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Zahrey v. Coffey, No. 99-9119 (2nd Cir.) (221 F.3d 342) (July 20, 2000) (Judge Jon O. Newman)

This decision marks an important development in the evolution of the defense of prosecutorial immunity. Here the Second Circuit held that a prosecutor who conspires to fabricate evidence can be held liable for violating a defendant’s constitutional rights. Drawing a distinction between prosecutors’ roles as advocates and investigators, the Court ...

 

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