Our Analysis:
The top prosecutor in Arlington, Virginia recently created a new unit that examines potentially wrongful convictions. Demand has been so high that she has started hiring full-time staff to solely work for the unit. The district attorney’s office tasks these employees with examining body camera footage, reviewing evidence, and examining the validity of evidence used at trial. This unit should help find instances of prosecutorial misconduct and encourage prosecutors to uphold all the established ethical standards during cases.