"Snitching" and Criminal Informants
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.
Guests
Professor of Law, Loyola Law School; author "Snitching: Criminal Informants and the Erosion of American Justice" (NYU Press)
State Attorney for Prince George's County, Maryland
Executive Assistant U.S. Attorney for External Affairs,
United States Attorney's Office, District of Columbia
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