During the discovery process, a prosecutor can conceal evidence that demonstrates that the defendant is actually innocent.

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This statement is false. Prosecutors are required to disclose all exculpatory evidence (evidence that may show the defendant's innocence) to the defense during the discovery process. This is known as the Brady rule, named after the 1963 Supreme Court case Brady v. Maryland. Failure to disclose exculpatory evidence can result in a violation of the defendant's constitutional rights and potentially a mistrial or overturned conviction.

During the Discovery Process, a Prosecutor Can Conceal Evidence That