Follow the latest reporting on Judge Pat Dugan’s campaign and the calls across Philadelphia for accountability from the District Attorney’s office.
Stories highlighting Judge Dugan’s endorsements, record of service, and the momentum building to restore accountability to Philadelphia’s justice system.
The Pennsylvania chapter of the Forward Party endorsed Dugan, citing his focus on the job rather than political labels and his commitment to 'commonsense leadership' in the race for Philadelphia District Attorney.
Read the full storyDugan frames himself as a nonpartisan unity candidate, calling for voters to set aside party affiliations and focus on public safety and justice reform in Philadelphia.
Read moreWith over 23 years of military service including tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, and 17 years as a Municipal Court Judge, Dugan brings unparalleled experience to the DA race.
Read moreLet the 2025 election begin. Philadelphia's marquee election this year got underway with Former President Judge Patrick Dugan officially announcing his candidacy for District Attorney.
Read moreThe influential Philadelphia Building and Construction Trades Council will back the former President Judge in his bid to become the city's top prosecutor.
Read moreLongtime Philadelphia Municipal Court Judge Patrick F. Dugan, who led the city's court system as President Judge, has resigned to focus on his campaign for District Attorney.
Read morePhiladelphia Judge Patrick F. Dugan may enter the 2025 district attorney's race, bringing decades of judicial experience and a proven track record of leadership.
Read moreJudge Dugan discusses his vision for Philadelphia's justice system, his experience founding the Veterans Court with a recidivism rate under 10%, and his plan to restore accountability to the DA's office.
Read moreReporting and commentary documenting why Philadelphians are demanding a District Attorney who takes crime seriously and stands with victims.
It's the second time in four years that the party decided not to endorse Krasner, signaling growing concerns about his leadership and performance as District Attorney.
Read the full reportThe Pennsylvania House of Representatives impeached District Attorney Larry Krasner by a vote of 107-85, citing his improper use of prosecutorial discretion and alleged purposeful ineffectiveness in addressing Philadelphia's crime crisis.
Read moreWhile the Supreme Court ruled the impeachment became null and void after the legislative session ended, the underlying concerns about Krasner's handling of crime remain unresolved.
Read moreCongressional Republicans held a field hearing in Philadelphia criticizing Krasner's policies as 'pro-criminal' and claiming they 'embolden criminals,' with families of victims testifying about the devastating impact.
Read moreFamilies of slain police officers, including Temple University Police Officer Christopher Fitzgerald and Philadelphia Police Cpl. James O'Connor IV, criticized Krasner's policies for not prosecuting criminals harshly enough.
Read moreStatement on DA Larry Krasner knowingly accepting the endorsement of past supporter and convicted child predator 52nd Ward Leader Stephen Jones, raising serious questions about his judgment.
Read moreCritics argue Krasner has focused on a progressive vision of 'justice' rather than crime fighting, which has come at the expense of victims and lives, with violence surging since he took office.
Read moreThe Philadelphia Republican City Committee condemned Krasner for his handling of the 2020 riots, the city's high homicide rate, his refusal to prosecute gun violations, and his approach to the drug epidemic.
Read moreFormer Mayor Michael Nutter and former District Attorney Seth Williams criticized Krasner, urging him to prosecute criminals rather than 'coddle them' or make excuses for rising crime rates.
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