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Prosecutors hid exculpatory evidence from the defense team. That's a recurring theme in cases like these. The prosecutors will not face any real consequences f
by gizmo 8y ago
Prosecutors hid exculpatory evidence from the defense team. That's a recurring theme in cases like these.
The prosecutors will not face any real consequences for ruining an innocent man's life. That's also a recurring theme.
- BeniBoy 8y agoFor foreigners (like me) this episode of last week tonight[1] is quite useful to understand the role and possible abuses of prosecutors. [1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ET_b78GSBUs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ET_b78GSBUs
- justtopost 8y agoExcept its not really.
- BeniBoy 8y agoWell it felt that way, and it seems like a show of good reputation. But I would be really happy to learn from more trustful sources! Care to share some or your experience?
- Hello71 8y agoIt is mostly correct, but fails to elaborate on the culture of prosecutors leading to these kinds of results, instead painting them as "prosecutors suck". http://reason.com/archives/2016/06/23/confessions-of-an-ex-prosecutor http://reason.com/archives/2016/06/23/confessions-of-an-ex-p... (previously discussed at https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17594612 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17594612)
- slededit 8y agoIt’s your 3 minutes of hate. Your not supposed to emphasize with them.
- briandear 8y agoIf they hid evidence, that, by definition wasn’t neglect, but a willful action (to hide.) That should result in the loss of one’s license to practice at minimum and ideally, a referral to a special prosecutor for possible indictment. Contempt of court with jail time also should be on the table.