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Preet Bharara is an American lawyer, author, and former U. S.
Known for: Doing Justice: A Prosecutor’s Thoughts on Crime and the Rule of Law
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Doing Justice: A Prosecutor’s Thoughts on Crime and the Rule of Law
In this book, former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Preet Bharara offers an insider’s view of the American justice system. Drawing on his years of experience prosecuting cases involving corruption, terrorism, and financial crime, Bharara explores how justice is pursued, the ethical dilemmas faced by prosecutors, and the importance of fairness and integrity in upholding the rule of law.
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The Role of a Prosecutor
In public life, prosecutors often appear as forces of retribution — the people who secure convictions, bring down criminals, and deliver the dramatic courtroom finale. But that image misses the deeper truth. The prosecutor’s job is not to convict; it is to seek justice. That means acknowledging doub...
From Doing Justice: A Prosecutor’s Thoughts on Crime and the Rule of Law
The Concept of Fairness
Fairness sounds simple until you try to live by it. I’ve seen defendants break down under the weight of evidence, victims who crave vengeance more than truth, and jurors who struggle to separate emotion from reason. In these moments, fairness is both our compass and our test. In one case from my of...
From Doing Justice: A Prosecutor’s Thoughts on Crime and the Rule of Law
About Preet Bharara
Preet Bharara is an American lawyer, author, and former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. Known for his high-profile prosecutions of Wall Street executives and public officials, he has become a prominent voice on issues of justice, ethics, and governance.
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