Police and Prosecutorial Abuse, Corruption, and Misconduct

"There is no crueler tyranny than that which is exercised under cover of law, and with the colors of justice..."

- U.S. v. Jannotti, 673 F.2d 578, 614 (3d Cir.1982)

Prosecutorial Abuse

PoliceAbuse.org

DONATE TO THE INNOCENCE PROJECT AND HELP REVERSE WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS

PoliceCrimes.com

Common Cause - Holding Power Accountable

A Short History on Exposing Prosecutorial Misconduct

Win at All Costs

The Injustice Center

Exposing the Real Criminals

What You Can Do & Who To Contact for Help

Or Visit The U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Online at http://www.justice.gov/crt/split/complaints.php to File a Complaint

If you can afford to hire a lawyer who is not court-appointed, choose a lawyer from outside of your county who will not be pressured with potential future repercussions by prosecutors, local police, or judges.

The following link is just one example of a Cuyahoga County attorney who handles unlawful arrests and constitutional and civil rights violations, including against the government organizations and government officers: http://www.michaelterrenceconway.net/Practice-Areas/Civil-Rights.shtml

If you live in Lorain County, contact the local watchdog group S.T.A.N.D., Inc. run by Mr. K. Zubaidah at 440-242-0234 which has been instrumental in exposing police and prosecutorial misconduct through legal action. Look for other watchdog groups in your area if in another region.

Armed with every bit of detail you can gather, including hand-written, signed, and dated witness statements, contact the county grand jury or district attorney, and if that is unsuccessful contact the state Attorney General's office.

Contact the Department of Justice at the number above on the billboard.

Contact your local newspapers, in particular writers who have already published repeat stories about misconduct, abuse, corruption, and harassment by police, prosecutors, and judges.

Ohio Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline File a grievance against a prosecutor, attorney, or judge with the Supreme Court of Ohio for not following the Code of Professional Responsibility, or for other improprieties or misconduct. Prosecutors (who are attorneys) should not be giving direction to the police, avoiding or interfering with evidence or witnesses that might prove innocence, lying regarding evidence they possess or statements made by witnesses, defendants, victims, or informants.

Ohio Public Defender The Office of the Ohio Public Defender is the state agency responsible for providing legal representation and other services for those accused of crime but who cannot afford to hire their own attorney. The Juvenile Legal Assistance Group has won the reversal of many juvenile cases due to improper procedures, and they strive to improve the integrity of the juvenile system. http://opd.ohio.gov/juv/jv_Juvenile.htm

The Innocence Project A non-profit university-run legal clinic and criminal justice resource center. They work for free to exonerate the wrongfully convicted through post-conviction DNA testing; and develop and implement reforms to prevent wrongful convictions.

Legal Aid Criminal Defense Division in New York In cases ranging in seriousness from disorderly conduct to first degree murder. CDD attorneys share a strong commitment to ensuring that indigent defendants receive excellent legal services and representation is not compromised because they cannot afford to hire an attorney.

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) may be able to help in certain cases where your rights have been infringed upon, although they are overburdened.

You local Legal Aid society may also be able to help, but typically they are additionally overwhelmed and only offer assistance with certain types of misdemeanors or in civil matters, not criminal cases.