A Pa. court rejected Philly DA Larry Krasner's lawsuit against Act 40, a law establishing a special prosecutor to handle crimes on SEPTA property.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner will hold a press conference on the court's decision. You can watch it in the video embedded below starting at 3 p.m. Friday, June 14A Pennsylvania court is turning aside a legal challenge by Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner against Act 40, a law establishing a new special prosecutor to handle crimes on SEPTA property.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner lost a court decision Friday in his lawsuit seeking to halt Act 40, a law that directed the appointment of a special prosecutor by the attorney general's office to handle crimes on SEPTA property.A divided Commonwealth Court turned down Krasner's argument that the law passed late last year by Republicans in the General Assembly, along with dozens of Democratic votes, violates the state Constitution.
It was passed amid concerns by some about crime in Philadelphia and their belief that Krasner's progressive policies have made the situation worse. Krasner argues he's prosecuted the vast majority of crimes that come to his office from SEPTA. Democratic Gov.
Attorney General Michelle Henry's office told the court last week it was about to make a firm job offer to a candidate for special prosecutor, the majority opinion noted. A message seeking comment was left for her spokesman.
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