Interview With Anti-Death Penalty Advocate Sister Helen Prejean

What is a significant factor in determining who ends up on death row, according to the transcript?

• The race of the victim

• The type of crime committed

• The age of the defendant

• The location of the trial

What was the Supreme Court's stance on racial bias in the death penalty as mentioned in the Mccleskey decision?

• They acknowledged it but deemed it inevitable

• They denied its existence

• They ignored the issue completely

• They provided a remedy for it

What is the author's main frustration with the Supreme Court regarding the appeals process?

• The court's leniency towards defendants

• The court's quick decision-making process

• The court's willingness to hear new evidence

• The court's focus on procedural issues

What challenge is highlighted in the appeals process when introducing new evidence?

• The evidence must be presented by the original attorney

• The evidence must be approved by the jury

• The evidence is often not considered due to procedural constraints

• The evidence must be new and compelling

In Richard's case, what was a major issue with his defense?

• His lawyer was not present during the trial

• His lawyer was biased

• His lawyer failed to present crucial evidence

• His lawyer was inexperienced