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Seeking Justice

Most Americans know the phrase, “Innocent until proven guilty.” This is one crucial foundation of America’s judicial system and is quoted in the United States Constitution under The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, article 11, which states: " Everyone   charged with a penal offence has the right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty according to law in a public trial at which he has had all the guarantees necessary for his defence." In article 10, the right for a fair trial is also mentioned. On the surface, these principles give a strong assurance that justice will prevail in almost every court case; however, no matter what laws are passed or principles instilled, mankind is corrupt. In light of such depravity, we often see justice, in this life, become buried under the weight of bribery, deception, connections, fear, and position. Claims of wrongdoing have often been squelched by threats or appeased through payouts. There is also another factor involved