George Mason Quote

That excessive bail ought not to be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

Article 9 - Virginia Declaration of Rights (1776)

That excessive bail ought not to be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

That excessive bail ought not to be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

That excessive bail ought not to be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

That excessive bail ought not to be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.