New Book 'Crook County' Argues Court System Racially Biased
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An in-depth look at the challenges the justice system poses for minority defendants.
It's not just a few bad apples that create a justice system where minorities are treated differently than Caucasians--it's the system itself. That's the argument put forth in the book "Crook County.” Author Nicole Gonzalez Van Cleve recounts her own experiences working in the Cook County justice system, as well her findings from extensive interviews, research and in-person observations.
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New Book 'Crook County' Argues Court System Racially Biased
Clip: 8/31/2016 | 11m 15sVideo has Closed Captions
It's not just a few bad apples that create a justice system where minorities are treated differently than Caucasians--it's the system itself. That's the argument put forth in the book "Crook County.” Author Nicole Gonzalez Van Cleve recounts her own experiences working in the Cook County justice system, as well her findings from extensive interviews, research and in-person observations.
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