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Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner stated that suspect Eric Lewis should not have been acquitted in a 2019 murder trial due to police misconduct. This acquittal occurred before Lewis was charged with killing Officer Shane Seiber. Krasner cited false testimony from an officer dating Lewis's sister as a key factor in the earlier case failure.
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.
U.S. District Judge Paul Diamond has referred Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and his top deputy, Matthew Stiegler, to the U.S. Department of Justice for a potential criminal investigation. The referral stems from a 40-page memorandum detailing alleged attempts to obstruct justice and present false narratives to the court in a post-conviction case involving Dennis Johnson. Diamond disqualified both men from the case, citing 'troubling' testimony regarding internal pressure on staff to lie and protect the office rather than the merits of the case. Krasner has disputed the findings and plans to appeal, while the U.S. Attorney's Office has declined to comment on whether it will open a formal probe.
U.S. District Judge Paul Diamond referred Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and Assistant DA Matthew Stiegler to the Department of Justice for a potential criminal investigation. The referral stems from allegations that Krasner pressured staff to lie in court and obstructed justice in a post-conviction case involving Dennis Johnson. Krasner has disputed the findings and plans to appeal.
U.S. District Judge Paul S. Diamond Jr. has referred Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and Deputy DA Matthew Stiegler to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for a potential criminal investigation. The referral stems from a 40-page memorandum issued on September 15, 2026, regarding the handling of a post-conviction case for Dennis Johnson. Diamond alleged that Krasner and Stiegler may have obstructed justice and conspired to present a false narrative to the court. Krasner has disputed the findings and intends to appeal, while the DOJ has not yet commented on the referral.
U.S. District Judge Paul Diamond referred Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and his deputy to the DOJ for a criminal investigation, alleging they obstructed justice in a murder appeal. Krasner disputes the findings and plans to appeal.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner stated at a slavery commemoration event that he intends to keep a piece of the White House ballroom as a paperweight after the structure is demolished. Krasner, who has faced legal setbacks regarding the site's historical exhibits, framed the future destruction of the ballroom as a symbolic victory against the Trump administration. The White House responded by dismissing the comments as the result of 'Trump Derangement Syndrome,' while the Secret Service declined to comment on potential threats.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner refuted Donald Trump's claims of election fraud in Philadelphia, stating there is no evidence to support such allegations. Krasner emphasized that law enforcement has not found any factual basis for Trump's assertions and invited any substantiated complaints to be presented. Trump's comments on Truth Social about "massive cheating" in Philadelphia have not been corroborated by local law enforcement.
A Pennsylvania judge has ruled that Elon Musk's $1 million-a-day voter sweepstakes, run by his political action committee America PAC, can continue through the presidential election. The sweepstakes, which selects winners to serve as spokespeople for the PAC, has been criticized by Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner as a scam intended to influence voters. Krasner filed a lawsuit alleging the sweepstakes violates state election laws, but the court allowed it to proceed, with Musk's lawyers defending it as political speech.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner has activated the city's Election Task Force to ensure a fair and secure Election Day, warning potential disruptors with the phrase "F around and find out." The task force, operating non-partisanly, will monitor for any election interference, with police ready to respond to issues. Voters can report irregularities via a hotline, and the task force will remain active until all votes are certified.