It is one reserved for the poorest of the poor. In addition, it is a penalty disproportionately faced by black Americans. Despite being 13% of the US population, Black people make up 41% of all the prisoners on death row. Coincidence? Numerous studies have found that black defendants are more likely than their white counterparts to face the death penalty. (02:24–02:30)
CLAIM
Asserts that Black people constitute 41% of death row prisoners.
This is an excerpt from a raw transcript. The assertions have not been audited or verified. Tap the video to view the source footage and understand the context.
