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Life-saving PFA Firearms Bill Backed by PDAA Passes the House

The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association congratulates the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for overwhelmingly passing legislation that will disarm domestic abusers. In a bipartisan vote today, the House approved legislation by Representative Marguerite Quinn (R-143) H.B. 2060, which will require the surrender of firearms belonging to those whom final protection from abuse orders have been ordered. The bill will also limit

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PDAA STATEMENT REGARDING RELEASE OF CATHOLIC DIOCESES GRAND JURY REPORT

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court should permit the Office of Attorney General to release the grand jury report on several Catholic dioceses without undue delay in accordance with the law.  Relatedly, we are troubled about attempts to fundamentally alter and undermine Pennsylvania’s grand jury process. Grand juries serve an important investigative purpose and, in the past, have exposed institutional and governmental

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LEBANON COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY ELECTED PRESIDENT TO THE PA DISTRICT ATTORNEYS INSTITUTE

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Institute (PDAI) announced today that Lebanon County District Attorney David J. Arnold has been elected president to lead the organization during the 2018–2019 business year. The election took place during the institution’s annual business meeting. The new officers are: President:                  Hon. David J. Arnold, Jr., Lebanon County District Attorney Vice President:         Hon. John T. Adams, Berks

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