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politics2 years ago•4 min saved

"Impeachment Trial Looms for Philly's Progressive Prosecutor as Transit Crime Authority Diverted"

Philadelphia's progressive prosecutor, Larry Krasner, is facing an impeachment trial as Republican lawmakers pass a new law creating a special prosecutor role to investigate and prosecute crimes on the city's public transit system. This move is seen as an attempt to undermine Krasner's authority and his progressive policies, which have faced backlash from conservative lawmakers. Krasner and his supporters argue that the legislation is an attack on democracy and disenfranchises voters. The state attorney general has 30 days to appoint the new special prosecutor, who will be reimbursed by the city. Krasner's current term ends in 2026.

via The Associated Press|

#criminal-justice-reform #impeachment-trial #philadelphia

crime-and-justice2 years ago•10 min saved

Marilyn Mosby's Downfall: From Prominence to Perjury Conviction

Marilyn Mosby, the former Baltimore State's Attorney, has been found guilty of perjury charges by a jury. Mosby, once hailed as a progressive prosecutor, faced trial for lying about suffering financial hardship due to the pandemic in order to withdraw money from her retirement savings account and purchase properties in Florida. The jury, predominantly women and majority African American, found her guilty on both counts of perjury. Mosby's convictions follow those of other Baltimore officials, but some supporters argue that she was charged with taking her own money. Sentencing for her perjury convictions has not been scheduled, and a second trial for mortgage fraud charges is pending. Mosby's law license is also expected to be stripped away.

via Baltimore Sun|

#baltimore #crime-and-justice #marilyn-mosby

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Former San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin Lands New Role at UC Berkeley.

Ousted San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, known for his progressive policies, has been named the executive director of UC Berkeley School of Law's Criminal Law & Justice Center. Boudin, who was voted out of office in a recall election in June, plans to conduct research and advocate for criminal justice reform. Critics have blamed his policies for a spike in crime in San Francisco, but Boudin claims that Republicans and the "sensationalistic media" manufactured the issue. Boudin is the son of two members of the far-left Weather Underground terrorist organization who were convicted of murder and served decades in prison.

via New York Post |

#chesa-boudin #criminal-justice-reform #politics