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Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, often called the dean of progressive prosecutors, is reportedly facing legal trouble of his own, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Krasner built a national reputation as a leading figure in the progressive prosecutor movement, making news of a personal legal problem notable. The report is drawing attention given his prominence and the scrutiny progressive prosecutors already face over crime policy.
- 2Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner Faces Judicial Blowback●Larry Krasner, Philadelphia's Combative D.A., Faces Judicial Blowback https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/us/larry-krasne
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, known for his confrontational style and progressive prosecution policies, is facing pushback from judges, according to a New York Times report. The article examines friction between the longtime DA and the courts, a development likely to fuel ongoing debate over his reform agenda and its legal and political consequences.
- 3Pennsylvania Supreme Court rules against Philadelphia DA in SEPTA case▼Pa. Supreme Court rules against Philadelphia DA in SEPTA special prosecutor case
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled against Philadelphia's district attorney in the dispute over appointing a special prosecutor related to SEPTA, the regional transit authority. The decision, reported by Fox43, resolves a legal fight between the state's highest court and the Philadelphia DA's office over prosecutorial authority in the transit case, drawing attention across Pennsylvania legal and political circles.