HGS trial continues

Date: 120410
Planet: Talus
Region: Fort Keen

Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).



The trial of the Holowood galacic Studios, accused of treason, continued in Fort Keen, Talus. Celox Scorpio, the defense lawyer as well as one of the main accused himself, adressed the court, sarcastically thanking the garrison commander – Colonel Amodeus, for placing him under protective custody for a night.



The first witness was Amul’ette, who was asked by Celox to elaborate and explain her view of the IBoC rating system. It was noted that the Fuse had recieved their first an so far, and that there had been no response to their motion to lift the ban.

The prosecution presented new evidence – a past personal holo-play that was banned, called the “Enteror”, in order to prove that Amul’ette was a repeating offender with her anti-Imperial art. An objection to this by Celox Scorpio was overruled by the judge. As a repsonse the defense presented a reworked show - "The Dark Lord of Entertainment", which had received a Pro-Imperial rating - and cited the numerous charities Amul'ette contributed to.



The next witness was Thaych, a former Imperial Nova Trooper, whose allegiance to the Empire was questioned by the prosecution. Thoug all the "evidence" presented to support this accusation was the fact that he was now serving as Amul’ette private bodyguard. A sort of circle-proof, which did not convince many.



Next witness summoned by the prosecution was Breshe – a Bothan who was not present when the studio members had been interogated. As it turned out her excuse, a harsh case of the Zucca boar flu, was proven to be true by Theed medical records.

Despite this Beshe is facing an inspection by the Inquisition, though while her reaction might have been indicating guilt - she was breaking out in tears - she was free to go at her leisure, which means the court does not think she will try to evade this inspection.

So far the case does not seem to be based on solid evidence and since none of the accused have been placed in custody - a clear departure from regulations and practise of other treason chases - some observers wonder why it was brought to trial at all. Others keep hinting at the possibility of this being a publicity stunt.