| % of black defendants in eligible cases sentenced to death | % of other defendants... | |
|---|---|---|
| Jury death sentences | 0.18 | 0.13 |
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juancole.com
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| % of black defendants in eligible cases sentenced to death | % of other defendants... | |
|---|---|---|
| Jury death sentences | 0.18 | 0.13 |
Blacks have a 38% higher rate death sentences being handed down than other defendants. Do statistical anomalies such as these suggest imbedded racism in both our society and more specifically, in our judicial system? Is this more hidden racism?