An unlikely cast of characters has shone a spotlight on bad prosecutors, and on occasion, sparked reform

The law immunizes prosecutors from civil suits

Federal law keeps defendants denied a fair trial – including those who may be innocent – behind bars

Prosecutors dispute the significance of 'prosecutorial misconduct'

There's much to learn when a trial goes terribly wrong

Even when a prosecutor tries to do everything right, the wrong person may still be convicted

A group of former prosecutors cites a colleague's pattern of misconduct

An elected prosecutor explains misconduct from an inside perspective

In San Diego County, prosecutors have tried to do the right thing—but haven't always succeeded

Who suffers when a prosecutor is cited for misconduct?