Mears, who stepped into the prosecutor role in 2019, has long been the target of criticisms from Republicans who accused him of failing to seek tougher sentences for violent criminals.
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Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
5 June 2026
There are valid criticisms surrounding the true crime genre, including accusations that the medium has become sensational and exploitative.
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James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
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