Federal Judge Refers Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner to U.S. Attorney for Investigation
A federal judge in Philadelphia has referred District Attorney Larry Krasner to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for investigation, stating that Krasner may have broken the law in a contentious post-conviction case and has removed him from further involvement in that…
Philadelphia, PA, September 16, 2026 — A federal judge in Philadelphia has initiated an investigation into District Attorney Larry Krasner, referring his office to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for potential law-breaking. The referral stems from a contentious post-conviction case in which the judge also ruled to remove Krasner from further participation.
The specific details of the post-conviction case were not immediately provided, nor were the exact statutes that the judge believes may have been violated. The order indicates that the judge found sufficient grounds to warrant a formal inquiry by federal prosecutors.
As a result of the judge’s findings, District Attorney Larry Krasner has been disqualified from any further involvement in the aforementioned case. This move signifies a significant development in the legal proceedings and places the district attorney’s office under scrutiny.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office will now be tasked with reviewing the referral and determining whether to open a formal investigation and, if so, what actions, if any, should be taken. The judge’s decision to refer the matter to a separate federal authority underscores the gravity of the concerns raised during the proceedings.
Further information regarding the nature of the alleged legal violations and the specific post-conviction case is expected to emerge as the U.S. Attorney’s Office proceeds with its review.
Story summarized from the original created by Chris Palmer on www.inquirer.com, see more information here.
