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Originally Posted by Osem
Is that because the sentences are far more severe and the system far more rigorous for the accused and those found guilty? If you know you're going down for 20-30 years (and won't be serving just a fraction of that) as would happen here) there's a huge incentive to do a deal in return for a lesser sentence or even immunity from prosecution. You get let off, the bad guys get done and there's plenty of kudos to be shared around those responsible for the prosecution, many if whom are elected IIRC and rely on being seen to be getting results.
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It's my impression as well that politics is never far away from the justice system in America. Especially at the federal level. I think it's even the case that local police chiefs and prosectors are elected as you mentioned. Bit dodgy imo.