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Race of victim often key in whether life sentence imposed in NC, study shows
A new Duke University study reveals racial disparities in how sentences of life without parole are handed out - but it's the race of the victim, not the defendant, that often is the key factor.
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A new Duke University study reveals racial disparities in how sentences of life without parole are handed out - but it's the race of the victim, not the defendant, that often is the key factor.
Reporter : Sarah KruegerPhotographer : Vinnie Boccanfuso
Web Editor : Matthew Burns
Posted 2020-10-27T19:24:32-0400 - Updated 2020-10-27T19:24:32-0400