Philadelphia, PA, September 16, 2026 — In a notable development, U.S. District Judge Paul S. Diamond has formally requested federal prosecutors to initiate an investigation into Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner. The inquiry is also directed at a supervisor within Krasner’s office. The allegations involve suspected conspiracy and obstruction of justice, stemming from a specific post-conviction case.

The directive from Judge Diamond was issued following proceedings in his court. The judge has asked the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania to examine the conduct of District Attorney Krasner and the unnamed supervisor. While the specifics of the alleged conspiracy and obstruction are tied to a post-conviction matter, the exact details of that case were not immediately made public.

The identity of the supervisor who is the subject of the requested investigation was also not disclosed in the available information. It remains unclear what specific actions by Krasner or the supervisor are believed to constitute conspiracy or obstruction of justice. The judge’s order signifies a significant escalation, bringing federal oversight into allegations concerning the internal operations of the Philadelphia District Attorney’s office.

As of the latest information, the U.S. Attorney’s Office has not publicly confirmed receipt of the judge’s request or outlined any immediate steps it intends to take. The investigation, if undertaken, would focus on whether any laws were violated in connection with the handling of the mentioned post-conviction case. The District Attorney’s office has not yet issued a public statement regarding the judge’s request for an investigation.


Story summarized from the original created by Laura Benshoff on www.inquirer.com, see more information here.

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