The American Bar Association has posted an excellent discussion, "Prosecutorial Accountability in the Post-Connick v. Thompson Era: Reforms and Solutions," on its website. The panel discussion was held at the ABA Midyear Meeting in New Orleans, this February. Here's a brief description:
Prosecutors play a crucial role in the administration of justice, and rules concerning the performance of their important responsibilities should promote their respect for and compliance with the law. But twice in the past two years the alleged misconduct of the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office has been the subject of a case before the United States Supreme Court. This program brought together prosecutors, ethics experts, a former death row prisoner, and academics to discuss these important cases, whether and how prosecutors should be held accountable for misconduct, and possible solutions and reforms which will help limit future misconduct.
Prosecutorial Accountability Project from Bruce France on Vimeo.
It was co-sponsored by several ABA groups; Death Penalty Representation Project, Criminal Justice Section, Section for Individual Rights and Responsibilities, Section of Litigation, and Death Penalty Moratorium Implementation Project.
Earlier coverage of Connick v. Thompson begins at the link. Related posts are in the ABA and prosecutorial misconduct indexes.
Thanks to Tristin Aaron for forwarding.
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