Which of the following is true about the historical impact of race on rape prosecutions?

a. Race has historically not played a role in rape prosecutions
b. The vast majority of rape prosecutions have involved white offenders and black victims
c. Men executed for rape were almost always black with white victims
d. Men executed for rape were almost always black with black victims


Answer: c

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