A representative for D.A. Krasner chose to request raises for the D.A. office’s employees in a hearing intended to focus on the impact of rising crime.
By Todd Shepherd
Economy, crime, and Marine Corps — pillars of McSwain’s early campaign
The former prosecutor appointed by Trump will look to set himself apart in a crowded Republican field with a message of rule of law, economic growth, and pledging the Marines motto of ‘Semper Fidelis.’
By Todd Shepherd
Martina White: Progressive politics have made Philadelphia the nation’s murder capital
A focus on progressive policies and inaction from Democrat leaders has led to Philadelphia leading in homicides. Unless electeds prioritize the lives of citizens, the city will continue to be a playground for violent criminals.
By State Rep. Martina White
Tim Hartman: Kenney vs. Krasner, the heavyweight fight!
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and District Attorney Larry Krasner have been, shall we say… less than friendly to each other lately?
The Editors: Where are they now? Many Krasner employees with troubled histories still employed
Philly DA Larry Krasner’s office is mum on numerous employees — including high-level advisors to the District Attorney — whose ethical and legal woes have made headlines.
By The Editors
The Editors: Once again, DelCo D.A. Jack Stollsteimer outshines Larry Krasner
DelCo District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer’s success has left his Philadelphia counterpart Larry Krasner in a tough spot, as many say the former’s “soft-on-crime” policies have led to a skyrocketing homicide rate. He isn’t shy about saying that Krasner hasn’t called him for advice.
By The Editors
The Editors: To stop Philly’s cycle of violence, D.A. Krasner must prosecute gun crimes
As city leaders debate symbolic declarations on gun violence, and with Philly on track to hit a record 500 homicides in 2021, the Editors at Broad + Liberty humbly offer one real solution to the violence crisis plaguing our city: That D.A. Larry Krasner actually effectively prosecutes gun crimes. Nothing else matters if he cannot do this.
By The Editors
Krasner undermining murder conviction at Pa. Supreme Court, critics say
Philly DA Larry Krasner’s office has suddenly contradicted their own arguments in a decades-long murder trial after the case reached the commonwealth’s highest court. Critics say it “doesn’t make any logical sense whatsoever.”
By Todd Shepherd
Philly D.A. Larry Krasner blames Pennsylvania Republicans for city’s spike in violent crime
At a press conference after a spate of July 4th shootings, Philly District Attorney Larry Krasner blamed state Republicans for Philadelphia’s spike in violent crime — despite a decline in prosecutions of gun crimes under his watch.
By Joe Silverstein
Christine Flowers: Four more years of death
With Krasner’s victory on May 18th, Philadelphia’s progressive voting block showed its current political dominance and its astounding lack of concern for the reality of murder.
By Christine Flowers