The Reflecting Pool Ruckus: A Test of Independence The controversy surrounding US Attorney Jeanine Pirro's decision not to pursue charges in a vandalism case against a former Olympian has sparked concerns about the independence of the Justice Department.
At issue is not just the fate of the Reflecting Pool prosecutor, but also the integrity of our system of justice.
Todd Blanche, the US Attorney General, defended Pirro's decision on NBC's Meet the Press, stating that he and federal prosecutors "will act with integrity.