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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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802/1104A
[info]nylonghorn
2010-06-01 03:57 am UTC (link)
I hope so, and if not, I'd be willing to try. Just to be fair I could probably do that. Fuck. God dammit. I never wanted to be a defense attorney I don't have the sack for it. we'll cross that bridge when we get to it. And as much as I hate the fact that people keep getting hurt around here, and as wrong as murder is and rape is and the whole thing...Everyone's got a right to fair defense. That might not make sense to too many people, sometimes I watch the news and I see the horrible things people do and it doesn't make a lick of sense to me, but it's true. On some basic level of right and wrong, it's true.

I know you need to do this Cole, and I trust you to make the right choices. But I just wanted to let my thoughts and concerns out there. I think you're reasonable enough to understand my feelings on this. I'm your friend man, and I don't want to see anything happen to you for doing this either.

No one wants to be on jury duty, it's part of life. You want the best way to be fair and unbiased, that's the best option I have. If not everyone wants to participate then that is their right to do so, but I think it can be explained in a way most people understand. You can't make anyone do anything but you can spin it so they might listen to the most reasonable option in a fucked up situation.

I'm not saying you're wrong to want to do this, I'm not even saying I wouldn't be doing the same thing, but just keep your head clear. And I'm here for whatever needs doing. I'm not gonna hit anybody, I just wanted to make sure that you know where I'm coming from on this.

Where do ya'll have this boy locked up? What are the circumstances right now? Is he trying to get out? Is he secure? Is he pissed? Is he talking? Is he safe from harming himself, harming others, and from being harmed? And has any serious thought been given to what is going to happen if he gets found guilty? Do you want me to try to talk to him or anyone else?

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[info]blackcatsrbad
2010-06-01 04:32 am UTC (link)
The idea is out there, but now I think people [...] need time to absorb it. I have no idea what Micah thinks of any of this, and he came up with the initial idea, so I'll need to talk to him. Maybe once the initial madness dies down he can make the post this time and try to get everyone on board with the jury idea.

This isn't revenge, it's not I wouldn't do that Micah's with him in the basement. He's unconscious Oh damn He's denying it, but he's not going to harm anyone and no one's going to harm him. Maybe talking to a lawyer - even if you're not his lawyer - might be good, though.

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802/1104A
[info]nylonghorn
2010-06-01 07:12 pm UTC (link)
I think that this is going to be hard for anyone to absorb, and I don't envy you trying to approach something like this with our neighbors. Again, let me know if you or Micah need anything.

Alright, well I'm willing to talk to anyone who needs talking to.

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802/1104A
[info]blackcatsrbad
2010-06-02 01:52 am UTC (link)
Someone will be watching him, obviously, but we'll make sure he gets fed and taken care of even though it's more than he deserves. You can head down tomorrow, if you like, or I could go with you.

You're a pretty reasonable guy, Peter. I think we'll need that in the next few days. I thought I was once but

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802/1104A
[info]nylonghorn
2010-06-02 02:51 am UTC (link)
That's a good idea. Do you mind if I ask about the proof against this guy? I trust you, Cole, you have to understand that, right? I don't think you'd be locking a guy up on a hunch. I mean I'm not asking to be a first class jerk about it, I genuinely want to know, and I want to help.

Tomorrow works just fine for me.

I try, and I hope that I can keep my head screwed on as straight as possible and give you the best advice I can.

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802/1104A
[info]blackcatsrbad
2010-06-02 05:48 am UTC (link)
It's not [...] proof that would stand up in a normal courtroom, but you have to realize that this building isn't normal. It has to count here, though, it has to Boyd says that Trenton raped her, and I know the person who found her and took her to the hospital - she was drugged, too.

As for Aaron... he was wrapped in a blanket, and hairs were found on it. I have someone who's offered to test them, and he's qualified. But the main reason I'm sure Trenton is guilty is because [...] Aaron told me. Well, Ichabod, but the voice post should still be on the forums.

I don't know why, but because of his fable, he literally returns from the dead every full moon. Micah can testify to that, and I think a girl named Madison spoke to him over the forums as well. It all fits - Aaron says he went up to Trenton's and found Boyd there, and she looked dead.

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802/1104A
[info]nylonghorn
2010-06-02 05:58 am UTC (link)
Jesus. This is too big for me. Alright man, we'll work it out. I promise.

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802/1104A
[info]blackcatsrbad
2010-06-02 06:10 am UTC (link)
Thanks.

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802/1104A
[info]nylonghorn
2010-06-02 07:01 am UTC (link)
Anytime.

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