The Ludicrous And Tragic Relationship Of Police, Prosecutors, And The Law

"Accountability" is hard to come by for police officers.

John Oliver LF“There are a few bad apples” may be the favorite talking point of commentators trying to downplay attention to police shootings, but when you really think about it, it’s a pretty stupid defense.

That’s where John Oliver comes in with his latest deep dive into law enforcement and grand juries. Oliver dissects the worn out buzz phrase and reminds us that the folksy saying used to include something after just recognizing the “bad apples.”

Something that prosecutors affirmatively invite when they sabotage their own grand jury cases.

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