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Originally Posted by Alphagamuga
Right, but you've got the state bar and whatever the equivalent group is to the one reviewing Nifong's actions in NC.
Prosecutors aren't exempt from following the law.
Wouldn't there be federal recourse if it's a violation of civil rights?
ETA: I'm not sure why I couldn't think of attorney general.
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Which of these "higher higher authorities" don't have the continued appearance of shit like "97% conviction rate in our ________!" as their best interests?
I'm not sure you really understand the full reason behind why prosecutorial misconduct occurs - you've got a very "sunshine and roses" thought process, which leads me to believe you've never really spent much time dealing with anything related to criminal prosecution . . . oh, and here's a related note: once these guys are freed, it's cash-in time for various plaintiffs' attorneys nationwide (many of whom specialize in this kind of work).
No one's hands are clean here - and those vacated sentences? Not always because of unilateral innocence.