Federal Judge Sends Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner to DOJ for Possible Criminal Probe

U. S. District Judge Paul Diamond referred Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and his top deputy, Matthew Stiegler, to the Department of Justice for a potential criminal investigation. The referral follows evidence uncovered in a murder conviction case that could amount to false statements, perjury, obstruction of justice, and conspiracy. Judge Diamond disqualified Krasner and Stiegler from the case but did not remove the entire DA’s office. Krasner publicly disagreed with the judge’s findings, stating he would appeal as soon as the law permits and that the matter limits his office’s ability to respond in the media. The DOJ has not yet issued a comment. The investigation could lead to charges against the prosecutor and deputy, affecting Philadelphia’s legal leadership and ongoing prosecutions.