On the recordFebruary 17, 2025
The government has broad prosecutorial discretion but that, once an indictment is brought, the court has an independent role.
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msnbc.comThe government has broad prosecutorial discretion but that, once an indictment is brought, the court has an independent role.
Judge Ho emphasizes the court's role in reviewing prosecutorial decisions after an indictment.
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Well, I think that's a very good question because, normally, our criminal justice policies are aimed at reducing crime, right? Deterring, say, criminal activity.
I believe that without a sincere answer or solution from the government, the people won't be backing down.
That suggestion is fundamentally incompatible with the basic promise of equal justice under the law.