The Third Circuit Affirms Sanctions Against the Philadelphia D.A.’s Office for Failing to Confer with Crime Victims

On Friday, the Third Circuit unanimously affirmed a district court sanctions order against the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office for failing to protect crime victims’ rights. The opinion is an important reminder that prosecutors may not ignore crime victims’ rights and should confer with them during criminal prosecutions. I previously blogged about the case here.  As […]