In a recent study of 88 cases under post-Furman statutes (through December 31, 2000) in which people were completely exonerated of crimes for which they were sentenced to die, which of the following types of prosecutor misconduct occurred most frequently?

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According to the study, withholding exculpatory evidence occurred most frequently among the cases studied. This means that prosecutors failed to provide evidence that could have helped to prove the innocence of the defendants, which is a form of misconduct.

In a Recent Study of 88 Cases Under Post-Furman Statutes