Philadelphia Weekly - ‘I’M GOING TO KICK KRASNER’S ASS’

If elected DA, Charles Peruto first would go after drug organizations

The Philadelphia Bar Association - District Attorney Candidates’ Forum

Candidates were asked questions on a variety of issues related to the administration of justice in Philadelphia, including questions submitted by the audience through the Zoom QA feature. Riley Ross, chairman of the Association’s Board of Governors, acted as moderator. The event was organized by the Association’s Criminal Justice Section, City Policy Committee, Civil Rights Committee, and Government and Public Service Lawyers Committee.

The Republican Zone: Voices of Change with Guest Chuck Peruto

Re-Entry Point of view with guest Chuck Peruto

Northeast Times: Peruto wants Crack at Krasner

The Republican City Committee has endorsed lawyer Chuck Peruto for district attorney.

City party chairwoman Martina White noted that homicides have increased 36 percent this year compared to 2020, when Philadelphia had 499 murders....

Big Trial: (Krasner) D.A. Covers Up Wall Memorializing Cops Killed In Line Of Duty

In a move that's sure to offend every cop in the city, District Attorney Larry Krasner's office has covered up a "Wall of Remembrance" that features plaques honoring some 200 hero cops who died in the line of duty.

Delaware Valley Journal - Could This Be The End of Krasner?

Peruto’s message is succinct and clear and avoids the grandstanding rhetoric of a social experiment: “Reduce gun violence in the city.”

NBC 10 Philadelphia: Well-Known Philadelphia Lawyer Charles Peruto Enters District Attorney Race

Radio.com: The Dom Giordano Program

Chuck Peruto Jr., top attorney from Philadelphia, joins the Dom Giordano Program to announce his candidacy in the District Attorney race, as a Republican, against incumbent Larry Krasner. First, Peruto explains why he’s willing to leave his day job to work for the public, telling that the city has gotten to such a point where he believes he has no other option. Then, Peruto explains why his experience as a criminal defense attorney would apply well to what needs to be done in the city, explaining how his experience in the field differs from current DA Krasner.

FOX29: Defense attorney Charles Peruto announces run as Republican for Philadelphia DA

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia defense attorney Charles Peruto Jr. has announced he will run as a Republican against Larry Krasner in May's election for DA. Peruto says Krasner has been too soft on crime and he intends to change that if elected.

Telemundo62: Chuck Peruto se lanza a la candidatura de fiscal de distrito

Charles Peruto Jr., un conocido abogado defensor de Filadelfia, anunció el martes su candidatura al escaño de fiscal de distrito de la ciudad.

NBC Philadelphia: Well-Known Philadelphia Lawyer Enters District Attorney Race

KYW News Radio: Another candidate enters the race for Philadelphia district attorney

Philadelphia Inquirer: High-profile Philly lawyer Chuck Peruto is challenging DA Larry Krasner as a Republican

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6abc: Candidates for Philadelphia District Attorney emerge

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- With a primary election just over three months away, we're getting a clearer picture of who is vying for a spot on the ballot in the race for Philadelphia district attorney.

On Monday Chuck Peruto, a criminal defense attorney famous for representing high-profile clients such as reputed mob boss Joey Merlino and convicted serial murderer Gary Heidnik, announced he'd be running for Philadelphia District Attorney as a Republican candidate.

Philadelphia Magazine: Chuck Peruto Says He's Officially Running for District Attorney

The Lawyer who defended Joey Merlino and Hary Heidnik blames DA Larry Krasner for the city's surge in gun violence....

Philadelphia Magazine: Chuck Peruto Explains Why He Must Run Against Larry Krasner for Philly D.A.