Stay Tuned with Preet The DA Who Refused to Play the Game (with Mimi Rocah)
Feb 27, 2025
Mimi Rocah, former District Attorney for Westchester County, reflects on her bold decision not to run for re-election, igniting discussions about political pressures in the justice system. She reveals the ethical dilemmas faced during her tenure and the challenges in maintaining integrity while navigating political influences. The conversation also covers the historical shift from patronage to merit-based hiring in the DOJ, emphasizing the need for transparency and character in prosecutorial roles, and the implications of partisanship on justice.
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Rocah's Win
- Mimi Rocah won the election against an incumbent DA in Westchester County.
- Preet Bharara campaigned for her.
Politics and Prosecution
- Rocah loved being DA but disliked the political process of reelection.
- She prioritized separating politics from the DA's office.
DOJ vs. DA
- Rocah's DOJ background emphasized apolitical prosecution.
- She was surprised by the extent of political influence in the DA's office.