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tag | district attorney
December 1, 2021 | 11:12 AM
Somerset County district attorney accused of sexual assault loses pay under new law
Somerset County District Attorney Jeffrey Lynn Thomas will no longer collect his $185,000 salary, which for now goes to acting District Attorney Molly Metzgar.
November 21, 2021 | 7:52 AM
Who investigates police killings in Pennsylvania, and why there are few checks and balances
In Pennsylvania, elected district attorneys determine whether or not to charge officers who kill or use force against civilians.
November 3, 2021 | 4:20 AM
Philly DA Larry Krasner cruises to reelection victory
“This is about a movement. It is not about us as individuals.”
May 19, 2021 | 4:41 AM
Incumbent Philadelphia prosecutor Larry Krasner wins primary
The primary was seen as referendum on whether a wave of prosecutors elected on promises of criminal justice reform would be blamed for increasing violence.
August 13, 2020 | 6:42 PM
Fayette County district attorney announce 23 prison corruption indictments
“When we started this, we never knew how deep the corruption was."
February 13, 2020 | 4:41 PM
Pa. prosecutor fights child welfare agency over drug testing him
Greene County District Attorney David Russo says mandatory drug tests and a home inspection without probable cause would violate his constitutional rights.
February 12, 2020 | 5:11 PM
Pennsylvania adds muscle to reviewing convictions for errors
The unit is designed to provide county district attorneys with the resources to analyze past convictions.
