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Court splits on legality of move to impeach Philadelphia DA

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A split emerged Thursday among a panel of Pennsylvania state judges about whether a Republican-led effort to impeach and seek to remove Philadelphia's progressive prosecutor meets legal standards. It's unclear whether an impeachment trial will proceed against Democratic District Attorney Larry Krasner, who indicated he was pleased some of the judges agreed with him. At least one impeachment manager said an appeal was being considered.

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Court splits on legality of move to impeach Philadelphia DA

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A split emerged Thursday among a panel of Pennsylvania state judges about whether a Republican-led effort to impeach and seek to remove Philadelphia's progressive prosecutor meets

1 year ago·United States

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Washington Times

Judges split on legality of GOP bid to impeach Philadelphia DA

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CBS News

Court splits on legality of move to impeach DA Larry Krasner

The opinions were released a day after the Republican-majority state Senate voted unanimously to put the trial on hold.

1 year ago

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Penn Live

Pa. Commonwealth Court opinion calls impeachment articles against DA Larry Krasner legally insufficient

"None of the Amended Articles viably allege that [Krasner] has acted in a manner that constitutes any 'misbehavior in office,'" said the opinion written by Commonwealth Court Judge Ellen Ceisler.

1 year ago·Harrisburg, United States

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Court splits on legality of move to impeach Philadelphia DA

HARRISBURG — A split emerged Thursday among a panel of Pennsylvania state judges about whether a Republican-led effort to impeach and seek to remove...

1 year ago·Pittsburgh, United States

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Inquirer

Pa. Commonwealth Court releases opinion calling impeachment articles against DA Larry Krasner legally insufficient

The court said the impeachment articles filed against Krasner were “not enough to create a constitutionally sound basis for impeaching and removing” the city’s top prosecutor.

1 year ago·Philadelphia, United States

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