I suppose in pleasing the right people with money and power.

prosecutors with higher conviction rates are typically viewed more favorably than prosecutors with lower conviction rates.

She could have just never even brought the prosecution in the first place.

im not saying she did the right thing, im just answering the question of "how does prosecuting someone help her career advancement".

The point is the prosecution's case was ultra weak. He rejected a 6 month plea deal because they were confident they would win in court. That's not the kind of case you bring to get ahead in your career

"look at me, I'm serving the interests of the incumbent education and medical industries by prosecuting the shit out of someone who dared give them the bird, now donate to my campaign".

Easy notch on her belt.

Aarons lawyers expected an acquittal which is why he rejected the plea deal of 6 months