prosecutorial accountability

Judges Mostly Agree on Most Problematic Prosecutorial Misconduct, But That Doesn’t Translate to Accountability

Judges Mostly Agree on Most Problematic Prosecutorial Misconduct, But That Doesn’t Translate to Accountability

Despite broad agreement that unethical behaviors are worthy of investigation, disciplinary action is rarely taken.

03.23.23 by Innocence Staff

This Prosecutor’s Misconduct Sent Two Innocent People to Jail. Now He’s Been Disbarred.

This Prosecutor’s Misconduct Sent Two Innocent People to Jail. Now He’s Been Disbarred.

Richard Jackson's misconduct sent Dennis Allen and Stanley Mozee to prison for a crime they didn’t commit.

05.19.21 by Daniele Selby

Only One Prosecutor Has Ever Been Jailed for Misconduct Leading to a Wrongful Conviction

Only One Prosecutor Has Ever Been Jailed for Misconduct Leading to a Wrongful Conviction

11.11.20 by Daniele Selby

Innocence Project Calls for Policy Reforms in Wake of Landmark Report on 25 Wrongful Convictions in Brooklyn

Innocence Project Calls for Policy Reforms in Wake of Landmark Report on 25 Wrongful Convictions in Brooklyn

The report addresses the grievous errors and misconduct by both police and prosecutors that tainted these cases.

07.09.20 by Nina Morrison

Why Holding Prosecutors Accountable Is So Difficult

Why Holding Prosecutors Accountable Is So Difficult

Innocence Project senior litigation counsel Nina Morrison discusses prosecutorial misconduct.

04.23.20 by Emma Zack

Six Media Companies Join Innocence Project Lawsuit Seeking Records in Case of Former Suffolk County Prosecutor's Misconduct

Six Media Companies Join Innocence Project Lawsuit Seeking Records in Case of Former Suffolk County Prosecutor's Misconduct

10.07.19 by Innocence Staff

Innocence Project Files Lawsuit to Open Former ADA’s Disciplinary Records

Innocence Project Files Lawsuit to Open Former ADA’s Disciplinary Records

05.22.19 by Innocence Staff

Breakthrough Discovery Law Passes, Repealing State’s “Blindfold Law,” Leading to Greater Transparency and Fewer Wrongful Convictions

Breakthrough Discovery Law Passes, Repealing State’s “Blindfold Law,” Leading to Greater Transparency and Fewer Wrongful Convictions

04.01.19 by Innocence Staff

Conversations with the Innocence Project: Prosecutorial Power & Wrongful Convictions

Conversations with the Innocence Project: Prosecutorial Power & Wrongful Convictions

10.26.18 by Innocence Staff

6 Reasons We Need Prosecutorial Accountability

6 Reasons We Need Prosecutorial Accountability

09.06.18 by Innocence Staff

Why Aren’t Prosecutors Who Break the Law Held Accountable for Misconduct?

Why Aren’t Prosecutors Who Break the Law Held Accountable for Misconduct?

07.06.18 by Innocence Staff

NYDNews Op-Ed Calls for Passage of NY Bill to Hold Prosecutors Accountable for Misconduct

NYDNews Op-Ed Calls for Passage of NY Bill to Hold Prosecutors Accountable for Misconduct

06.20.18 by Innocence Staff