House Republicans said Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner's 'soft-on-crime' approach had created a dangerous environment in Philadelphia.
at a hearing in Philadelphia on Friday, saying his “soft-on-crime” approach has emboldened criminals and turned the city into one of “lawlessness.”
in the city — including its peak in 2021 — and said the DA’s policies had contributed to that. He also noted a rise in carjackings and retail theft. Fitzgerald’s father, Joel Fitzgerald Sr., said Krasner’s unwillingness to prosecute criminals more harshly allowed for many to be released prematurely and reoffend.
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