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Many say we have become a country of guilty until proven innocent over the last decade and have drifted from our 14th Amendment rights. The presumption of innocence especially when it comes to sexual harassment has been replaced by workplace paranoia and it seems like it has spiraled into guilty until proven innocent. Businesses refuse to hire and are rapid to fire those accused in fear of lawsuits, damaged reputations, and compromised profits. CEOs, news anchors, teachers, software developers, politicians, and every day workers have had to defend themselves in the eye of accusations. Some have not even had the opportunity to defend before being fired or denied employment.

Question 1. What does this say about our legal system? What protections exist within our legal system to support "innocent until proven guilty".

Question 2. What has changed in our society and workplaces to impose blame before defending innocence?

Question 3. What does this say about our rights as US citizens? Is due process being compromised?4. What influence does the role of the media and social media have on guilt and innocence? Give two examples that have occurred within the last five years.5. Is this the dawn of a new day that has been long awaited? What are the legal implications of such a new philosophy? 6. Can a person be arrested for such behaviors that once seem to be the norm within our society?7. Present TWO cases in your paper by providing a detailed summary of the case and the outcome of the case as it relates to the topic discussed in this paper.8. How do employer and employees protect themselves in this new age? Identify best practices that can be implemented to prevent or a best reduce these disruptions in the workplace and minimize legal or civil actions.