90 Miles From Tyranny

Thursday, September 17, 2026

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A federal judge referred Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner to the U.S. Department of Justice for a criminal investigation regarding his office's handling of a post-conviction murder case. [1, 2]

What Happened

Federal Referral: U.S. District Judge Paul S. Diamond referred Krasner and an assistant district attorney to the U.S. Department of Justice on September 15, 2026. [1, 2]
Potential Charges: The judge stated that Krasner and his aide may have committed perjury, obstruction of justice, and conspiracy during a post-conviction appeal for Dennis Johnson, who was convicted of second-degree murder in 2009. [1, 2, 3]
Disqualification: Judge Diamond removed Krasner and Assistant DA Matthew Stiegler from participating further in that specific case. [1]
Krasner’s Response: Krasner strongly disagreed with the rulings and stated he plans to appeal to a higher court. He is not currently in jail; the referral initiates an investigation rather than imposing criminal charges or incarceration. [1, 2, 3]

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In the early morning hours, Union and Confederate troops begin fighting near Antietam Creek in Maryland, beginning the single bloodiest day in American combat history. The Battle of Antietam, also known as the Battle of Sharpsburg, began on September 17, 1862, in Sharpsburg, Maryland

Overview of the Battle of Antietam

Key FactsDate: September 17, 1862
Location: Sharpsburg, Maryland
Significance: This battle is recognized as the bloodiest single-day battle in American history.

Context
The Battle of Antietam was a pivotal moment in the American Civil War. It marked a turning point in the conflict, influencing military strategies and political decisions. The intense fighting on this day resulted in significant casualties, highlighting the brutal nature of the war.

Casualties
Union Forces Confederate Forces Total Casualties

Approximately 12,401 Approximately 10,318 Over 22,000

The staggering number of casualties underscored the battle's ferocity and the high stakes involved for both sides. The outcome of Antietam also provided President Abraham Lincoln the opportunity to issue the Emancipation Proclamation, changing the war's focus to include the fight against slavery.

Also On September 17th:

1787: The Constitution Is Signed
The Constitution is signed by 39 delegates at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. It was then sent to Congress in New York City, and then to the states for ratification.

1849: Republican Harriet Tubman Escapes From Democrtas and their Slavery

Along with her brothers Ben and Henry, Harriet Tubman escapes from the Democrat Maryland plantation where she is enslaved. Though her brothers changed their minds and turned back, Tubman traveled north to Pennsylvania with the help of the Underground Railroad.

April 24 1915: The Armenian Genocide Begins

April 25, 1792: The Guillotine Is Used For The First Time

April 29, 1429: Joan Of Arc Arrives In Orleans

April 30, 1803: The Louisiana Purchase Is Completed

May 4, 1905: Construction Begins On The Panama Canal
May 5, 1818: Karl Marx Is Born
May 10, 1869: The Transcontinental Railroad Is Completed

May 14th, 1804: Lewis And Clark Begin Their Expedition Of The American West

May 18, 1925: Communist Genocidal Dictator Pol Pot Is Born - This Day In History

May 21, 1927: Charles Lindbergh Completes His Transatlantic Flight
This Day In History: May 23, 1934: Bonnie And Clyde Are Killed

May 26, 1896: Nicholas II Is Crowned Czar Of Russia
This Day In History - May 30, 1431: Joan Of Arc Is Burned At The Stake
June 4, 1989: Do You Remember The Tiananmen Square Massacre?
June 8, 1967 - The USS Liberty was attacked by Israeli Air Force jet fighters and Navy torpedo boats in international waters June 15, 1215: King John Signs The Magna Carta
June 19, 1953: Julius And Ethel Rosenberg Are Executed For Espionage
June 21, 1788: The U.S. Constitution Is Ratified
June 22, 1633: Galileo Galilei Is Forced To Recant His Support Of The Copernican Theory
June 25, 1950: The Korean War Begins