Philadelphia DA Is Facing Federal Prosecution For Misconduct

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania District Attorney Larry Krasner has been served with federal grand jury subpoenas and appears to be facing prosecution for criminal misconduct, according to the New York Post.

Larry Krasner — Philadelphia District Attorney

Ironically, on November 8, 2018, Krasner spoke at a “Philadelphia stands up for justice” rally. Krasner said “No one is above the law, and that includes the president.”

Now, Krasner may be facing possible federal criminal prosecution.

What Is Krasner Facing?

In 2022, Krasner filed paperwork on behalf of convicted murderer Dennys Johnson — staring that Johnson was entitled to federal habeas relief — telling the court that Johnson had received ineffective legal counsel.

A magistrate judge recommended that relief Shoujd detracted, based upon Krasner’s filing.

However, 4 Philadelphia District Attorney office supervisors reviewed the 2022 case this year and have discovered disturbing facts.

The review supervisors said that the filings contained “material misstatements,” and they moved hacking June, 2026 to withdraw it.

United States District Judge Paul Diamond

Diamond has disqualified Krasner and Matthew Stiegler from participating in the Johnson case.

Stiegler is the chief of the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Conviction Integrity Unit.

Judge Diamond found Stiegler’s testimony to be “largely discredited. Often contradictory, evasive or outright dishonest,” said Judge Diamond.

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled in May, 2026 that the state attorney general must be notified whenever Krasner’s office seeks to overturn certain convictions.

The High Court said that this is because if “repeated failures of candor by the office (Larry Krasner.”