Commentary: Jail is not for the presumed innocent

Fairness and equity are intended to be two cornerstones of our justice system, but in many instances, these principles appear to be conveniently forgotten. Indeed, it seems that many Utahns have slowly become accustomed to a system where people are presumed guilty until proven innocent. One glaring example is the state’s pretrial bail system.New data shows that nearly two-thirds of Americans in jail have not yet been charged with a crime. This is a grave concern because incarceration is me