Lawrence Samuel Krasner [1] (born March 30, 1961) is an American lawyer who is the 26th District Attorney of Philadelphia. [2] Elected to the position in 2017, Krasner was one of the first U.S. district attorney candidates to run as a self-described "progressive prosecutor". [ 3 ]

Jan 24, 2025 · Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner could have his work cut out for him in the Democratic primary. Just days after former Philadelphia Judge Patrick Dugan announced his candidacy, along with an endorsement from the inflluential Philadelphia Building and Construction Trades Council, Philadelphia’s Democratic Party opted to not endorse a candidate in this year’s race to be the city ...

district attorney larry krasner A lifelong commitment to accuracy in criminal justice, civil rights, equal justice , and empowering the people. Lawrence S. Krasner was officially sworn in for a second term as Philadelphia’s 26th District Attorney on January 2, 2022.

Nov 28, 2023 · What the justices decide after oral arguments in the Supreme Court chambers in Harrisburg will determine the future of efforts to remove District Attorney Larry Krasner, a Democrat, on claims he should have prosecuted some minor crimes, his bail policies and how he has managed his office.

Larry Krasner was elected District Attorney of Philadelphia on November 7, 2017 and took office at the beginning of 2018. Larry was born in 1961 in St. Louis, the son of a World War II veteran father and minister mother.

Larry Krasner “Our criminal justice system gives prosecutors enormous discretion, so it’s crucial we exercise that discretion wisely and compassionately.” Learn More

Jun 14, 2024 · Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner spoke out after a court rejected his lawsuit against Act 40, a law allowing for a special prosecutor for crimes on SEPTA property. Krasner also...

In 2017, Philadelphia voters elected Larry Krasner as District Attorney. He took office in January of 2018. During his first two terms, he has supported victims, he has exonerated the innocent, and he has held police accountable.

Jan 7, 2025 · D.A. Larry Krasner made the announcement at a press conference on Tuesday morning. He outlined a plan to focus on enforcement and rehabilitation efforts for a number of young people, rather...

Sep 26, 2024 · The decision overturned a lower court ruling in a lawsuit brought by Larry Krasner after he was impeached by the state House in November 2022, a year after he was overwhelmingly reelected to a...