Study of Denver prosecutions finds
'persistent set of disadvantages'
for Black and Hispanic people
Posted By: NorthernDog, 4/8/2021 9:45:39 AM
DENVER – A study of prosecutorial decisions made by the Denver District Attorney’s Office released Wednesday found “a persistent set of disadvantages faced by Black and Hispanic defendants” compared to white people going through the criminal justice system. The study looked at thousands of felony cases charged between July 2017 and June 2018 in Denver. Authors also interviewed 20 prosecutors from the district attorney’s office. The study was commissioned by District Attorney Beth McCann, funded by the Colorado Evaluation and Action Lab at the University of Denver, and authored by Stacey Bosick, the interim associate vice president of academic programs
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Study of Denver prosecutions finds
'persistent set of disadvantages'
for Black and Hispanic people 19 replies
'persistent set of disadvantages'
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Looks like the All Star Game will have to be moved yet again.