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California DA's Office Under Fire for Jury Selection Bias

Alameda County prosecutors accused of racial, homophobic, and antisemitic discrimination in death penalty cases.

  • California Supreme Court upheld a death sentence despite allegations of racial bias in jury selection.
  • Federal judge orders review of over 30 death penalty cases for potential racial bias.
  • Newly uncovered notes reveal prosecutors used derogatory terms for Black, Jewish, and LGBTQ+ potential jurors.
  • Advocates call for the resentencing of all affected death penalty cases in Alameda County.
  • District Attorney Pamela Price faces pressure to address systemic misconduct and ensure fair trials.
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