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It was late in the afternoon when earstwhile premier Grigorevicz was captured and flown towards the courts in a country unknow to this TV Station. The event was over quickly, but metropolitan police had great difficulty in preventing mr grigorevicz being lynched in public. Every where in the country, peole tore down the crowns on official buildings and demanded the proclamation of a republic. President Trgovac was applauded on Victory Square today by hundreds of students who had been protesting the Grigorevicz election. Tears could be seen in the eyes of many as Trgovac officialy announced the following:
" Today, our nation has refound it's soul. Democracy has prevailed and parliament is back in control. The army will never again interfere in matters of politics again. The monarchy, which lost it's credibility during the first phases of the Grigorevicz dictatorship, has now been declared null and void. No king, prince, emperor or duke will ever again rule this lands. Parliament voted for the construction of a democratic, federal republic and has chosen me as your president. As your president, I will serve you and the rest of the nation. Long live democracy and long live our country, reborn in strength and freedom and in peace with it's neighbours!"
The real test will be the trail of the former dictator, whose whereabouts are as of yet kept secret.

OOC: to which country must I send Grigorevicz?

OOC: Mine, remember? The Supreme Imperial Court. Judge Eri Neson.

In the interest of a fair trial, Moantha is willing to provide defense counsel to Mr. Grigorevicz.

Franberry can send a judge to the trial, as well as observers

Pythogria will allow Moantha to provide counsel to Grigorevicz, but Franberry, we already have a judge. Your observers are welcome.

OOC: Thanks

IC: BREAKING NEWS

THe BKNN reports that the vile dictator Grigorevicz and his Royal Henchman Aleksandar have arrived in the capital of Pythogria in order to stand trial for their crimes. The sessions will take place in the Imperial courts of the country under the guidance of judge Eri Nelson. It is the hope of all BK citizens that the trial will be fair, efficient and just.

In Crnograd today, a memorial service was held at Victory square, remembering the victims of all sides of the last conflict. 2 student, shot in the cack-down of the old regime have been burried today at Heroes Square in the presence of Federal Prime Minister Igor Glagolicz. In an emotional address, he called for national reconcilliation and set up the Commission for Truth and Reconcilliation, which will investigate the crimes of the past regime. On key, all military guards ceremonially dropped their sabours and took of their helmets as the new national anthem was played.
President Trgovac also played an important part in todays news. He signed the Act of Lustration, by which all former governmet officials are fired and need to re-apply for their posts, which can only be obtained if the person in question has not commited any acts of terrorism against the people of this or any other nation.

Franberry, we would like a judge for our national Commission for reconciliation...


grigorevicz does accept the counsel form Franberry

OOC: You can RP him arriving to the trial. Note that I have police patrolling the city, and that the court has heavy security.

Franberry, we would like a judge for our national Commission for reconciliation...


grigorevicz does accept the counsel form Franberry

Did Franberry offer counsel?

OOC- can I RP some loyalists, that try to rescue Grigorevicz. THeses despots always have a following

OOC: Excuse me, I meant Moantha of course.

IC: The Government of the Commonwealth of Balkanska Kraljevina would like to know wether a death sentence is possible for the two traitors now in your custody. If possible, we would like to add one more indictment to their allready lengthy lists of crimes: warmongering and crimes against peacefull neighbours of the country

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Grigorevicz enters courtroom stating:
I am innocent. I am not treated the way I should be I am the sole legal representatvie of Balkanska Kraljevina. I call upon all real Sorvonians to overthrow this " democratic" government, that squanders our national intrests in Baczka-Banat. I hereby declare the state of civil war in BK and all collaborators of the foreign powers now occupying our country and the rebel regime shall face harsh punishements on my return to power. I promiss you that it will come soon. I do not recognize the validity of this court as I was brought here against my will, Iam not judged by a jury of my equals but by a foreign judge. I demand immediate release from this illegal house of torture.
Long Live the Empire!

OOC: excellent. I will RP Grigorevicz, for I invented the man... Be sure, he will be a tricky one to sentence.

OOC- can I RP some loyalists, that try to rescue Grigorevicz. THeses despots always have a following
*cough*

In a small jet, just around noon, Ilie Antonescu, the ehad of the Colonial Army and Government arrived in the Pythogrian capital for trial. With him came a team of lawyers, sent by the UP government. The UP government alos pressed charges against former dictator Grigorevicz. These are the charges:
-Genocide
-Attempt to destabilize the region
-Instigation of armed conflict
- execution of numerous prisoners of war

The government wants the death penalty.

OOC: Excuse me, I meant Moantha of course.

IC: The Government of the Commonwealth of Balkanska Kraljevina would like to know wether a death sentence is possible for the two traitors now in your custody. If possible, we would like to add one more indictment to their allready lengthy lists of crimes: warmongering and crimes against peacefull neighbours of the country

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Grigorevicz enters courtroom stating:
I am innocent. I am not treated the way I should be I am the sole legal representatvie of Balkanska Kraljevina. I call upon all real Sorvonians to overthrow this " democratic" government, that squanders our national intrests in Baczka-Banat. I hereby declare the state of civil war in BK and all collaborators of the foreign powers now occupying our country and the rebel regime shall face harsh punishements on my return to power. I promiss you that it will come soon. I do not recognize the validity of this court as I was brought here against my will, Iam not judged by a jury of my equals but by a foreign judge. I demand immediate release from this illegal house of torture.
Long Live the Empire!

Mr. Rakov, the Moanthan defense counsel shook his head at Gregor, saying in an undertone, "You're not going to convince them to let you off that way. In fact, you're not going to convince them to let you off. Trust me, your best chance is to go for a reduced sentence."

OOC: Excuse me, I meant Moantha of course.

IC: The Government of the Commonwealth of Balkanska Kraljevina would like to know wether a death sentence is possible for the two traitors now in your custody. If possible, we would like to add one more indictment to their allready lengthy lists of crimes: warmongering and crimes against peacefull neighbours of the country

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Grigorevicz enters courtroom stating:
I am innocent. I am not treated the way I should be I am the sole legal representatvie of Balkanska Kraljevina. I call upon all real Sorvonians to overthrow this " democratic" government, that squanders our national intrests in Baczka-Banat. I hereby declare the state of civil war in BK and all collaborators of the foreign powers now occupying our country and the rebel regime shall face harsh punishements on my return to power. I promiss you that it will come soon. I do not recognize the validity of this court as I was brought here against my will, Iam not judged by a jury of my equals but by a foreign judge. I demand immediate release from this illegal house of torture.
Long Live the Empire!


The judge replied, saying, "Quiet, you. We haven't even presented charges yet. And you are not a legal representative of BK. You are an impeached dictator brought before this court. Thus, you cannot declare anything. And you cannot be released. This is a court." He coughed.

"Now, you are hereby brought to this court on the charges of warmongering,crimes against humanity, and the murder of students in protest. To these charges, what do you plea? Guilty, Insanity, or Innocent?"

OOC: Tell me if I forgot any charges.

To BK,

For the crimes the dictator has commioted, the death penalty is very liklely. We do not tolerate tyrants.

The Franberrian judge looked on at the Pythogrian judge, he did a good job, and felt no need to add nothing.


OOC: Can i RP some loyalists of Grigorevicz?

I will not be silenced by the likes of you, Grigorevicz shouted to the judge. I will not make any plea for I do not recognize the court. I have been tortured by your wardens the minute I came in here. They kept me awake, hit me with canes and threatened me with dogs and weapons. I have never done anything to deserve this treatment. I never commited any crime against your country and yet you will sentence me? How dare you! You allready pronounced my sentence by brining me here. I will never be able to return to my homeland again. You have allready given me the sentence of exile, even though I have not been found guilty by this political kangaroo court. I demand an official apology form your side and a ticket toward Balkasnka within 5 days.

The Franberrian judge looked on at the Pythogrian judge, he did a good job, and felt no need to add nothing.


OOC: Can i RP some loyalists of Grigorevicz?

OOC: Go right ahead, but reaize it won't end well.

OOC: @Franberry: yes you may.

I will not be silenced by the likes of you, Grigorevicz shouted to the judge. I will not make any plea for I do not recognize the court. I have been tortured by your wardens the minute I came in here. They kept me awake, hit me with canes and threatened me with dogs and weapons. I have never done anything to deserve this treatment. I never commited any crime against your country and yet you will sentence me? How dare you! You allready pronounced my sentence by brining me here. I will never be able to return to my homeland again. You have allready given me the sentence of exile, even though I have not been found guilty by this political kangaroo court. I demand an official apology form your side and a ticket toward Balkasnka within 5 days.

OOC: My wardens do NOT do that.

OOC: of course, but Gregorevicz will do anything to slow down proceedings, including making false statements. I hope you do not feel insulted, it is just hte caracter of Gregor speaking

IC: I will not go for a reduced sentence. I will fight and win this thing. I am Duke of Baczka, Regent of Szumadija and Commander of the White fort of Nisz. I will not be summoned to a court of mere commoners. I will speak only to the national parliament of Balkanska Kraljevina. I do appreciate your help, but I think it is better for me to die a martyr than to live a coward. Let's rock them!

OOC: My wardens do NOT do that.

OOC: But that wouldn't stop him from claiming they do.

IC: "Sit down," hissed Rakov. "You're not going to accomplish anything with these antics. You're just making things worse. If you keep this up, I won't be able to help you."

OOC: My wardens do NOT do that.
OOC: He can say w/e he wants.It just dosent have to mean its true. MY judge will go along with the Pythogrian one unless I specify

IC (as loyalists):
Vladitry opened the door, and walked into the room. There were some 30 men, all clutchign weapons, crates littlered the floor, he could see inside them, they were full of ammo, granades, first aid packs and the like. There were some chairs and a large table, a map of the city, a computer and a radio sat on it.
"Are we ready?"
"Yes sir, the other groups are in position"
Many groups were in the city, some were even prepared to do suicide bombings. They communicated through an internet fourm, which speciallized in alternate history. Currently, many threads appeared on the ongoign trial, most of them about rebels liberating Grigovervicz. Except for one, one was for real.
"Ok men" Vladitry said "Prep your weapons"

If the court wants it, it may have my testimony of what really happened. It is a story full of treason, full of plot and gunpowder. I thus declare this to this court: All my actions have been in the intrest of the country and therefor I am not guilty of these false charges. Before I will tell the story, I wish to be relocated, I wish that there be an investigation into the practice of torture in your cells and I wish that you address me as your Lordship.

If the court wants it, it may have my testimony of what really happened. It is a story full of treason, full of plot and gunpowder. I thus declare this to this court: All my actions have been in the intrest of the country and therefor I am not guilty of these false charges. Before I will tell the story, I wish to be relocated, I wish that there be an investigation into the practice of torture in your cells and I wish that you address me as your Lordship.

"Pull the Lordship demand and I might just be able to get this for you," said Rakov.

"Your honors," he continued, "If there is any chance that there is torture going on towards prisoners of war, it is impertive that it be investigated and stopped. Pending these findings, I'm making a motion to have my client transported to another holding facility."

Grigorevicz and his lawyers had many aides. 2 of them were more loyal than the rest, and were commited to freeing him. There were also many in the viewing gallery. Granted, none of them had weaponry on them, but there was guard who could help him with that.

(OOC: Is this an open trial? or "In camera")

OOC: of course, but Gregorevicz will do anything to slow down proceedings, including making false statements. I hope you do not feel insulted, it is just hte caracter of Gregor speaking

IC: I will not go for a reduced sentence. I will fight and win this thing. I am Duke of Baczka, Regent of Szumadija and Commander of the White fort of Nisz. I will not be summoned to a court of mere commoners. I will speak only to the national parliament of Balkanska Kraljevina. I do appreciate your help, but I think it is better for me to die a martyr than to live a coward. Let's rock them!
OOC: Understood. Not insulted.

IC:

"If you wish. Now, how can you prove that your crimes against humanity are not deserving of life inprisonment, if not death?"

Grigorevicz and his lawyers had many aides. 2 of them were more loyal than the rest, and were commited to freeing him. There were also many in the viewing gallery. Granted, none of them had weaponry on them, but there was guard who could help him with that.

(OOC: Is this an open trial? or "In camera")

OOC: The trial is not seen visually, but is broadcast live. Unbeknownst to most inside.

"Pull the Lordship demand and I might just be able to get this for you," said Rakov.

"Your honors," he continued, "If there is any chance that there is torture going on towards prisoners of war, it is impertive that it be investigated and stopped. Pending these findings, I'm making a motion to have my client transported to another holding facility."

"There is no chance that he was subjected to any ill treatment at all. No wardens were in his cell, and if you check, our cells are heated and have proper furnishings to sustain life at a reasonable standard. As for your motion, as there is no facility qualified to take a criminal of his classification, which is class AAAA, within this province, I must deny it."

Grigorevicz supporters demonstrate in Crnograd

On Victory Square, a few hundred protesters have demonstrated against the new democratic regime of Trgovac and Glagolicz and petitioned the reinstatement of the Empire.
"Vladika Kovalsky, MP for the Monarchist Party, made this statement:
" Democracy is against the will of the peole and is in contradiction with our tradition. We demand immediate return to Imperial Rule. This is not what we want, no, this is what God wants from us!"

A counter demonstration occured spontaniously and riot police had great trouble avoiding a violent clash. The group of Gregorici, as the Grigorevicz supporters are known, consisted mostly of Generals, higher officers, the Bishop of Crnograd and the nobility, which was stripped of it's titles yesterday. The threat of political instability is very real and may continue unless grigorevicz is silenced.

If the court wants it, it may have my testimony of what really happened. It is a story full of treason, full of plot and gunpowder. I thus declare this to this court: All my actions have been in the intrest of the country and therefor I am not guilty of these false charges. Before I will tell the story, I wish to be relocated, I wish that there be an investigation into the practice of torture in your cells and I wish that you address me as your Lordship.

"Tell your story. But you cannot prove that a majority liked your government. I'm sure most didn't. And your story of torture in our cells is false. No guards were insie your cell, and surviellence tapes from the camera right over the door show that noone entered the cell save you."

"There is no chance that he was subjected to any ill treatment at all. No wardens were in his cell, and if you check, our cells are heated and have proper furnishings to sustain life at a reasonable standard. As for your motion, as there is no facility qualified to take a criminal of his classification, which is class AAAA, within this province, I must deny it."

"Your honor, my client is only one man, and all of his assets were siezed when his government fell. How much of a flight risk could he possibly be?"

"Your honor, my client is only one man, and all of his assets were siezed when his government fell. How much of a flight risk could he possibly be?"

"How much of a flight risk? Thae man is a desprate dictator. I'd put it around 98%, to be honest. If you really need to be moved, we can put him in the facility in Ria."

Your Honours,

I am not a criminal. I am a man of high birth. I served my country since my birth as have all my predecessors. My rule was granted by the King.
Let me explain the situation. In dark years before the latest conflict, power in my country was seized by Generla karlovicz, proclaiming a republic. He was a devouted fascist and a satanist. I and my colleagues rescued the King and proclaimed an independent country in Nisz. After the war turned against karlovicz we restored order. We were able to establish good relationships with our neighbours and the economy prospered. Then, under pressure form outside forces we introduced limited democracy. When the students protested against my perfectly legal reelection, there were many ex-karlovicz people amoing them. I fought fascism and satanism in the only way I knew how. Is it a crime to protect your country gentlemen?
For warmongering: Walachia and Moldova started the war. They mobilised first and they sent troops to our borders. Our army was not mobilised and was quickly overun by the agressors. As fot the WMD: there was a plan by WM and an obscure power called the Arbeiterreich to divide my country the only option for our survival was to make them understand that this mouse had teeth. Statisfied, your honour?

"How much of a flight risk? Thae man is a desprate dictator. I'd put it around 98%, to be honest. If you really need to be moved, we can put him in the facility in Ria."

Rakoc turned to Grigorevicz. "Is this acceptable?"

"Tell your story. But you cannot prove that a majority liked your government. I'm sure most didn't. And your story of torture in our cells is false. No guards were insie your cell, and surviellence tapes from the camera right over the door show that noone entered the cell save you."

"Objection your honor. My client hasn't been accused of fradulating the results of the election. Even the protest which sparked these incidents was over the way the media was allowed to portray him before the election. To my knowledge, no one has brought evidence forth proving that 51% of the people of Balkanska Kraljevina did not vote for him."

It is, my dear Rakov. Thank you for your help. Togehter we will show them that I am not some Stalin. What I did was according to the constitution of my country and the traditions of the Kingdom.
My best chance is to reveal the plot there was against my country by the UP and the Arbeiterreich. Could you help me with that? I mean, the prove allready resides in the fact that the UP set up this colonialisation programme in Nisz... a nice word for an Apartheid regime.

Your Honours,

I am not a criminal. I am a man of high birth. I served my country since my birth as have all my predecessors. My rule was granted by the King.
Let me explain the situation. In dark years before the latest conflict, power in my country was seized by Generla karlovicz, proclaiming a republic. He was a devouted fascist and a satanist. I and my colleagues rescued the King and proclaimed an independent country in Nisz. After the war turned against karlovicz we restored order. We were able to establish good relationships with our neighbours and the economy prospered. Then, under pressure form outside forces we introduced limited democracy. When the students protested against my perfectly legal reelection, there were many ex-karlovicz people amoing them. I fought fascism and satanism in the only way I knew how. Is it a crime to protect your country gentlemen?
For warmongering: Walachia and Moldova started the war. They mobilised first and they sent troops to our borders. Our army was not mobilised and was quickly overun by the agressors. As fot the WMD: there was a plan by WM and an obscure power called the Arbeiterreich to divide my country the only option for our survival was to make them understand that this mouse had teeth. Statisfied, your honour?


"Hmm. Only because you are of high birth does not make you innocent. Many kings were tyrants. Generla Karlovicz may very well have been a tyrant, but you sunk to his level."

"To deal with that protest... the way you did it was savage. End of story. Yo ushot, you overran. You could have done it peacefully. aNd because a few supporters of an old regime are among them is no reason to attack them all. As for Walachia... and WMDs... You could have asked for help. We would have been happy to, I'm sure."

It is, my dear Rakov. Thank you for your help. Togehter we will show them that I am not some Stalin. What I did was according to the constitution of my country and the traditions of the Kingdom.
My best chance is to reveal the plot there was against my country by the UP and the Arbeiterreich. Could you help me with that? I mean, the prove allready resides in the fact that the UP set up this colonialisation programme in Nisz... a nice word for an Apartheid regime.

"Very well."

"By the power I control as Imperial Judge, I hereby grant Grigorevicz stay in the Ria facility."

"Objection your honor. My client hasn't been accused of fradulating the results of the election. Even the protest which sparked these incidents was over the way the media was allowed to portray him before the election. To my knowledge, no one has brought evidence forth proving that 51% of the people of Balkanska Kraljevina did not vote for him."

"Can you show me the election results?"

"Can you show me the election results?"

OOC: I don't know, am I allowed to produce documents? I mean, considering the fact that the protests were against the way the media was allowed to cover the election, I'm pretty sure that he did recieve 51% percent of the votes. Otherwise they would have had an even better reason to protest.

OOC: I don't know, am I allowed to produce documents? I mean, considering the fact that the protests were against the way the media was allowed to cover the election, I'm pretty sure that he did recieve 51% percent of the votes. Otherwise they would have had an even better reason to protest.

OOC: Go ahead. I've prepared several counters...

Your honour,

What general would ask for aid from his enemy? Walachia meddled in our internal affairs. Besides, we were never a democracy, but an aristocracy. How can you hold me responsible for not upholding democratic standards in a country that never was, and was not a democracy. In the constitution, the government was obliged to act in defense of the nation in case of civil unrest. Those students smashed windows, threw rocks at unarmed police. I had to act. What I have done is saving the country. If you try me, do it on proper grounds, not for not sharing you democratic visions which are alien to my people.

Your honour,

What general would ask for aid from his enemy? Walachia meddled in our internal affairs. Besides, we were never a democracy, but an aristocracy. How can you hold me responsible for not upholding democratic standards in a country that never was, and was not a democracy. In the constitution, the government was obliged to act in defense of the nation in case of civil unrest. Those students smashed windows, threw rocks at unarmed police. I had to act. What I have done is saving the country. If you try me, do it on proper grounds, not for not sharing you democratic visions which are alien to my people.

"At the time of the protest, we were not your enemy. After it... we were. You could have very easily bombed thm with tear gas or pepper spray in limited amounts. And you were not an aristocracy. You said you had limited democracy. Thus, democracy is not alien to yor people."

Your honours,

I beseech that you let me rest. I have disease of the heart and I am really tired. I suggest we continue tomorrow.

OOC: Have to go for a while, hope to see you tomorrow

Your honours,

I beseech that you let me rest. I have disease of the heart and I am really tired. I suggest we continue tomorrow.

OOC: Have to go for a while, hope to see you tomorrow

"Very well. Trial Adjourned. This trial shall begin at noon tommorow."

OOC: See ya.

"Friends, the trial has been adjurned. We shall strike tommorow. Everyone is in position, and we have corrupted some guards!"

The men clapped at Vladitry's words.
"Go home, and get a good rest, you shall need it"

"Yes, your honor, I can." Rakov produced a sheet from his pile of papers. "This is a photocopy of the original election results. I also have transcripts of several news programs, and I can bring in as witnesses several of the officials who tallied the votes."

The guards would be switched out for new ones next trial.

OOC:; whoah woah YOu said there was a plane heading to my country before you said anything to the other guy

OOC: wel will ship King Aleksandar to you, so that you may judge him there

Aleksandar shipped to Zackaroth.

A mild confusion has taken place at this hour as we here confirmations that an airoforce jet carrying former king Aleksandar towards Zackaroth for trial. It was thought that Aleksandar would stand trial in Pythogria, but the plane made a last-minute turn towards Zackaroth.
Aleksandar stands trial for abuse of power, corruption, repression of the democratic liberties of BK and instigation of violence against neighbours. The special prosecutor send by BK demands the death penalty.

OOC: Shall we proceed to this trial in another thread? In this case I request that Zackarot create another thread.

Mr Grigorevicz has said the following in court:

"This, fellow compatriots, is our moment of truth. In this courtroom, I, the humble servant of our Emperor, shall be victorious. This court is run by our enemies: Zackarothians, Pythgorians, Walachians and, vilest of all: Republicans and Democrats. They accuse me, and thereby our nation of instigating a terrible conflict in the region. I, as head of the Imperial government, declare the following:

-Even though I might have squashed the student rebellion and even though perhaps these countries claim that our election system is unfair( 2,5 percent of the country had the right to vote at the time), these our internal matters. No Soldier of ours has ever tresspassed a national frontier. Yet, the UP found it necessary to attack our cities and impose colonial rule upon our nation, backed by the obscure Arbeiterreich. The other allies have deliberately occupied our lands and disarmed our fighting force. They are the true criminals of this story. They are the power hungry predators that prey upon our nation. I say to our enemies: We forgive your sins. We are above your power politics. If I am to be tried, that will happen before a BK court. Not before a court of my earstwhile adversaries that will surely condemn me to death. This court is illegal and monstrous. If I die some time soon, in there custody, know that they have murdered me!

Mr Grigorevicz has said the following in court:

"This, fellow compatriots, is our moment of truth. In this courtroom, I, the humble servant of our Emperor, shall be victorious. This court is run by our enemies: Zackarothians, Pythgorians, Walachians and, vilest of all: Republicans and Democrats. They accuse me, and thereby our nation of instigating a terrible conflict in the region. I, as head of the Imperial government, declare the following:

-Even though I might have squashed the student rebellion and even though perhaps these countries claim that our election system is unfair( 2,5 percent of the country had the right to vote at the time), these our internal matters. No Soldier of ours has ever tresspassed a national frontier. Yet, the UP found it necessary to attack our cities and impose colonial rule upon our nation, backed by the obscure Arbeiterreich. The other allies have deliberately occupied our lands and disarmed our fighting force. They are the true criminals of this story. They are the power hungry predators that prey upon our nation. I say to our enemies: We forgive your sins. We are above your power politics. If I am to be tried, that will happen before a BK court. Not before a court of my earstwhile adversaries that will surely condemn me to death. This court is illegal and monstrous. If I die some time soon, in there custody, know that they have murdered me!

"2.5% could vote? That's as fair as eggs versus Panzer IVs. We found it a good idea to stop your complete disregard for human rights. We, as Pythogria, are not supportive of colonialism, and tried to stop them, but the new BK government allowed it. And tell me... how is justice illegal and monstorous?"

You are forcing your cultural values upon ou society. You have violated international law. (it is forbidden to intervene into the internal affairs of an other country) The tribunal is not neutral, but sponsored by my adversaries. I beleive that you allready have sentenced, even though you have not pronounced it yet. Where is my right to a fair trial with an independent judge?
I hereby would like to accuse Pythogria, Walachia And Moldova and zackaroth of invasion of a neutral country,the installation of a puppet regime and the creeation of an illegitimate court. gentlemen, your "court"is nothing more than the tribunaux populaires of the French Regime of Terror. I have accepted the fact hat you will have me executed. It is the only function of this court to kill me so, go ahead, kill me. I am but one man, you are at least a hundred. Please, do every one in this courtroom a favour, and just execute me directly. It will save taxpayers money as well.

You are forcing your cultural values upon ou society. You have violated international law. (it is forbidden to intervene into the internal affairs of an other country) The tribunal is not neutral, but sponsored by my adversaries. I beleive that you allready have sentenced, even though you have not pronounced it yet. Where is my right to a fair trial with an independent judge?
I hereby would like to accuse Pythogria, Walachia And Moldova and zackaroth of invasion of a neutral country,the installation of a puppet regime and the creeation of an illegitimate court. gentlemen, your "court"is nothing more than the tribunaux populaires of the French Regime of Terror. I have accepted the fact hat you will have me executed. It is the only function of this court to kill me so, go ahead, kill me. I am but one man, you are at least a hundred. Please, do every one in this courtroom a favour, and just execute me directly. It will save taxpayers money as well.

"You're honor," said Rakov, "I'd like to make a motion to have the proceedings moved to a country that was not involved in this conflict." He turned to Grigorevicz, "You're not making my job any easier."

You are forcing your cultural values upon ou society. You have violated international law. (it is forbidden to intervene into the internal affairs of an other country) The tribunal is not neutral, but sponsored by my adversaries. I beleive that you allready have sentenced, even though you have not pronounced it yet. Where is my right to a fair trial with an independent judge?
I hereby would like to accuse Pythogria, Walachia And Moldova and zackaroth of invasion of a neutral country,the installation of a puppet regime and the creeation of an illegitimate court. gentlemen, your "court"is nothing more than the tribunaux populaires of the French Regime of Terror. I have accepted the fact hat you will have me executed. It is the only function of this court to kill me so, go ahead, kill me. I am but one man, you are at least a hundred. Please, do every one in this courtroom a favour, and just execute me directly. It will save taxpayers money as well.

"For your information, it is not illegal to intervene, and we only intervened to protect human rights. For your information, no Pythogrian troops went into your country. As for the "puppet regime", I can assure you that it is in no way a puppet. Also for your information, this court has been around for 655 years. As for your, "French" comment, French isn't even one of our official languages."

"You're honor," said Rakov, "I'd like to make a motion to have the proceedings moved to a country that was not involved in this conflict." He turned to Grigorevicz, "You're not making my job any easier."

"We were not involved in any actual military conflict with BK. Overruled."

"We were not involved in any actual military conflict with BK. Overruled."

"However, you were excerting considerable pressure on the government, and made several threats to topple him from power. The government was by no means neutral in the conflict, and therefore, that government, and by extension, the courts created and control by that government, cannot be seen as impartial."

"However, you were excerting considerable pressure on the government, and made several threats to topple him from power. The government was by no means neutral in the conflict, and therefore, that government, and by extension, the courts created and control by that government, cannot be seen as impartial."

"This court is not controlled by the government. It is controlled by me, as I am the judge."

"This court is not controlled by the government. It is controlled by me, as I am the judge."

"Your honor, with all due respect, are you not employed by the government?"

OOC: I actually have no idea how the Pythogrian legal system works. But Rakov is going to do anything he can to make sure Grigorevicz gets a fair trial. He's just that sort of guy.

"Your honor, with all due respect, are you not employed by the government?"

OOC: I actually have no idea how the Pythogrian legal system works. But Rakov is going to do anything he can to make sure Grigorevicz gets a fair trial. He's just that sort of guy.

"Actually, no. I was elected, by the people of Geon, this city."

OOC: Bascally, n a criminal case, the judge also acts as a jury. In civil cases, the judge just evaluates. Pretty similar.

"Actually, no. I was elected, by the people of Geon, this city."

OOC: Bascally, n a criminal case, the judge also acts as a jury. In civil cases, the judge just evaluates. Pretty similar.

"Motion withdrawn, your honor.

OOC: Is the burden of proof still on the prosecution?

"Motion withdrawn, your honor.

OOC: Is the burden of proof still on the prosecution?

OOC: Yes, it uses the "Innocent Until Proven Guilty" principle most of the time, but if we are absolutely sure he/she did it, we can punish them immediately. In this case, he is a government official, so he gets a trial though. And the Double Jeporady law doesn't exist in Pythogria.

IC:

"Very well. Do you have witnesses to present?"

OOC: Yes, it uses the "Innocent Until Proven Guilty" principle most of the time, but if we are absolutely sure he/she did it, we can punish them immediately. In this case, he is a government official, so he gets a trial though. And the Double Jeporady law doesn't exist in Pythogria.

IC:

"Very well. Do you have witnesses to present?"

OOC: Depends, can I rp the witnesses?

OOC: Depends, can I rp the witnesses?

OOC: I'd think so.

OOC: I'd think so.


"You're honor, I'd to call Sezja Colancof to the stand."

The man rose and came to the stand.

OOC: I'll let you swear him in.

"You're honor, I'd to call Sezja Colancof to the stand."

The man rose and came to the stand.

OOC: I'll let you swear him in.

OOC: Yep

IC:

"In accordance with Pythogrian law, you must swear in."

The judge paused for a moment.

"Do you swear to me, the Defendant, and all citizens of our planet that all that you say in this trial is the whole truth, and absolutely nothing but the truth?"

OOC: To reply, he has to say, "Yes, your Honor. Every last piece of evidence I shall present is the whole truth and nothing but the truth."

OOC: Yep

IC:

"In accordance with Pythogrian law, you must swear in."

The judge paused for a moment.

"Do you swear to me, the Defendant, and all citizens of our planet that all that you say in this trial is the whole truth, and absolutely nothing but the truth?"

OOC: To reply, he has to say, "Yes, your Honor. Every last piece of evidence I shall present is the whole truth and nothing but the truth."

"Yes, your Honor. Every last piece of evidence I shall present is the whole truth and nothing but the truth." Repeated the witness.

"Thank you," said Krakov. "Now, you were a protestor during the riots that incited this whole affair?"

"I wouldn't call them riots-"

"Yes or no please."

"Yes."

"And what actions did my client take to end these riots."

"He sent in tanks!"

"Immediately?"

"No, first he sent in mounted police officers..."

"Were the officers armed?"

"No."

"And you resisted the officers?"

"We didn't let them order us to stop protesting the unfair elections!"

"Yes or no."

"Yes."

"Thank you. No further questions."

"Yes, your Honor. Every last piece of evidence I shall present is the whole truth and nothing but the truth." Repeated the witness.

"Thank you," said Krakov. "Now, you were a protestor during the riots that incited this whole affair?"

"I wouldn't call them riots-"

"Yes or no please."

"Yes."

"And what actions did my client take to end these riots."

"He sent in tanks!"

"Immediately?"

"No, first he sent in mounted police officers..."

"Were the officers armed?"

"No."

"And you resisted the officers?"

"We didn't let them order us to stop protesting the unfair elections!"

"Yes or no."

"Yes."

"Thank you. No further questions."

"This has given me the impression that he tried with a very weak force, got resisted, then decided to go in using military. That is not the proper way to deal with protests."

"This has given me the impression that he tried with a very weak force, got resisted, then decided to go in using military. That is not the proper way to deal with protests."

"Your honor, by resisting the police officers during a politcal protest, the protestors, were, under Balkanskan-Kraljevinan law classified as terrorists. My client responded with the force he deemed necessary to stop an uprising."

"Your honor, by resisting the police officers during a politcal protest, the protestors, were, under Balkanskan-Kraljevinan law classified as terrorists. My client responded with the force he deemed necessary to stop an uprising."

"As they were unarmed, a squad of riot police could have easily stopped them. Or at least a couple squads. Tanks were not needed."

"As they were unarmed, a squad of riot police could have easily stopped them. Or at least a couple squads. Tanks were not needed."

OOC: Hold on a second. BK, can I assume that millitary protocol is to send whatever military units are availible to deal with any terrorist uprisings?

OOC: BK law then stated that all uprisings should be crushed militarily. In this case, the people were throwing Molotov cocktails a the mounted police. This would have been considered an act of Republicanism and therefor sedition. Army intervention was compulsory according to the law