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Post by Nathan on Oct 26, 2004 21:25:14 GMT -6
I hereby levy the charge of Treason against Her Honor, Sherry Lochhaas.
Her Honor has repeatedly ingored my direct commands and Decrees, as is required in the Constitution.
Treason is declared illegal in Natopia by Chancellorial Decree Seven, the "Common Law Decree" which adopts all Laws of the USA as Natopian Law.
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I will act as the prosecuter and represent the Republic and her People.
I appoint His Grace, Duke Altamore as Honorary High Judge and hereby grant him the right to pass judgement for this Case alone. His verdict will have the force of Law. The Grand Judge shall not interfere with this proceeding.
Her Honor, Sherry Lochhaas has three days to appoint someone to be her defense. This may be a citizen or non-citizen of Natopia.
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Post by GJ Sherry L on Oct 27, 2004 4:50:57 GMT -6
You say I have commited acts of treason! I say name exactly what they are and when they happened because I don't know what you're talking about! If you can't name exact times and PROVE that I didin't comply becuase they were outrageous demands then you have no case! ps. are there any Natopian lawyers?
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Post by MasterRDavis on Oct 27, 2004 9:31:02 GMT -6
Pre-Trial Hearing for presentation of evidence, and pleading by the Defendant will take place on Saturday October 30, 2004. During this Hearing, the Prosecution is to present their evidence, at which time I will make a ruling on the viability of an actual Trial. Should I rule that a Trial is in order, then the Defendant is offered a chance to plead.
I am issuing a Gag Order, on the entire populace of Natopia, and anyone else possible involved in this case. Everyone is bound to not speak of this issue outside of the Court. Anyone found to be breaching this Order will be held in contempt, and punished accordingly. This is being done so that the best interests of justice are served, and so that, in the future, nobody can say they weren't given a fair Trial.
To Ms. Lochhaas: You have been charged, and the Trial has been set in motion. The burden of proof will be provided at the Pre-Trial Hearing. There are to be NO arguments, questions, discussions, or litigation of any type until then by either side. I suggest that you find someone to represent you so that you may present a suitable defense.
To HSE Nathan: I suggest that you gather up as much evidence as possible to support your case. I will not be hearing from witnesses during the Pre-Trial Hearing, but you are permitted to offer sworn affadavits. Chat logs are not admissable, since they can easily be altered. Posts from the Forums are, of course, admissable; I would like you to present URL links to the appropriate posts in addition to the quotes that support the charges.
If anyone has any questions, they are free to ask me. As stated above, discussion of any kind between Prosecution and Defense is prohibited until the Pre-Trial on Saturday. Thank you.
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Post by Nathan on Oct 27, 2004 15:43:23 GMT -6
Duke Altamore,
I would like to bring to your attention the fact that most of these offences took place offline as the Grand Judge and I are best friends in "real life."
I hereby DROP my charges against Her Honor. The offences occured when no one was around. The US law regarding treason requires at least 2 witnesses, correct? As Natopia has no treason law of our own, we must abide by the treason law of the US, which was in force in Natopia at the time of the trangression.
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Post by MasterRDavis on Oct 27, 2004 16:00:51 GMT -6
Fair enough. I see that you've gone with a Lesgislative approach, which is likely a better idea, and far quicker.
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