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Pa. Supreme Court halts Philly criminal trials streamed on YouTube over possible harassment

District Attorney Larry Krasner said that the broadcasts posed significant risk for intimidation of witnesses, victims and defendants.

The state Supreme Court ruled after District Attorney Larry Krasner made an unusual, and often unsuccessful, direct appeal, contending that easy public access to the trials increased the risk of intimidation to witnesses, victims and even defendants.
The state Supreme Court ruled after District Attorney Larry Krasner made an unusual, and often unsuccessful, direct appeal, contending that easy public access to the trials increased the risk of intimidation to witnesses, victims and even defendants.Read moreJESSICA GRIFFIN / Staff Photographer