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Philadelphians will soon choose their next district attorney − so what do DAs actually do?

Philadelphia’s race for district attorney is one to watch in this odd-year election cycle, when there are neither national nor state elections in Pennsylvania, so turnout will undoubtedly be quite low.

The Conversation · May 8, 2025

Lawsuit claims Musk failed to make promised payments over 2024 petition signatures

A federal lawsuit accuses billionaire Elon Musk and the political action committee he started of failing to pay a suburban Philadelphia man more than $20,000 for getting people to sign a petition in favor of free speech and gun rights

The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2025

Mixed verdict for 3 Philadelphia detectives in perjury trial involving a 2016 murder exoneration

A jury has reached a mixed verdict in the trial of three long-retired Philadelphia detectives who were accused of lying about evidence in a 1991 homicide case that later ended with an exoneration

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025

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Retired Philadelphia detectives go on trial in perjury case stemming from 2016 murder exoneration

Three long-retired Philadelphia detectives are standing trial in a perjury case that asks whether police should be held responsible for alleged misconduct in exoneration cases

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2025

State Prosecutors Investigating Potential Charges Against Jan. 6 Rioters

Prosecutors explore state charges for Jan. 6 Capitol rioters granted clemency by Trump. Legal and political fallout continues.

DOJ sets out to "scare" sanctuary cities

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said he would not be intimidated into carrying out a "fascist" agenda

Salon · Jan 23, 2025

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Reason · Jan 23, 2025

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Philadelphia Prosecutor Considers State Charges Against Pardoned Rioters

Philadelphia DA explores state charges for Capitol rioters pardoned by Trump, facing legal challenges.

Sanctuary City Leaders Divided On Cooperation With Trump's Immigration Agenda

The term "sanctuary city" is not an official designation. It refers to a city, county, or municipality that has policies or laws in place to restrict local officials from working with federal immigration authorities.

Latin Times · Jan 20, 2025

Larry Krasner, Kensington, the scrapped Sixers arena − and other key concerns that will shape Philly politics in 2025

Campus protests. Homeless encampment clearings. Significant decreases in shootings, homicides and overdose deaths. Protests to “Save Chinatown.” A mass shooting at a SEPTA bus stop. Illegal car meetups. City workers called back to the office. A SEPTA strike averted.

The Conversation · Jan 14, 2025

Prosecutor failed to show that Musk’s $1M-a-day sweepstakes was an illegal lottery, judge says

A Philadelphia judge said the $1 million voter sweepstakes linked to Elon Musk was allowed to continue through Election Day because prosecutors failed to show that it was an illegal lottery

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2024

Voters Sue Elon Musk For Fraud Over $1 Million Giveaway, Claiming Winners Were Predetermined

Arizona resident Jacqueline McAferty claims she would not have signed the America PAC petition or shared her personal information had she known the winners were chosen to serve as spokespeople for the pro-Donald Trump PAC and not selected randomly, as claimed, for the $1 million prize.

International Business Times · Nov 6, 2024

Trump prematurely claims victory as Harris' camp insists votes are still being counted

Several outlets calling the race still say it's too close to call.

Fortune · Nov 6, 2024

District Attorney Larry Krasner skewers Trump for alleging ‘massive cheating’ in Philadelphia

Pennsylvania is key swing state in 2024 election and could determine who takes the Oval Office

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2024

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Latin Times · Nov 6, 2024

Top Philadelphia Republican Slams Trump Claim of 'Massive' Vote Cheating in City: 'There Is Absolutely No Truth to This'

Seth Bluestein, a Republican city commissioner for Philadelphia, asserted that "Voting in Philadelphia has been safe and secure."

Latin Times · Nov 6, 2024

Philadelphia DA Demands Trump Back Up 'Wild' Claims of Election Cheating 'Right Now'

Larry Krasner's statement comes after Trump made a post to Truth Social stating there was "massive cheating" happening in Philadelphia.

Latin Times · Nov 5, 2024

Philadelphia Police Quickly Shut Down Trump Claim of 'Massive Cheating,' Says No Known Issues with Voting in City

The former president claimed that "law enforcement" was "coming," in a post to Truth Social, but police denied these claims.

Salon · Nov 5, 2024

Trump melts down after massive turnout

Election officials in some battleground states say that early voting turnout is breaking records

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Latin Times · Nov 5, 2024

Elon Musk's Lawyer Said Winners of The $1 Million Giveaway Are Not Chosen Randomly; Legal Experts Say That's Illegal

Musk's contest, intended to support Trump, draws allegations of fraud as winners are reportedly chosen based on political effectiveness rather than randomly.

Evening Standard · Nov 5, 2024

Elon Musk can keep giving $1m to voters in US election, Pennsylvania state judge rules

Ruling comes as lawyer for billionaire’s political group America PAC says the winners of $1 million-a-day giveaway are not chosen by chance

International Business Times · Nov 5, 2024

Musk's PAC Admits It Chose Winners Of $1M-A-Day Voter Giveaway

The revelation came during a hearing after which a Pennsylvania judge declined to stop the billionaire's big-bucks, swing-state stunt.

Al Jazeera · Nov 5, 2024

Elon Musk’s $1m US voter giveaway to continue, Pennsylvania judge rules

The state’s top Democratic legal official says the giveaway in states likely to decide the US election is a ‘scam’.

The Guardian - US · Nov 4, 2024

Pennsylvania judge declines to block Elon Musk’s $1m voter prize giveaway

Prosecutors had called sweepstakes a scam that violates state election law and asked for it to be shut down

Salon · Nov 4, 2024

Musk "lottery" winners may not be random

The billionaire's legal team is trying to rebut claims that he's running an illegal lottery

Latin Times · Nov 4, 2024

Top Philadelphia Official Issues Powerful Warning to Election Day Troublemakers: 'Eff Around and Find Out'

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner delivered a clear message Monday to anyone considering interfering in the upcoming election: "F around and find out."

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