Advocacy organization Fair and Just Prosecution (FJP) highlighted three significant U.S. Supreme Court victories upholding constitutional rights, concurrently issuing a warning that proposed federal rules could diminish public accountability.
In Episode 335 of “Everyday Injustice,” veteran criminal defense attorney Iris Eytan discussed the significant structural failures within the American criminal legal system, specifically addressing the lack of meaningful accountability for prosecutorial misconduct. Eytan, founder of Protect Ethical Prosecutors, advocated for legislative and ballot measure reforms to permit wrongfully accused individuals to pursue civil claims against prosecutors in limited cases, asserting that such measures would deter misconduct and restore public confidence in the justice system.
The Cato Institute has criticized a federal case against James Comey, arguing that it raises constitutional concerns and may not withstand scrutiny in court due to its unusual charges and the lack of accountability for prosecutors.
Minnesota prosecutors have filed a federal lawsuit against the Departments of Homeland Security and Justice to force the Trump administration to release evidence in the shootings of three people, despite being denied by the federal government.
Omar Torres, the first openly gay Latino elected to the San Jose City Council, was arrested and convicted of child sexual abuse, raising questions about the justice system’s handling of victims of child sexual abuse, as his partner Nicholas Aguilar was appointed to the Santa Clara County Child Abuse Prevention Council.
Former LAPD officer Clifford Proctor was allowed to remain at home and travel internationally for nearly a year despite a warrant for his arrest for the 2015 fatal shooting of Brendon Glenn, prompting questions about whether a civilian would have been afforded the same treatment.
Tracy Miller, a veteran prosecutor, was retaliated against after reporting sexual harassment by a politically powerful insider in the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, leading to her filing a landmark lawsuit against the office for its failure to protect its employees and uphold justice.
Pamela Price, former Alameda County District Attorney, is preparing for a return to the ballot in 2026 after being removed from office in a 2024 recall that she claims was fueled by misinformation and outsized spending by wealthy interests.
By Luke Kyaw and Yasmin Homan NEW YORK, NY – Organized by the Innocence Network, last weekend…