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June 19, 2026

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Orders Scrutiny of Philly DA's Conviction Concessions

  • The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled 4-3 that the Philadelphia DA's office must face increased scrutiny over its post-conviction concessions.
  • The court found that the DA's office's handling of a murder case was unreliable, raising concerns about similar cases.
  • Judges must now notify the Pennsylvania Attorney General's office before granting relief in cases where the DA concedes a conviction should be overturned.

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