A study released by the University of Maryland concluded that race and geography are major factors in death penalty decisions. Specifically, prosecutors are more likely to seek a death sentence when the victim is _______ and are less likely to seek a death sentence when the victim is ________.

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The study found that prosecutors are more likely to seek a death sentence when the victim is white and less likely to seek a death sentence when the victim is black, highlighting racial disparities in the application of the death penalty.

A Study Released by the University of Maryland Concluded That