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Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner referred to DOJ for criminal investigation
U.S. District Judge Paul S. Diamond has referred Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and Assistant DA Matthew Stiegler to the U.S. Department of Justice for potential criminal investigation. The referral follows evidentiary hearings regarding the DA’s office’s handling of a post-conviction case for Dennis Johnson, who is seeking to overturn a 2009 second-degree murder conviction.
Judge Diamond disqualified both Krasner and Stiegler from participating in the Johnson case, citing credible evidence of potential misconduct. The judge’s memorandum suggests that Krasner and Stiegler may have engaged in perjury, obstruction of justice, and conspiracy. Specifically, the judge noted allegations that Krasner pressured staffers to provide false information to the court and threatened consequences for those who did not comply with his orders.
Krasner has vehemently disagreed with the court’s findings, stating he intends to appeal the decision. This development follows previous criticism from the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, which rebuked the District Attorney’s office for withholding evidence and failing to maintain candor in other legal proceedings.
Entities
Dennis Johnson · Larry Krasner · Matthew Stiegler · Paul Diamond · Paul S. Diamond · Philadelphia District Attorney's Office
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 5 SOURCES] District Attorney Larry Krasner denied the allegations and stated his intent to appeal. mymotherlode.com · srnnews.com · wpgtalkradio.com · justthenews.com · www.theblaze.com
- [● 8 SOURCES] Krasner and Stiegler were disqualified from participating in the Dennis Johnson case. mymotherlode.com · srnnews.com · justthenews.com · www.fox29.com · reason.com · +3 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Pennsylvania Supreme Court previously rebuked Krasner’s office for withholding evidence and violating its duty of candor. reason.com
- [● 9 SOURCES] Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and Assistant DA Matthew Stiegler may have violated the law. mymotherlode.com · srnnews.com · wpgtalkradio.com · justthenews.com · www.fox29.com · +4 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Judge Diamond referred Krasner and Stiegler to the U.S. Department of Justice for investigation. mymotherlode.com · srnnews.com · justthenews.com · www.fox29.com · reason.com · +3 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] The judge alleged Krasner pressured staffers to lie in court and threatened consequences for non-compliance. mymotherlode.com · srnnews.com · wtop.com · www.independent.co.uk
- [● 6 SOURCES] The legal dispute involves Dennis Johnson, who is seeking to overturn a 2009 second-degree murder conviction. mymotherlode.com · srnnews.com · wpgtalkradio.com · www.fox29.com · wtop.com · +1 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] The judge cited evidence of potential perjury, obstruction of justice, and conspiracy. mymotherlode.com · srnnews.com · www.fox29.com · reason.com · www.theblaze.com