Soros-Backed DA Won’t Seek Death Penalty For Alleged Cop Killer, Victim’s Family Says

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner does not plan to seek the death penalty for the suspected killer of Temple University Police Sgt. Chris Fitzgerald, despite the wishes of Fitzgerald’s family, Krasner’s office and the Fitzgerald family confirmed to the 🏢Daily Caller News Foundation.

After a year and a half of deliberations, Krasner informed the family that he will not seek the death penalty for 19-year-old Miles Pfeffer, who was accused of gunning down Sgt. Fitzgerald in February 2023, Krasner’s office told the DCNF. The decision goes against the wishes of the Fitzgerald family, who told reporters in January they wanted Pfeffer to be sentenced to death if found guilty, according to NBC News Philadelphia.

“District Attorney Krasner, consistent with his oath to seek justice and uphold the law, will not seek the death penalty in the case of Miles Pfeffer, who murdered Police Officer Fitzgerald. This decision was made after extensive input over many hours from the family of Officer Fitzgerald, and from experts,” said Dustin Slaughter, spokesperson for the Philadelphia District Attorney’s office. “The input of the family is deeply appreciated and was carefully considered by the committee and DA Krasner prior to his decision.  The DAO looks forward to continuing to support the family’s needs and to vigorously prosecuting this terrible murder.”

The decision goes against the wishes of the Fitzgerald family.

“While the death penalty is not part of the religious or personal beliefs of some, we respect the law and all associated lawful penalties,” Chris’s mother Pauline said in a statement issued early Wednesday morning, according to CBS News Philadelphia. “Prior to this evening, we remained prayerful that the judicial system would be allowed to work and that the fate of my son’s murderer would be decided by a judge or jury with all available options.”