DC Campaign Finance Probe Targets Denise Lewis George

Democratic mayoral candidates Kenyan McDuffie and Janice Lewis George participated in a debate hosted by WUSA. The mayor intends to extend the curfew to prevent incidents involving firearms and shots being fired in areas like Navy Yard or Wharf. The mayor also plans to implement a youth engagement strategy. The opposition comes while federal officers and agents from various agencies remain in the city. George expressed concerns regarding the lack of district government oversight and de-escalation training for these federal law enforcement troops. George cited concerns over the presence of ICE and federal agents in the city who lack district government oversight and de-escalation training. The campaign has previously been supported by a large union-backed ground operation. The investigation is being conducted by the DC Office of Campaign Finance. A six-page citizen complaint alleging improper coordination between the campaign and two supporting unions has triggered the investigation. Investigators are being asked to examine allegations that the campaign coordinated with a super PAC funded by labor unions. The investigation occurs two weeks before ballots are sent out. The probe threatens to impact her campaign momentum at a critical stage.