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I derive no pleasure from prosecuting a man, even though I know hes guilty do you think I could sleep at night or look a
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"I derive no pleasure from prosecuting a man, even though I know he's guilty; do you think I could sleep at night or look at myself in the mirror in the morning if I hounded an innocent man?"

- Jim Garrison

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This quote by Jim Garrison speaks with the ethical responsibility of a prosecutor. He is revealing his hesitation to prosecute somebody, even if he understands they are guilty, due to the fact that of the capacity for an innocent individual to be wrongfully convicted. He is questioning whether he could cope with himself if he were to pursue a case versus somebody who is innocent. He is indicating that he would not be able to take a look at himself in the mirror or sleep in the evening if he were to do something so ethically incorrect. This quote talks to the importance of justice and the need for district attorneys to be sure of an individual's guilt prior to pursuing a case. It likewise speaks with the requirement for prosecutors to be held liable for their actions and to be knowledgeable about the repercussions of their decisions.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Jim Garrison between November 20, 1921 and October 21, 1992. He/she was a famous Public Servant from USA. The author also have 16 other quotes.

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