Black defendants face main limitations to securing consultant juries, whereas a Decrease Ninth Ward household farm wins a settlement after its property was mistakenly handled with pesticides.
Glenn Davis, who spent almost 14 years in jail earlier than his homicide conviction was overturned and he was later exonerated, says the underrepresentation of Black folks on juries can stop defendants from being judged by a real jury of their friends. (Photograph by Gus Bennett / The Lens)
On this episode of Behind The Lens, Bernard Smith experiences on the important hurdles Black defendants face in securing a jury of their friends, regardless of Black residents making up a majority of defendants whereas remaining underrepresented on juries. We additionally communicate with La’Shance Perry about a Decrease Ninth Ward household’s authorized victory after a employee mistakenly handled their small natural farm with pesticides.
Visitor: Reporters, Bernard Smith and La’Shance Perry
Host: Carolyne Heldman.
Theme music by Podington Bear. Extra music, “Rarified,” by Podington Bear.
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