Pennsylvania Supreme Court slams Philadelphia district attorney
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court slapped down Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner for repeatedly misleading state courts and withholding evidence in various cases in which his office tried to toss out murder convictions, ordering the state attorney general to review any future convictions he seeks to reverse.
TL;DR
- Pennsylvania Supreme Court found Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner's office misled state courts and withheld evidence in cases seeking to overturn murder convictions.
- The court ordered the state Attorney General to review future cases where Krasner's office attempts to reverse convictions.
- The ruling detailed a pattern of misconduct, including untrustworthy concessions, misrepresentations, and failure to conduct adequate investigations.
- The court emphasized that prosecutors must act as ministers of justice, not just advocates, and concede relief when facts and law require it.
- The state Attorney General, Dave Sunday, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve as a check on the process and represent victims' families.
- The court noted the progressive DA's office has not acknowledged problems with its practices and has previously 'doubled down' when its conduct was questioned.