Lessons from Other Democracies on Prosecuting Former Leaders and Presidential Indictments.

Democracies, including Israel, Italy, France, Argentina, Brazil, and South Korea, have prosecuted their political leaders for corruption and abuse of power. While these countries differ from the United States in crucial ways, experts say aspects of their experience hint at what may be in store for the US. The legal systems and political cultures of these countries vary, but transparency, independence, and adherence to the rule of law have helped maintain public trust in accountability efforts.