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Tarrant County, Texas, is under scrutiny for its disproportionate use of the death penalty, with 92% of death sentences sought since 2012 targeting racial and ethnic minorities. Despite making up only 40% of the countys population, whites are less likely to face death sentences. Critics argue that prosecutors overcharge to force pleas, particularly in cases like unplanned murders during robberies. Faith leaders and activists have rallied against this practice, calling it racist and abusive. District Attorney Phil Sorrells defends the process, stating that decisions are based on facts, history, and victim input, not demographics. However, activists demand real change towards fairer justice.

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