A growing "crisis of trust" in the Department of Justice due to repeated instances of prosecutorial misconduct.
The replacement of experienced federal prosecutors with inexperienced ones may be contributing to ethical lapses and legal errors.
Judicial misconduct and perceived political bias are eroding the public's and litigants' faith in the impartiality of the courts.
The high-level mishandling of classified information by senior officials appears to be a recurring problem.
Opportunities Identified
Increased judicial scrutiny of grand jury proceedings could serve as a corrective measure against future prosecutorial misconduct.
Public exposure of judicial misconduct creates pressure for greater transparency and accountability within the judiciary.
The Bolton plea deal provides a clear warning to government officials about the legal risks of retaining classified information, even in personal notes.