Question

question 21 (1 point)
which of following scenarios is most likely to result in an acquittal?
an all-black jury judging a white defendant
a mixed black and white jury judging a white defendant
a mixed black and white jury judging a black defendant
an all-white jury judging a white defendant

Explanation:

In legal and social science (specifically related to jury behavior and racial bias in the justice system), research on in - group bias and jury decision - making shows that juries often show more leniency towards defendants of their own racial group. An all - White jury judging a White defendant means that the defendant is of the same racial group as all the jurors. This in - group similarity is likely to lead to more favorable treatment, including a higher chance of acquittal, compared to scenarios where the defendant's racial group is different from a significant portion of the jury (like all - Black jury judging a White defendant, mixed juries judging a defendant of a different or same - but - not - all - same - group race).

Answer:

D. An all - White jury judging a White defendant