Lawrence Samuel Krasner [1] (born March 30, 1961) is an American lawyer who is the 26th District Attorney of Philadelphia. [2] Elected to the position in 2017, Krasner was one of the first U.S. district attorney candidates to run as a self-described "progressive prosecutor". [ 3 ]

6 days ago · Philly DA Larry Krasner tries to harness Democratic rage toward Trump as he launches his third bid for office. Krasner, one of the nation’s most well-known progressive prosecutors, framed himself as a local foil to Trump and maintained his posture as a political outsider, despite being a two-term incumbent. ...

Feb 17, 2025 · Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner officially launched his reelection campaign. Krasner made the announcement at the PhillyCAM building on 699 Ranstead Street on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 12: ...

6 days ago · Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner will run for a third term, he said on Tuesday, vowing to make the city "safer and freer" and touting his record since he was first elected in 2017 ...

District Attorney Larry Krasner, Philadelphia Police Announce Charges Against 12 Suspects for Roles in One Dozen Shootings

Jan 24, 2025 · Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner could have his work cut out for him in the Democratic primary. Just days after former Philadelphia Judge Patrick Dugan announced his candidacy , along with an endorsement from the inflluential Philadelphia Building and Construction Trades Council, Philadelphia’s Democratic Party opted to not ...

Feb 17, 2025 · District Attorney Larry Krasner is scheduled to launch his re-election campaign Tuesday. Krasner’s announcement comes two months after Pat Dugan, former President Judge of the Municipal Courts,...

district attorney larry krasner A lifelong commitment to accuracy in criminal justice, civil rights, equal justice , and empowering the people. Lawrence S. Krasner was officially sworn in for a second term as Philadelphia’s 26th District Attorney on January 2, 2022.

Nov 28, 2023 · What the justices decide after oral arguments in the Supreme Court chambers in Harrisburg will determine the future of efforts to remove District Attorney Larry Krasner, a Democrat, on claims he should have prosecuted some minor crimes, his bail policies and how he has managed his office.

Jun 14, 2024 · Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner spoke out after a court rejected his lawsuit against Act 40, a law allowing for a special prosecutor for crimes on SEPTA property. Krasner also...