U.S. Supreme Court
Nov. 5, 2009
Prosecutors May Lose Some Immunity
A majority of U.S. Supreme Court justices seemed inclined Wednesday to allow civil rights claims when prosecutors procure false testimony.
By Lawrence Hurley
Daily Journal Staff Writer
WASHINGTON - In a major prosecutorial immunity case, a majority of U.S. Supreme Court justices seemed inclined Wednesday to allow civil rights claims when prosecutors procure false testimony.
The question is whether prosecutors can be held individually liable for conduct during the investigative stage of a case. Under review is the conduct of prosecutors in Pottawattamie County, Iow...
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