Robert M. Morgenthau Professions : Lawyer Born : July 31, 1919 Browse All Authors Top 3 quotes by Robert M. Morgenthau Prosecutors must reveal the dirty little secret they too often share only among themselves: The death penalty actually hinders the fight against crime. Robert M. Morgenthau fighting secret dirty The death penalty exacts a terrible price in dollars, lives and human decency. Rather than tamping down the flames of violence, it fuels them while draining millions of dollars from more promising efforts to restore safety to our lives. Robert M. Morgenthau effort flames safety I would rather have my fate in the hands of 23 representative citizens of the county than in the hands of a politically appointed judge. Robert M. Morgenthau fate judging hands Similar Authors Bruce Fein lawyer Bram Fischer lawyer Bowie Kuhn lawyer Apolinario Mabini lawyer Arnold Goodman, Baron Goodman lawyer Asma Jahangir lawyer All Authors