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Sep. 3, 2009

Prosecutors Run Amok

For too long, virtually the only consequence of prosecutorial misconduct has been the reversal of a conviction, writes Kathleen Ridolfi.

FORUM COLUMN

By Kathleen Ridolfi

On Aug. 18, speaking for the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in U.S. v Reyes, Judge Mary Schroeder sent a much-needed reminder that "In representing the United States, a federal prosecutor has a special duty not to impede the truth."

Too often prosecutors are so intent on winning a conviction that they disregard the truth and their ethical duty. Two weeks ago in California, prosecutorial misconduct surf...

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