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Crime

Committee testimony highlights conviction rate drop under Krasner

October 4, 2022October 3, 2022
Marco Cerino

Testimony before the House Select Committee investigating crime in Philadelphia turned away from personal stories and toward data and policy Friday.
By Marco Cerino

Justice System

R. Seth Williams: Dear Krasner, Tell the truth or keep my name out your mouth

June 14, 2022June 15, 2022
R. Seth Williams
5

An open letter to the Philadelphia District Attorney.
By R. Seth Williams

Municipal Government

Claim: Upper Darby financial fight is under investigation by DA

May 27, 2022June 4, 2022
Todd Shepherd
4

Former finance director says he has been questioned in the investigation; county DA declined comment.
By Todd Shepherd

Government

Chester County DA Deb Ryan hit with discrimination suit

February 2, 2022February 2, 2022
Linda Stein

A longtime Chester County law enforcement official is suing the county and District Attorney Deb Ryan, claiming racial discrimination.
By Linda Stein

State Politics

Sen. Jake Corman: It’s time to impeach Larry Krasner

January 28, 2022January 28, 2022
Sen. Jake Corman
1

The state House of Representatives must begin the impeachment process against Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner.
By Sen. Jake Corman

State Politics

Pa. state Senator seeks impeachment of Philly District Attorney Larry Krasner

January 18, 2022January 27, 2022
Todd Shepherd
7

“His decision to allow more and more criminals to walk free … has created an environment in which Philadelphians are no longer safe in their own homes and communities,” says State Sen. Corman (R-Centre).
By Todd Shepherd

Constitutional Law

Stu Bykofsky: Larry Krasner’s bait-and-switch scheme

December 24, 2021December 24, 2021
Stu Bykofsky

A former Municipal Court employee says Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner is running a cynical game when it comes to requesting bail amounts.

“His tactic was a trick to force magistrates to lower bail to normal levels — and then blame them for rising crime.”
by Stu Bykofsky

Crime

Temple University re-engaging with Philly Police after student murder, despite embrace of “defund” movement

December 2, 2021December 2, 2021
Todd Shepherd
7

Temple U. will seek more police patrols after a student was murdered near campus. But in 2020, the university was cutting some of its support for the police department.
By Todd Shepherd

State Politics

Jeremy Baker: Josh’s Wonderland

November 4, 2021November 3, 2021
Jeremy Baker
3

Pennsylvania is no Disney World, as much as the actions and proclamations of Attorney General Josh Shapiro might suggest.
By Jeremy Baker

Election

Republicans retake county row offices in Bucks

November 3, 2021November 3, 2021
Linda Stein
1

Republican candidates appears to have found great success in Bucks County, and a slew of victories and nail-biters in other counties across Pennsylvania.
By Linda Stein

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