Philosophy
Presumption of Innocence and Its Role in Pretrial Detention
Quick fact
In the United States, around 400,000 people are held in pretrial detention on any given day, many simply because they cannot afford bail, despite the presumption of innocence.
Why this is interesting
Imagine being arrested for a crime you didn't commit—but you're still held in jail for months before your trial. How can a legal system that says 'innocent until proven guilty' allow that?