For Immediate Release: November 15, 2022

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COLOR OF CHANGE STATEMENT ON PA HOUSE VOTE TO IMPEACH PHILADELPHIA ATTORNEY LARRY KRASNER

Statement from Sakira Cook, co-interim vice-president of Color Of Change on Pennsylvania House Vote to Impeach Philadelphia Attorney Larry Krasner:

“This is a shameful attempt to undermine the will of Philadelphia’s Black and Brown voters to reform the city’s criminal legal system. District Attorney Larry Krasner was re-elected just a year ago by a wide majority of residents, despite the Fraternal Order of Police and right wing extremists waging a campaign of disinformation. His removal from office would have a tremendously negative impact on the progress that has been made in the city. Krasner has fought for Black people, reduced racial disparities in incarceration, promoted pretrial reform, and held police accountable for their misconduct.

Color Of Change will continue to work together with other community members to make sure Black and Brown voters in Philadelphia have safer communities — that starts with keeping Krasner in office.”