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Former homicide prosecutor to challenge Krasner in democratic primary
Philadelphia City Hall PHILADELPHIA - Former homicide prosecutor Carlos Vega on Wednesday announced he will challenge incumbent District Attorney Larry Krasner for the democratic nomination in next year's primary election.Vega, who was the state's first Latino homicide prosecutor, served in the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office for 35 years and successfully prosecuted over 450 murder cases. In a statement, Vega highlighted several platforms he plans to address during his campaign, including the scourge of gun violence in Philadelphia, accountability and reestablishing trust between law enforcement and the public.“We will decrease our murder rate and rampant violence while ensuring that the rights of everyone involved in the criminal