"Snitching" and Criminal Informants | The Kojo Nnamdi Show

It's one of the most powerful tools in the criminal justice system-- tips and information from criminal suspects, used to build cases against other suspected drug dealers and gang members. But some critics say the entire system is too dependent on criminal informants, and they worry that the widespread use of "snitches" is undermining transparency and accountability. We explore how police and prosecutors use criminal informants.