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An American mathematician uses data to reveal injustice in the legal system
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An American mathematician uses data to reveal injustice in the legal system

I find it fascinating how Chad Topaz, a mathematician from a small town in Massachusetts, used data to uncover deep issues in the local police system. He noticed a photo of Hitler in the police station and wondered if the police treated all citizens fairly. By analyzing phone call data and demographics, he found that white residents called the police far more often than minority groups, suggesting a lack of trust among marginalized communities. Topaz’s work is part of a bigger movement using data to challenge racial injustice in the American criminal legal system, and he openly embraces his role as an activist to push for fairness.
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