Judge refers Krasner, DA's office to feds for criminal investigation

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026 (evening edition): A federal judge has referred Philadelphia’s district attorney and one of his top officials to the U.S. Department of Justice for a criminal investigation. The decision follows separate evidentiary hearings this summer involving several lawyers within his office. ... Pennsylvania is reporting two additional measles-related deaths, bringing the total number of deaths to four. A measles outbreak has sickened hundreds of Pennsylvanians this year. ... U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement leases 16 parking spaces from a Philadelphia Parking Authority-managed garage in Old City. Now that the lease is up for renewal, some Philadelphians want to see it expire. ... With about two weeks left in the regular season, the Philadelphia Phillies have recalled left-handed pitcher Kyle Backhus from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The roster move comes after starting pitcher Jesús Luzardo was placed on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation.