District Links: DC, Maryland file suit against three Montgomery County gun dealers over straw purchases; DC cancels $42M in medical debt; and more

By Chris Kain On Sep 3, 2024 Last updated Sep 3, 2024

A new lawsuit seeks to hold three federally licensed gun stores in Montgomery County liable for enabling illegal gun trafficking into the District, with DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb blasting the dealers for choosing “profits over safety.”

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