Larry Krasner

Oakland, CA – Larry Krasner was the first in a wave of progressive prosecutors when he was elected Philadelphia DA in 2016. Coming on the heels of a landslide election win for his second term as Philadelphia DA, Larry Krasner calls on voters in Alameda County to vote for Pamela Price as their District Attorney.

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner was first elected in 2017 on a platform focused on progressive ideals — ending corrupt police practices, lowering the city's prison population and testing Philadelphia's rape kit backlog. His election as the city's lead prosecutor was the focus of PBS' "Philly D.A.," an eight-part...

Kensington Voice recently spoke with Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner over Zoom to discuss the efforts he and his office are making to improve the current state of the Kensington area and the well-being of its community members. Since Krasner took office in 2018, he has been persistent in implementing...

On Wednesday, March 16, the Department of Film & Media Studies and the Lang Center for Civic & Social Responsibility hosted a screening and panel discussion of two episodes of the award-winning docuseries, Philly D.A. The panel welcomed Chief of Staff in the Office of the District Attorney of Philadelphia Mike Lee, activist LaTonya Myers, and Visiting Assistant Professor of Film and Media Studies and filmmaker Yoni Brook. The panel was moderated by Associate Professor Nina Johnson of the Sociology Department and Black Studies.

Is Philadelphia still the City of Brotherly Love? Or, has it evolved into something else altogether?. Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner’s philosophy of governance, policies and priorities have been disastrous by any objective examination. Krasner was elected District Attorney in 2017, as the 26th DA in Philadelphia history. Krasner...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner will announce the arrest of a veteran Philadelphia homicide detective on Thursday afternoon. The news conference will take place at 3:30 p.m. and will be streamed on CBS News Philly above. Officials say Det. James Pitts was arrested at the recommendation...

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner discussed reforming the city’s criminal justice system during a Zoom panel Thursday afternoon hosted by Temple University Libraries and the Faculty Senate Committee on the Status of Faculty of Color. The event kicked off Temple Libraries’ “Chat in the Stacks” series for the Spring...

Philadelphia, Pa- President Pro Tempore, State Senator Jake Corman is asking Speaker Cutler, Leader Benninghoff and Chairman Kauffman to consider the initiation of impeachment procedures of the Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner. Rep Corman says that on January 18th, 2022 he submitted a letter asking for impeachment proceedings to begin due to alleged negligence to prosecute violent crimes in the city of Philadelphia. “After the City suffered a record 562 of homicides in 2021, Philadelphia remains on pace to match that number in 2022 with 64 homicides through February 14. In addition, there were a record number of carjackings in the city through February 2 with 140 incidents.” said Rep Corman in the press release.

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, along with prosecutors, will address the conviction and sentencing of David Grier, the man who strangled 21-year-old Kierra Johnson and dumped her body in Cobbs Creek. He was trying to rob her on that November 2017 night, authorities said. The briefing will take place at 11 a.m. and will be streamed on CBS News Philly above. What: DA Larry Krasner addresses conviction and sentencing of David Grier When: Monday, Feb. 14 Time: 11 a.m. Online stream: Live in the player above and on your mobile and streaming device. Stay with CBSPhilly.com for updates to this developing story.

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Three young people were taken into custody in connection with a string of armed robberies in Philadelphia, including one at the 30th Street Station. It’s one of several high-profile crimes within the last few days involving juvenile offenders. Eyewitness News spoke to District Attorney Larry Krasner about what appears to be a troubling trend, and he says he’s very concerned about crimes committed by juvenile offenders. It was a busy weekend for Philadelphia police investigating multiple crimes by juvenile offenders, and the district attorney is concerned. “What we need to do with juveniles is we need to take serious crime very...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and his staff announced a new unit Monday that will be focused on helping out young adults ages 18 to 25 who are in the criminal justice system. It will emphasize rehabilitation, over punishment for young adults who are non-violent offenders. The DA said in a Monday news conference the initiative is only for non-violent offenders. “This is a public safety effort,” Krasner said. “The individuals eligible for the emerging adult initiative are not shooters. They are not felons in possession of a firearm. They are people charged with other kinds of offenses and require the sort of individualized justice that makes us safer.” Krasner said the unit, focused on 18 to 25-year-olds, will consult with ‘victim service providers’ — to appropriately hold young adults accountable.  

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner will give an update on the suspect who was arrested and charged after shooting at multiple city police officers in Mayfair. Tajan Durham is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder. DA Krasner will also give his weekly crime update. The briefing will take place at 11 a.m. and will be streamed on CBS News Philadelphia above. What: Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner will give an update on a suspect that shot at city police officers. When: Monday, Jan. 24 Time: 11 a.m. Online stream: Live in the player above and on your mobile and streaming device. Stay with CBSPhilly.com for updates to this developing story.

Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman called on State House leaders to begin impeachment proceedings against Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner.

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – District Attorney Larry Krasner and members of the District Attorney’s Office Economic Crimes Unit will announce the arrest and charging of a group of individuals alleged by the Commonwealth to have been involved in a wide-ranging house theft conspiracy on Monday. Information on another suspect, who remains at large, will also be provided.  Krasner will also give his weekly gun crimes update.  The briefing will take place at 11 a.m. and be streamed on CBSN Philly above.  What: Krasner and other officials will announce the arrest and charging of a group of individuals alleged by the Commonwealth to have been involved in a wide-ranging house theft conspiracy. When: Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. Time: 11 a.m. Online stream: Live in the player above and your mobile streaming device. Stay with CBSPhilly.com for updates on this developing story.