Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, a prominent figure among Soros-backed liberal prosecutors, faces a federal criminal investigation over alleged misconduct in a murder conviction case.
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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: U.S. District Judge Paul S. Diamond has referred Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner (D) and his deputy, Matthew Stiegler, to federal prosecutors for a possible criminal investigation. The judge found evidence suggesting Krasner and Stiegler may have misled the court, pressured staff to present false narratives, and obstructed justice in a case involving a convicted murderer. Krasner and Stiegler were removed from the case, though no charges have been filed yet. 📺 DETAIL: The controversy centers on the DA’s handling of Dennis Johnson’s murder conviction, where Krasner’s office reversed its position and sought Johnson’s release. Judge Diamond found that Krasner’s team pursued a false narrative to justify their actions, including assigning an inexperienced prosecutor to the case and later scapegoating her. The judge stated the evidence suggests potential crimes such as perjury, false statements, and conspiracy. 💬 KEY QUOTE: “This might amount to criminal conspiracy. I have thus reluctantly concluded that Philadelphia’s highest law enforcement official and one of his top assistants may have violated the law. In these circumstances, with the issuance of this Memorandum, I refer the DAO, Mr. Krasner, and Stiegler to this District’s United States Attorney’s Office for investigation and other appropriate action.” – Judge Paul S. Diamond 🎯 IMPACT: This referral highlights growing scrutiny of George Soros-funded prosecutors who have pushed soft-on-crime progressive criminal justice reforms. Krasner’s case could set a precedent for holding such officials accountable for alleged misconduct, with critics blaming their policies for high crime rates in major cities. 📺 FLASHBACK: Larry Krasner was elected in 2017 with significant financial backing from George Soros, who contributed over $1.7 million to his campaign via political action committees (PACs). Krasner has been a leading figure in the movement to install progressive prosecutors across America, which has contributed to high crime rates in cities like Philadelphia. |
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