“The law is an amazing tool, but it has limits. Good people, on the other hand, don't have limits. The law is not in the business of forgiveness or redemption. The law cannot compel us to love each other or respect each other. It cannot cancel hate or conquer evil; teach grace or extinguish passions. The law cannot achieve these things, not by itself. It takes people -- brave and strong and extraordinary people.”
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Doing Justice: A Prosecutor's Thoughts on Crime, Punishment, and the Rule of Law
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Preet Bharara
Preet Bharara (b. 1968) is an Indian-American lawyer and former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, appointed by President Barack Obama in 2009 and serving until 2017. He gained prominence for prosecuting high-profile cases involving securities fraud, organized crime, and public corruption, including successful prosecutions of several former New York state legislators and city officials. Bharara was fired by the Trump administration in March 2017, which attracted significant attention. After leaving government, he transitioned to become a legal commentator and podcast host, continuing to influence the legal field. more
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