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The Justice Department has reportedly taken a concrete step in the growing scandal around Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner. This week, grand‑jury subpoenas were said to have been issued to the DA’s office as federal prosecutors use grand‑jury powers to dig into a judge’s referral that flagged possible obstruction of justice and related misconduct.
What the reported DOJ subpoenas mean
According to people briefed on the matter, the subpoenas compel records and potentially testimony tied to how Krasner’s office handled a post‑conviction matter. A grand‑jury subpoena is an investigative tool — it does not equal an indictment — but it does mean the DOJ is treating the judge’s referral seriously enough to gather evidence under oath.
Why this is a big deal for Philadelphia and beyond
People voted Krasner in as a reformer. But when a federal judge says the record shows “credible evidence” that could amount to perjury, obstruction and conspiracy, voters should pay attention. If prosecutors in a DA’s office are shaping narratives for judges or pressuring staff to file false briefs, that is not reform — it is a breakdown of the rule of law. And yes, the fact Krasner’s first campaigns were boosted by large outside spending from George Soros’ network is part of why conservatives have warned about politics replacing common‑sense law enforcement.
Background: Judge Paul S. Diamond’s referral and internal feuding
The DOJ step follows a referral by U.S. District Judge Paul S. Diamond, who disqualified Krasner and a senior deputy from the case and urged federal review. The controversy centers on a 2022 filing in a post‑conviction matter and testimony from supervisors who said they were pushed to mislead the court. Krasner has said he “respectfully and vigorously disagree[s]” with the judge’s findings and plans to appeal, which is his right — but appeals don’t erase the need for an honest investigation.
What to watch next
Keep an eye on whether the U.S. Attorney’s Office or the Department of Justice confirms grand‑jury activity publicly, or whether subpoenas are served on specific staffers. Also watch for motions from Krasner’s office seeking to quash subpoenas or any filings that lay out what investigators want. For now, the story rests on reporting from unnamed sources and a judge’s referral, so caution is warranted — but so is accountability.
At the end of the day, this isn’t about political score‑keeping. It’s about whether a prosecutor’s office respected the truth and the system. If Krasner is innocent of any wrongdoing, a grand jury will clear him and he can return to preaching progressive policy. If not, well — voters and victims deserve better than experiments that let politics trump justice. Either way, the subpoenas are a reminder that no public official is above scrutiny, and that should comfort anyone who still believes in equal application of the law.
