Former Philadelphia officer hurt during arrest claims DA's office offered suspect plea deal
A former Philadelphia police officer who was hurt during an arrest called out District Attorney Larry Krasner for offering a plea deal to the person who fired at him.
Fired Philadelphia officer charged with assault of mother during unrest in 2020
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced former Philly Police officer Darren Kardos has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault.
Krasner stumps for multi-million dollar forensics lab to help thwart gun crimes
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said the city needs a new multi-million dollar forensics crime lab to help thwart gun crimes in Philadelphia. This comes as President Biden offered billions in new spending for state and local governments to hire more officers.
Philadelphia, Pittsburgh DAs lose round in opioid settlement suit
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, who is pursuing his own, potentially more lucrative, ligation against the opioid industry, vowed to continue the legal fight.
DA Larry Krasner delivers apology after comments that downplayed crime
District Attorney Larry Krasner stirred up controversy last week after he said Philadelphia is not in crisis overs its historic gun violence levels.
Chester man charged in August Center City triple shooting
A 23-year-old Chester man has been arrested and charged in connection with an August Center City triple shooting, DA Larry Krasner announced.
Krasner calls comments that downplayed crime in Philadelphia 'inarticulate'
Krasner, who was re-elected to his position in November, sparked confusion and anger on Monday when he said "we don’t have a crisis of lawlessness, we don’t have a crisis of crime, we don’t have a crisis of violence and that is a category that includes gun violence."
'We don't have a crisis of crime': Krasner says no reason for people to be fearful when they come to Philly
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner told reporters Monday that despite the city's record-breaking homicide rate there is not an overall "crisis of crime" in the city.
'We don't have a crisis of crime': Krasner says no reason for people to be fearful when they come to Philly
On Monday, DA Larry Krasner said there is no major spike in violent crime and no reason for people to be fearful of gun violence when they come into the city.
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner wins reelection for second term
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner has won a second term, beating out GOP challenger Charles Peruto Jr., according to The Associated Press.
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner wins second term
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner has won a second term, beating out GOP challenger Charles Peruto Jr.
Incumbent Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner addresses violence after voting
FOX 29’s Steve Keeley speaks with incumbent Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner about recent violence in the city as he seeks re-election against GOP challenger Charles Peruto Jr.
Krasner, Peruto sit down with FOX 29's Jason Martinez amid race for Philadelphia District Attorney
On Tuesday, Philadelphia voters will be choosing between incumbent Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and GOP challenger Chuck Peruto.
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner looks back on first term amid re-election bid
FOX 29’s Jason Martinez sat down with Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner for a look back on his first term and a look ahead at what he’d like to accomplish in a second term.
New resource center opens in West Philadelphia as city's homicide rate continues to climb
The collaboration brings several organizations together that provide prevention services and ones for victims and co-victims of gun violence. DA Larry Krasner believes the new group, which includes the Beloved Care Project, the DA’s office CARES unit, and the Penn Injury Science Center will help in bigger ways especially prevention.
Southwest Philly neighborhood upset over violence meet with officials to find solutions
One Southwest Philadelphia neighborhood is furious over the seemingly endless violence and held an emergency meeting with officials to find solutions.
District Attorney Larry Krasner speaks out on 'senseless, preventable violence'
On Sunday, District Attorney Krasner released a statement in which he continued to denounce ongoing gun violence.
3 former Philadelphia cops charged with perjury in exonerated case
A Philadelphia grand jury has recommended criminal charges against three former homicide detectives, including perjury in the 2016 retrial of Anthony Wright, who was since exonerated by DNA evidence in the rape and murder of an elderly woman.
Krasner's office files contempt motions against Philadelphia Police Department
The Philadelphia District Attorney's office is asking that the city's police department be held in contempt of court for failing to turn over information related to officers' misconduct and disciplinary histories.
DA Krasner emotionally calls for several measures to help curb gun violence
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner appeared to fight back tears Monday as he recapped the violent weekend, and a shooting that injured a 1-year-old boy. He then called on other city leaders to take action.