Judge Refers Phila. DA Krasner For Federal Criminal Investigation

A United States District Judge has “reluctantly concluded that Philadelphia’s highest law-enforcement official, and one of his top assistants may have violated the law.”

The Judge, Paul S. Diamond Is Referring Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Kramer & Matt Steigler For Federal Criminal Investigation

This Referral Centers Around Their Handling of A 2009 Murder Conviction Appeal

The Judge who made this extraordinary criminal referral to the federal government is Judge Paul S. Diamond.

The allegation is that Krasner and his office sided with a convicted murderer and prepared a document that was full of errors and misstatements.

Rte appeal involves Dennis Johnson, who was convicted of killing Kenyatta Smith at a convenience store back in 2009.

The Stakes Are Significant For Krasner

Krasner could potentially face disbarment in federal court — or, possible disbarment in Pennsylvania.

Should that occur, Krasner would be ineligible to serve as Philadelphia District Attorney m.

Krasner Denies The Allegations

I respectfully and vigorously disagree with the court’s findings of fact and conclusions of law. I look forward to appealing to the higher court as soon as the law allows. Thus remains a pending matter, which limits for now my and my office’s ability to respond to the media, Krasner said in a prepared statement.

Judge Diamond

Concluded that ” Mr. Krasner does not wish to give this Court a truthful account of how the Concession came to be even though his duty to the Court requires him to do so,” wrote Judge Diamond.

Status

There is no way to know if there is a federal criminal investigation going on at this time regarding Krasner. Matter such as this are not publicly confirmed, and are typically handled through a secret federal grand jury process.