DIThe Distraction Index

#prosecutorial_discretion

3 events across 2 weeks

0Damage
0Hype
3Noise
6.7Avg Dmg
19.3Avg Hype
WEEK 82Jul 19 – 25
NOISE2026-07-24
Criminal Charges Against Louisiana Attorney General Murrill Dropped
Enforcement Actionsingle state · narrow
Damage
0.6
Hype
14.2
NOISE2026-07-24
Government Withdraws Subpoenas Compelling New York Times Reporters to Testify
Enforcement Actionfederal · narrow
Damage
6.7
Hype
19.8
WEEK 60Feb 15 – 21
NOISE2026-02-10
Grand Jury Refuses to Indict Democratic Lawmakers
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · narrow
Damage
12.9
Hype
24.0