New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, signed into law on Thursday legislation that establishes a first-in-the-nation commission to investigate prosecutorial misconduct. The state hopes others in the nation will follow suit and create their own commissions.
Prosecutors have the power to bring charges against someone, but must also provide a fair, ethical trial and are obligated to turn over evidence to the defense. Failure to do so is considered misconduct, as it can result in an innocent person going to jail.
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