Larry Krasner

Larry Krasner
Born 1961 (age 55–56)
St. Louis, Missouri
Residence Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Nationality American
Alma mater University of Chicago
and Stanford Law School
Occupation Lawyer
Political party Democratic
Website Larry Krasner for DA

Larry Krasner is a Democratic candidate for District Attorney of Philadelphia (DA).

Krasner has worked as a public defender in Philadelphia for 30 years,[1] specializing in civil rights[2] and frequently represented protestors pro bono.[1] His representation for members of movements like Black Lives Matter and Occupy Philadelphia led many to call him an "anti-establishment" candidate.[3][4][5]

Krasner won a crowded primary on May 16, 2017, gaining 38 percent of Democratic ballots cast, about 58,000 votes.[6][7] City officials reported that voter turnout in this race spiked nearly 50 percent, compared to the last contested race for district attorney of Philadelphia, in 2009.[8] There is no incumbent DA in Philadelphia. In the November general election, Krasner will face Beth Grossman, a former assistant district attorney and the only Republican candidate.[3] Philadelphia is a 7-1 Democratic constituency and the winner of the primary is the presumptive victor in the general.[5]

The incumbent DA, R. Seth Williams, is currently awaiting trial on federal corruption charges.[6]

Krasner was a featured speaker at the 2017 People's Summit[9]

Early life and education

Krasner was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1961 in St. Louis.[10] His father, the son of Russian Jewish immigrants, wrote crime fiction, and his mother was an evangelical Christian pastor.[11] His family eventually moved to the Philadelphia area while he was still in school.[10]

Krasner attended the University of Chicago and Stanford Law School, graduating in 1987.[10] After graduation he moved back to Philadelphia to work for the Federal Public Defender’s Office.[10]

References

  1. 1 2 Speri, Alice. "Meet Philadelphia’s Progressive Candidate for DA: An Interview With Larry Krasner". The Intercept. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
  2. ↑ "Civil rights attorney Larry Krasner: DA's Office is 'off the rails'". Retrieved 17 May 2017.
  3. 1 2 "2017 Pennsylvania Primary Election Roundup: Who won and lost". Retrieved 17 May 2017.
  4. ↑ "This wasn't just a primary victory. This was a revolution". Retrieved 17 May 2017.
  5. 1 2 "Philadelphia just set the national example in the fight against mass incarceration". Retrieved 17 May 2017.
  6. 1 2 Allyn, Bobby. "Enthusiastic Democrats Lead Anti-Establishment DA Candidate To Victory". NPR.org. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
  7. ↑ "Krasner declared winner of Democratic primary for DA in Philly". Retrieved 17 May 2017.
  8. ↑ Dent, Mark. "Major increase in Philly voter turnout propels Larry Krasner to victory". Billy Penn. Retrieved 30 June 2017.
  9. ↑ Weigel, David. "Other lessons from the People’s Summit". The Washington Post. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
  10. 1 2 3 4 "Meet Larry". Larry Krasner for Philadelphia District Attorney. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
  11. ↑ Terruso, Julia (May 12, 2017). "Civil rights attorney Larry Krasner: DA's Office is 'off the rails'". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved May 20, 2017.

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