DIThe Distraction Index

#prosecutions

3 events across 3 weeks

1Damage
2Hype
0Noise
46.1Avg Dmg
43.5Avg Hype
WEEK 83Jul 26 – Aug 1
HYPE2026-07-30
DOJ Prosecution of Capitol Riot Defendants - Case Dismissals and Damage Assessment
Enforcement Actionfederal · narrow
Damage
33.3
Hype
37.3
WEEK 82Jul 19 – 25
HYPE2026-07-19
DOJ Prosecutions Linked to Melania Trump's Involvement
Personnel Capturefederal · broad
Damage
37.3
Hype
69.3
WEEK 77Jun 14 – 20
DMG2026-06-12
Congressional Democrats Raise Alarm on Election Crimes Prosecutions
Enforcement Actionfederal · broad
Damage
67.6
Hype
24.0