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Philly DA Larry Krasner seeking to develop comprehensive list of tainted cops

The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office has asked the city's police department to send over nearly a decade's worth of certain violations committed by officers on the force, part of an effort to develop a comprehensive roster of cops who have lied while on duty, used excessive force, racially profiled, or violated civil rights, among other infractions.

Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner explains his release of a 2017 list of police officers which has sparked thousands of court filings for new trials, Friday June 1, 2018.
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner explains his release of a 2017 list of police officers which has sparked thousands of court filings for new trials, Friday June 1, 2018. Read moreDAVID SWANSON / Staff Photographer