On October 3, 1990, the Grand Court of the Supreme Court (Tokyo Supreme Court, Japan), No. 4-2 Hayabusacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo.
This building, known as "Strange Rock Castle", has always been the most sacred and solemn place in the hearts of the Japanese people, and the place that best safeguards national dignity, laws and public opinion.
Hayutaro Chino, who is 65 years old and is about to step down as the Supreme Court magistrate (judge), did not expect that when he retired, he would still receive such a huge personal case.
Due to the large number of cases, most of the cases reported to the Supreme Tribunal will be reviewed by investigators in charge of civil, criminal, administrative and other categories to confirm whether they are accepted. The final result is often that they will directly hear the case, and only a very small part will be heard.
A small court composed of three collegial panels composed of five judges conducts the final trial.
And there are less than ten cases a year that can go to the big court that he presides over.
Generally, they involve a large number of official bribery cases that are widely implicated and submitted by the two special investigation divisions of the Tokyo Prefectural Prosecutor's Office and the Osaka Prefectural Prosecutor's Office, such as the Rikuruto case in previous years.
This is the first time in his nearly 30 years as a judge that he has tried an individual case in a large court, and the subject is still a young man who is only 26 years old!
Chino Hayabusa is the brother of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries president Chino Ryu. The latter personally brought his granddaughter Chino Rin to visit him long before the trial, hoping that he could let Kitahara Sosuke go in this case.
If there was no relationship between the two families, he would still have to avoid it according to the principle of avoidance.
Someone from the Prime Minister's Cabinet also came to say hello. The Chino family had never had much contact with the wealthy families in Tokyo. The other party knew this very well, so they didn't spend much time with him.
Chino Hayataro thought over the devastated indictment again.
How much evil has this kid done?
How come the civil, criminal, and administrative aspects have not fallen behind!
This judgment is of great significance. As a country with a three-instance system, this is one of the few individual cases where the first judgment was placed in the Grand Chamber of the Supreme Court.
The Prime Minister's Cabinet and the Tokyo District Prosecutor's Office filed an individual lawsuit. Since it was announced at the special parliament, six major private television stations and the official television station will jointly broadcast the case live this time, making sure that all Japanese people know the outcome of the case as soon as possible.
Everyone in the Kitahara clan, especially Kobayashi Kyoko and a group of his women, who were sitting in front of the big color TV, began to become anxious and nervous.
When Kitahara Sosuke was escorted to Tokyo yesterday, all Kitahara clan clubs were shut down.
Workers on shutdown receive basic wages normally, but during this period, they want to work and get more pay!
They don't know what a trial is or what treason is. They only know that their food, clothing, and parents have been taken away. They curse in their hearts and wish that the trial would be over quickly on the first day and then put their president back so that they can continue to work and make money.
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Especially in the Osaka area, the financial crisis caused by the failure of the Gulf War broke out here. Hundreds of clubs have gone bankrupt. The financial institutions involved are also eagerly seeking help from Tosan Osaka Chuo-ku Branch, but their reserves have been reduced.
No points will be given, those who can't hold on have already closed their doors, and those who are still holding on are waiting in front of the TV to wait for the results.
The collapse of financial institutions has implicated both the political and business circles and has widespread consequences. If something goes wrong with them, their loan customers and deposit customers will also suffer misfortunes. Osaka, which was still prosperous on October 1, became lifeless on October 2.
With the suspension of all Kitahara-type companies, Osaka has fallen into a production stagnation that Tadashi Yasushi didn't expect!
"Have Lawyer Yagami and the others gone already?" Kobayashi Kyoko clasped her hands and kept praying for her man in her heart.
This is the Supreme Court of Justice, a place that ordinary people will never see once in their lifetime!
"Yamada-kun sent him to Tokyo this morning. Don't worry, Miss Kobayashi, I have already guaranteed 10 million yen to Lawyer Yagami." Kitano Ran patted her back gently.
Fujiwara Norika pursed her lips and said nothing. These days, the ugliness and filth hidden in the shadow of Osaka kept appearing, which greatly disappointed her, a girl full of sense of justice. The inexplicable imprisonment of Kitahara Sosuke made her even more angry.
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Damn the law, damn the cabinet, damn the country!
In comparison, Saeko Sakurai is much calmer. She has the familiarity of a married woman as she quietly breaks through the last step with Kitahara Sosuke. As the president of Kitahara Logistics, she decisively stopped the shutdown last night, quickly dealt with the employees' dissatisfaction, and
Corresponding commitments were made.
Afterwards, the impact of the shutdown was consciously expanded.
She is doing what she can.
If he is unfortunately judged, then he will go with him!
Saeko Sakurai clenched her fists and looked at the TV.
The Grand Court is involved in this case. A collegial panel of fifteen judges, including Chief Justice Chino Hayabusa, is in place. The prosecutor Yoshiki Baba of the public prosecution is also in place. Under the expectation of everyone, he is dressed in plain clothes and looks natural.
Kitahara Sosuke was escorted by the bailiff to the seat.
At this time, the Japanese people watching in front of the TV were in an uproar. Except for some viewers in the Osaka area, most of them saw the legendary Sosuke Kitahara for the first time.
The first impression is that he is so young, handsome and calm.
Appearance is justice.
Money is also justice.
The rich and handsome young man suddenly captured the hearts of countless girls. Especially when the public was generally extremely dissatisfied with the current cabinet, Kitahara Sosuke became the object of their support.
"Court begins!!!"
Chino Hayabusa's voice was strong and long, resounding throughout the large courtroom.
After the court session, Chino Hayabusa first began to verify the identity of Kitahara Sosuke. After the verification was correct, Baba Yoshika began to read the long indictment.
Compared with the original twelve, three more charges including defamation were added later, making a total of fifteen shocking charges, which made the people in front of the TV stunned.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! At this time, Kitahara Sosuke was thinking casually that such an unprecedented trial could not be carried out in the information age, and it was a great loss to him.
If 10 years later, I believe that the gifts sent by water friends on the barrage will be enough for him to last for a year.
At this time, although it is a live broadcast, there is no interaction, it is just that more people can see it on TV.
But this is enough.
They wanted to let themselves die openly and fairly, but this was exactly what Sosuke Kitahara wanted.
After finishing the reading of the indictment, Sentaro Chino informed Sosuke Kitahara of his rights, and then the decision was made to enter the public trial stage.
After that comes the presentation stage of the defendant, plaintiff, prosecutor and defense lawyer.
Yagami Takayuki stared at his messy hair and slowly said a simple but powerful statement. What he and Kitahara Sosuke were most talked about by the audience in front of the TV was their outstanding looks.
After the statement, Chino Hayabusa announced that he had officially entered the most important evidence phase of the investigation.
"Dear magistrate, regarding the financial fraud and abuse of office crimes committed by Kitahara Sosuke..." Baba Yoshika said loudly, mid-sentence.
"My entrusted agent has not been proven to have committed such a crime, please do not make such a conclusion at will!" Yagami Takayuki looked at Baba Yoshika coldly.
"Silence! Defense lawyer, please don't interrupt the prosecution at will during the evidence investigation stage." Hayataro Chino stared angrily.
What happened to the defense lawyer?
Why is he more angry than Kitahara Sosuke?
"Regarding the above two crimes, I kindly request our witnesses to appear in court to testify." Baba Yoshika smiled and glanced at Yagami Takayuki. This idiot, at first glance, looked like a waste with a simple mind and well-developed limbs.
Kitahara Sosuke is a good match for him.
"Okay, witness No. 1, loan customer representative of Tokyo Industrial Bank Osaka Chuo Branch, and Yamamoto Construction Finance Minister Kazumasa Koizumi are allowed to attend."
With a wretched look on his face, Koizumi and Masaaki came to the witness stand with a hunched body and a smile.
"Dear Judge, hello everyone, I am Kazumasa Koizumi, the Minister of Finance of Yamamoto Construction Co., Ltd." He bowed slightly to the front, then turned to look at Kitahara Sosuke in the dock.
Unexpectedly, Kitahara Sosuke!
Kithara Sosuke thought about it for a long time, but he didn't remember who this person was. Anyway, it was just an insignificant character.
"Excuse me, magistrate, can I ask witness No. 1 for questioning?" Baba Yoshika looked at Senno Hayataro.
"Yes." Chino Hayabusa nodded slightly.
"Director Koizumi, please state the crimes of Kitahara Sosuke one by one in front of the magistrate. Please tell us how he oppressed Yamamoto Construction step by step, leading to your bankruptcy and the president's suicide."