Prosecutor’s book about Baltimore’s Gun Trace Task Force raises ethics questions | GUEST COMMENTARY

I suspect that many prosecuting attorneys — even high-powered assistant U.S. attorneys — have thought about writing a book based on one of their trial wins. However, after considering the potential conflicts of interest that could arise from going public with their insider’s account, they did not publish. If prosecutors do decide to pursue such a project, they often do so after they’ve retired or changed professions.

Not Leo Wise.

While working as an assistant United States attorney, Mr.