Kamala Harris's case as "progressive prosecutor" is being re-examined as she looks to 2020

United States. Senator Kamala Harris, D-Calif., Addresses reporters following an event at the Des Moines Community College in Ankeny, Iowa. (Associated Press)

As speculation grows over the presidential aspirations of US Senator Kamala Harris, the record of the California Democrat as Attorney General and Attorney General is attracting more and more attention.

The perception that Harris, 54, acted as a "progressive prosecutor" during his tenure The position of Attorney General of San Francisco, then the Attorney General of California, contradicts his actions, says an associate law professor at the University of San Francisco, in an opinion piece.

as District Attorney and then Attorney General of the State, Ms. Harris objected or remained silent, "writes Lara Bazelon in the New York Times.

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"What is most troubling is that Ms. Harris was busted to defend wrongful convictions guaranteed by official misconduct involving evidence. falsification, false testimony and removal of crucial information by prosecutors. "

Bazelon then enumerates many cases in which the Democratic senator has not adopted the criminal justice reforms – in opposing or refusing to pronounce.

She quotes Harris & # Reluctance to take a position in 2014 on the opposition to Proposition 47, an elector-approved voting measure that has reduced some serious crimes to minor offenses. not having respected camera standards for police officers worn by the body

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According to Bazelon Harris is also opposed to a 2015 bill requiring his office to investigate shooting involving agents.Bazelon's newspaper criticizes Harris' decision to continue to prosecute death row inmates as well. that attorney gen even though he was supposed to oppose the death penalty.

The worst case, according to Bazelon, was Harris' criminal record in wrongful conviction cases. The author cites the case of George Gage, who is currently serving a 70-year prison sentence for allegedly sexually abusing his daughter-in-law. The case is largely based on the testimony of his daughter-in-law, whom some have questioned.

The conviction of Daniel Larsen – sentenced to 28 years imprisonment for possession of a concealed weapon – also raised questions. She also defended Johnny Baca's murder conviction, in which the judges concluded that the prosecutor had lied at the trial and that the video of a plea had drawn the country's attention, Bazelon said.

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"It is true that politicians must make concessions to obtain the support of key interest groups. The fierce collective opposition of law enforcement associations and district attorneys can be difficult to overcome at the polls. However, during her career, Ms. Harris has not negotiated or exchanged for the support of more conservative types of law and order; she gave it all, "writes Bazelon.

Harris also argued for the confiscation of civilian assets, according to the National Review, much to the chagrin of criminal justice advocates.

" Too often she was wrong Bazelon writes in the Times.

But even if his criminal record is under the microscope, some see Harris as a prime candidate for winning the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.

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Republican strategist Colin Reed recently chose Harris as a favorite to stun what should become an increasingly dense field. But his greatest vulnerability lies in his career, he said. ] "Harris will be forced to explain to the Liberals their previous positions that are anathema, such as defending the death penalty, making fun of the idea of ​​legalizing marijuana and threatening parents with imprisonment for absurd, "wrote Reed in an article in Fox's No Piece piece of opinion. "In politics, when you explain, you lose."