Kyoto University's petition letter and the 39 witness statements submitted by the District Prosecutor's Office caused shock in the Sakyo District District Court. For such an institution of higher learning, such a move was extremely rare. The court immediately formed a team of ten

A judicial committee composed of three senior judges studied the case. Although Judge Zuo Kuma is still the chief judge of the case, his decisions, legal opinions, and even judgments on the case all need to go through the judicial committee.

discussion and deliberation. When this top Japanese university made its voice heard, even the tribunal had to take it seriously...

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Morimoto's final trial on corruption charges was held.

Criminal Court No. 301.

AM, 9:56.

The entire auditorium was filled with audience members and media reporters. Although the court strictly prohibited observers from filming, recording or recording, there were still many reporters secretly holding small notebooks, ready to record at any time. There was no news about the letter submitted by the university to the tribunal.

It spread like wildfire, and the 39 witness statements suddenly submitted to the court by the prosecutor's office directly caused a huge discussion in the small circle of the legal community. Many eyes from the society are focused on today's court session.

There was a sound of footsteps at the door of the court.

Beihara carried his briefcase, walked into the courtroom, and walked straight towards the defense table. The moment he pushed open the wooden fence, a black shadow blocked his way. Beihara frowned slightly and had to stop.

Look up.

But he saw it was Ikegami standing in front of him. The vice president of the Tokyo Bar Association appeared at the court hearing again.

If he really wants to fight this lawsuit, Chishang doesn't have so much time.

However, he was very interested in being able to come over and see the young lawyer's tragic failure. There was a sinister smile on Ikegami's face, as if the failure of the Kitahara lawyer could make him excited.

"Although I don't want to say that." Ikegami's expression became a little distorted because of the malicious smile, "But the prosecutor's office has submitted a total of 39 witness statements. This is the result of resisting the prosecutor, and this is the result of irritating the public prosecutor.

The consequences of the power agencies. Although I don’t want to, I have to sit in the attorney’s seat today and see the scene of your defeat, Lawyer Kitahara.”

"Oh?" Beihara's lips raised slightly, "Vice president, you are so polite. I didn't expect that I would be worthy of the vice president's presence. However, I don't think you can sit in the court today and have to go to the auditorium.

.”

Beihara sneered, and then took his seat at the defense table without looking back.

Ikegami was stunned for a moment when he saw Kitahara's appearance. He didn't understand what he meant. What? I'm going to sit in the auditorium today. How is this possible?!

Chishang shook his head, thinking it was the young man who was being harsh.

However, as soon as he sat down at the victim's table, a judge's assistant immediately walked towards him.

"Is this lawyer Chishang?" the judge's assistant asked.

"Yes. How."

"I'm very sorry, Lawyer Ikegami. Because in this case, Kyoto University's subject qualifications as a victim may not be established now. The funds Morimoto robbed were obtained from industrial and research enterprises. Therefore, the university is not satisfied as a victim to participate in this case.

The conditions for criminal proceedings. So——, please move to the auditorium."

Move...move to the auditorium? When Chishang heard this sentence, he suspected that his ears had heard it wrong. After repeated confirmation, the judge assistant in front of him really wanted to ask himself to leave the court hearing area.

what happened?

How come I just didn’t come to the trial and ended up being deprived of the university’s qualification as a victim?!

Chishang couldn't believe what was happening in front of him.

"Vice President Ikegami," said Iwanaga next to him, "I'm afraid you still have to be in the auditorium today. The defense lawyer opposite has been messing around a lot, so the situation has changed a bit. However, please leave everything to me today.

I.I will definitely defeat the opponent completely."

Hearing Prosecutor Iwanaga's words, Ikegami's expression suddenly turned ugly. He had already taken his seat and was asked to leave the hearing area of ​​the court. For Ikegami, who is the vice president of the Tokyo Bar Association, this was extremely embarrassing.

That scene! That Kitahara! Ikegami glanced at the defense table and snorted coldly.

However, no matter how unwilling he was, Ikegami had to obey the court's order, got up and left, and walked to the auditorium. Sit in the auditorium, just sit in the auditorium. Anyway, I can witness your disastrous defeat today! Ikegami said inwardly.

At this time, Iwanaga was also looking at the defense table opposite. A total of 39 witness testimonies, covering all aspects and blind spots, blocked the weaknesses of the evidence that had been exposed before. Today, it is difficult to fly even with wings. Look.

Let’s see how this so-called Kitahara lawyer is going to defend his innocence!

In the court, Judge Zuo Kuma has also taken his seat. At the moment, Judge Zuo Kuma is feeling unprecedented pressure. Now, he not only has to face the pressure from Kyoto University, but also the pressure from the adjudication committee within the court. The adjudication committee

It has been unanimously discussed and decided to restart the court investigation and examine the 39 witness statements submitted by the prosecutor's office. The trial, which was about to come to an end, was dragged back to the court investigation stage.

Judge Saakuma saw the lawyer, the prosecutor was already seated, and Morimoto had been brought to the court. Immediately, he raised his gavel.

The moment the gavel was raised.

Everyone present could not help but hold their breath.

Right now, Kyoto University has come to an end.

No matter how dull you are, you can still feel the significance of this criminal proceeding.

On one side is the intervention of top universities with their majestic power, and on the other side is Morimoto's thirteen years of personal freedom.

The bet on one side is the face of Kyoto University, and the bet on the other side is Morimoto's life.

This is such an unequal bet, but it will be revealed today.

An unprecedented conflict will break out between the two sides.

This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! "Stuck!"

The gavel clanged.

Judge Zuo Kuma announced, "Now, Morimoto's case of corruption will be tried again."

Iwanaga couldn't help but smile when he heard the hammering of the gavel. His hand gently rubbed a stack of heavy A4 papers next to him. These materials were the written form of 39 witness testimonies. Each of the testimonies was able to completely destroy

The opponent's bomb.

Judge Zuo Kuma continued: "Before this trial, the Kyoto District Prosecutor's Office submitted 39 witness statements to this court. After review, these materials may have a significant impact on the conviction and sentencing of the defendant Morimoto in this case. Therefore, the collegial panel decided,

Then restart the court investigation process and conduct evidence and cross-examination on the testimony of the above-mentioned witnesses..."

"Head referee."

Suddenly, a male voice sounded, interrupting Judge Zuo Jiuma's words.

Kitahara stood up from the defense table, looking at the referee's table with a very serious expression.

The usual carefree and cynical look was completely gone at this moment, and the male lawyer was seen standing extremely straight, standing in the courtroom like a steel statue.

"Defender, what's wrong?" Judge Zuo Jiuma asked, "If you have any opinions to express, you can wait until the court investigation begins."

"Chief referee. In view of the actions of the prosecutor's office, the defenders have to express our views before the court investigation begins." Kitahara's voice sounded.

"The 39 witness statements involved should not have been submitted to the court as evidence for evidence and cross-examination! This case has now entered the court trial stage. The investigation process has ended, and the prosecutor's office no longer has the investigative power to search for evidence in this case. In

If the court does not return this case for supplementary investigation, the prosecutor's office does not have the legal authority to launch an investigation on its own."

"That is to say, Chief Magistrate. At present, the 39 witness statements submitted by the Procuratorate are materials obtained by the Procuratorate without the power to investigate, and there are serious violations of the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Law. The court should reject the testimony of the Procuratorate.

Submitted materials. The defender will not cross-examine the 39 witness statements!”

No...no cross-examination?!

Hearing the defense lawyer's strong rebuttal in court, a commotion immediately broke out in the gallery of the court. Many citizens started whispering.

Iwanaga's eyebrows instantly twisted up. No cross-examination? What is no cross-examination?! Is the court still a place for you to have fun? If you want to express an opinion, then express an opinion. If you don't want to express an opinion, don't express an opinion?!

Child's play! It's simply child's play!

Judge Zuo Jiuma raised his head and said: "Lawyer Kitahara, that is to say, you think there is a problem with the legality of the evidence, right? These opinions are also cross-examination opinions on the evidence. You can wait until the court investigation begins before making any announcement.

.”

"Chief Judge." Kitahara looked at Judge Zuo Kuma and said, "The defender's opinion just now is not an opinion on the legality of the evidence, but an opinion on the criminal proceedings of this case. The prosecutor's office has not started the investigation process.

Under the circumstances, it is a serious violation to illegally exercise investigative power and obtain the so-called 39 witness statements. The tribunal should refuse to conduct a court investigation on these 39 witness statements!"

Judge Zuo Jiuma frowned slightly, and then said: "I think the defender also knows that. In view of the significant impact of this case, the Judgment Committee of the Sakyo District District Court has already reviewed the case. After discussion, the Judgment Committee of this court believes that 39 should be punished.

Only by conducting a court investigation with the testimony of the identity witness can the facts of this case be fully ascertained. Therefore, it is necessary to restart the court investigation process."

"The object of court investigation is to investigate and verify evidence related to criminal facts." Kitahara replied, "However, the 39 so-called witness statements were collected by the prosecutor's office that no longer has investigative powers, and they are not qualified as evidence. Change.

In short, these 39 materials are not evidence in the legal sense, and therefore are not the subject of court investigation. The court should not initiate court investigation procedures regarding these 39 materials."

Judge Zuo Jiujian pondered for a while, and then spoke again: "I already know the defender's point of view. This part will be recorded in the court transcript as a cross-examination opinion on the evidence."

"The chief referee and the defender have just said that we will not issue cross-examination opinions on the 39 witness testimonies in this case." Kitahara then turned to the clerk in the middle of the court, "Please, the clerk, please record the defender's speech. The defender said to the prosecutor

The office submitted the so-called 39 witness statements and will not cross-examine them."

The voice fell.

In court, the defense lawyer actually clashed with the judge.

When the clerk heard Beihara's words, he didn't know how to react. He froze on the spot, wondering whether to include the defense lawyer's words in the trial transcript.

"Please write down what the defender said in the court record!" Kitahara suddenly raised his voice. At this moment, it sounded like a giant ship's whistle, with irresistible power.

The clerk's hands trembled for a moment, then he swallowed his throat, and finally raised his hand to type on the keyboard and recorded the words "no cross-examination" in the court transcript.

Judge Zuo Kuma could only shake his head helplessly. Restarting the court investigation process was also an instruction of the judicial committee. He could not disobey it. Then, Judge Zuo Kuma said: "Now we will re-enter the court investigation phase.

The public prosecutor is requested to present the 39 witness testimonies of this case. After review by the court, if necessary, the court can summon witnesses to appear in court to testify. The court investigation process begins now!"

Seeing this scene, Iwanaga couldn't help but smile.

So what if you confront the judge, the end result will be that the mantis is like a cart and crushed to pieces by the rolling wheels. No matter how much you jump or scream, the court investigation will still start and continue. All the struggle and resistance are just

A futile effort!

"Head referee."

This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Beihara's voice sounded again.

Kitahara once again interrupted Judge Zuakuma's words.

"I hope the defender will abide by the order of the court!" A magistrate next to him reprimanded, "Without the permission of the judge, lawyers are not allowed to speak at will and disrupt the order of the court. If you continue to interrupt the chief referee at will, the court will punish you.

admonishment!"

Beihara looked at the trial seat in the court, showing no fear in the face of severe scolding.

The next second, he said, "Just now, the defender has expressed his opinion on the prosecutor's office's illegal exercise of investigative power. Now, the collegial panel has decided to conduct a court investigation on materials that are not qualified as evidence. So, now it is not only the prosecutor's office

Violation of the Criminal Procedure Law. Even the court has violated the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Law."

"Since the court has launched a court investigation in violation of legal provisions, in order to avoid the defender recognizing the legality of the court investigation with actual actions, the defender has decided to withdraw now and refuse to participate in this court investigation."

In the courtroom, the young male lawyer said these words with an extremely calm expression.

However, every word of these words was like thunder.

Quit... quit?!

The lawyer actually wants to withdraw from the meeting and defy the court?!

Everyone in the auditorium could not help but open their eyes wide. This was simply an unprecedented and unheard of scene. The lawyer actually wanted to defy the court by withdrawing from the audience?! He even had a conflict with the magistrate who symbolized judicial authority. Sitting in the audience

The journalists at the table who had seen many scenes were also stunned. After waiting for about half a minute, they came to their senses. They no longer cared about court discipline and took out their mobile phones to report what happened to the outside world.

It was a fierce scene in the court.

Beiyuan immediately packed up the materials on the table and put the stacks of documents into his briefcase. The sound of "stuck, jam, jam" was heard. Under the gaze of everyone, the male lawyer lifted the briefcase.

Open the court guardrail and step out of Criminal Court No. 301.

"He...he...actually left!"

Someone exclaimed in a low voice.

The back figure just disappeared from the court.

【10:13 am】
Chapter completed!