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by tallanvor 3639 days ago
Yes, but the problem is whether or not the prosecution's case would have been convincing enough if they had turned over all evidence like they were supposed to.

Our justice system is supposed to require a high enough burden of proof that we don't convict innocent people, even if that means some guilty people aren't convicted as a result. Unfortunately, there have been, and still are, corrupt prosecutors out there that are more concerned with always getting a conviction whether or not there's enough evidence to prove the defendant is guilty.