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Black People 6 Times More Likely to Be Jailed Than Whites in Vermont

The Crime Report

percent of the population, Black people in Vermont were six times more likely to be jailed than white people in 2019, reports VTDigger. Black people were also 14 times as likely to be charged in felony drug cases, with those who were sent to prison on felony drug cases often being charged with cocaine sale or possession.

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Jail Lengths of Stay Increasing Across the US: Report

The Crime Report

When looking at the charges individuals are being held on, in two of three counties, the average length of stay for violent felonies increased by 23 or more days. Yet, in all counties, individuals admitted for violent felonies spent on average over 100 days in jail in 2019. . Looking Ahead.