Former Philadelphia judge Patrick Dugan enters race for district attorney against Larry Krasner

Former Philadelphia Judge Patrick Dugan has announced his candidacy for district attorney, challenging incumbent Larry Krasner in a likely Democratic primary. Dugan, who resigned from the Municipal Court last month, aims to take a tougher stance on crime. Dugan criticized Krasner's policies, claiming they have led to increased retail theft and business closures in the city. He pointed to specific cases and argued that the current approach is too lenient on both lower-level and violent offenders. Krasner, who has won two elections as a progressive prosecutor, has faced criticism for his handling of crime. He has not yet announced his re-election plans, but the upcoming primary is expected to be a key contest for the district attorney's position.