POLITICSJun 2 · 17:15 UTCAMNYBy Bennett L. Gershman and Robert Simels

Op-ed | Reformation of the grand jury process

The article discusses the secretive nature of the grand jury process and calls for reconsideration of its secrecy following violations by the Trump Department of Justice. It explains that grand juries operate with a low standard of probable cause, limited defense input, and prosecutorial control over evidence presented.

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