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John Oliver Explains Prosecutorial Power and Abuse

LastWeekTonight · Commentary · 20 min · 2018 · YouTube title: Prosecutors: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
Why it's here

HN cites it as an accessible explainer of prosecutorial abuse, especially piling on charges to force plea deals.

What it covers

John Oliver's Last Week Tonight segment on how prosecutors wield power in the US criminal justice system and how it can be abused. It touches on elected district attorneys, plea pressure and the lack of electoral competition.