PHILADELPHIA - Richard A. Sprague, a prominent Philadelphia lawyer who prosecuted murderers, won high-stakes civil lawsuits and was deeply influential in state and city political and civic affairs died Saturday evening, a funeral home confirmed. Sprague, 95, passed away in his home in Haverford, said funeral director Elliot Rosen with Joseph Levine and Sons Memorial Chapel Inc., which is handling arrangements. A livestreamed service is planned for Thursday. Pennsylvania state courts turned to him repeatedly over many years to serve on boards and other entities, including the Court of Judicial Discipline, which presides over allegations that judges have misbehaved. The paper said Sprague helped send hundreds of murderers to prison during 17 years with the city district attorney’s office.

Source: thestar April 05, 2021 18:00 UTC