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Supreme Court rules in favor of Mississippi death row inmate over jury racial bias

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Terry Pitchford, a Black death row inmate from Mississippi, regarding claims of racial bias in his jury's composition. The court's decision emphasizes the importance of ensuring jurors are not excluded based on race, referencing past rulings and the actions of the prosecutor in Pitchford's case.

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The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Terry Pitchford, a Black death row inmate from Mississippi, regarding claims of racial bias in his jury's composition. The court's decision emphasizes the importance of ensuring jurors are not excluded based on race, referencing past rulings and the actions of the prosecutor in Pitchford's case.

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Supreme Court rules for Black death row inmate from Mississippi over racial bias in makeup of jury

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Supreme Court rules in favor of Mississippi death row inmate over jury racial bias