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“My job as a prosecutor is to do justice. And justice is served when a guilty man is convicted and an innocent man is not.” quote by Sonia Sotomayor
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“My job as a prosecutor is to do justice. And justice is served when a guilty man is convicted and an innocent man is not.”

Sonia Sotomayor

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Justice means convicting the guilty while protecting the innocent; the role of a prosecutor is to uphold fairness, not merely secure convictions.

In simple terms: Justice is convicting guilty, protecting innocent.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize fairness over conviction numbers.

Themes

justice fairness prosecution ethics

Mood

serious reflective

Type

legal ethical

When to use this quote

  • courtroom
  • policy making
  • public statements
  • legal education

Key Concepts

law morality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can prosecutors ensure fairness?
  • What safeguards protect the innocent?
A Different Perspective

Pressure to secure convictions can compromise fairness.

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