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Prosecutorial Discretion

Discover key takeaways from 9 podcast episodes about this topic.

Insider REVEALS the Dark Reality of American Justice
Legal SystemInequalityCriminal Justice
May 12, 2026

Insider REVEALS the Dark Reality of American Justice

A law professor and 'unlikely insider' exposes six fundamental inequalities baked into the American legal system, from selective enforcement to the structural imperatives that perpetuate injustice, challenging romanticized notions of law firms and public interest work.

The Intersection with Michael Popok
The Intersection with Michael Popok
High School Rapist Gets Big Win in Court, Again
Victim's RightsProsecutorial DiscretionYouthful Offender Status
Apr 23, 2026

High School Rapist Gets Big Win in Court, Again

A high school rapist received a lenient sentence, leading victims to challenge the court for alleged violations of Marsy's Law, but a subsequent ruling affirmed that victims' rights do not grant them veto power over prosecutorial decisions.

Law&Crime On the Case with Chris Stewart
Law&Crime On the Case with Chris Stewart
Taylor Frankie Paul Not Charged. What Happens now? Plus TikTok Psychic keeps objecting.
Legal AnalysisDomestic ViolenceDefamation Law
Apr 15, 2026

Taylor Frankie Paul Not Charged. What Happens now? Plus TikTok Psychic keeps objecting.

Legal analyst Emily D. Baker breaks down the surprising decision not to charge Taylor Frankie Paul in a domestic violence case and dissects the 'TikTok Psychic's' continued, unfounded appeals against a $10 million defamation judgment, highlighting critical issues in media reporting and civil litigation.

Live Trials with Emily D. Baker
Live Trials with Emily D. Baker
Pimp’s Revenge Plot Turns Deadly
Felony Murder LawSex WorkSexual Assault
Mar 28, 2026

Pimp’s Revenge Plot Turns Deadly

A sex worker, raped at gunpoint, orchestrated a revenge plot with her 'guardian angel' that resulted in his death, leading to a complex felony murder charge and a controversial plea deal.

Law&Crime On the Case with Chris Stewart
Law&Crime On the Case with Chris Stewart
“Trump attorneys say NO!” Justice Department REBUKES Trump
US Justice SystemExecutive PowerPolitical Interference
Mar 5, 2026

“Trump attorneys say NO!” Justice Department REBUKES Trump

Former federal prosecutor Glenn Kirschner details how the Department of Justice's rank-and-file, grand juries, and trial juries have repeatedly thwarted Donald Trump's attempts to weaponize the legal system against his perceived enemies.

Brian Tyler Cohen
Brian Tyler Cohen
Epstein co-conspirators PANIC amid HUGE UPDATE
Jeffrey EpsteinPrince AndrewUK legal system
Feb 21, 2026

Epstein co-conspirators PANIC amid HUGE UPDATE

Prince Andrew's arrest in the UK creates a critical leverage point, potentially forcing cooperation that could expose US co-conspirators in the Epstein network, bypassing a perceived inactive US Department of Justice.

Brian Tyler Cohen
Brian Tyler Cohen
Jeanine Pirro makes DISGUSTING move in court
Jeanine PirroSteve BannonContempt of Congress
Feb 10, 2026

Jeanine Pirro makes DISGUSTING move in court

A bombshell legal development sees Jeanine Pirro's DOJ filing a motion to dismiss Steve Bannon's four-year-old contempt of Congress conviction, sparking speculation about political favors tied to Jeffrey Epstein's associates.

Brian Tyler Cohen
Brian Tyler Cohen
Jeanine Pirro suffers ULTIMATE HUMILIATION in court
Legal SystemProsecutorial DiscretionDepartment of Justice (DOJ)
Jan 20, 2026

Jeanine Pirro suffers ULTIMATE HUMILIATION in court

Former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, now US Attorney for DC, faced significant embarrassment after a jury delivered a 35-minute 'not guilty' verdict in a felony case involving a homeless man and a cat toy laser pointer.

Brian Tyler Cohen
Brian Tyler Cohen
Explosive Jack Smith Deposition. He Had ‘Proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt’ in Trump case
Jack Smith DepositionSpecial Counsel InvestigationDonald Trump
Jan 2, 2026

Explosive Jack Smith Deposition. He Had ‘Proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt’ in Trump case

Special Counsel Jack Smith details the evidence and legal rationale behind his investigations into Donald Trump, asserting proof beyond a reasonable doubt for both election interference and classified documents cases, while defending his office's conduct against accusations of political motivation and overreach.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered