Stay Tuned with Preet The DA Who Refused to Play the Game (with Mimi Rocah)
Feb 27, 2025
Mimi Rocah, former District Attorney for Westchester County, reflects on her bold decision not to run for re-election, igniting discussions about political pressures in the justice system. She reveals the ethical dilemmas faced during her tenure and the challenges in maintaining integrity while navigating political influences. The conversation also covers the historical shift from patronage to merit-based hiring in the DOJ, emphasizing the need for transparency and character in prosecutorial roles, and the implications of partisanship on justice.
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Party Politics
- Rocah faced criticism for running without "earning her turn" in the Democratic Party.
- She was seen as a threat by some elected officials.
"Team Player"
- Rocah faced pressure to include elected officials in a law enforcement press conference.
- She resisted, asserting her role as a prosecutor, not a politician.
Bloomberg at Press Conference
- Preet Bharara recalls debating whether Mayor Bloomberg could attend a press conference about a CityTime fraud case.
- They ultimately allowed him due to the city's victim status.