[Go Awf] Laura Coates on Why She Left Prosecution

About this episode

Laura Coates discusses her experiences as a federal prosecutor and the ethical dilemmas that led her to leave the profession.

In this powerful segment, Laura Coates opens up about her time as a federal prosecutor and the complicated reality of pursuing justice from inside the system. She reflects on why Black and brown communities deserve prosecutors who understand their lived experiences, the emotional weight of victim advocacy, and the courtroom moment involving a deportation warrant that shook her to her core. Laura shares how that ethical dilemma helped shape her decision to leave prosecution and step into a new...

People in this episode

Hosts: Jeannette, Mona

Guest: Laura Coates

Topics covered

• justice
• prosecution
• ethical dilemmas
• victim advocacy
• community understanding

Keywords

• prosecution
• justice
• ethical dilemma
• victim advocacy
• Black communities

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: federal prosecutor

Places: Black and brown communities

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