Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner has charged 21-year-old Keon King in the death of Miss USA hopeful Kada Scott after human remains were found in a shallow grave. Charges have been refiled, and King is being held on $2.5 million bail amid backlash over alleged prosecutorial failures. Philadelphia police found the remains behind an abandoned middle school after an anonymous tip.
Media reports stated that DNA matched Scott’s family, but the medical examiner has not confirmed the information. Former Judge Pat Dugan claimed Krasner’s office had opportunities to challenge the prior bail decision. Krasner had reportedly dropped previous kidnapping charges against King.
The DA’s office acknowledged King’s prior case could have been handled better. Krasner said, “It could have been handled better.” He added, “Ultimately the buck stops here.”…