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Guns, bail, and public safety: Philly DA Larry Krasner is fighting for his political life
The reformist prosecutor seeks re-election as shootings surge — with no easy answers in sight.
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner speaks during a news conference in March 2021
Matt Rourke / AP Photo
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Ahead of a competitive Democratic primary that’s coming amid an ongoing gun violence surge, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner finds himself in a bind.
His base expects him to hold the line on promises to radically reform the local criminal justice system. But his political position seems to erode with each gunshot victim — making those promises harder to keep.