Phil Mueller Part II: The Prosecutor as Public Servant

The trial of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd featured a team of prosecutors who exemplified professionalism. Phil Mueller, knows something about the professionalism of prosecutors. As a state prosecutor for 26 years, not only did he try dozens of felony cases, but he played an important role in training prosecutors across the state, and literally wrote the book on the ethical principles that apply to criminal prosecutions. In this second part of his interview, we talk about his experiences in the DA’s office, the prosecutor’s role as public servant, and the proposals of the George Floyd Fairness in Policing Act that is working its way through Congress.