Federal judge refers Larry Krasner to DOJ for criminal investigation
A federal judge Tuesday referred Larry Krasner to the DOJ, alleging the Philadelphia district attorney may have broken the law.
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A federal judge Tuesday referred Larry Krasner to the DOJ, alleging the Philadelphia district attorney may have broken the law.
A decades-old murder case is putting Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner under intense scrutiny.
A federal judge Tuesday referred Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner to the U.S. Department of Justice, alleging the prosecutor may have broken the law while overseeing a post-conviction case involving Dennis Johnson.
No one has been charged yet in the deadly shooting of off-duty Philadelphia police officer Alhassane Barry earlier this month.
No one has been charged yet in the deadly shooting of off-duty Philadelphia police officer Alhassane Barry earlier this month, District Attorney Larry Krasner said. CBS News Philadelphia's Ryan Hughes reports.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner says Zymire Hughes's extradition from Las Vegas could take weeks or months. Hughes is charged with terrorizing Philadelphia residents in August while wearing a Chucky Halloween mask.
The man who terrorized people while wearing a "Chucky-style" mask near City Hall in Philadelphia is on the run, District Attorney Larry Krasner said. Police have identified the man as Zymire Hughes and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said a judge overturned Rafael Jones' murder conviction in the 2012 killing of Officer Moses Walker because of a connection to disgraced former homicide detective Philip Nordo. CBS News Philadelphia's Liz Crawford reports.
Nearly 14 years after Officer Moses Walker was shot and killed in North Philadelphia, a judge is ordering a new trial for the man convicted of pulling the trigger. District Attorney Larry Krasner says the judge got it wrong. CBS News Philadelphia's Dan Snyder reports.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner spoke out against the House Judiciary chairman after he received a subpoena for documents the committee requested in May.
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner credited Moose, a K9 officer from Bensalem, with helping authorities complete a major drug bust in the city.
Police are searching for two 16-year-old boys who are wanted in connection with the shooting death of Billy Schmidt, a college student killed last month near his home in South Philadelphia. District Attorney Larry Krasner shared an update on the case Wednesday.
Two members of the clergy in Philadelphia are being charged for their alleged roles in the sexual abuse and exploitation of young people.
Mark Brittingham, Jermel Shuler and Rasheed Smith have been exonerated for the 1997 murder of an elderly woman in her North Philadelphia home, District Attorney Larry Krasner said Tuesday.
Three men were exonerated after spending decades in prison for the death of Essie Thomas in Philadelphia, officials say.
Five men are charged with defrauding at least 150 seniors in Philadelphia of over $500,000 since June 2024, according to the DA.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner defended his office in the face of scrutiny from Rep. Jim Jordan.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner on Wednesday responded to scrutiny from Congressional Republicans about the city's ICE legislation. Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan sent Krasner a letter accusing his office of giving preferential treatment to undocumented immigrants.
The driver accused of intentionally crashing a car into the 2nd District police station in Northeast Philadelphia is facing several charges, District Attorney Larry Krasner said.
Members of the Philadelphia street gangs Young Bag Chasers, Campers Klapperz and Parkside Killers were charged, officials said.
A group of local prosecutors concerned about immigration enforcement tactics has launched a new effort to fight back.
The coalition is calling it the "Fight Against Federal Overreach" and says it will share strategies and best practices among prosecutors.
Councilmembers Rue Landau and Kendra Brooks will introduce legislation Thursday aimed at limiting how ICE operates in the city.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said there's an important lesson to be learned from the ICE shooting in Minneapolis.
Former detectives Frank Jastrzembski and Manuel Santiago were sentenced to probation after being convicted of perjury in connection with a homicide case. Reporter Joe Holden has the details.
