Source: Fox News
Summary
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled that the Philadelphia District Attorney’s office, led by Larry Krasner, must face outside scrutiny over its handling of post-conviction concessions. The court found that Krasner’s office had conceded relief in a murder case without a reliable basis, and that similar problems existed in other cases. The ruling requires Philadelphia judges to notify the state Attorney General’s office and allow it to intervene in future cases where Krasner’s office concedes that a conviction should be overturned.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has weighed in on the Philadelphia DA’s office, led by Larry Krasner. The court’s ruling creates a new check on Krasner’s office in future post-conviction matters. The Attorney General’s office will now be notified and allowed to intervene in cases where Krasner’s office concedes that a conviction should be overturned. Krasner’s office has conceded relief in over 100 cases since 2018, mostly in murder cases. The ruling sends Brown’s case back to the Pennsylvania post-conviction court for further proceedings.
The court’s decision is a familiar one, with the Attorney General’s office serving as a check on the process for Philadelphia residents and victims’ families. It’s a move that’s been seen before in other cases, with the state’s high court stepping in to ensure that justice is served.
Author: Evan Null
