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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 for ruining an innocent man's life. That's also a recurring theme.




For 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


Except its not really.


Well 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?


It 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-p... (previously discussed at https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17594612)


It’s your 3 minutes of hate. Your not supposed to emphasize with them.


If 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.




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