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prosecutorial misconduct  

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  • Prosecutorial misconduct is any courtroom behavior on the part of the prosecutor that violates trial rules and denies defendants their right to due process. Examples of misconduct may include making unfair or improper comments about the defendant, defense counsel, or a defense witness; suppressing, tampering with, or fabricating evidence; or making material misstatements regarding law or fact. [Source: Encyclopedia of Psychology and Law; Prosecutorial Misconduct]

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