Read the study below and then answer the questions that follow.Gardo Varela, an employee of Diva Pawnshop, was accused of stealing funds from pawnshop transactions.His officemates noticed that Gardo has been living a lavish lifestyle traveling in and out of the country and purchasingmajor items for his house. Upon knowing this, the management immediately called his attention and decided tosuspend him without probable cause. There were no major losses reported by the accounting department to supportthat Gardo is stealing funds. After terminating Gardo, his supervisor gathered that Gardo had a part-time job sellinghis paintings in art fairs. His artworks were sold at premium prices to VIP customers.1. Why is important to undergo due process before receiving the verdict?2. After Gardo's supervisor found out the real source of Gardo's funds, can he and the management still doanything to make amends to Gardo

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