Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner speaks at a news conference Friday about the kidnapping of Kada Scott. Read more Jessica Griffin / Staff Photographer

by Jesse Bunch and Ellie Rushing Published Oct. 17, 2025, 7:45 p.m. ET

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said he takes ownership of his office’s handling of previously withdrawn kidnapping charges against Keon King , the man police say abducted Kada Scott this month .

But he also complained that even though prosecutors asked for $999,999 bail, the bail magistrate set it much lower, allowing King to post the necessary funds and be released.

Krasner said King’s release may have been what discouraged the victim from coming to court, leading prosecutors to withdraw the case.

“Ultimately the buck sto

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