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Van de Kamp v. Goldstein, 07-854

In the context of 42 U.S.C. section 1983 civil rights suits, a prosecutor's absolute immunity extends to claims that the prosecution failed to disclose impeachment material due to failure to: 1) properly train prosecutors; 2) properly supervise prosecutors; or 3) establish an information system containing potential impeachment material about informants.

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  • Decided 01/26/2009
  • Published 01/26/2009

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