Let’s Put an End to Prosecutorial Immunity (2018)

Re:Let’s Put an End to Prosecutorial Immunity (2018) by giantg2 on Sunday October 24, 2021 @09:23PM (#28983578)

I have witnessed prosecutorial misconduct. According to the state Bar, even though the acts alleged would violate the professional code of ethics, they will only investigate if the court has formally declared that prosecutorial misconduct occurred.

The fact is, the people in power will continue to say that those involved in running the system should have immunity. Why? Because according to them (multiple court rulings) the system itself is more important than the people who it governs. Complaints against the judiciary are so secret, that even if the file contain exculpatory evidence, they will refuse to turn it over on the basis that the secrecy is necessary to protect the integrity of the system and uphold the public trust.

Let that sink in...

The only reason things would need to be secret is if the system was covering up misdeeds and not punishing its members appropriately. More people would trust the system if there was transparency and appropriate discipline/oversight.

It's really no wonder that 2-10% of the incarcerated population is innocent.

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Re:Let’s Put an End to Prosecutorial Immunity (2018) by spaetzleesser on Sunday October 24, 2021 @11:03PM (#28984104)

"Because according to them (multiple court rulings) the system itself is more important than the people who it governs"

I remember reading about a guy who got convicted although he was innocent. In one appeal the appeals court basically said "We know you are innocent but the process was followed correctly so we won't open the case again".

"It's really no wonder that 2-10% of the incarcerated population is innocent."

As far a I know most of these people got bullied by prosecutors into a plea bargain: "We all know you didn't do it but you have the choice to accept 3 years prison or go to court and risk getting 30 years." Tough choice especially if you can't afford lawyers.

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Re:Let’s Put an End to Prosecutorial Immunity (2018) by giantg2 on Monday October 25, 2021 @10:27AM (#28988168)

True, over 75% of cases never go to trial so I would assume they comprise a large number of them.

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Re:Let’s Put an End to Prosecutorial Immunity (2018) by 3finmunchousen on Sunday October 24, 2021 @10:31PM (#28983949)

If you haven't already seen this it is deplorable. https://www.propublica.org/article/black-children-were-jaile...

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