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Originally Posted by Tyrone Slothrop
Perhaps, and it depends why the case is weak. For example, I can imagine supporting a prosecutor who decides to prosecute more rape cases because she thinks it will deter crime and make other victims more likely to come forward, even though in her experience juries often find reasons to acquit. I suspect you would support that as well. Do I think this because rapists are bad? Well, of course, but that's hardly all of it.
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I want them to bring cases they think (or believe) they can win, and never bring any case they think they will lose, rape or otherwise. I do not want them to bring charges for the purpose of deterring crime, or to encourage victims to come forward, ever. I would prefer that the state bar impose discipline on any prosecutor who brought a case
for that reason. Of course, most will say they thought they would win, and I hope to God that’s true. If I started to disbelieve it, I would vote for any qualified challenger. I think a prosecutor who brings criminal charges as impact litigation is a vomitous idea.
