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Which statements regarding African-Americans and crime is verified by criminal statistics? A. African-Americans commit more crimes than white people. B. The average African-American is more likely to be arrested than the average white person. C. All cops are racist. D. All the answers are correct.

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B. The average African-American is more likely to be arrested than the average white person

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the criminal statistics provided by the Defense department, African Americans were around 4 times more likely to be arrested for doing the same level of crimes.

The data showed a racial bias that average polices and eyewitnesses often have toward members of African American community. They're subconsciously perceive them as more dangerous compared to other group even without sufficient evidence to back it up.

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