Pennsylvania court upholds law transferring mass transit crime jurisdiction from Philadelphia DA to state special prosecutor.
A Pennsylvania court has ruled in favor of a law transferring jurisdiction over mass transit crimes from Philadelphia's District Attorney to a special prosecutor appointed by the state Attorney General's office. The law was passed amid concerns that Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner's progressive policies have worsened crime in the city. The court rejected Krasner's argument that the law violates the state Constitution, and he plans to appeal the decision to the state Supreme Court.
June 14, 2024
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