Powerful statement from Philadelphia DA on Trump's goon squads...

[KY_EnviroGuy]

District Attorney Krasner Statement on Trump Administration Actions Targeting Cities

Philadelphia DAO
Jul 20

Read it here: https://medium.com/philadelphia-justice/district-attorney-krasner-statement-on-trump-administration-actions-targeting-cities-f5a8add29d59

Because it's brief, I'm posting it in its entirety here:

PHILADELPHIA (July 20, 2020) — District Attorney Larry Krasner on Monday issued the following statement on the Trump Administration’s verbiage claiming he may deploy federal law enforcement to American cities including Philadelphia:

“My dad volunteered and served in World War II to fight fascism, like most of my uncles, so we would not have an American president brutalizing and kidnapping Americans for exercising their constitutional rights and trying to make America a better place, which is what patriots do. Anyone, including federal law enforcement, who unlawfully assaults and kidnaps people will face criminal charges from my office. At trial, they will face a Philadelphia jury. It’s the least we can do to honor those who fought fascism, including those who are fighting it even now.”

The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office is the largest prosecutor’s office in Pennsylvania, and one of the largest in the nation. It serves the more than 1.5 million citizens of the City and County of Philadelphia, employing 600 lawyers, detectives, and support staff. The District Attorney’s Office is responsible for prosecution of approximately 40,000 criminal cases annually.

More like this!........

[Cha]

1. Mahalo DA Krasner! This makes me feel so Good! Dems are NOT Gonna

take Shite from the Traitor's F Goon Squads!

TY, KY! More to come!

[KY_EnviroGuy]

6. Cha, I loved this line: "At trial, they will face a Philadelphia jury."

Sweet!.......... .........


The wheels of justice do turn mighty slow but thank goodness they still turn.

[Cha]

7. Yes! Sweet Bell of Liberty!

[bucolic_frolic]

18. This gonna happen. To Trump this is like throwing down the gauntlet.

And think how much inspiration and support DA Krasner's resolve sends to mayors and DA's in other cities.

It's trite but the original 13 states, PA, VA, MA, NJ in particular, have a tradition forged in the Revolution that shaped state Constitutions, legal code, practices, and rights that linger to this day. PA's original Constitution, which has had 5 revisions and many amendments, was ratified in 1776.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennsylvania_Constitution_of_1776

[KY_EnviroGuy]

41. Cha, be sure to watch the video in Post #38.....

of Sam Bee's interview with this DA. It's quite inspirational.

KY

[Cha]

42. Wow.. with Sam Bee.. ok, I will!

Mahalo!

[jorgevlorgan]

2. There will be massive pushback if the fuckface makes good on his

Martial law threats. I want to see those traitors kidnapping Americans in jail for a very long time.

[onetexan]

3. BRAVO!!! All DA'sshould follow suit & forewarn these fools NOT to come to Dem-controlled cities

[Sherman A1]

25. Precisely

This is exactly what needs to happen.

[GoneOffShore]

4. So glad Krasner is DA instead of Lynne Abraham. She'd have welcomed the Feds with open arms.

[duforsure]

5. trump and all those who carry out illegal orders against American people needs severe consequences .

Criminal charges , then civil charges on them all. Judges need to stop this now from escalating by ruling now stopping these unconstitutional assaults on peaceful demonstrations. If they do nothing , expect trump to continue expanding his threats sending his goon squads attacking peaceful protesters, then his targets will include Democrats and opponents with Barr manufacturing charges with false claims to go after them with. Before the election Barr for trump will claim they're criminals . I also think they'll start targeting all minorities with violent goon squads , likely during the election to intimidate voters with if judges refuse to stop this now. trumps following putins playbook now more every day .

[democrank]

8. Reassuring to know there are Larry Krasners in this world

but chilling to know there are so many willing to fill the ranks in Trump’s goon squads. Fascism is no longer on the Hope It Never Gets Here list, it’s here.

[certainot]

37. here's one way to get his back - tell penn st to stop supporting 11 fascist radio stations

from fakenewsradio.org

PENNSYLVANIA supports 14 limbaugh radio stations - Penn St. 11, Pittsburgh 2, Temple 1

it's here because americans ignored talk radio and putin took it over

[Sherman A1]

9. K&R

[rickyhall]

10. The dumb bass turd just keeps adding offences.

But he's not all powerful even if he thinks he is. No divine right here. Fuck you, 2 grahams & a fallwell.

[jaxexpat]

11. So what's it to be?

A nation of merciless seas dotted with sanctuary islands?

105 more days
184 more days
at least that's what they taught in civics a hundred years ago

[aggiesal]

12. Pendejo45 will just Pardon all members of his goon squad n/t

[FakeNoose]

15. The presidential pardoning power does not extend to state charges or convictions

... but I think you already realize that.

[aggiesal]

20. Good call ...

but I'll bet this idiot will try anyway.
He's already said he'd govern by decree if he has to.

We'll see if that happens and how much he can get away with.

[NutmegYankee]

16. He can't pardon state laws.

Only a governor.

[aggiesal]

21. See response #20 n/t

[NutmegYankee]

22. It wouldn't amount to much.

They would stay in prison. State employees know who the boss is.

[struggle4progress]

13. When the stars begin to fall

[FakeNoose]

14. These are welcome words - Thank you DA Krasner

I do believe our DA for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (also a Democrat) would echo this message if he's asked. For that matter, all the major cities of Pennsylvania would fall in line right along with Philadelphia.

[bucolic_frolic]

17. The birthplace of democracy ain't goona accept totalitarianism

DA Krasner means business. He will make the whole country see these raids in a new light, and will follow through on what he says.

[BadgerKid]

19. State and Congressional censures would be interesting.

Albeit sad to have to entertain the thought.

[uponit7771]

23. THANK YOU !!! Phili DA ... people should speak up now !!

[Duncan Grant]

24. A hearty KnR!

May it continue to be so.

[BadgerMom]

26. THAT'S what I want from elected officials at ALL levels!

Thank you, DA Krasner.

[DFW]

27. I hope he has the State Police on call

The city cops were majority right wing thugs when I lived there, though that was a while ago

[NoMoreRepugs]

28. Where's LaPierre and all the tough guy 2nd

Amendment asshats who bray about needing guns to protect us from government overreach???

[KY_EnviroGuy]

36. "Government overreach" is the phrase our mayors and governors...

should be screaming at the top of their lungs to Trump just to shove that one right back in their face.

How many times have we heard that used lately regarding simple rules for wearing masks?.....

[warmfeet]

29. Arrest these lawless fuckers.

I would not even bother taking their names or addresses.

Lock them the fuck up, throw away the key.

[muntrv]

30. Call them kidnappers impersonating police officers.

[littlemissmartypants]

31. The City of Brotherly Love ❤ nt

[McCamy Taylor]

32. Yes. What I said! Prosecute them!

[crickets]

33. That's what I love to hear. More of this, please! nt

[Mr. Ected]

34. The First Amendment right to assembly sits so close the Second Amendment

You'd think these neofascists would have noticed it sometime.

[zentrum]

35. A real D.A.

Does Barr have power over these folks?

[soldierant]

38. I skimmed over the details, but got to the end and thought, "That's gotts be Larry Krasner." Yup.

This is obviously not the first time I have heard of him.

He's the second rosecutor featured in the home page video here, and I think he might be a founding member.
https://fairandjustprosecution.org

Here's a Sam Bee interview with just him.

[KY_EnviroGuy]

39. Thank you for posting the video and link, very informative.

Mr. Krashner's work there is impressive and I hope a model for other cities. I really enjoyed the statements from his citizen advocates.

Never heard of FJP before and it's refreshing to hear of their work. Will consider a contribution to them the future!

KY

[Cha]

43. Oh god.. Sam Bee.. Fire Zombies! That was really

Cool to see Larry Krasner interviewed by her.. he has a great sense of humor, too.

My son was born in Philly so it always has a special place in my heart.

Mahalo, KY!

[Hekate]

40. Bravo! With gratitude for his attitude!