From New York Post · · 50s
Feds subpoena Philly DA Larry Krasner over pressure campaign
Federal judge refers Philly DA Larry Krasner to DOJ after alleged obstruction of justice in 2009 murder case.
In brief
Federal judge refers Philly DA Larry Krasner to DOJ after alleged obstruction of justice in 2009 murder case. Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner faces federal subpoena after judge found his office obstructed justice in a 2009 murder case. Originally reported by New York Post.
Federal subpoena for Philly DA
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner's office faces federal grand jury subpoenas for potential criminal misconduct.
2009 murder case relitigation
Krasner's office filed for Dennis Johnson's release in 2022 after claiming inadequate counsel for 2007 murder of Kenyatta Smith.
Alleged obstruction of justice
Krasner's office accused a resigned assistant DA of misconduct while seeking to scapegoat her in federal habeas cases.
“Mason claimed in her resignation letter to Krasner that his underling Stiegler 'used me to further his personal agenda of conceding in federal habeas cases regardless of the merits' and she had 'been asked to fall on my sword'”
Judge's referral to DOJ
Federal judge found Krasner and deputy may have violated law after hearing testimony about obstruction of justice.
In short
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner faces federal subpoena after judge found his office obstructed justice in a 2009 murder case.
