Date: Thursday, November 4, 2021
Time: 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT
The Intercept and Topic provide a live virtual discussion in between press reporter Akela Lacy and Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner concentrated on the future of criminal justice reform and the achievements– and difficulties– of Krasner’s very first 4 years as Philadelphia’s DA.
A previous civil liberties lawyer who took legal action against the authorities over 75 times, Krasner started functioning as Philadelphia’s district lawyer in January 2018 with an enthusiastic required to repair a few of the lasting injustices, racial disparities, and oppressions afflicting Philadelphia’s courts and prisons. As he looked for a 2nd term in 2015, Krasner dealt with extraordinary opposition from police groups, and individuals of Philadelphia analyzed his record– and evaluated how equipped he is to resolve brand-new difficulties as weapon violence and murders in the city continue to surge. The progressive motion that led him to power 4 years back is likewise asking: What else can Krasner do to reform the criminal justice system in Philadelphia from within?
His election and work as district lawyer was profiled in the eight-part documentary series “Philly D.A.,” streaming solely on www.topic.com. This virtual occasion will be transmitted live through The Intercept’s YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter accounts and will include clips from “Philly D.A.” along with a Q&A session open up to organizers and criminal justice activists from Philadelphia.
http://criminaljusticeclasses.net/a-conversation-with-larry-krasner-on-criminal-justice-reform/
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