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Philly DA Krasner Focuses on Gun Violence, Says He Will Continue Investing in Violence Prevention During Second Term

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner speaks during a press conference.
Emma Lee
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WHYY
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner speaks during a press conference.

Larry Krasner is officially sworn in for his second term as Philadelphia District Attorney. He starts the term during a historic surge in gun violence. A record-breaking number of people were murdered in Philly last year. WHYY's Mallory Falk has more.

(Original air-date: 1/4/22)

Mallory Falk is an education reporter as part of WHYY’s Keystone Crossroads team. She was previously based in El Paso, Texas, where she covered immigration and the U.S.-Mexico border for KERA News and the Texas Newsroom. She also served as the first-ever education reporter for WWNO, New Orleans Public Radio. A born and bred Pittsburgher, Mallory is thrilled to share education stories from across the state.