The ongoing investigation into former President Donald Trump's business dealings has put a spotlight on the prosecutor leading the charge, Cyrus Vance Jr. However, Vance has faced repeated criticism for being soft on crime during his tenure as the Manhattan district attorney. Vance, who has been in office since 2010, has been accused of going easy on wealthy and powerful defendants, while being tough on low-level offenders. Critics argue that this approach has perpetuated a two-tiered justice system, where the rich and influential are given preferential treatment. One of the most high-profile cases that Vance has been criticized for is the handling of the sexual assault allegations against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. Vance declined to prosecute Weinstein in 2015, despite strong evidence against him. It wasn't until 2018, after a wave of public outcry and the emergence of new evidence, that Vance finally brought charges against Weinstein. Vance has also been accused of being lenient towards other high-profile defendants, such as former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn, who was accused of sexually assaulting a hotel maid in 2011. Vance dropped the charges against Strauss-Kahn after doubts were raised about the credibility of the accuser. Critics argue that Vance's approach to these cases sends a message that the wealthy and powerful can get away with crimes that would land ordinary people in jail. They also point out that Vance's office has been criticized for its handling of cases involving police brutality and misconduct. Despite these criticisms, Vance has defended his record, arguing that his office has been tough on crime when it comes to violent offenses and drug-related crimes. He has also pointed to his office's efforts to reform the criminal justice system, such as the creation of a conviction integrity unit to review wrongful convictions. The investigation into Trump's business dealings is likely to be Vance's most high-profile case yet. The probe is looking into whether Trump and his company committed financial crimes, such as tax fraud and insurance fraud. Trump has denied any wrongdoing and has called the investigation a witch hunt. Regardless of the outcome of the investigation, Vance's record as district attorney will continue to be scrutinized. Critics will argue that his approach to high-profile cases has perpetuated a two-tiered justice system, while supporters will point to his efforts to reform the criminal justice system. Ultimately, it will be up to voters to decide whether Vance's record is enough to earn him another term in office.