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Krasner and Dugan compete for district attorney

Incumbent Larry Krasner is running for a third term against Pat Dugan, after defeating Dugan in the Democratic primary.

DA Larry Krasner admits regret, but also blames bail system in the dismissed cases of man accused of kidnapping Kada Scott

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said he takes ownership of his office’s handling of previously withdrawn kidnapping charges against Keon King, the man police say abducted Kada Scott this month.
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DA Larry Krasner says preventing Keon King from making bail could have made 'all the difference' in Kada Scott case

King, who's accused of kidnapping Scott, was taken into custody this year on a similar charge but paid $20,000 and was released.
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Philadelphia election 2025: What to know about the DA race between Larry Krasner and Pat Dugan

Dugan, a former judge, lost the Democratic primary in May. This time around, he’s running as a Republican, after securing the nomination via write-in votes.

Tempers flare at Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner's town hall on possible Trump National Guard deployment to city

Residents responded to the possibility of National Guard deployment in Philadelphia as the DA's office hosted the first of three meetings about it.

Soros-backed blue city DA under fire after freeing suspect tied to Miss USA hopeful’s death

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner faces backlash after repeat offender Keon King was charged in the disappearance of Penn State graduate Kada Scott.
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