Academic analysis of prosecutorial discretion and underenforcement in the U.S. and Canada

Summary

Academic analysis of prosecutorial discretion and underenforcement in the U.S. and Canada The passage is a scholarly commentary on systemic issues in prosecutorial oversight, lacking specific names, dates, transactions, or actionable allegations involving high‑profile actors. It offers general criticism rather than concrete leads for investigation. Key insights: Highlights mixed effectiveness of federal oversight for underenforced crimes such as police violence and sexual assault.; Notes political accountability works better for crimes with public sympathy (e.g., drunk driving) than for marginalized victims.; References historical reliance on private prosecutions and judicial review in the U.S.