Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner is fighting back against state lawmakers who voted to hold him in contempt while others work toward his impeachment.
PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 30: Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner reacts while being mentioned by Danielle Outlaw at a press conference announcing her as the new Police Commissioner on December 30, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.The same day, Krasner's office issued a press release with the stated purpose of"correcting the record.
Also on Monday, Krasner's legal team sent a letter to the lawyer for Rep. John Lawrence, Chairman of the Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order that is investigating Krasner, claiming that some of the materials sought in the subpoena they sent include transcripts of grand jury materials, which are secret and cannot be divulged.
"Prosecutors are prohibited by law from disclosing grand jury materials and can even go to jail for doing so," the letter said. The letter also accused lawmakers of not giving Krasner due process because he did not have an opportunity to explain his failure to comply with the subpoena before they voted.
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