Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts The DOJ's Prosecutorial Malpractice Keeps Spilling Out in Court
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Nov 22, 2025 
In a compelling discussion, former federal prosecutor Mimi Rocah dives into the implications of the DOJ’s recent actions and the ongoing fallout from the Epstein case. She highlights how released files empower survivors and reveal systemic failures that protect abusers. The conversation also tackles the problematic influence of Trump's political pressures on legal proceedings, particularly the chaotic situation surrounding the indictment of James Comey. Rocah paints a vivid picture of the erosion of prosecutorial credibility and the challenges facing justice in America today.
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Survivors Shift The Narrative
- The Epstein files release empowered survivors and reframed the story from a whodunit to institutional failure.
- Mimi Rocah says the process validated survivors and forced public attention on systemic protection of powerful abusers.
Institutional Failure Over Individual Villains
- The Epstein investigation exposes five administrations' failures to hold perpetrators accountable.
- Rocah warns the system often shields rich powerful men through institutional indifference.
Let Evidence, Not Orders, Drive Investigations
- Do not let presidential direction substitute for independent prosecutorial judgment.
- Prosecutors should assess emails broadly, not target named individuals based on political preference.