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And now, Preston and Steve's news updates with Kathy Romano.

Today is Wednesday, May 19th.

Good morning, Kathy.

Good morning.

In the news this morning, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Kressner survived a challenge in the Democratic

primary that pits his progressive reform against growing concern over a rising tide of homicides

and gun crimes. The primary was seen as referendum on whether a wave of prosecutors elected on

promises of criminal justice reform measures like shorter probation and parole and a curtailing

of cash bail that disproportionately keeps poor defendants confined before trial would be blamed for increasing violence.

Krasner addressed supporters in Center City on Tuesday night after winning the nomination.

The second term, which is four and a half years, starts now, declared Krasner to a cheering crowd.

The win comes after a bitter battle in the primary with former homicide prosecutor

Carlos Vega. Vega billed himself as a third option between traditional law and order prosecution

and reform. 60-year-old Krasner will be seen as a favorite against JOP Challenger and well-known

local attorney Charles Peruto Jr. in the November general election in a city where Democrats

vastly outnumber

Republicans. Critics blame Krasner and other progressive prosecutors for the increase in gun

crimes. Supporters have pushed back, noting the rise, noting that rising violence during the

pandemic amid reduced social services and economic instability are hitting cities with both

liberal district

attorneys and traditional law and order prosecutors.

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