Richard Blumenthal: “We also proposed a right of action for abusive prosecution.”

“He and I have proposed a bill that would essentially prohibit these kinds of contacts between the White House directing the Justice Department. We also proposed a right of action for abusive prosecution. Connecticut has one. Other states do, too. If a prosecutor is off the rails and goes after someone because of personal animosity or political opposition, there is a recourse for someone after that prosecution is done and there's an acquittal.” (1:01:18–1:01:26)

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