What is prosecutorial misconduct?

Prosecutorial misconduct is when a prosecutor — the very person trusted to seek justice — breaks the rules, hides the truth, or abuses their power in a way that harms the accused and poisons the integrity of the justice system. It’s not a small mistake. It’s not a slip-up. It’s misconduct — and it can destroy a life. At its core, prosecutorial misconduct includes any action a prosecutor takes that violates a defendant’s right to a fair trial. And it happens more often than people think.