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Prosecutorial Immunity Stands in Acquitted Man's Lawsuit | Dover News
A man acquitted of murder after nearly two years in jail saw his lawsuit against prosecutors dismissed — a ruling that upholds absolute immunity for prosecutors, shielding them from civil suits even over alleged misconduct like withholding evidence. The case, stemming from a 2021 killing and a 2022 arrest based on a cooperating witness, also targeted Maryland’s alleged negligence in training prosecutors. Though the plaintiff sought $75,000, the judge affirmed current law and declined to challenge the long-standing legal doctrine, officially closing the case. Listen in comfort:Get a discount…
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