The Movement To Elect Progressive Prosecutors In MO And Nationwide

The Movement To Elect Progressive Prosecutors In MO And Nationwide It has been said that the most powerful person in any courtroom is the not the Judge but rather the Prosecutor. This is because of the Prosecutor's ability to determine charges and force plea deals by overcharging suspects. This power in part stems from laws passed by legislators (many who are former prosecutors) who have been elected on a law and order platform. Many prosecutors use their office as a stepping stone to higher office and feel a need to keep their conviction rates high to have a record to run on. The result is what is commonly called mass incarceration, fueled by campaign funds from prison industries and a election winning strategy of fear mongering about crime. Justice has become an inconvenience. There is a growing movement across the nation by new groups and established activists that are making electing a new kind of prosecutor their focus. Working from a list of changes that have been proven to reduce incarceration, bring justice back into a system corrupted by money and power and serves the safety, economic and wellbeing of their community these groups are seeing success at electing Progressive…