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The idea that the prosecutorial process should have nothing to do with politics sounds great. It seems like the sort of thing everyone should agree with.
But it is an entirely inaccurate characterization of prosecution in America. Let me explain...
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But it is an entirely inaccurate characterization of prosecution in America. Let me explain...
#ProsecutorsAndPolitics
First, in 45 of our 50 states, prosecutors are elected on the county or local level. The vast majority of those elections are partisan elections.
Those local prosecutors know that a high profile case can either hurt or help their reelection chances. That’s why, as research by @wrightrf shows, those high profile cases are one of the most common topics of discussion in prosecutor elections. papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cf…
