Robert Saleem Holbrook: referral is "a continuation of the right's assault" on Krasner
Executive director, Straight Ahead
“This is unfortunately a continuation of the right's assault on DA Krasner and the policies that he's implemented. This is a judge using an internal conflict in the office to further the objective of removing Krasner from office.”
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Philadelphia Inquirer report on political and legal reaction to Judge Diamond's September 15, 2026 referral, quoting State Rep. Martina White, Robert Saleem Holbrook (Straight Ahead), Sergio Cea (Reclaim Philadelphia), and law professors Lauren Ouziel and Michael Levy.
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Said to Philadelphia Inquirer reporters after Judge Diamond's September 15, 2026 referral became public.
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Holbrook heads both Straight Ahead and the Abolitionist Law Center.
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Case context: Did Larry Krasner Pressure Staff to Mislead a Federal Judge About a Murder-Conviction Appeal?
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Holbrook does not dispute the specific facts found by Judge Diamond, but reframes the referral itself as a politically motivated continuation of efforts to remove Krasner rather than a neutral legal action -- disputing the characterization of the referral's motivation rather than defending the underlying conduct or denying it outright.
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