Prosecutor On Putting Chomos & Corrupt Cops In Prison | Will Flanagan

Former Prosecutor, Mayor & Criminal Defense Attorney Will Flanagan comes on to give us the details of prosecuting the bad guys, corruption in the justice system, what it's like to be one of the youngest mayors in the country and why public defenders represent those accused of horrendous crimes. Follow Ian Bick on Instagram: @ian_bick & Snapchat: ianbick Connect with Will Flanagan: https://www.tiktok.com/@mayor_flanagan Buy Merch: https://lockedinbrand.com Use code lockedin at checkout to get 20% off your order Connect with Ian Bick: https://www.ianbick.com Chapters: 00:00:00 - Cracking Down on Crime 00:02:39 - From the Projects to Public Office 00:05:35 - The Challenges of Being a Young Mayor 00:08:29 - False Allegations and Political Fallout 00:11:05 - Facing Allegations and Career Changes 00:13:51 - From the Projects to the Cannabis Industry 00:16:34 - Becoming an attorney and career goals 00:19:01 - The Rehabilitation vs. Incarceration Debate 00:21:43 - Pursuing Justice and Prosecutorial Misconduct 00:24:20 - Dealing with Guilty but Unconvicted Individuals 00:27:13 - False Accusations and the Judicial System 00:29:58 - The Problem Officer 00:32:50 - Chomos 00:35:36 - The Responsibility of Care and Custody 00:38:16 - Relationships in the Courtroom 00:40:57 - The Influence of Bias on Jury Selection 00:43:35 - The Entertainment of Trials 00:46:44 - Challenges in Prosecuting and Defending Trump 00:49:46 - Bucking the System 00:52:28 - The Cost of Prosecution 00:55:17 - An Encounter with Federal Agents 00:57:45 - The Temptations of Public Officials 01:00:37 - The importance of doing the right thing 01:03:15 - Taking on Guilty Clients 01:05:45 - Public Defenders and the Love of the Law 01:08:12 - Public Perception and the Role of Attorneys 01:11:03 - The Consequences of Bail for the Poor 01:13:58 - The Money-Making System of Jails and County Jails 01:16:40 - The Trap of Probation 01:19:22 - The Importance of Learning from Experiences 01:22:22 - Promoting Transparency and Accountability Produced by: https://www.instagram.com/shanedanahy https://www.shanedanahy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices