Philadelphia District Attorney Impeached
Philadelphia’s District Attorney, Larry Krasner, was impeached this week. This follows his indictment in 2022, which charged him with “dereliction of duty and refusal to enforce the law while in office.” Krasner had previously condemned the shooting incident that took place on January 7.
In a concerning turn of events, multiple videos capturing the incident from various angles show a 37-year-old woman from Colorado deliberately driving her car at federal agents after ignoring multiple orders to exit the vehicle. During this confrontation, an ICE agent, who had previously been dragged for hundreds of yards by the suspect during a different operation, fired his weapon in self-defense.
At a press conference on January 8, officials held a moment of silence for the suspect, Ms. Goode, and chanted her name. Krasner characterized the actions of the ICE agents as not only “illegal” but also equated them to “criminal murder,” accusing the agency of employing a “Nazi approach” to mass deportations.
“Can you hear me, ICE officers? Can you hear me, National Guard?”
Krasner’s sentiments were echoed by anti-ICE advocates, with Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal calling ICE a “fake” law enforcement agency. However, she expressed concerns about the ICE officer’s response during the vehicle attack, questioning the decision to open fire.
Krasner took a strong stance, referring to the situation as a “murder,” stating that the agents in front of the speeding vehicle had “violated police directives in almost every jurisdiction.” He questioned the legitimacy of the self-defense claim, implying it carried additional culpability.
In another comment, Krasner proclaimed, “If an ICE officer comes to Philadelphia to commit a crime, we’ll bring you to justice,” emphasizing that criminal actions would not be overlooked, regardless of position or title. He further stated that federal officials could not escape state legal repercussions.
In response, Sheriff Bilal attempted to rise above Krasner’s criticisms of federal officers, warning that those who aimed to engage in criminal activities in the city would not find refuge.
In the backdrop of this, Krasner made a bold statement on social media. He shared an image with the phrase “FAFO,” suggesting severe consequences for any federal agents who commit crimes in the city. This post drew immediate attention and criticism.
The National Police Association was quick to respond, noting that criminal charges in Philadelphia do not typically get dismissed by the DA’s office, and highlighting Krasner’s history of protecting dangerous criminals.
Mike Howell from the Surveillance Project cautioned about the legal implications of Krasner’s statements, noting that federal employees may not find protections under state laws as they would expect.
The Department of Homeland Security issued a rebuttal of the claims made by Krasner, explicitly rejecting the context of his statements.
