills

A change in policy has left renters stuck between property owners and DC Water.
By Martin Austermuhle, published 07/10/25
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