The Collegian
Monday, August 25, 2025

Mina Ghani


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I watched Diddy on trial, but found myself guilty

From race to attractiveness, how a defendant looks matters to juries. Defense teams and defendants often have to work against stereotypes about appearances to ensure a fair trial, but prosecutors work against them in attempts to expose and emphasize them instead. 

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