Alameda County Resentences Death Row Inmates Amid Prosecutorial Misconduct Probe
Review reveals racial and religious bias in jury selection, leading to potential releases and reduced sentences.
Overview
- Ernest Dykes and Keith Thomas are set to be resentenced, with Dykes possibly released next year.
- A review of 56 death penalty cases found evidence of systemic exclusion of Black and Jewish jurors.
- District Attorney Pamela Price apologized to victims' families and affected communities.
- Seven prosecutors linked to the misconduct, with some still in judicial positions.
- Jury selection materials missing in 70% of reviewed cases, raising concerns of file tampering.