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Mitch Ryals

An Ongoing Bribery Investigation Targets a D.C. Police Officer and Could Jeopardize a Criminal Case

The Office of the Inspector General is investigating MPD Officer Todd Cory for his alleged involvement in a bribery and kickback scheme, according to government documents.
By Alex Koma and Mitch Ryals, published 10/05/23
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Nineteen D.C. Police Officers Are Under Criminal Investigation for Questionable Gun Seizures, According to Court Records

Prosecutors are dropping dozens of criminal cases, and courts are reversing guilty judgments due to alleged police misconduct.
By Alex Koma and Mitch Ryals, published 07/18/23
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These Seven D.C. Officers Have At Least Two Sustained Complaints During Chief Contee’s Tenure

Some officers were suspended, but some only received a letter in their personnel file.
By Mitch Ryals, published 07/10/23
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D.C. Police Chief Robert Contee Was Soft on Discipline, Civilian Oversight Office Says

As chief, Contee did not impose meaningful discipline against many officers despite official findings of wrongdoing, according to the Office of Police Complaints director, protecting repeat offenders and allowing sustained misconduct to go unpunished.
By Mitch Ryals, published 07/10/23
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