Minority jurors show in-group favoritism in mock juror decisions

Evidence

Indeed, minority group members (including Black jurors) have been found to be the most likely to show in-group favoritism in mock juror decisions (Devine & Caughlin, 2014; Mitchell et al., 2005). — Joseph Avery, Jim Sidanius, Joel Cooper, Gregory Davis, Amanda N., Bias in the Law, 876

Categorization

  • corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — Joseph Avery, Jim Sidanius, Joel Cooper, Gregory Davis, Amanda N., Bias in the Law: A Definitive Look at…, 876
  • XREF: connects to: Jury consultants use polling, focus groups, and mock trials. — G. Alan Tarr, Judicial Process and Judicial…, 836