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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/smurfyjenkins on 2024-08-06 21:05:28+00:00.

Original Title: Plea bargains in the criminal system are often framed as efficient for all parties while also sorting the guilty from the innocent. However, under a range of scenarios (e.g. if prosecutors derive a career benefit from trial wins), the innocent are more likely than the guilty to plea bargain.