Federal Judge Refers Philadelphia DA Krasner to DOJ Over Alleged Obstruction in Murder Appeal
A federal judge has referred Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and his top aide, Matthew Stiegler, to the U.S. Department of Justice for potential criminal prosecution. The referral stems from a 40-page ruling by Judge Paul Diamond, who found that Krasner and Stiegler may have committed perjury, obstruction of justice, and conspiracy while handling a 2009 murder appeal. The judge disqualified both officials from the case, citing conflicts of interest and attempts to protect the office’s reputation rather than the law. Krasner has disputed the findings and plans to appeal, while the DA’s office remains involved in the case under new supervision.
