Entries tagged with “G. Ben Cohen”
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,Apr 25, 2023
Law Reviews — Racial Bias in Felony Murder and Accomplice Liability
A forthcoming article in the Denver Law Review discusses two theories of homicide law, the felony murder rule and accomplice liability, that create group liability for the actions of an individual. The article, written by Professors G. Ben Cohen (pictured), Justin D. Levinson, and Koichi Hioki states that “Research suggests that the administration of accomplice liability [and] felony murder doctrines disproportionately impact Black and minority defendants,” causing minority defendants to be…