Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner Referred to DOJ for Criminal Investigation by Judge
A judge has referred Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner to the Department of Justice for a criminal investigation.
Philadelphia, PA, September 15, 2026 — A Philadelphia judge has referred District Attorney Larry Krasner to the U.S. Department of Justice, initiating a criminal investigation into his conduct. The referral marks a significant development concerning the city’s top prosecutor.
Details regarding the specific allegations or the judge’s rationale for the referral were not immediately available. The scope and nature of the potential criminal investigation by the Department of Justice remain unclear at this time. Similarly, information about the timeline of the referral or any specific evidence that prompted the judicial action has not been publicly disclosed.
Larry Krasner, who has served as Philadelphia’s District Attorney since 2018, is known for his progressive prosecution policies. His office has not yet issued a public statement regarding the referral. The Department of Justice has also not commented on the matter. The referral by a judge means that a judicial authority has determined sufficient grounds exist to bring potential criminal matters to the attention of federal law enforcement.
Further information regarding the reasons for the referral and the subsequent steps of the Department of Justice investigation are expected to emerge as the situation develops. The name of the judge who made the referral was not provided. The specific criminal statutes Krasner may be investigated under have not been stated.
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