Verdict First, Trial Later
Let me see if I have this correct:
The Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution reads thusly: “Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed (italics mine), nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.”
It’s good that we in the United States have the protection of our Bill of Rights – the first ten amendments…
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