Tagged: Judge Alison Nathan

When Federal Prosecutors Break Bad – Federal Judge Orders Investigation of Prosecutors’ Misconduct in Criminal Sanctions Case

Federal prosecutors take an oath to execute their duties faithfully. Yet, like all professions, some federal prosecutors have violated this oath. For years, prosecutorial misconduct has come under heightened scrutiny.  Do not get me wrong – most prosecutors (except for a small number) may engage in misconduct.  There are numerous high-profile cases where misconduct has been egregious and troublesome (e.g. Senator Ted Stevens prosecution). I...