The latest indictment of former President Donald J. Trump takes the United States to an uncharted place in its history. But other countries’ histories suggest that the prosecution of leaders accused of wrongdoing cannot fix underlying problems.
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Are the Trump Indictments a Turning Point? History Says Not Likely.
The latest indictment of former President Donald J. Trump takes the United States to an uncharted place in its history. But other countries’ histories suggest that the prosecution of leaders accused of wrongdoing cannot fix underlying problems.
Five Years Ago, 43 Students Vanished. The Mystery, and the Pain, Remain
The case has become a symbol of Mexico’s broken rule of law.
Mueller Report Likely to Renew Scrutiny of Steele Dossier
The special counsel revealed that some claims in the dossier appeared to be false while others were impossible to prove. Republicans have vowed to investigate.
Russians Hope Mueller Report Opens Door to Improved U.S. Ties
Some Russians crowed over the investigation not finding collusion by the Trump campaign. But the report’s focus on election interference tempered hopes for better relations.
Ukraine Court Rules Manafort Disclosure Caused ‘Meddling’ in U.S. Election
A prosecutor and a lawmaker broke the law by revealing details about possibly illegal payments earmarked for Paul Manafort, which “resulted in meddling” in the 2016 election, a court in Kiev said.
Mexico’s New President Restarts Investigation Into 43 Missing Students
Just days after taking office President Andrés Manuel López Obrador created a commission to re-examine the case of 43 students who were attacked by the police in 2014.
How the Trump Administration Stepped Up Pursuit of WikiLeaks’s Assange
As American spies worked to collect intelligence on Julian Assange, Justice Department prosecutors took steps that resulted in secret charges.