David Baldus

David Baldus was an influential American criminologist and law professor known for his research on racial disparities in the criminal justice system. His most notable work involved a comprehensive study of death penalty cases, which revealed that defendants of color were disproportionately sentenced to death compared to white defendants. Baldus’s findings highlighted systemic biases and prompted discussions on the fairness of capital punishment. His research contributed to legal reforms and greater awareness of how race can affect judicial outcomes. Baldus's work remains significant in ongoing debates about equity and justice in legal practices.