ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Racial bias in criminal news

Racial bias in criminal news means that in reports about crimes, some people in certain races may be treated unfairly. This could mean that they are accused of more crimes or are seen as more dangerous even when they haven't done anything wrong. People who are treated this way are called "scapegoats" because they are blamed for things they didn't do or that others did as well. This is wrong, and it can lead to people in these races being treated unfairly.