On Tuesday, the Metropolitan Police Department led the Daily Signal’s Mary Margaret Olohan to believe it was investigating Santangelo and his clinic in relation to the discovery of the aborted babies and the allegations that illegal partial-birth abortion techniques were used in their deaths. On Thursday evening, however, the department changed its tune.

“For clarification, the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of five fetuses in a residence,” Public Information Officer Hugh Carew told Olohan. “At this time, there is no investigation into the medical provider.”

The statement suggests that it is actually Handy and Bukovinac who are under scrutiny by the local authorities, not the abortionist. Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said something similar when she accused Handy of “tampering with fetal remains” in an April 2022 letter she sent to Republican lawmakers.

[While guest-hosting today on Relevant Radio, I interviewed Stephen Crampton, Lauren Handy’s attorney, about her conviction for FACE Act and conspiracy charges. Be sure to listen to the podcast when it becomes available. — Ed]