Unbridled Progressive Hypocrisy in Philly

A social justice celebrity, honored for his advocacy for criminal justice reform (read no consequences for criminals) has been charged with murder days after Soros-bankrolled District Attorney Larry Krasner welcomed his endorsement for re-election. Ellie Rushing of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports that Sergio Hyland an organizer for Pennsylvania’s progressive Working Families Party, also funded by Soros, and another reform group, Straight Ahead, served over 20 years in prison for two previous murders.  Following his release from prison Hyland has advocated for alternatives to incarceration, the elimination of bail and reducing policing as the solutions to crime in Philadelphia.  Krasner, who has boasted about his record of reduced prosecutions, elimination of cash bail and shorter sentences for criminals, said that he was “honored” to accept the endorsement of Hyland and Working Families in early April.  Eight days later Hyland was arrested for the July 2024 execution-style murder of 30-year-old Jasimane Ransom, a mother of two.

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