Studies find that the race of the victim is more important than the race of the defendant when it comes to sentencing. Research shows that if the victim is _____, prosecutors are _____ likely to seek the death penalty.

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Research indicates that when the victim is white, prosecutors are significantly more likely to seek the death penalty, specifically five times more likely, highlighting a racial disparity in how capital cases are pursued.

Studies Find That the Race of the Victim Is More