Asked by Shakira Castro on Apr 26, 2024

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Research suggests that offenders who kill ______ victims are significantly more likely to be charged with a capital crime.

A) Black
B) White
C) Hispanic
D) Asian

Capital Crime

A crime that is punishable by the death penalty.

Charged

Assigned with a responsibility or task; or in legal terms, accused of a crime or offense.

  • Acknowledge the moral standards and principles fundamental to legal practitioners.
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ketia valmeApr 30, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Research has shown that offenders who kill white victims are more likely to be charged with a capital crime than those who kill victims of other races. This has been attributed to various factors such as societal perceptions of the value of white lives and the racial biases of the criminal justice system.