Larry Krasner

Supporters of Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner rallied in West Philadelphia to defend him amid a Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling and accusations of mishandling post-conviction cases. The court's 4-3 decision imposed new oversight on Krasner's office, requiring future cases to be reviewed by the state Attorney General’s Office.

District Attorney Larry Krasner is serving as both Philadelphia's prosecutor and effectively its top public defender, according to a Pennsylvania Supreme Court opinion that criticizes his leadership as dishonest.

A divided Pennsylvania Supreme Court, including two Democratic justices, mandated new oversight for Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner’s office after finding its post-conviction handling of a murder case unreliable. The 4-3 ruling requires judges to notify the state attorney general before granting relief in cases where Krasner’s office concedes a conviction should be overturned. The court cited over 100 prior concessions and more than 1,000 pending reviews by Krasner’s Conviction Integrity Unit.

A divided Pennsylvania Supreme Court, including two Democrat justices, mandated new oversight for Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner’s office due to unreliable post-conviction concessions in a murder case. The 4-3 decision requires judges to notify the state Attorney General before granting relief in cases where Krasner’s office concedes convictions, citing evidence of withheld information and misstated facts in multiple cases.

A federal appeals court ruled in favor of the Trump administration's attempt to replace a slavery exhibit at the President’s House Site in Philadelphia. The city had sued to recover the removed panels, securing an injunction in February. Juneteenth weekend events in Philadelphia include parades and festivals, while a Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling adds state oversight to Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner.

The Department of Justice sued Philadelphia and city officials over an ordinance banning law enforcement from using face coverings and unmarked vehicles to conceal identities. The federal government argues the law violates the Constitution's supremacy clause, while Philadelphia officials defend it as essential for public accountability.

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner's office misled courts in criminal conviction reviews, requiring future cases under the Post Conviction Relief Act to undergo state Attorney General oversight. The 4-3 decision cited recurring issues with Krasner's office, including misrepresentations and inadequate investigations, and reversed a new trial granted to Lavar Brown, a convicted murderer.

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled skill games illegal under state gambling laws, citing concerns over violence and crime linked to the machines. The decision, stayed for 120 days, overturns previous rulings that exempted the games due to their skill-based elements, with lawmakers expected to address legalization and regulation.

Philadelphia has expanded its Neighborhood Wellness Court program, which uses arrests for minor offenses to pressure unhoused opioid users into accepting treatment and social services. The program, part of Mayor Cherelle Parker’s 2025 initiative, faces criticism from health providers and activists who argue it is unethical and ineffective, while officials claim it avoids jail time and focuses on treatment access.