Some— not all Prosecutors encourage first Responders / law enforcement officers not to document information favorable to a Defendant
Witness statements collected and reduces to writing by Officers don’t include exculpatory witness information .
Prosecutors receive case file and the issue of exculpatory evidence is not an issue as it excluded during initial investigation .
Videos disappear or were not turned on .
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Excellent investigatory journalism!
Some— not all Prosecutors encourage first Responders / law enforcement officers not to document information favorable to a Defendant
Witness statements collected and reduces to writing by Officers don’t include exculpatory witness information .
Prosecutors receive case file and the issue of exculpatory evidence is not an issue as it excluded during initial investigation .
Videos disappear or were not turned on .