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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — With a primary election just over three months away, we’re getting a clearer picture of who is vying for a spot on the ballot in the race for Philadelphia district attorney.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sunday, January 17th, 2021 Contact: Trevor Maloney – email: [email protected] | cell: (561) 803-5553 Democrat Carlos Vega Condemns the Dangerous Bail Policy of District Attorney Larry Krasner in the Case of Milan Loncar Philadelphia, PA — Today, Carlos Vega, a Democratic candidate for District Attorney, expressed his sympathy to the family of […]

A conversation with the former prosecutor challenging DA Larry Krasner

A former homicide prosecutor has announced his candidacy for the Democratic primary against Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner.

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — A former Philadelphia prosecutor who sued the city’s district attorney for wrongful termination announced Thursday he’s running against Larry Krasner — alongside families of victims who criticized Krasner’s handling of cases.

The 35-year prosecutor announced his run in front of the District Attorney’s office on Dec. 16.

Saying he will make the city safer and be “the voice for victims,” former Philadelphia homicide prosecutor Carlos Vega formally announced his candidacy Wednesday to challenge District Attorney Larry Krasner in the 2021 Democratic primary.

A former Philadelphia homicide prosecutor who was among the staffers fired when District Attorney Larry Krasner took office will challenge the incumbent in next year’s Democratic primary.