Terry Pitchford

Terry Pitchford is a Black man who was convicted of capital murder in Mississippi in 2006. His case is currently before the Supreme Court due to allegations of racial bias in jury selection. The now-retired prosecutor, Doug Evans, is accused of systematically removing Black jurors during the selection process, leaving only one Black person on the jury that ultimately convicted Pitchford. This practice has raised concerns about the fairness and impartiality of the trial. The Supreme Court is hearing arguments to determine whether Pitchford's constitutional rights were violated during the jury selection process. The outcome of this case could have significant implications for death penalty cases and the issue of racial bias in the criminal justice system, particularly in the context of jury composition.