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We've talked about prosecutorial misconduct, trumped up charges, classification of computer hobbyists as terrorists, 7 felonies a day, hyper-aggressive (and bor
by themartorana 11y ago
We've talked about prosecutorial misconduct, trumped up charges, classification of computer hobbyists as terrorists, 7 felonies a day, hyper-aggressive (and borderline illegal) pushes to force settlements pre-trial, and so on, and so on, innumerable times here on HN.
It's no surprise that unchecked power to ruin individual lives no matter the severity of supposed crimes would lead to things like this. Either we should be surprised this doesn't happen more often, or shouldn't be surprised when it continues to happen.
And I certainly have zero faith that we'll see federal prosecutors reigned in any time soon.
- sobkas 11y ago>borderline illegal It's only illegal when someone is willing to prosecute you for that.