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Justice Department Investigates Racial Bias in Plea Deals

5/4/2025

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The U.S. Justice Department is probing Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty's office over allegations of unconstitutional plea deal practices. Central to the investigation is a directive mandating prosecutors to factor in race, sparking fears of racial bias in legal proceedings. This inquiry seeks to determine if such policies infringe on civil rights protections.

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Story summary

The U.S. Justice Department is probing Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty's office over allegations of unconstitutional plea deal practices. Central to the investigation is a directive mandating prosecutors to factor in race, sparking fears of racial bias in legal proceedings. This inquiry seeks to determine if such policies infringe on civil rights protections.