Federal prosecutors face scrutiny over misconduct and limited penalties
The Pittsburgh Post Gazette reports prosecutors rarely punished for misconduct that harmed victims, with claims of withheld evidence and fabricated testimony. Key figures like Robert Merkle and officials defend ethics rules, while calls for independent oversight and stricter penalties face political pushback amid changes to checks and balances.
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U.S
Florida
Tampa
The
Post-Gazette
U.S. Justice Department
Myron Marlin
Washington
Associated Press
Office of Professional Responsibility
Justice Department
Congress
Bennett Gershman
New York State
Pace University
Eral
Pittsburgh Post- Gazette
John Murtha
D-Pa
Citizens Protection Act
Murtha
Joseph McDade
R-Pa
Joe McDade
House of Representative
Freshmen draw worst office in Cannon Building
Freshmen congress members endured a lottery to assign office space in the Cannon Building. John Sweeney drew the 39th chip, landing the least desirable fourth floor office with a public restroom and courtyard view. The process capped 10 days of orientation as newcomers prepare staff and space allocations.
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John Sweeney
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Cannon
Sweeney
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Ers
Cannon House
Gerald Solomon
Rn.y
Longworth
Rayburn
Independence Avenue
Capitol
Massachusetts
Michael Capuano
Capuano
Sally Vastola
New York
Tom Reynolds
Bill Paxon
R-N.y
Vastela
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