Incumbent Philly prosecutor Larry Krasner wins Democratic primary
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Votes continue to be counted in Democratic primary for Philadelphia District Attorney
Larry Krasner speaks Tuesday night as votes are still being counted in the Democratic primary for Philadelphia District Attorney.
PHILADELPHIA - Progressive Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner survived a challenge in the Democratic primary that pit his progressive reforms against growing concern over a rising tide of homicides and gun crimes.
The primary was seen as referendum on whether a wave of prosecutors elected on promises of criminal justice reform — measures like shorter probation and parole and a curtailing of cash bail that disproportionately keeps poor defendants confined before trial — would be blamed for increasing violence.