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google.com - 11/5/2009
The Associated Press: Court worries about stifling prosecutors
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2 days ago WASHINGTON The Supreme Court on Wednesday seemed worried that allowing people to sue prosecutors who fabricate evidence to win convictions might chill other prosecutions even if those prosecutors are doing their jobs correctly and honestly. But justices also seemed frustrated at the ...
Can Prosecutors Be Sued By People They Framed?
npr.org - 11/4/2009
Can Prosecutors Be Sued By People They Framed?
— npr.org — Do prosecutors have total immunity from lawsuits for anything they do, including framing someone for murder? That... is the question the justices of the Supreme Court face Wednesday. On one side of the case being argued are Iowa prosecutors who contend ... (more) Can Prosecutors Be Sued By People They Framed?

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npr.org - 11/4/2009
High Court Weighs Prosecutors' Immunity
— npr.org — The justices of the Supreme Court struggled Wednesday to figure out whether they should allow lawsuits against... prosecutors for framing a suspect. Iowa prosecutors, backed by the federal government and prosecutors across the country, contend that there ... (more) High Court Weighs Prosecutors' Immunity
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csmonitor.com - 11/4/2009
Supreme Court appears split on tackling rogue prosecutors
— csmonitor.com — The Supreme Court Wednesday heard arguments in a lawsuit brought by two Iowa men who spent 25... in prison after prosecutors allegedly fabricated evidence against them. Justices seemed divided on the issue of how much immunity prosecutors should enjoy. ... (more) Supreme Court appears split on tackling rogue prosecutors
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WSJ.com: Law Blog:  Katyal v. Clement, Part II: On the Prosecutorial Immunity Argument

Above the Law:  A Mayer Brown Associate's Supreme Court Debut:A Post-Argument Recap

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Katyal v. Clement, Part II: On the Prosecutorial Immunity Argument
WSJ.com: Law Blog — ... We checked in with WSJ Supreme Court reporter Jess Bravin to find out how the arguments went. Click here for the AP writeup on the arguments; ...

A Mayer Brown Associate's Supreme Court Debut:A Post-Argument Recap
Above the Law — ... Turning more serious, Steve Sanders noted that the AP story about the argument suggested a split Court -- as opposed to stories along the lines of "the justices seemed extremely skeptical at argument towards side X" (not good if you're representing side X). ...

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