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4 years

Members of our Election Task Force have investigated this allegation. This polling place is located in an interior room and the sign in question is further than 10 feet from it. This tweet is deliberately deceptive. #PhillyVotes #Election2020

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Bad things are happening in Philly.

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“I want to be clear: Anyone in Philadelphia County who attempts to disrupt the peace ahead of President-elect Joseph Biden’s inauguration will be held accountable by local law enforcement and by my office," said @DA_LarryKrasner

District Attorney Krasner Statement on Security Threats Ahead of Presidential Inauguration

PHILADELPHIA (Jan. 14, 2021) — District Attorney Larry Krasner on Thursday issued a statement on local law enforcement’s commitment to…

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Our office will no longer prosecute people for mere possession of addiction treatment medications that contain buprenorphine. People who seek help for opioid use disorder need more access to treatment and overdose prevention -- not a criminal conviction.

Philly DA Larry Krasner will no longer prosecute people for possession of an addiction treatment...

Though buprenorphine is an opioid, it presents a significantly lower risk of overdose than heroin or fentanyl.

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Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced Monday that his office intends to refile charges in the case.

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NEWS ➡️ Philadelphia D.A. Asks Court to Declare Death Penalty System Unconstitutional via @theappeal

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Serious scientific research indicates that keeping children out of the adult system significantly reduces recidivism. That's why in 2018 alone we halved the number of juveniles in adult court:

Number Of Young People Charged In Philadelphia’s Adult Court Drops Sharply

The decline under DA Larry Krasner, who took office in 2018, marks a significant change in juvenile justice in Pennsylvania.

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RELEASE: DA Larry Krasner Renews Call For End of ICE Access to PARS Database -

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Larry and other progressive-minded officials across the country are leading the way in reforming our cash bail system: #cjreform

The Next Great Test for Bail Reform: Prosecutors

Philadelphia’s district attorney ran on an agenda to reform his city’s criminal justice system. Now he’s starting to with a new policy on bail. The question is: Can it work?

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"I am here to say that there is a modern way for prosecutors to support an intelligent approach to cannabis." Today, District Attorney Larry Krasner’s delivered remarks in full support of legalizing recreational cannabis use for adults. Full transcript:

District Attorney Larry Krasner’s remarks on legalization of recreational cannabis use for adults

“I’m the elected District Attorney in Philadelphia, PA. I’ve been in office now for 15 months, and was elected — and I say this not out of…

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Donald Outlaw, cleared of murder, is Philadelphia’s 17th exoneree in 3 years

“If it wasn’t for the fact that he was so adamant, and pushed so hard for his innocence, then he’d still be [in prison]. He never quit."

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Larry has a message for each and every student who joined #NationalWalkoutDay :

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. @DA_LarryKrasner @SAKimFoxx @chesaboudin join progressive prosecutors from across the U.S. to file brief citing concerns with treatment of migrant children in detention, argue for protection not punishment:

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We want to make it easier for people to remove minor criminal records, including arrests where no conviction occurred. This will provide thousands of people with a clean slate and a second chance - and second chances are one way to prevent crime: #cjreform

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RELEASE: DA Larry Krasner Announces End to Cash Bail in Philadelphia for Low-Level Offenses:

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We’re all in this together: Larry, First Assistant Temin, and team members from Victim Services, Restorative Justice, and Policy attended a juvenile lifers meeting @PhillyDefenders to engage, collaborate and develop projects for people returning from prison. #cjreform

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Philly residents of all ages can pick up FREE food and meals in their neighborhoods! Call 311 or visit to find a site near you! And check out our blog to learn more: .

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Three men recently exonerated -- with a combined 74 years stolen from them -- for crimes they didn’t commit. Tune in to @CBSThisMorning with @Jerickaduncan on Tuesday at 8 am for a profile on @DA_LarryKrasner & our Conviction Integrity Unit.

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Join Larry, Chicago's top prosecutor Kim Foxx, and the ACLU's Udi Ofer tonight for a panel discussion on how reform prosecutors are creating a new vision of what #JusticeLooksLike . Watch LIVE starting at 8 p.m.:

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LIVE: DA Larry Krasner announces phase one of DAO cash bail reform:

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DA Krasner, Conviction Integrity Unit Secure 20th Exoneration Since 2018

PHILADELPHIA (May 4, 2021) — The District Attorney’s Office (DAO) Conviction Integrity Unit (CIU) on Tuesday secured its 20th exoneration…

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Congratulations DA Kelley Hodge, Philly's new District Attorney!

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Today, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner is announcing the implementation of a new policy aimed at drastically reducing the number of people on probation and parole. It’s time to curb the damaging effects of mass supervision in Philadelphia. Thread:

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DA Krasner: "Don’t tell people to feel their own value & worth unless you’re willing to put money down. And I don't mean putting it down for another prison or another jail or another stupid mandatory minimum. I mean putting it down for stuff that works.”

Krasner, Philly Dems rally for Pa. school funding boost as way to curb gun violence

Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner says Gov. Wolf’s latest education funding proposal amounts to “the kind of anti-crime legislation that works.”

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Polls are open, Philly! There have been very few reported incidents so far. To report any voting-related issues, call the Election Task Force at 215-686-9641. #PhillyVotes

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“This #CleanSlate law is really about preventing a criminal charge being a life sentence to poverty. Having charges or even just arrests on your record affects your ability to get good-paying work, housing, education.” - @CLSphila

Have an old criminal record? Today, Pennsylvania starts sealing 30 million of them automatically.

“This Clean Slate law is really about preventing a criminal charge being a life sentence to poverty.”

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"...it’s a kind of accountability that studies have shown not only reduces future criminal conduct, but is more satisfactory to victims of crime than what we have been doing traditionally.” - @DA_LarryKrasner

DA Larry Krasner aims to keep teen offenders out of criminal justice system with new restorative...

The Healing Futures program will be for teens accused of nonviolent crimes who are willing to own up to their mistakes -- and meet with their victims. Similar efforts are underway in other cities.

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DA Krasner Asks Court to Hold Philadelphia Police in Contempt for Failure to Provide Officer Misconduct Information

DA Krasner Asks Court to Hold Philadelphia Police in Contempt for Failure to Provide Officer…

PHILADELPHIA (August 11, 2021) — District Attorney Larry Krasner and Conviction Integrity Unit Supervisor Patricia Cummings on Wednesday…

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District Attorneys Krasner, Rollins, Boudin Announce Truth, Justice, and Reconciliation Commissions to Confront Decades of Unaddressed Intergenerational Trauma

District Attorneys Krasner, Rollins, Boudin Announce Truth, Justice, and Reconciliation…

Philadelphia (July 1, 2020) — Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner on Thursday joined colleagues in Boston and San Francisco to…

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. @DA_LarryKrasner and our Community Engagement team are grateful to our city’s youth leaders who continue to step up and say #EnoughIsEnough as tragedy from gun violence continues to sweep through communities across Philly this summer.

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The FOP lost its court battle against the DA Office’s alleged ‘Do Not Call list’ of cops

Common Pleas Court Judge Vincent L. Johnson rejected an argument that the DA's Office had created a "Do Not Call list" that violated officers' rights.

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District Attorney Krasner Announces Initial Charges Against Two Virginia Men for Convention Center Incident

District Attorney Krasner Announces Initial Charges Against Two Virginia Men for Convention Center…

PHILADELPHIA (Nov. 6, 2020) — District Attorney Larry Krasner on Friday announced weapons charges have been filed against two individuals…

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Today, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and @PhillyMayor are announcing the Year One successful implementation and supportive third-party review of our no cash bail policy for low level offenses. Thread:

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Here we go again, folks! 1) Get the latest #Noreaster4 safety info - sign up for @PhilaOEM alerts: 2) @PHLCityHomeless are working to find shelter for those living on the streets. If you see someone in need: Stay safe out there!

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Justice reform in action: Our office has refused to prosecute hundreds of marijuana purchase cases since March. We're also taking steps to reform probation violations involving pot: #cjreform

DA Larry Krasner slaps down hundreds of marijuana-buying cases

Justice reform in action: Since DA Larry Krasner issued a groundbreaking policy in March, our office has declined to prosecute over 293…

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. @DA_LarryKrasner Denounces Firings of Montco Public Defenders, Urges Immediate Reinstatement

District Attorney Krasner Denounces Firings of Montco Public Defenders, Urges Immediate…

PHILADELPHIA (March 4, 2020) — On the eve of a Montgomery County, Pa., Commissioners meeting and rally to protest the unjust firings of top

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. @DA_LarryKrasner announces launch of DAO Dashboard 💻

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RELEASE: New Study Finds 1% Recidivism Rate Among Released Philly Juvenile Lifers

New Study Finds 1% Recidivism Rate Among Released Philly Juvenile Lifers

Research out of Montclair State Univ. Further Shows that People Age Out of Crime and that Decades-Long Incarceration is Unnecessary, Costly

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“I’m thrilled to join the Mayor [as] one of two necessary votes to end this oppressive practice,” DA Krasner said at today’s PARS contract cancellation announcement. Thanks to advocates, @PhillyMayor and staff, and Council members who have made this a safer city for all.

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To report official misconduct related to incidents that transpired in West Philly on May 31, contact our @philadao_siu through direct message or by calling 215-686-9608.

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Ex-school police officer and ‘hip-hop cop’ pleads guilty to sexually abusing two boys

Howard Rubin, a former school cop who on Thursday pleaded guilty to abusing two boys in 2013, had a side gig providing security to major rap artists when they came through Philadelphia.

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DA Krasner Announces New Juvenile Justice Policy Reforms:

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6 ABC: DA Krasner Announces First Round of Violence Prevention Grants to Community-Based Groups

6 ABC: DA Krasner Announces First Round of Violence Prevention Grants...

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One county in Vermont saw a 50% reduction in overdose deaths after their DA adopted a similar policy in 2018. We will continue working with our harm reduction partners in Philly toward fighting the overdose crisis & saving lives.

Philly DA Larry Krasner will no longer prosecute people for possession of an addiction treatment...

Though buprenorphine is an opioid, it presents a significantly lower risk of overdose than heroin or fentanyl.

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"This is something that should happen around the country. Once you start putting those fees on someone, you can’t just get out from under it." @PhillyTrib has details on our new policy to waive court fees & fines for low-income people

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A parolee could be detained if they test positive for marijuana, despite the city’s decriminalization of small amounts. That’s why DA Krasner last year instructed our prosecutors to not consider a positive test for pot a violation of supervision.

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. @DA_LarryKrasner and our data team are announcing the launch of the DAO Dashboard, a public data tool that will provide greater transparency & accountability to the public, & help us improve on reforms we’ve implemented so far.

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Philadelphia currently has approx. 40,000 people of all ages on #probation and #parole . New @StoneleighFdn fellow Sangeeta Prasad will be working with our office to safely reduce the number of young people under mass supervision: #cjreform

Sangeeta Prasad wants to inject more empathy into Philly’s parole and probation systems

During her three-year fellowship, [Stoneleigh Foundation fellow] Prasad hopes to help DA Larry Krasner and other stakeholders put a dent…

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Excessive probation and parole feed mass incarceration in our city’s poorest ZIP Codes. Poor people and poor communities are disproportionately subjected to mass supervision, as illustrated by this DAO analysis of Philadelphia sentencing and U.S. Census poverty data:

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TOMORROW: DA Larry Krasner to announce creation of new position to focus on immigrant rights:

DISTRICT ATTORNEY LARRY KRASNER TO ANNOUNCE CREATION OF NEW POSITION TO FOCUS ON IMMIGRANT RIGHTS

Contact: Ben Waxman, 215-686-8711, [email protected] What: DA Larry Krasner will hold a press conference to announce the creation of a new position within the District Attorney’s Office tha…

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ICYMI: We're kicking off a community collaboration and listening session tour on February 21st. First stop: West Philly. Hope to see you there! Details and RSVP:

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Release: @DA_LarryKrasner Announces Decriminalization of Possession of Buprenorphine-Based Addiction Treatment Medication

Release: District Attorney Krasner Announces Decriminalization of Possession of Buprenorphine-Based…

PHILADELPHIA (January 28, 2020) — District Attorney Larry Krasner on Tuesday announced that the District Attorney’s Office (DAO) will no…

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. @DA_LarryKrasner said restoring community trust would encourage witnesses to come forward to help the DA’s office with its gun crimes prosecution.

District Attorney Larry Krasner calls for more accountability from law enforcement

As homicides continue to rise, District Attorney Larry Krasner is calling for greater accountability from law enforcement and reforms that would give the public more oversight of the Philadelphia...

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DA Krasner Announces Charges for 2020 Assault of Racial Justice Supporter in Fishtown

PHILADELPHIA (July 7, 2021) — District Attorney Larry Krasner on Wednesday announced Richard “Richie” Goodwin (DOB: 2/22/1976) was arrested

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Yesterday, Fair and Just Prosecution released an important document in which over a dozen progressive prosecutors outline ways to improve public safety while fulfilling the oath to pursue justice. Check out '21 Principles for the 21st Century Prosecutor':

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. @DA_LarryKrasner received his first #COVID_19 vaccination shot today. If you’re a Philly resident, do your part too by visiting mass vaccination clinics at PA Convention Center or Esperanza Community Vaccination Clinic. Both are taking walk-ups 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday & Sunday.

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Tonight, Larry joined the #ProtectMueller rally to thank everyone who is standing up for the rule of law and to demand that the integrity of the investigation be maintained. #NoOneIsAboveTheLaw

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Our hearts go out to the family, friends, and colleagues of @PhillyFireDept Lt. Matt LeTourneau, who perished in this morning’s Colorado St. fire. Your bravery and sacrifice will not be forgotten. We also wish all injured a speedy recovery.

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DAO Statement on PA Superior Court Opinion Regarding Commonwealth v. Robert Williams, aka Meek Mill

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Local and national faith leaders are calling for the end of capital punishment in PA. Get caught up on who’s joining them:

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Citing Egregious Misconduct by Former Detective Awaiting Trial, Court Vacates Conviction in 2013 ‘Beats by Dre’ Murder

Citing Egregious Misconduct by Former Detective Awaiting Trial, Court Vacates Conviction in 2013…

PHILADELPHIA (June 4, 2021) — Six years after he was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole, a Philadelphia Court of Common…

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“First and foremost we need new initiatives that focus on addressing this crisis through a public health lens, rather than policing and law enforcement." - @CouncilmemberJG

City Councilmembers unveil anti-violence plan targeted to young people

In response to a recent increase in shootings, City Council members are calling for a $50 million targeted investment in Philadelphia’s young people as part of an anti-violence plan.

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"This should not be a country where you sit in jail because you are poor," Krasner said at today's @playercoalition press conference. "That has to end." Together, we'll continue the work of safely reducing Philly's jail population:

Why is Malcolm Jenkins bailing out Philly criminal defendants?

The Eagles defensive back and Players Coalition cofounder called Philadelphia's money bail system unjust and racist.

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4 years

DA Krasner joined @SenSharifStreet and other officials this weekend for a GOTV event to educate voters on critically important ballot referendums dealing with police reform. #PhillyVotes 🗳

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DA Krasner: "You can commit a lesser harm to prevent a greater harm. We are literally losing four lives a day (to overdoses) in Philadelphia." Larry remains committed to harm reduction, and thanks @GovEdRendell for his leadership on this issue:

Ex Pennsylvania governor joins safe injection site effort

By , Associated Press

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. @DA_LarryKrasner : “We’re on the cusp of sending every single case involving mere possession of drugs to diversion. We want to get people into treatment to get at underlying problems to stop criminal behavior."

What happened when Larry Krasner quietly began withdrawing almost all drug-possession cases in...

“We’re on the cusp of sending every single case involving mere possession of drugs to diversion,” Krasner said. “We want to get people into treatment to get at underlying problems to stop criminal...

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ICYMI: @DA_LarryKrasner joined @CBSThisMorning to discuss our CIU, which has helped exonerate 9 innocent people in 19 months: “The oath is to seek justice. When somebody sits in a jail cell for a crime they did not commit, that is an injustice.”

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Philadelphia district attorney exonerates 9 people in 19 months

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Video: Meet Staff Inspector @PPDMichaelCram ! He was born and raised in Philly and has been a police officer for our city for over 25 years:

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"If we are serious about reversing Philadelphia’s decades-long struggle with gun violence, we must listen to the young men at the center of crisis," writes Michele Kilpatrick, Asst. Dir. & Dir. of Operations for our DATA Lab.

We can’t arrest our way out of Philly’s gun violence crisis | Opinion

Insights from people on the ground offer a glimpse of what successful anti-violence strategies might look like.

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. @DA_LarryKrasner Calls on County DAs to Publicly Declare They Will Support & Protect Reproductive Rights in PA

DA Krasner Calls on County DAs to Publicly Declare They Will Support & Protect Reproductive Rights...

PHILADELPHIA (June 24, 2022) – Following a U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn 50 years of precedent on abortion rights, District Attorney Larry Krasner vowed to support and protect reproductive...

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District Attorney Krasner Statement on Antonio Martinez Exoneration

PHILADELPHIA (Oct. 23, 2020) — District Attorney Larry Krasner on Friday issued the following statement on Common Pleas Court Judge Tracy…

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This week, our city reached a major milestone in reducing mass incarceration. Our office remains committed to doing its part to safely reduce our city’s jail population:

Philadelphia empties House of Correction, another step toward closure

This week, our city reached a major milestone in reducing mass incarceration: the House of Corrections, first opened in 1874, transferred…

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“We trust Philadelphia juries. We trust Philadelphia judges. We want justice, and we don’t see that in this settlement,” Krasner said.

Philly DA Krasner sues Pa. AG Shapiro’s office over opioid settlement

The Philadelphia District Attorney's office filed suit Thursday against the Pennsylvania Attorney General over a proposed opioid settlement.

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RELEASE: District Attorney Larry Krasner Implements New Policy Giving Indigent Philadelphians Independence from Fines and Fees

District Attorney Krasner Implements New Policy Giving Indigent Philadelphians Independence from…

CONTACT: Jane Roh, 215–686–8711, [email protected]

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DA Krasner to hard-working attorneys and support staff: “I need a team willing to make this office the best in the country.”

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DA Krasner’s remarks on yesterday’s apparent vigilantism in South Philly ⬇️

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Hey, bat-wielders: Saying you are "defending" something doesn't prove you really are. And using a bat--or anything else--for an illegal purpose (such as assaulting or threatening or harassing people) is a criminal act. 1/2

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BREAKING: Philadelphia @DA_LarryKrasner has filed a brief arguing Pennsylvania's death penalty is applied arbitrarily and unreliably, violating the state constitution. by @cjciaramella

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"I couldn’t be more happy and proud to be a prosecutor of color who is striving to make a justice system that is as fair and representative of the communities we serve as possible," says ADA Adam Geer of our Homicide Unit:

Profiles in Justice: Assistant District Attorney Adam Geer

Originally hailing from Boston, Homicide Unit Assistant District Attorney (ADA) Adam Geer first joined the Philadelphia District…

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AG Sessions is wrong: There is no causal relationship between increased immigration+higher crime rates. Immigrants must feel safe to report crimes and testify. That's why Larry+other prosecutors oppose the Trump admin.'s dangerous stance on immigration:

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DAO Agrees to New Trial, Resentencing & Release for Man Convicted of 1983 Murder on ‘Thinnest’ Evidence

DAO Agrees to New Trial, Resentencing & Release for Man Convicted of 1983 Murder on ‘Thinnest’…

PHILADELPHIA (May 21, 2021) — Five years after serious doubts about his murder conviction were aired publicly, the Philadelphia Court of…

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New Data Analysis of Fatal & Non-Fatal Shootings Clearance & Arrest Rates in Philly

New Data Analysis of Fatal & Non-Fatal Shootings Clearance & Arrest Rates in Philly - Office of the...

The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Transparency Analytics (DATA) Lab has published three data stories covering shooting clearance and arrest rates and recent changes to our monthly Incidents-Arre...

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Election Fraud Task Force investigating the 197th Special Election, call 215-686-8724 or email justice @phila .gov. #DAOProud

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"Black trans women are among our most vulnerable loved ones and neighbors — vulnerable to job and housing discrimination, to poverty, and to violence," said @DA_LarryKrasner in announcing charges.

D.A. Krasner announces charges in alleged attack of transgender woman

Philadelphia woman charged with assault

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Lengthy probation and parole terms are often tripwires for people on supervision that come at great cost to the city, a person’s ability to keep employment, and to their family and community.

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🗳 @DA_LarryKrasner visited our Election Task Force this morning, and wants you to know that you should call our hotline with any improper or illegal voting issues: 215-686-9641 * 215-686-9643 * 215-686-9644. Get out and vote, Philly! 🗳

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. @DA_LarryKrasner : "The genesis of this mass shooting was about everybody has a weapon and so fistfights that, in my day, would have resulted in a broken nose, or maybe at most a broken jaw, turned into absolute mayhem on the streets."

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"Patience is a virtue. Patience is a skill," [Judge Leon] Tucker told Veasy as some family members cried with joy. "How long have you been patient?" "27 years," Veasy responded. "You're a free man," Tucker told him.

Philadelphia Man Freed After 27 Years as Murder Conviction Is Overturned

Willie Veasy, behind bars for 27 years for a 1992 murder in North Philadelphia, has been ordered free and his conviction vacated.

www.nbcphiladelphia.com

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4 years

District Attorney Krasner Announces Protest-Related Charges Against SEPTA Police Sergeant

PHILADELPHIA (Oct. 22, 2020) — District Attorney Larry Krasner on Thursday announced Aggravated Assault and related charges against SEPTA Po

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6 years

It’s now official! The parade for our #SuperBowlChampions will be this Thursday. Let’s celebrate safely and responsibly, #Philly ! 💚 💚 💚 #FlyEaglesFly

Mayor Cherelle L. Parker

@PhillyMayor

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I'm thrilled to announce that we will host a parade this Thursday to celebrate our Super Bowl Champions: The Philadelphia Eagles! #EaglesParade #FlyEaglesFly

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5 years

Understanding the challenges sex workers face is critical to decreasing law enforcement contact and diverting them into rehabilitation and other social services. Check out this powerful @DecarcerateDA op-ed to learn more:

Sex workers don’t need aggressive prosecution to protect themselves | Opinion

When police, prosecutors, and judges center sex workers’ needs, we have the power to protect ourselves from trafficking, abuse, and rape.

www.inquirer.com

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3 years

The Wall of Remembrance was relocated on Monday, Feb. 22. It is highly visible and prominently placed at the top of the escalators in the entry of the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office.

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“To Noel, having justice served was more important than winning." We mourn the passing of ADA Noel De Santis, an especially tireless advocate for victims of elder abuse and fraud. She was beloved by many in the legal community and beyond.

Noel Ann De Santis, 45, assistant Philly DA who worked to end exploitation of the elderly

Ms. De Santis connected with the elderly and used that skill to help them navigate court hearings. “She was very capable,” said former Philadelphia District Attorney Lynne Abraham. “I was glad to...

www.inquirer.com

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6 months

Polls are now open, Philly! To report any voting-related issues, call the Election Task Force at 215-686-9641. #PhillyVotes

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3 years

A message from @DA_LarryKrasner on this #NationalDayOfRemembranceForMurderVictims .

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6 years

This baseline number - $42,000 per year per incarcerated person - is in the range of the salary for a beginning teacher ($45,360), police officer or firefighter ($49,477), social worker ($42,446), or addiction counselor ($44, 160): #DAOLive #cjreform

Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office | Philadelphia PA

Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 4,032 likes · 22 talking about this · 1,591 were here. The Phila. DA’s Office is committed to seeking fair, equal justice for...

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We join loved ones & colleagues in mourning Det. Stanley Brown's passing. He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, public servant, Guardian Civic League member, Stylistics drummer, & die hard Eagles fan. He taught us to be our best & show kindness to all. #RIP #InMemoriam

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In Feb. 2018 & March 2019, @DA_LarryKrasner implemented two policies aimed at sharply reducing probation & parole footprints, addressing systemic racism, & improving public safety. (Thread) Read the report ➡️

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"A lot of things that go toward prevention have fallen apart, we have massive unemployment, we have terrible poverty, we have schools that really don't function as they used to function," Krasner said.

DA Krasner addresses rising homicide rate, responds to critics

District Attorney Larry Krasner joined Good Day Philadelphia on Wednesday morning to address the rising homicide rate in the city amid claims from his opponents that he has been too lenient on...

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6 years

Our Legislative Director, @micly215 , traveled to Harrisburg today to support #SB942 . If passed, people serving life in prison would be considered for parole after 15 years. Learn more about the bill from @WHYYNews :

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Poverty is not a crime. That’s why DA Krasner supports @SenSanders ’ ‘No Money Bail Act’. Let’s help end our two-tiered justice system and make it focused on actual public safety: #EndMoneyBail

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