A contentious House Judiciary Committee field hearing in Philadelphia focused on the city's handling of violent crime, particularly criticizing District Attorney Larry Krasner's policies. Republicans, including Rep. Jim Jordan and Rep. Matt Gaetz, accused Krasner of fostering a crime increase by not prosecuting criminals effectively, reducing police funding by $66 million, and withdrawing 66% of violent crime cases. Democrats defended the city's record, citing a decrease in violent crime rates. The hearing was marked by sharp exchanges, with accusations of political motivations and insensitivity towards crime victims.
House Republicans blasted Philadelphia D.A. Larry Krasner and his "pro-criminal policies" during a field hearing on Friday in Center City, Pennsylvania. https://t.co/i7LhQD85c3
But Republicans said Mr. Krasner’s unwillingness to prosecute certain crimes — such as illegal gun possession — is skewing perceptions that don’t align with reality. https://t.co/Eq04aSXkOS
The Republicans "are talking about antisemitism while indulging in antisemitism." Rep. Nadler https://t.co/aFLB8QTRvn
House Republicans blasted Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and his "pro-criminal policies" during a field hearing on Friday in Center City, Pennsylvania. https://t.co/i7LhQD85c3
Family members of crime victims, former police officers and attorneys testified at a field hearing about how Mr. Krasner’s policies treat repeat criminals with kid gloves and allow them to wreak havoc on Philadelphia streets. https://t.co/Eq04aSXkOS
Lawmakers from U.S. House hold field hearing on violent crime in Philadelphia https://t.co/h9FdtZuR1f
House Republicans and family members of slain police officers gathered in Philadelphia on Friday to criticize District Attorney Larry Krasner and his handling of crime in the city. See the full report from @Laurenjmayk as well as Krasner's response HERE: https://t.co/wo2KmLeITd https://t.co/1CEwqs4irO
House Dems heard hours of testimony and evidence on how Larry Krasner does not enforce gun laws right now. So what makes them think that Krasner will enforce new laws? https://t.co/fNJnukRTwF
Philadelphia - House Judiciary Committee Hearing WATCH: Dr Joel and Pauline Fitzgerald respond to Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon’s comments about the hearing being a “traveling circus” This is a similar comment made by Larry Krasner, who called the hearing about crime victims…
Congressional Republicans painted Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner as the anti-cop, pro-criminal architect of the city's crime crisis, while Democrats say the city is now experiencing some of its lowest levels of violence in years. https://t.co/NROJkJPCRf
Republicans blame Philadelphia's liberal D.A. for crime spike - https://t.co/iiqvj6qAdm
Philadelphians tear into Democrat after she appears to compare their testimony on crime to a circus. READ: https://t.co/NCsAvBSlBA #Philadelphia #crime #circus #politics #news #gaetz #democrats #news #viral #explorepage https://t.co/yT7P4T4Jwv
DA Krasner, Crime Survivors, & Faith Leaders Hold Media Availability on House Judiciary Hearing https://t.co/vqZxsPAVkB
Jerry Nadler, senior Jewish member of House on GOP cynicism on antisemitism: “If my Republican colleagues were serious about antisemitism, they would have spoken up after Neo-Nazis in Charlottesville chanted that, quote, 'Jews will not replace us.’” 1/4 https://t.co/nAZujFgS7S
House Republicans blame progressive district attorney for violent crime in Philadelphia https://t.co/QWAsTzhdzP
Democrat @RepJerryNadler LASHES OUT at @RepMattGaetz and claims criticism of George Soros is "antisemitic" This occurred at @JudiciaryGOP's hearing on violent crime. https://t.co/ULoIyP2Pbs
Jim Jordan took aim at Philadelphia D.A. Larry Krasner during a hearing today to slam Democrats on crime. @MicaSoellnerDC with more from Philly: https://t.co/RETf0IDJiN
Democrat @RepJerryNadler LASHES OUT at @RepMattGaetz and claims criticism of George Floyd is "antisemitic" This occurred at @JudiciaryGOP's hearing on violent crime. https://t.co/nLowafb7Mk
Sorry I’m a little late on it, but there will be plenty of coverage about today’s @JudiciaryGOP hearing held this morning in Philadelphia on Crime, Violence, policing, and the failures of DA Larry Krasner
Philadelphia’s anti-law enforcement policies, which include defunding the police by $66 million in recent years, coupled with District Attorney Larry Krasner withdrawing and dismissing 66% of violent crime cases, have emboldened criminals and led to a rise in violent crime.… https://t.co/DbpzGbGKfE
TRIGGERED: @RepJerryNadler wildly lashes out and calls criticism of George Soros “antisemitic” at @JudiciaryGOP's hearing on violent crime. Newsflash: not every criticism of George Soros is antisemitic. The criticisms deal with public policy and the matters of rising crime… https://t.co/NHugvDM5nD
Today @JudiciaryGOP made Philadelphia the latest stop of their political tour. Philly deserves a Congress that spends its time passing serious legislation, not holding sham hearings to distract from the fact that they have no meaningful solutions to make our country safer. https://t.co/2VMiALrOvQ
Democrats like @RepMGS said the @JudiciaryGOP’s violent crime hearing in Philadelphia today is a "traveling circus." The families of violent crime victims told them “WE ARE NOT CIRCUS ANIMALS!” I stand with these brave family members. This is no circus. This is a very serious… https://t.co/Fbw5ZSiOCy
Judiciary Cmte Chair Jordan at field hearing in Philadelphia on crime: When you don't prosecute bad guys, you shouldn't be surprised that you get more crime when you defund the police. You shouldn't be surprised when you get more crime and when you have a designated area for…
A) Dem PA Rep Scanlon at Judiciary Cmte field hearing in Philadelphia on violent crime: I Would have been delighted to welcome the Judiciary Committee to Philadelphia for a thoughtful and honest discussion about. How violent crime has dramatically declined in Philadelphia in…
.@RepJerryNadler: If Republicans were serious about addressing violent crime, we would not be in Philadelphia, but in one of their own districts. https://t.co/xMuc4lYx3l
Terri O'Connor, widow of slain Philadelphia police officer at House field hearing on crime: We have a city in shambles. We have a district attorney who says crime is down. Well, obviously, if you don't prosecute criminals, of course it appears that way. How many? Second, third,…