Tom Jackman

True Crime Blogger and Reporter at The Washington Post

Running the True Crime blog for The Washington Post, focus on crime, policing and courts. Devotee of live music, late nights, lazy Sundays. Proud Guild member.

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Army Ranger accused of raping, assaulting women he met on dating apps

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Tom Jackman

Army Ranger accused of raping, assaulting women he met on dating apps (washingtonpost.com) Army Ranger accused of raping, assaulting women he met on dating apps By Tom Jackman 2025060921412700 When they first met Jonathan Batt, mostly through dating apps, it was exciting and promising, the women testified. He seemed like a good guy, a well-sculpted military officer with an inviting smile who kept a boat on the Potomac River.
D.C. police lieutenant sentenced to 18 months for leaking to Proud Boys

3 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Tom Jackman

D.C. police lieutenant sentenced to 18 months for leaking to Proud Boys (washingtonpost.com) D.C. police lieutenant sentenced to 18 months for leaking to Proud Boys By Tom Jackman 2025060617401800 A former D.C. police lieutenant convicted of leaking information about a police investigation to the leader of the Proud Boys group on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, was sentenced Friday to 18 months behind bars.
Some judges reject DOJ claim that Jan. 6 pardons apply to other crimes

1 month ago | washingtonpost.com | Tom Jackman

Some judges reject DOJ claim that Jan. 6 pardons apply to other crimes (washingtonpost.com) Some judges reject DOJ claim that Jan. 6 pardons apply to other crimes By Tom Jackman 2025052710000000 At least 10 defendants accused of other crimes when the FBI came to search their homes after the Jan.
Affidavit: Suspect in DC Jewish museum shooting confessed to killings

1 month ago | postguam.com | Tom Jackman |Dana Hedgpeth |Emily Davies |Kate Brady

A young couple who had just attended a Jewish diplomatic reception stepped out onto a quiet street in downtown Washington on Wednesday night and were suddenly shot and killed, sending shock waves through the city that reverberated around the world. On Thursday the alleged gunman, a Chicago man who supported the Palestinian cause, was charged with two counts of first-degree murder and murder of foreign officials, a death-penalty-eligible offense.
Affidavit: Suspect in D.C. Jewish museum shooting confessed to killings

1 month ago | washingtonpost.com | Tom Jackman |Dana Hedgpeth |Emily Davies |Kate Brady |Kyle Swenson

Affidavit: Suspect in D.C. Jewish museum shooting confessed to killings (washingtonpost.com) Affidavit: Suspect in D.C. Jewish museum shooting confessed to killings By Tom Jackman; Dana Hedgpeth; Emily Davies; Kate Brady; Kyle Swenson 2025052214530300 A young couple who had just attended a Jewish diplomatic reception stepped out onto a quiet street in downtown Washington on Wednesday night and were suddenly shot and killed, sending shock waves through the city that reverberated around the...
Jan. 6 rioter who assaulted police charged with burglary near Richmond

1 month ago | seattletimes.com | Tom Jackman

A Virginia man who assaulted police at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and smashed the glass pane through which Ashli Babbitt climbed before she was fatally shot, has been arrested again outside of Richmond. Zachary J. Alam is accused of breaking into a home this month while the residents were there. He appears to be the first Capitol rioter arrested on new charges after President Donald Trump granted clemency to the roughly 1,600 people charged for their roles in the insurrection.
Jan. 6 rioter who assaulted police charged with burglary near Richmond

1 month ago | washingtonpost.com | Tom Jackman

Jan. 6 rioter who assaulted police charged with burglary near Richmond (washingtonpost.com) Jan. 6 rioter who assaulted police charged with burglary near Richmond By Tom Jackman 2025051922380500 A Fairfax County man who assaulted police at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and smashed the glass pane through which Ashli Babbitt climbed before she was fatally shot, has been arrested again outside of Richmond. Zachary J.
As U.S. pardon attorney, Ed Martin says he will review Biden pardons

1 month ago | washingtonpost.com | Tom Jackman |Keith L. Alexander

As U.S. pardon attorney, Ed Martin says he will review Biden pardons (washingtonpost.com) As U.S. pardon attorney, Ed Martin says he will review Biden pardons By Tom Jackman; Keith L. Alexander 2025051322594100 On his last full day as interim U.S. attorney for the District, Ed Martin on Tuesday said he will review the pardons issued by President Joe Biden and the actions of prosecutors in the Jan.
Jeanine Pirro set to be sworn in Wednesday as interim D.C. U.S. attorney

1 month ago | detroitnews.com | Spencer Hsu |Tom Jackman |Keith L. Alexander

POLITICSSpencer S. Hsu, Tom Jackman, Keith L. AlexanderWashington PostView Comments Justice Department officials are preparing to swear in former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as interim U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, as her predecessor is set to hold his first news conference Tuesday afternoon, three people familiar with the matter said. Pirro, a former New York judge and prosecutor, was named by President Donald Trump last Thursday to a 120-day interim appointment.
Jeanine Pirro set to be sworn in Wednesday as interim D.C. U.S. attorney

1 month ago | washingtonpost.com | Spencer Hsu |Tom Jackman |Keith L. Alexander

Jeanine Pirro set to be sworn in Wednesday as interim D.C. U.S. attorney (washingtonpost.com) Jeanine Pirro set to be sworn in Wednesday as interim D.C. U.S. attorney By Spencer S. Hsu; Tom Jackman; Keith L. Alexander 2025051315265400 Justice Department officials are preparing to swear in former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as interim U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., on Wednesday.