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America’s Leading Reform-Minded District Attorney Has Taken His Most Radical Step Yet

“Krasner has challenged the idea that every person convicted of killing should be sent away for the rest of their lives, which is the mandatory minimum sentence for first- or second- degree murder in Pennsylvania. He has mandated that he personally sign off on any deal offered that exceeds 15 to 30 years in prison. “

Slate

December 4, 2018