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The latest: hairspray, a DC jails probe and El Clásico
The probe will examine whether D.C.'s corrections department shows a pattern of violating inmates' constitutional rights; the Victoria's Secret hairspray was a bargain, apparently.
On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Chip Darnell on BBN NewsroomPublished
At a glance
- First reported by Washington Examiner: “DOJ launches investigation into DC jails over treatment of prisoners”.
- Covered on BBN on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 3:33 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Chip Darnell.
- Topics: D.C., DOJ.
- BBN covered this story before: Latest: DOJ golf course fight, Pac cause of death, Tesla flying car (October 17).
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- Washington ExaminerDOJ launches investigation into DC jails over treatment of prisoners
What BBN said about it
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWe're back with the news of the day.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe Justice Department says it is opening an investigation into conditions in D.C. jails and prisons, under a law protecting the rights of inmates.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe letter went to Mayor Muriel Bowser, and the probe covers conditions going back to January first, twenty twenty-one.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorIn other news, the referee for next Sunday's Barcelona and Real Madrid clash has been reported.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSpanish outlets say it is Alejandro Hernández Hernández, though La Liga has not confirmed it.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHe gets to be named twice, and that may be the only thing both fan bases agree on.
The story so far
- Judge erupts at DOJ lawyers over 430 felled trees at D.C. golf course · Fox News
- Real's Vinicius Junior out of El Clasico as he gets four-match ban · Yahoo Sports
- Latest: DOJ golf course fight, Pac cause of death, Tesla flying car · Newsmax
- The latest: hairspray, a DC jails probe and El Clásico (this story)
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