Galsworthy Criminal Justice Reform Program

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Misconduct by prosecutors is rampant — how do we deter it?

“I have been involved in the criminal justice system for almost 60 years, initially as a federal prosecutor, but for the greater portion of my career as a criminal defense attorney in both federal and state courts. I am no longer shocked by the frequency of blatant prosecutorial misconduct, but I am sorely troubled that such conduct invariably goes unpunished, even when it’s the basis for reversals of convictions. “

Prison Legal News

May 15, 2019