Larry Krasner: "I respectfully and vigorously disagree" with the judge's findings
District Attorney of Philadelphia
“I respectfully and vigorously disagree with the court's findings of fact and conclusions of law. I look forward to appealing to the higher court as soon as the law allows. This remains a pending matter, which limits for now my and my office's ability to respond in the media.”
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About this source
Philadelphia Inquirer report on Judge Diamond's memorandum, quoting Krasner's on-record response.
Before the quotation
Given to the Philadelphia Inquirer after Judge Diamond issued his September 15, 2026 memorandum and order disqualifying Krasner and Stiegler and referring them and the DAO to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
After the quotation
Krasner said the pending status of the matter limited his and his office's ability to respond further in the media.
How this statement is classified
Responding to: Krasner and Stiegler pressured Conviction Integrity Unit prosecutors to blame a departed colleague for errors and to present a false narrative to the court about the DAO's internal handling of Dennis Johnson's habeas petition -- conduct that "is tantamount to a prima facie showing" of false statements, false declarations under oath, perjury, obstruction of justice, and conspiracy.
The label describes this statement’s response within the context above.
Why this label?
Krasner disputes Judge Diamond's findings of fact and legal conclusions wholesale, without admitting the underlying conduct occurred -- disputing the characterization of his and Stiegler's conduct rather than defending it as justified or excusable, or conceding any part of it.
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