Tag: racial_bias
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Media Monitor: Supreme Court Vacates Death Row Conviction Over Jury Bias Concerns
The Washington Post reports the Supreme Court vacated a death row conviction for Terry Pitchford, citing potential racial bias in Mississippi jury selection and a 5-4 vote on his right to challenge juror dismissals.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Supreme CourtTerry PitchfordMississippiJury SelectionRacial BiasDeath RowLegal RulingThe Washington Post