Pa. House impeaches Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner in 107-85 vote: Here’s how everyone voted
A slew of new charges were added to the initial articles of impeachment at the last minute.
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‘Political brinkmanship’ or ‘misbehavior in office’? House committee votes to impeach Krasner, sending articles to the floor
If the articles of impeachment pass, it’s unlikely the Pa. Senate could hold a trial before the legislative session ends.
The Krasner impeachment process has officially begun
The resolution pushing for his removal didn’t come from the committee investigating the district attorney, but from Philly Rep. Martina White.
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Three Philly lawmakers propose new abortion laws to protect against ‘vigilantes,’ update antidiscrimination statutes, and fortify privacy protection
How do these efforts compare to other U.S. cities? Some ideas are unique, while others are becoming common.
Harrisburg holds Krasner in contempt, Philly DA says impeachment would violate constitutional rights
The district attorney is under fire from state legislators, who blame his policies for the city’s gun violence crisis.
A hard look at the numbers behind 2021’s record gun violence in Philly, and an overview of what’s being done
People of color and young adults bore the brunt of city shootings.
DA Larry Krasner beats Carlos Vega in heated Democratic primary
The win is seen as a boost for the district attorney’s progressive policies and the criminal justice reform movement nationwide.
The unorthodox campaign website of Philly’s Republican DA candidate
Chuck Peruto made the national news for a section of his bio titled “the girl in my bathtub.”
Philly DA race: With no party endorsement, Vega and Krasner wrestle for support
The challenger won trade union backing, while the incumbent picked up the support of many elected officials.
Philly launches a real-time tracker for crimes against LGBTQ people
The system isn’t perfect, but it’s more than most cities have.
Guns, bail, and public safety: Philly DA Larry Krasner is fighting for his political life
The reformist prosecutor seeks re-election as shootings surge — with no easy answers in sight.
Philly DA report card: The promises Krasner kept (or didn’t) in his first term
He came into office as a criminal justice reformer. How’d he do?
With 35 years of experience, Carlos Vega wants to be Phllly’s next district attorney
The Spanish-speaking, FOP-backed homicide prosecutor is running to unseat Larry Krasner.
Elected officials call for hearings, investigations into Philly Fighting COVID vaccine debacle
Roused by reporting on the startup’s questionable practices, lawmakers beginning to speak out.
Philly’s chief homicide prosecutor demoted as murders reach three-decade high
DA Larry Krasner has replaced Anthony Voci with Chesley Lightsey as the person overseeing gun violence prosecutions.
Philly’s surprising arrest rate in reported violence against trans women this year: 100%
These kinds of cases are likely under-counted, however, thanks to a fraught relationship with police.
A parade of promises at West Philly community meeting, and Walter Wallace’s family walks out
“We are not at war,” said the police commissioner, a day after two officers shot and killed a Black man.
Arrest in attack on Kendall Stephens, Black trans woman beat up in her Point Breeze home
There's no hate crime charge — because queer and trans people aren’t a protected class in Pennsylvania.
This map compares poverty rate with shooting rate across Philadelphia
The coronavirus pandemic is not helping.
Election fraud complaints in Philly ‘lowest by a mile’ despite chaotic primary
The Philly DA’s office has fielded less than a third the usual number of complaints.