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Philadelphia district attorney sues Elon Musk for PAC money giveaways for illegal lottery

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The lawsuit alleges that the petition, with an offer to pay Pennsylvania registered voters, amounts to illegal lottery. In the complaint, Krasner argues that this petition violates the State Lottery Law by organizing an unauthorized lottery. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has previously expressed concerns regarding the petition.

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Pennsylvania state legislature votes to impeach progressive Philadelphia District Attorney

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The Pennsylvania House of Representatives Wednesday voted to impeach Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner. Krasner, a former public defender and member of the progressive prosecutor movement, has faced sharp criticism from Pennsylvania Republicans since his election in 2021.

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“I Think Like a Criminal”: Pennsylvania Lawyer Brings New Meaning To Truth in Advertising

JonathanTurley

The Pennsylvania attorney became something of a sensation after his 3½-minute video featured his tag line “Trust me, I may have a law degree, but I think like a criminal.” Muessig is now on administrative suspension from practicing law, according to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s disciplinary board website.

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Modus Operandi? Pennsylvania Judge Suspected of Shooting Boyfriend…Five Years After Shooting Her Former Husband

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However, the suspect showing the alleged pattern of criminal conduct is herself. Dauphin County Magisterial District Judge Sonya M. McKnight, 57, is facing a case of modus operandi this week. McKnight is accused of shooting her ex-boyfriend in the head while he slept.

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Can Prosecutors Be Trusted to Correct Wrongful Convictions?

The Crime Report

A recent report from the Quattrone Center on the Fair Administration of Jujstice at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School provides comprehensive guidelines for “collaboration agreements” that outline how to handle discovery of misconduct and other delicate issues like media relationships and information sharing.

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Why Police are ‘Natural Allies’ in the Fight Against Drug Abuse

The Crime Report

The harm reduction organization Eleyvst , the Pennsylvania Recovery Organizations Alliance (PRO-A) , and the data firm RIWI sought to do just that with their new, ambitious public opinion survey. And yet, stigmatizing those who use drugs persists, even as our governments declare the opioid epidemic a public health emergency.

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Off-duty Virginia police officer sentenced to 87 months for January 6 riot

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Pennsylvania Congressman Scott Perry , former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarri and William Todd Wilson , regional leader of the Oath Keepers , have also been charged in relation to the riot. Moerschel is additionally charged with destruction of government property and aiding and abetting.