Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner speaks on fight against Act 40, SEPTA violence and more

In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner spoke with Lauren Mayk about his ongoing fight against Act 40, a new law that would give a special prosecutor jurisdiction over any crime committed on SEPTA’s property. Krasner also spoke about his disagreement with Governor Josh Shapiro over Act 40, the recent violence on and near SEPTA properties, working with the city's new mayor and new police commissioner and whether or not he plans to run for a third term.

Here is a full breakdown of the episode:

1:43 – Preparing for the possibility of a special prosecutor

2:36 – Krasner on Shapiro’s stance on Act 40

4:37 – Support for Krasner’s fight against Act 40

5:41 – Protecting the upcoming election in Philly

7:37 – Reaction to SEPTA’s stance on Act 40

9:30 – Krasner on Act 40’s sponsor

10:39 – How a special prosecutor would handle SEPTA violence

13:50 – How to stop SEPTA violence

15:35 – SEPTA cracking down on all crime

16:35 – Crime in Philly

18:11 – Krasner’s relationship with Mayor Parker, Commissioner Bethel

19:08 – Crime and drug use in Kensington

20:19 – Krasner’s role in Philly drug arrests

21:43 – Will Krasner run for re-election?

25:19 - Shapiro administration’s response to Krasner

25:52 – Senator Langerholc’s response to Krasner