Krasner on Krasner; Deportation protection funds; Orchestra’s new CEO

A district lawyer candidate debate become an hour-long questioning of incumbent Larry Krasner after challenger Patrick Dugan declined to take part within the occasion, which implies the 2 might not face one another in an official debate earlier than the Could 20 Democratic major. 

Moderators had been Cherri Gregg, co-host of WHYY’s “Studio 2” program, and WHYY Information reporter Carmen Russell-Sluchansky questioned Krasner about hot-button points like persistently excessive charges of retail theft, his relationship with police division leaders, the ways in which felony defendants are chosen for diversion packages that permit them keep away from jail sentences, and the DA workplace’s prosecution of cops and former prosecutors accused of misconduct. Proceed studying…

The town plans to almost double funding for authorized protection of native residents dealing with deportation — however immigrant advocates are calling for a a lot greater enhance.  

“Due course of shouldn’t rely in your revenue or immigration standing,” stated Jeff Serra, legislative director for Councilmember Rue Landau, at a press convention held final week by advocates for the funding enhance. Proceed studying…

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• Bucks County Sheriff Fred Harran signed an settlement with ICE, describing it as a transfer to “improve public security.” Immigrant rights advocates are pushing again. [WHYY]