Prosecutors, Perjurers, and Other Non-Persons — Part 2 | Season 2, Ep. 10

The podcast explores the Supreme Court case Briscoe v. LaHue and the absolute immunity granted to government officials who commit perjury. It delves into the trial of Carlisle Briscoe and the debate over perjury at trial. The concept of defamation immunity and malicious prosecution is also explored, along with the issue of perjury by government officials and the lack of a meaningful remedy. The podcast also discusses the lack of independence in disciplinary committees within prisons and the inconsistency among circuits regarding immunity for non-judicial decision makers.