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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.
2 Sources
- Dem justices slap Soros-backed Philly DA with power strip in stunning decision: 'Not reliable'Jun 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM · Fox News
- Larry Krasner 'finds out'Jun 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM · The Hill