The Crimes That Receive the Most Attention from the Media,from

question 33

Multiple Choice

The crimes that receive the most attention from the media,from politicians,and from criminal justice policymakers,are:

• A)crimes involving white victims.
• B)crimes involving African American offenders.
• C)street crimes such as murder,robbery,and rape.
• D)Both a and b,above.

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