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22.02.2022 / 15:03

Philadelphia carjackings: Officials to discuss deadly incidents, possible connection

PHILADELPHIA - Local, state, and federal authorities will gather in Philadelphia Tuesday to discuss two recent deadly shootings they say may be connected to a local carjacking operation. Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw, District Attorney Larry Krasner, and U.S. Attorney Jennifer Arbittier-Williams will be among those joining Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney at an 11 a.m. press conference, among others. The first incident happened back on Feb.

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Suspect charged with attempted murder in dangerous pursuit through Philadelphia

Tajan Durahm has been charged with multiple counts of Attempted Murder, Assault of Law Enforcement Officer, and related offenses. PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced attempted murder and other charges against a man accused of opening fire on police officers during a lengthy chase through the city on Thursday night. According to investigators, 28-year-old Tajan Durahm got behind the wheel of a Jeep Trail Hawk on the 6800 block of Ditman Street just before 5:30 p.m.

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McSwain lands endorsement of big GOP campaign donor in Pennsylvania governor's race

Bill McSwain, 52, announced Monday that he will be running for governor in Pennsylvania. HARRISBURG - Bill McSwain, the chief federal prosecutor in Philadelphia under former President Donald Trump, on Wednesday received the endorsement a major Republican campaign donor in a big field of GOP candidates seeking the party's nomination for governor.McSwain got the endorsement of Commonwealth Partners Chamber of Entrepreneurs, a relative newcomer to Harrisburg’s ranks of advocacy organizations whose political action committees have been a conduit for campaign cash from billionaire Jeffrey Yass.Yass is perhaps the biggest force now in underwriting Republican campaigns in Pennsylvania.MORE PENNSYLVANIA HEADLINESThe organization, through its political action committees, was the biggest single campaign donor in last year’s race for a seat on Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court.

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Krasner's office fires back at Pa. Senate leader who called for impeachment

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner's Office delivered sharp criticism of Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman who urged state leaders on Tuesday to begin impeachment proceedings against the newly re-elected prosecutor. Corman, a Republican who represents Pennsylvania's 34th District, called for action as an effort to stem the recent wave of violence in Philadelphia. The largest city in the state just endured its bloodiest year to date with over 560 homicides in 2021.In a letter to fellow state leaders, Corman claimed that 21 percent of shootings in Philadelphia have led to criminal charges since 2015. "The recent spike in violent crime is a direct result of DA Krasner’s failed policies and his refusal to perform the duties of his office to hold criminals accountable for the crimes that they commit," Corman wrote. Pennsylvania Senate Appropriations Chairman Jake Corman (R., Centre) speaks during a campaign rally held at Penn State University, Wednesday, October 27, 2010.

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DA Larry Krasner delivers apology after comments that downplayed crime

PHILADELPHIA - District Attorney Larry Krasner stirred up controversy last week after he said Philadelphia is not in crisis overs its historic gun violence levels. "Basically, we don’t have a crisis of lawlessness, we don’t have a crisis of crime, we don’t have a crisis of violence and that is a category that includes gun violence," he said at the time. This statement led to immediate backlash. He later released a statement saying the "message conveyed through media sound bites is not at all what I meant.

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Chester man charged in August Center City triple shooting

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner PHILADELPHIA - A 23-year-old Chester man has been arrested in connection with a Center City shooting incident, over the summer, in which three people were wounded and private property was damaged, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced Monday.Krasner stated Philadelphia and Chester police worked together to investigate the incident and arrest 23-year-old Shaquan Francis, of Chester, Sunday.Francis was said to have fired several dozen bullets in the evening of August 8, 2021, on the 400 block of South 13th Street.

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Krasner calls comments that downplayed crime in Philadelphia 'inarticulate'

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner on Wednesday said his recent comments that seemed to downplay crime in Philadelphia despite a record-breaking homicide number were "inarticulate." Krasner, who was re-elected to his position in November, sparked confusion and anger on Monday when he said "we don’t have a crisis of lawlessness, we don’t have a crisis of crime, we don’t have a crisis of violence and that is a category that includes gun violence."In a statement, Krasner said the popular snippet of his answer was taken out of context and "not at all what I meant." MORE PHILADELPHIA HEADLINES:"Complete answers based on data aimed at solutions to gun violence will be edited down to sound bites," Krasner said.

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Philadelphia leaders bracing for more than 500 homicides in 2021

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia leaders on Wednesday will address the city's "ongoing gun violence crisis" as Philadelphia prepares to reach 500 homicides on the year. Mayor Jim Kenney, Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw, and District Attorney Larry Krasner will be joined by federal and state partners at a 9:30 a.m. press conference in City Hall. According to the latest data from the Philadelphia Police Department, the city currently sits at 499 homicides in 2021 which is a rise of 13 percent from this point last year.

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Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner wins second term, AP reports

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia, Democrat Larry Krasner won another term as district attorney, beating high-profile criminal defense lawyer Chuck Peruto, the Republican nominee, and getting the go-ahead to continue his progressive overhaul of the office.Critics have placed the blame on Krasner and other progressive prosecutors for the increase in gun crimes.

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Krasner, Peruto sit down with FOX 29's Jason Martinez amid race for Philadelphia District Attorney

PHILADELPHIA - After surviving a challenge in the Democratic primary, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner will now face GOP challenger Charles Peruto Jr. In Tuesday’s election. May’s primary was seen as a referendum on whether a wave of prosecutors elected on promises of criminal justice reform — measures like shorter probation and parole and a curtailing of cash bail that disproportionately keeps poor defendants confined before trial — would be blamed for increasing violence.He beat challenger Carlos Vega, who billed himself as a third option between traditional law-and-order prosecutions and reform.Critics have placed the blame on Krasner and other progressive prosecutors for the increase in gun crimes.

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Philadelphia city officials to meet over student, school safety

PHILADELPHIA - As violence continues to ravage Philadelphia, city officials have plans to meet Monday to discuss student and school safety. There have so far been 180 shooting victims under the age of 18 this year. Mayor Jim Kenney, Superintendent Dr.

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District Attorney Larry Krasner addresses "terrible spike" in gun violence, urges short-term solutions

PHILADELPHIA - District Attorney Larry Krasner and other city officials addressed the ongoing gun violence that has been happening in the city of Brotherly Love. During the address, DA Krasner began by listing off some of the homicides that occurred over the weekend that ticked the city's official homicide count up to 404. "We do not have a spike in crime, crime is actually down," District Attorney Larry Krasner explained.

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District Attorney Larry Krasner speaks out on 'senseless, preventable violence'

PHILADELPHIA - As Philadelphia surpasses more than 400 homicides in the year of 2021, city officials have begun speaking out. Among them, District Attorney Krasner released a statement in which he continued to denounce ongoing gun violence. The statement, which was released Sunday, called the violence "senseless and preventable". In the past, DA Krasner has become emotional during press conferences as he cited the violence that impacted all Philadelphians. In his most recent statement, Krasner explained that there was more than enough research and data in existence to start creating meaningful solutions to deter and help end the ongoing violence. In full his statement read as follows: "We should all be outraged that senseless, preventable

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Police investigate attempted arson of neighborhood activist’s home

PHILADELPHIA - Police, lawmakers and the Kensington community are trying to find who is behind the attempted arson of the home of a neighborhood activist.Sonja Bingham, a neighborhood block captain, has long rallied against the drug dealing in Kensington. Police say someone poured gasoline onto the side of her Harrowgate home and tried to set it on fire.Bingham says threats against her won't stop her mission."At the core of what I do is community first. We want safe and clean neighborhoods.

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2 charged in July shooting aboard crowded SEPTA bus

Police charged two people on Friday in connection to a shooting aboard a crowded bus. PHILADELPHIA - Two people are facing charges months after a man was shot inside a crowded SEPTA bus near Philadelphia City Hall. District Attorney Larry Krasner's Office on Friday charged 23-year-old Darnell Still with attempted murder, aggravated assault, and related offenses in connection to the July 15 shooting that left a 29-year-old man wounded.

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4 teens charged in fire that torched former St. Leo's church in Tacony, DA says

TACONY - A group of teens is being held responsible for starting a fire that torched a historic Tacony-area church last May, according to the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office. Prosecutors say two youths were charged with arson, burglary and conspiracy following a monthslong investigation into the two-alarm fire that consumed the former St. Leo the Great Parish.

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West Oak Lane caretaker faces maximum of 47 years in prison in 2-year-old boy’s death

PHILADELPHIA - The West Oak Lane caretaker of a 2-year-old faces a maximum of 47 years in prison in connection with the boy’s death in 2017, prosecutors announced Monday.Jedayah Nesmith, 27, pleaded guilty on Aug. 17 to third-degree murder, endangering the welfare of a child, abuse of corpse and related charges."The criminal justice system can never bring back this beautiful two-year-old boy's life," said DA Larry Krasner.

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Nikolette Rivera shooting death: Man sentenced in 2019 killing of 2-year-old Kensington girl

PHILADELPHIA - A judge sentenced a man to 55 to 110 years in state prison in connection to the shooting death of 2-year-old Nikolette Rivera while she was in her mother's arms inside a Kensington home. DA Larry Krasner made the announcement during a Monday morning press conference that Tayvon Thomas, 27, was sentenced afterpleading guilty to third-degree murder, attempted murder and over two dozen other charges.On October 20, 2019, Thomas and his co-conspirator, Freddie Perez, drove to the Kensington house where Nikolette Rivera resided with her mother, Joan Ortiz, according to authorities. Thomas opened fire on the home with a high-powered rifle, located on the 3300 block of N.

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Krasner's office files contempt motions against Philadelphia Police Department

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia District Attorney's office is asking that the city's police department be held in contempt of court for failing to turn over information related to officers' misconduct and disciplinary histories.Attorneys in the office filed motions in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas and in Municipal Court Wednesday, as part of six ongoing criminal cases.

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Philadelphia files lawsuit over national opioid settlement

PHILADELPHIA - In the first big challenge to the proposed $26 billion national opioid settlement, the Philadelphia district attorney on Thursday sued Pennsylvania’s attorney general over the deal, saying the city stands to get only a pittance to cope with an epidemic that is killing more than 1,000 people a year.With Philadelphia pursuing its own, potentially more lucrative litigation against the opioid industry, District Attorney Larry Krasner denounced the national agreement and asked a state court to declare that Attorney General Josh Shapiro has no authority to bind the city to it.Krasner blasted Shapiro, a fellow Democrat, for acquiescing to a settlement that he said fails to hold opioid distributors and manufacturers sufficiently

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DA Krasner emotionally calls for several measures to help curb gun violence

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner became emotional Monday morning as he recapped a number of violent incidents over the weekend. Among those incidents was a shooting that left a 1-year-old boy injured after he was shot while in his mother's arms inside a West Philadelphia convenience store. About 10 minutes into Monday's press conference, Krasner began highlighting statistics surrounding recent incidents, and the 304 homicides the city has seen through July 19 – a 33% increase over the same date last year. He then moved on to summarize some of the violent incidents that occurred over the weekend that left at least four people dead.

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Uncle charged after girl, 10, killed in accidental shooting in Kingsessing

PHILADELPHIA - Officials in Philadelphia have announced charges against a man after they say his niece was killed in an accidental shooting in Kingsessing last week.On Wednesday, District Attorney Larry Krasner announced charges against the victim's 28-year-old uncle, Tyree Mills. Mills has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and related firearms offenses.The District Attorney's Office says the girl was fatally shot inside of her home on the 5500 block of Whitby Avenue around 9:30 p.m.

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DA Krasner announces charges for 2020 assault of BLM supporter in Fishtown

PHILADELPHIA - District Attorney Larry Krasner announced new charges against a man for his role in an assault during a confrontation last summer in the Fishtown neighborhood amid racial justice uprisings. The incident happened near the 26th Philadelphia Police District at Berks and Girard Avenue on June 1, 2020. At the time, authorities say a violent confrontation occurred between numerous unarmed Black Lives Matter supporters and people wielding bats and axes. Richard "Richie" Goodwin is alleged to have thrown another individual off a bike and hitting him multiple times until his ear and face bled. As a result, Goodwin is charged with simple assault (M2) and recklessly endangering another person (M2). In a statement released to FOX 29, DA

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DA Krasner, Sen. Street speak out against gun violence after July 4th cookout shooting

PHILADLPHIA - District Attorney Larry Krasner and Senator Sharif Street as well as their constituents took to the podium Tuesday to decry gun violence following a shooting that claimed the lives of two men on July 4th. The victims of the gun violence on July 4th were a beloved business owner Sincarr Johnson Jr., 22, and Salahaldin "Lala" Mahmoud, the nephew of Senator Sharif Street and an entrepreneur. A number of people were shot over the weekend and the city's gun violence is outpacing the homicide rate of last year.

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Kevin Bennett to face rape, robbery charges in series of Philadelphia attacks, DA says

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia officials have announced formal charges against an Indiana man accused in a series of gunpoint robberies and sexual assaults across the city last week. Kevin Bennett, 28, was arrested in Marion County, Indiana over the weekend and will be extradited back to Philadelphia. Authorities say Bennett has been connected to at least seven incidents, which happened between May 15 and May 18."This is a predatory rapist, who is committing other crimes as well," Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said Monday.Krasner went on to clarify that Bennett's alleged criminal activity was not confined to Philadelphia or Pennsylvania.

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Incumbent Philly prosecutor Larry Krasner wins Democratic primary

PHILADELPHIA - Progressive Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner survived a challenge in the Democratic primary that pit his progressive reforms against growing concern over a rising tide of homicides and gun crimes.Many pundits nationally saw the primary as the first referendum on whether a wave of prosecutors elected on promises of criminal justice reforms — measures like shorter probation and parole and a curtailing of cash bail that disproportionately keeps poor defendants confined pretrial — can survive a rising tide of gun violence and homicides across the country.He beat challenger Carlos Vega, who billed himself as a third option between traditional law-and-order prosecutions and reform.Philadelphia District Attorney Larry

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Larry Krasner declares victory in Democratic primary for Philly DA, Carlos Vega concedes

PHILADELPHIA - Incumbent Larry Krasner declared victory Tuesday night in the Democratic primary for Philly District Attorney as votes were still being counted.

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Judge dismisses charges against former SWAT officer accused of pepper spraying protesters on I-676

PHILADELPHIA - A judge dismissed all charges against former SWAT officer Richard Nicoletti who was seen on video pepper spraying protesters on I-676 during the unrest following George Floyd’s death last summer.Officer Richard Nicoletti, 36, was facing three counts of simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, official oppression, and one count of possession of an instrument of crime.Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner plans to refile charges."I fully intend to vigorously pursue charges in this matter. The people want and deserve justice and change, including police accountability, even though some institutional players are in denial. We will stay the course."According to the District Attorney's Office, video evidence

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Philadelphia man charged in murders of son's mother, grandmother prior to Amber Alert

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Philadelphia police officer faces perjury, falsification charges, DA says

PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia police officer is facing perjury and falsification charges after allegedly lying under oath about observing two men engaged in an attempted illegal drug transaction in Kensington, prosecutors said.Officer James Saxton, 35, is alleged to have arrested one of the individuals without legal justification, and to have falsified official reports in April 2019."In order to earn the trust and cooperation of the public, we need police offers to tell the truth just like we need prosecutors to tell the truth," District Attorney Larry Krasner said.

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Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner defends gun violence record

CENTER CITY - After another violent weekend, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner is defending his record and says he is tackling the ongoing violence.

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Man charged with ethnic intimidation, assault in alleged attack on Asian man in Chinatown

CHINATOWN - Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner has brought a number of charges, including ethnic intimidation, against a man accused of attacking an Asian-American man in Chinatown last week.Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department responded to the 300 block of North 10th Street just before 8 p.m. Tuesday when they received several calls about someone attacking an Asian man and using racial slurs. Officers tased the suspect and took him into custody, according to police.

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Philadelphia police inspector, former detective charged in alleged off-duty assault

PHILADELPHIA - Two members of the Philadelphia Police Department were off-duty when they allegedly chased down and assaulted a man with autism who they wrongly accused of breaking into cars last summer in Northeast Philadelphia, District Attorney Larry Krasner said. Inspector James Smith and former Det. Patrick Smith were arrested on Thursday morning and charged with simple assault and related offenses, according to Krasner.An internal affairs investigation found that on Aug.

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Philadelphia Mills Mall shooting victim identified as stepson of DA’s office detective

PHILADELPHIA - The man shot and killed following a fight in the Philadelphia Mills Mall food court on Monday has been identified by authorities as the stepson of a detective.Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner identified the victim as 21-year-old Dominic Billa in a statement released Tuesday morning.Krasner says Billa is the stepson of a county detective who is assigned to his Homicide/Non-Fatal Shooting Unit."I extend my deepest condolences to our Detective, and to the loved ones of Mr. Billa.

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'Horrific': DA Krasner announces charges in torture, beating death of 2-year-old girl

PHILADELPHIA - District Attorney Larry Krasner has announced charges in the death of a 2-year-old girl on Monday. Authorities received a 911 call Thursday around 2 p.m. for an unresponsive female in a home on the 6300 block of Marsden Street.According to police, the girl appeared to have trauma marks to her face and body.

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Philadelphia communities shaken by recent spate of gun violence against teens

PHILADELPHIA - City leaders and community members called an emergency meeting at the Christy Rec Center Saturday to address the latest surge in deadly shootings against Philadelphia's youth.Cries for serious change echoed from Philadelphia Police and District Attorney Larry Krasner, to community partners and concerned neighbors.

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Man charged in assault on driver in South Philadelphia, violent robbery in Juniata Park

PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia man who was allegedly captured on video assaulting a driver and threatening him with a gun is facing two sets of charges, according to District Attorney Larry Krasner's Office. Prosecutors on Friday said 27-year-old Gregory Stevens was recklessly driving an ATV on the 1100 block of Broad Street last Tuesday when he slammed his breaks and caused an SUV to rear-end him. The crash caused Stevens, who is out on parole following a 2014 robbery, to fall to the ground. When the driver of the SUV got out of his car to check on Stevens, prosecutors allege that Stevens repeatedly struck the victim in the head and face.

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Man charged in connection with 3 January homicides, DA Krasner announces

PHILADELPHIA - A 36-year-old man has been charged in connection with three January homicides, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced.Donald Tillman was charged with three counts of murder for the January 20 deadly shooting of a 33-year-old woman and the deadly shootings of a Northeast couple.Krasner said Tillman was also charged with attempted murder of a 14-year-old child said to be the child of the first victim.According to Krasner, police found the 33-year-old woman shot multiple times inside a home on the 2000 block of Carver Street about 3:30 in the morning of January 20. It was determined the woman had been shot by her husband, Donald Tillman.Skyfox over the 9400 block of Roosevelt Blvd January 20.

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DA: Self-described Proud Boy threatened Philadelphia woman online

PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia man and self-described member of the right-wing extremist group the Proud Boys is facing criminal charges after prosecutors say he sent threatening messages to a woman on Twitter for a week.Kyle Boell, 40, has been charged with terroristic threats and harassment, District Attorney Larry Krasner announced on Thursday. Boell is alleged to have used an anonymous Twitter account to send dozens of threatening messages to a woman from Nov. 8 to Nov.

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4 arrested after Gun Violence Task Force investigation, DA Krasner announces

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announce arrests in the Gun Violence Task Force investigation PHILADELPHIA - Members of armed, rival groups were arrested Monday, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and members of the Gun Violence Task Force announced in a briefing.The rival members were allegedly responsible for a number of shootings in 2018 and 2019 throughout West and Southwest Philadelphia, the task force stated.A Grand Jury found Devin Brian, Dashawn Packer, Xavier Veney and Sabir Scott responsible for seven different non-fatal shooting incidents. Brian and Scott were arrested by Philadelphia police in February and are being held on $1 million bail.

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Investigators call for public's assistance in Olney Transportation Center shooting that injured 8

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities are asking for the public's help in their ongoing investigation into a shooting that left eight people injured near the Olney Transportation Center last week. During a press conference Monday afternoon, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner revealed that the investigation is ongoing.The shooting occurred in broad daylight on the north side of Olney Avenue at Broad Street around 3 p.m. Wednesday.According to police, the gunshot victims range in age from 17 to 71 years old and all are expected to survive.SEPTA Police Chief Thomas Nestel says three SEPTA police officers were assigned to the Olney Transportation Center and ran towards the scene when the shots rang out.

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Philadelphia DA Krasner expands Early Bail Review Program to make pre-trial more fair

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office is moving forward with the expansion of the Early Bail Review Program.The Early Bail Review Program will give more defendants the opportunity for a fair and impartial hearing to determine whether or not they must remain in custody pretrial, according to District Attorney Larry Krasner's Office. Krasner's office stated in a release on Tuesday that these efforts are aimed at safely reducing pre-trial detention, lowering the jail population, and bolstering community-based approaches to pre-trial services for defendants.Beginning March 1, 2021, the Early Bail Review Program will allow all defendants to have robust custody hearings before a

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Charges refiled against former Philadelphia police inspector accused of striking protester last summer

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner has refiled charges against a former city cop accused of striking a student protester with a metal baton during a protest last summer."Philadelphians demand evenhanded justice and we are trying our very best to give them exactly that. Our oath to seek justice requires nothing less," Krasner said in a statement Thursday night.Reckless endangerment, possession of an instrument of crime and felony aggravated assault charges were dismissed against former Police Staff Inspector Joseph Bologna, 54, in January.Bologna was allegedly captured on video in July striking Temple University student Evan Gorski on the head with a baton during a peaceful protest.

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Defense attorney Charles Peruto announces run as Republican for Philadelphia DA

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia defense attorney Charles Peruto Jr. has announced he will run as a Republican against Larry Krasner in May's election for DA.Peruto says Krasner has been too soft on crime and he intends to change that if elected."If you don't believe punishment is a deterrent to crime, then leave because you're stupid.

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Suspect freed on dramatically reduced bail 2 weeks before Temple grad killed while walking dog in Brewerytown

PHILADELPHIA - A man charged with the murder of a 25-year-old Temple University graduate walking his dog in Brewerytown was released on reduced bail about two weeks prior, according to court records and law enforcement officials.FOX 29's Kelly Rule spoke with Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner about the case."We've got to not only look at the little picture.

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AirBnB reviewing reservations made in Harrisburg for Inauguration week amid heightened security

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Security heightened across Philadelphia ahead of Inauguration Day

PHILADELPHIA - City leaders announced Thursday that security across Philadelphia will be heightened ahead of Inauguration Day.The FBI warned of plans for armed protests at all 50 state capitals and in Washington in the days leading up to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, stoking fears of more bloodshed after last week's deadly siege at the U.S. Capitol."While we are here together, we are putting the band back together to make sure the City of Brotherly love and sisterly affection is safe," Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said.

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DA: Armed man arrested near Pa. Convention Center in November participated in Capitol riot

Joshua Macias PHILADELPHIA - An armed man who was arrested near the Pennsylvania Convention Center in November as election officials were counting ballots was part of the pro-Trump insurrection at the Capitol on Wednesday, according to Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner.Joshua Macias, 42, traveled with a man and a woman from Virginia to Philadelphia on Nov. 5.

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