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A Philly judge is weighing whether to throw out a landmark perjury case against three former homicide detectives

The DA's Office has accused Martin Devlin, Manuel Santiago, and Frank Jasztremsbki of lying at a 2016 retrial. Their attorneys say the prosecution is marred by misconduct.

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, left, and former prosecutor Patricia Cummings at a 2021 news conference where charges were announced against former detectives Martin Devlin, Manuel Santiago, and Frank Jastrzembski.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, left, and former prosecutor Patricia Cummings at a 2021 news conference where charges were announced against former detectives Martin Devlin, Manuel Santiago, and Frank Jastrzembski.Read moreHEATHER KHALIFA / Staff Photographer