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Media Coverage: Racial Disparities in Prosecutorial Outcomes

coloradolab / 07 April 2021
Close-up of golden statue depicting blindfolded Lady Justice with the scales of justice in one hand a sword in another.

The goal of the study, initiated by the Denver District Attorney’s Office, is to increase transparency and ensure the equitable treatment of defendants. Denver DA Beth McCann held a press event to discuss findings from the study. 

Study: No evidence of widespread racism found in Denver DA’s Office 

Study commissioned by Denver DA finds no ‘pervasive’ issues of race or bias

Study examines equity in prosecution decisions in Denver DA’s office

Black and Hispanic people face “persistent set of disadvantages” in Denver courts 

DU study: White people and people of color are sometimes prosecuted differently by city attorneys 

Report Shows Denver DA’s Office Racial Disparities 

 

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