Krasner’s DAO
The nation’s eyes are on Philadelphia’s District Attorney’s Office to see what happens when a DAO is run by a man like Larry Krasner, a progressive former defense attorney whose stated goals include reducing the number of people behind bars.
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Philly DA Larry Krasner is going after police officers for illegal stop-and-frisks
He might be the country's first district attorney to do it.
Krasner’s office is seeking an immediate trial in the homicide case against former PPD officer Ryan Pownall
Defense attorneys want a preliminary hearing first.
Civil asset forfeiture reform: Don’t expect Philly DA and police to stop seizing money anytime soon
But they vow to be more judicious and fair about it.
Why Ryan Pownall’s murder trial will be Philly’s most-watched in decades
The case is a test of DA Larry Krasner's vow to hold police accountable.
Philly judge tosses beatdown case against two ex-SEPTA cops
The decision hinged on video that still hasn't been made public.
As Sgt. Robert Wilson III’s killers accept a life sentence plea deal, some question Krasner’s methodology
The DA says he did discuss the case with family.
On clearing records, District Attorney’s push for reform extends beyond the Philly office
“Showing support for this type of legislation meets our duty to prevent crime.”
Philly DAO to re-arrest man accused of vandalizing Israeli flag while searching for a second suspect
Video shows Antoine Guyton didn't act alone, the city says.
Why social justice advocate Movita Johnson-Harrell upended her life to join Krasner’s DAO
She'll bring an activist voice to the DA's Victim Witness Services and Restorative Justice division.
Imprisoned 34 years despite false testimony, he’s one of many looking to Philly DA Krasner for help
Since the beginning of the year, the DAO has received 40 percent more exoneration requests than all of 2017.