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    The document summarizes issues with corruption in the American prison system. It notes that corruption occurs through government officials abusing their power for private gain and through bribery in the justice system. As a result, innocent people are sometimes imprisoned or given longer sentences based on factors like race or gender. While most prisoners are likely guilty of some crime, an estimated 120,000 may be in prison due to wrongful convictions. The document proposes reforms like requiring more evidence before trial and anonymizing defendants from juries to reduce biases. It also discusses how corruption allows prisons to be used to silence voices of protest and how former inmates can become targets for sex trafficking after release due to lack of support.

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    The document summarizes issues with corruption in the American prison system. It notes that corruption occurs through government officials abusing their power for private gain and through bribery in the justice system. As a result, innocent people are sometimes imprisoned or given longer sentences based on factors like race or gender. While most prisoners are likely guilty of some crime, an estimated 120,000 may be in prison due to wrongful convictions. The document proposes reforms like requiring more evidence before trial and anonymizing defendants from juries to reduce biases. It also discusses how corruption allows prisons to be used to silence voices of protest and how former inmates can become targets for sex trafficking after release due to lack of support.

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    The document summarizes issues with corruption in the American prison system. It notes that corruption occurs through government officials abusing their power for private gain and through bribery in the justice system. As a result, innocent people are sometimes imprisoned or given longer sentences based on factors like race or gender. While most prisoners are likely guilty of some crime, an estimated 120,000 may be in prison due to wrongful convictions. The document proposes reforms like requiring more evidence before trial and anonymizing defendants from juries to reduce biases. It also discusses how corruption allows prisons to be used to silence voices of protest and how former inmates can become targets for sex trafficking after release due to lack of support.

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    The document summarizes issues with corruption in the American prison system. It notes that corruption occurs through government officials abusing their power for private gain and through bribery in the justice system. As a result, innocent people are sometimes imprisoned or given longer sentences based on factors like race or gender. While most prisoners are likely guilty of some crime, an estimated 120,000 may be in prison due to wrongful convictions. The document proposes reforms like requiring more evidence before trial and anonymizing defendants from juries to reduce biases. It also discusses how corruption allows prisons to be used to silence voices of protest and how former inmates can become targets for sex trafficking after release due to lack of support.

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    Rasheemah Austin

    Mr.Balady

    English 10E

    20 April 2020

    Corruption in the prison system

    Thesis Statement: The American prison system is very corrupt and I think that we can fix it by

    reconstructing some of the laws. Though the prison system is corrupt most of the times guilty

    people are convicted. Corruption in the United States is the act of government officials abusing

    their political powers for private gain, bribery and other methods are often used in the

    prison/justice system., this corrupt prison system incarcerated innocent people, and in this

    corrupt prison system people are given more time for things like race and gender.

    Though the prison system in America is corrupt it can get better by reconstructing certain laws.

    In America there are certain laws that were made with the purpose to hold back specific groups of

    people.

    For example for a foreigner to legally come to America it can take up to ​ 1½ to 3 years and cost

    up to $725 -$1,200 dollars.

    A poor person is more likely to go to prison because they cannot afford a good lawyer or defense

    attorney, and more likely to stay in prison because they cannot afford bail.

    While some other laws were made to help maintain and improve the lives of certain

    races,nationalities, or social classes.

    The fact that the prison system is corrupt and imprisons innocent people does not diminish the

    fact that guilty people are convicted .


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    Most of the percentage of prisoners are guilty of their crimes or at least some crime.

    the number of incarcerated Americans being approximately 2.4 million, by that estimate as many

    as 120,000 people may be incarcerated as a result of wrongful convictions.

    This means that approximately 2,280,000 are imprisoned for a crime they did commit.

    Implementing a law that requires a certain amount of evidence and witnesses before a trail can

    take place.

    The jury also shouldn't be able to see the defendant to prevent bias towards physical appearance.

    All Conversations with the defendant and investigation should all be recorded to prevent any

    bribery or tampering of evidence.

    Should people convicted of petty crime and smaller offenses be jailed in different sectors and

    jails?.

    Yes they should because this could help prevent a lot of the violence that happens in jails.

    Corruption in the United States is the act of government officials abusing their political powers

    for private gain, bribery and other methods are often used in the prison/justice system

    Prison can be used as a tool to shut people up and take their power . It can be used by politicians

    and other people in power.

    for example Martin Luther King being sent to prison for peaceful protest against the mistreatment

    of African Americans .

    Another example Nelson Mandela being in prison for 27 years for trying to end the apartheid and

    overthrow the dictatorship.

    Another Dark part of prison is there involement in the human sex trafficking ring.
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    When you're in prison it can be one of your weakest times in life this makes inmates easy targets.

    When some of these people get out of prison they have no home to no money, and nobody to help

    them this makes them targets for prostitution and human sex trafficking.

    Conclusion: Many innocent people are in jail for crimes they did not commit.The problem with

    the American prison system is the biased laws, bribery, and the actual prison

    (guards,inmates,.etc). Factors like race,gender,status, and social class can affect the outcome of

    your trial and which jail you go to and how you’re treated. Many laws can be changed to make

    the prison system less corrupt and fairer. In the corrupt prison system there are many types of

    corruption. They all take place in different places, whether that be the courtroom, the jury, the

    media, the government, or the actual prison or jails.For judges the bribe May be money or

    favors,For governors, politicians, and for bureaucrats the bribe


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