Alameda County to Review Death Penalty Cases Amid Bias Allegations

A federal judge has ordered a review of all death penalty cases in Alameda County over concerns of prosecutorial misconduct. The investigation stems from evidence of potential bias in the case of Earnest Dykes, who was convicted and sentenced to death in 1993. Allegations suggest that Black and Jewish jurors may have been excluded from the jury in an attempt to secure a more favorable outcome. Alameda County DA Pamela Price has initiated a comprehensive review of all 35 existing death penalty cases, emphasizing the importance of addressing unethical behavior and upholding constitutional principles.

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