Attorney Client Privilege

• Communication with defense lawyers can be monitored by the government prosecutors!!!

  • The end of the right to a fair trial?
  • The end of the right to competent defense?
  • Did it start when John Ghatti was denied the use of the lawyer of his choosing?
  • Safeguards are supposed to be in place
    • But history shows they will be abused
    • No provision for punishment if abused
    • History shows this is extremely dangerous

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