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DOJ Subpoenas Target Krasner Over Alleged Obstruction

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  • U.S. Justice Department sent grand jury subpoenas to Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner’s office over alleged obstruction of justice.
  • U.S. District Judge Paul Diamond referred Krasner and Deputy Matthew Stiegler to the DOJ and disqualified them from the case.
  • Diamond said evidence in the 2009 murder conviction of Dennis Johnson could involve perjury, obstruction, conspiracy, and statements.
  • Diamond alleged Krasner warned staff of “consequences” for reporting internal conflicts to the court.