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Cole Evans {Ichabod Crane} ([info]blackcatsrbad) wrote in [info]bellumletale,
@ 2010-05-31 17:08:00

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Entry tags:christine daaƩ, gretel, ichabod crane, javert, john seward, rapunzel, sleeping beauty, sultan's daughter, wicked witch

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[After this.]

Here goes nothing

Most of you are likely already aware of this, but for those of you that aren't, this building seems to be outside the scope of the law. The police aren't going to help us, and I'm sure some of you have noticed that anything reported to them concerning residents of Bellum is ultimately ignored or forgotten about. This is, obviously, not acceptable. We may be ignored by the city's law enforcement but that does not mean that any of us are above the law. There are people here who have broken the law and others who will do so in the future, so we need a way to ensure that justice still prevails.

Thus, the point of this post: Micah and I have decided that our best plan of action is to set up a tribunal to deal with issues that arise in the building. This tribunal will be made up of five people, and they will be elected. Every resident of the building is allowed one vote, which will be cast anonymously, and the five people with the most votes will make up the tribunal.

I ask that everyone votes for someone whom they believe will be fair and unbiased, preferably without their own ulterior motives or vendettas that may impair their judgment. Also, please don't vote for yourself. This is a serious matter, and I hope that you're all committed to a fair and democratic tribunal. This is not meant to be vigilante justice, but a way to make sure that everyone is safe and those who break the law - which still applies to all of us - are allowed a fair trial to determine the appropriate consequences for their actions.


[...]

You're all probably wondering why now, and there's a good answer for that. One of our residents, Aaron Jacobson, was murdered about a month ago. His body was found buried in the catacombs, and the police investigation into his death is pretty much nonexistent.

We have reason to believe that Trenton in P4 murdered Aaron. Lacking any real police presence, Micah and I arrested him on charges of both murder and rape sorry Boyd and he's currently being held in a safe place pending a trial. This is why the tribunal needs to be set up as quickly as possible. Just because law enforcement has forgotten about us doesn't mean we should stand by and let murderers walk free do nothing. This likely won't be the last time we deal with something like this, either.

Any questions, comments or concerns can go here; while a separate post will follow for voting purposes. Let's see how long it takes for people to complain

Locked to 703

I know we've never met, but Micah needs you down in the catacombs. He needs you to make a cell for Trenton, somewhere to keep him until the trial.

[Added in:]

Locked to 1104A:

I think I'm going to need your legal expertise.

Locked to 608:

I'm sorry if this seems a little forward, but I noticed that you mentioned in your introduction post that you work for a law firm. Would you be willing to help with this trial in a legal context?



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[info]nineteen_stars
2010-05-31 11:38 pm UTC (link)
I don't know what to do. Doesn't mean that I think what you're saying we do is right, though.

Anyways. What if you all find him "guilty" of this all. What's going to happen to him then? You gonna keep him locked up in this building the rest of his life? If the police aren't listening to us, it's not like he can go to jail or something.

Have you thought that far ahead?

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[info]blackcatsrbad
2010-05-31 11:41 pm UTC (link)
His punishment is something that will be decided by the tribunal. This is only the first step in setting up a system that can be used to maintain law and order in the building. I'm so sick of doing nothing

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[info]nineteen_stars
2010-05-31 11:44 pm UTC (link)
In other words you have no clue what you're doing, do you? Bet you're glad you found someone to test this new "system" out on though.

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[info]blackcatsrbad
2010-05-31 11:49 pm UTC (link)
Actually, we do know what we're doing. Would you prefer that I decide on a punishment right now without consulting anyone else? We're trying to make sure that everyone's input is considered instead of doing whatever we feel like.

As I've been saying, Trenton will have a chance to defend himself once the tribunal is established, just like any other suspect in a case. I'm sorry if you don't have a problem with ignoring evidence and letting a rape and a murder go unpunished.

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[info]nineteen_stars
2010-05-31 11:54 pm UTC (link)
But you're not trying to make sure everyone's input is considered. You're putting the trust into five people voted in, which doesn't necessarily mean anything is going to be fair.

And don't make it sound like I'm okay with people getting hurt, because I'm not. What I'm not okay with is people going around arresting people on charges with evidence they "supposedly" have.

What's to stop someone from going after someone they don't like with some "supposed" evidence to bring them up against this "fair tribunal"? You're just doing what you want because you think you're right who cares what anyone other than you and Micah think, hell Micah thinks I'm useless because I'm a girl, I remember what he told me!

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[info]blackcatsrbad
2010-06-01 12:08 am UTC (link)
People who are eligible for a tribunal position will make a statement as to why they believe they would be a good choice, and the building can vote based on that. It's not realistic to have every single person in this building on the tribunal. These five people will represent the common interest, just like juries represent the people as a whole.

Why did Micah make me do this If the evidence is fabricated, then nothing will come of it.

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[info]nineteen_stars
2010-06-01 12:12 am UTC (link)
Common interest. Why am I bothering. No one cares what I have to say, apparently.

Can I see him?

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[info]blackcatsrbad
2010-06-01 12:23 am UTC (link)
If you like, you can make a statement as to why you would make a good candidate for a position. As long as you believe you wouldn't be biased in his favor.

[...]

I don't know Micah didn't say anything But prisoners are allowed visitors, aren't they? So it should be fine I [...] don't see why not.

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[info]nineteen_stars
2010-06-01 12:27 am UTC (link)
And you honestly think a person in here would vote for me after what I've said in here?

Then where is he?

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[info]nineteen_stars
2010-06-01 01:49 am UTC (link)
Nevermind wanting to visit him.

I'm just gonna hole up in my room before I piss anyone else off this week. Sorry I was nasty with you earlier. I didn't know everything that was going on and I - made assumptions, thought he was a nice guy...

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[info]blackcatsrbad
2010-06-01 01:51 am UTC (link)
This was a bad idea

I'm sorry too. This wasn't [...] it wasn't supposed to be like this. FUCK With people attacking each other and going crazy.

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[info]nineteen_stars
2010-06-01 01:55 am UTC (link)
I didn't mean to go saying those things. I didn't know she'd been raped and that he had done it and he had killed some kid.

I'm real sorry. I started a lot of this. I've messed up real bad and I-

Just.

Wish there was a way to take it all back. Shoulda listened to my mama when she told me to keep my hands to myself.

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[info]blackcatsrbad
2010-06-01 02:14 am UTC (link)
I honestly didn't want to sound biased, but the evidence is [...] kind of overwhelming. Maybe I shouldn't have posted this

People are just all riled up right now. Once they calm down, they won't hold it against you.

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[info]nineteen_stars
2010-06-01 02:15 am UTC (link)
Somehow, as much as my inner optimist wants to believe you, I don't think that's gonna happen.

C'est la vie. I've got a date with a bottle of wine.

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