Statistical and Other Analysis of Bail-Related Variables Found

question 98

Multiple Choice

Statistical and other analysis of bail-related variables found:

• A) bail amounts set for black male defendants by judges were 35 percent higher than those set for their white male counterparts.
• B) local bond dealers charged significantly lower bonding rates for black than white defendants.
• C) higher bail amounts being set unfairly for blacks than whites.
• D) judges in Miami and Philadelphia were racially biased against black defendants, with substantially more racial bias among both inexperienced and part-time judges.
• E) All the above

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