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Lost amid the safety versus reform back-and-forth of the DA’s race is a central question: Has DA Krasner reformed prosecution, or just not prosecuted?

Carlos Vega joined Good Day Philadelphia to discuss his platform and what he hopes to bring to the role.

As Philadelphia’s gun violence has surged to unprecedented heights, two troubling trends have quietly kept building: Thousands more people are being arrested for carrying guns illegally. But their chances of being convicted in court have fallen by nearly a quarter.

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — In a highly unusual move, the Philadelphia Democratic City Committee executive board has decided not to endorse incumbent Larry Krasner for district attorney in the upcoming primary. The only citywide election in the last 45 years when the committee didn’t endorse the incumbent was the last sheriff’s race, when incumbent Jewell […]

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — With a primary election just over three months away, we’re getting a clearer picture of who is vying for a spot on the ballot in the race for Philadelphia district attorney.

A conversation with the former prosecutor challenging DA Larry Krasner

A former homicide prosecutor has announced his candidacy for the Democratic primary against Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner.

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — A former Philadelphia prosecutor who sued the city’s district attorney for wrongful termination announced Thursday he’s running against Larry Krasner — alongside families of victims who criticized Krasner’s handling of cases.

The 35-year prosecutor announced his run in front of the District Attorney’s office on Dec. 16.