3/ FJP ED Aramis Ayala: “By throwing out this unlawful indictment, the court sent a clear message that political retaliation has no place in our justice system. Correcting this harm is essential, but preventing the next one is equally urgent.” Read more: fairandjustprosecution.org/press-releas...

2/ Individuals unjustly prosecuted face financial strain, personal upheaval, and a lasting public stigma that does not disappear when charges are dismissed. The mere act of bringing a baseless indictment sends a chilling message about who can be targeted and why.

2/ Our report with The Sentencing Project examines the state of felony murder statutes nationwide & lifts up the stories of those impacted by them: www.sentencingproject.org/app/uploads/...

3/ The research is clear: punitive approaches do not deter drug use and disproportionately harm communities of color. Saving lives, not scoring political points, must remain the goal for prosecutors and policymakers.

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2/ This brief comes at a pivotal moment. After years of increases, fentanyl-related deaths fell nearly 31% from 2023 to 2024, progress experts' credit to awareness, harm reduction, and access to naloxone and treatment, not punishment.

3/ FJP ED Aramis Ayala: “Accountability, transparency, and adherence to Brady are essential to maintaining faith in the rule of law and the fundamental fairness of the criminal justice system.”

2/ Prosecutors have a duty under Brady v. Maryland to disclose all evidence favorable to the accused, including information that challenges a witness’s credibility. Concealing that evidence violates the Constitution and erodes public trust.

3/ “When politics replaces evidence and retribution replaces reason, our justice system ceases to serve the people and only serves the powerful. That is not justice. That is tyranny dressed up as law enforcement.” - FJP ED Ayala

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2/ Prosecutors have a constitutional duty to follow the facts and evidence wherever they lead, including choosing not to file charges when the evidence does not support them, as prior DOJ prosecutors concluded regarding AG James.