[s5e13] Parallel Construction, Bitches Apr 2026
: AUSA Frank Asher, the prosecutor, resigns mid-trial after realizing the DEA's evidence came from an illegal source, stating he "holds hands with justice". The Legal Concept: Parallel Construction
: The investigation into Peter’s gubernatorial election intensifies when an agent from the Office of Public Integrity (OPI) pressures Marilyn Garbanza to hand over video of a stuffed ballot box. [S5E13] Parallel Construction, Bitches
: Agents receive a tip from classified sources (like the NSA). Since they cannot use classified data in court without revealing sources, they "construct" a parallel investigation—such as a routine traffic stop—to "discover" the evidence legally. : AUSA Frank Asher, the prosecutor, resigns mid-trial
: Critics argue this violates the Fourth Amendment and the "fruit of the poisonous tree" doctrine, as it bypasses the need for warrants by pretending the investigation started with the parallel event. Discussion Highlights Reviewers and fans often point out: Since they cannot use classified data in court