Chapter
Racial Bias in Jury Selection
49:59 - 52:44 (02:45)
The discussion highlights the issue of racial bias in jury selection and its effects on the criminal justice system, focusing on the concern of minorities not receiving a fair trial.
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Police officers' involvement in KKK activities or knowledge of such crimes was a common occurrence across the US, especially in the South where the majority of cops either participated in or were aware of such behavior happening.
49:59 - 51:02 (01:03)
Summary
Police officers' involvement in KKK activities or knowledge of such crimes was a common occurrence across the US, especially in the South where the majority of cops either participated in or were aware of such behavior happening. Fear of retribution from sociopathic cops was the norm, according to the guest speaker featured in part three of the podcast series The Dirty South.
ChapterRacial Bias in Jury Selection
EpisodeBehind the Police: How The Police Defeated Lynching Via Torture
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The issue of racial bias in juries, particularly with the draw of a Latino defendant, is discussed.
51:02 - 52:44 (01:42)
Summary
The issue of racial bias in juries, particularly with the draw of a Latino defendant, is discussed. If a Latino defendant is being tried in front of an all-white jury, it's important to acknowledge that they may not fully comprehend the cultural nuances and the historical context that contributed to the defendant's actions.