A federal judge refers Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, along with a top deputy, to the U.S. Department of Justice over possible perjury and false statements connected to a post-conviction matter.
The outlets report that the judge’s referral follows concerns that Krasner may have misled the court in proceedings involving efforts to overturn or secure relief related to a murder conviction. Fox News and The Independent describe the referral as an investigation into whether Krasner broke the law while overseeing the case. The Washington Times similarly says the judge alleges he appeared to have misled the court and directs the matter to federal prosecutors.
While all accounts agree on the referral to federal authorities and the subject being Krasner’s conduct in court filings or statements, they differ slightly in emphasis—some foreground possible perjury, others describe the referral as a route to potential prosecution. The reporting does not state the DOJ’s conclusions or any outcome from the referral.
