Chapter 229 Tokyo Trial
October 3, 1990, Grand Court, Supreme Court (Tokyo Supreme Court, Japan), No. 4-2 Hayabusacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo.
This building known as "Qiyan Castle" has always been the most sacred and solemn place in the hearts of the Japanese people, and the place that can best safeguard the country's dignity, laws and public opinion.
Hayutaro Chino, who is 65 years old and is about to step down as a magistrate (judge) of the Supreme Court, 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 he presides over.
Generally, they involve a large number of official bribery cases that are widely implicated and submitted by the Tokyo Prefectural Prosecutor's Office and the Osaka Prefectural Prosecutor's Office.
This is the first time in his nearly thirty years as a judge that he has tried an individual case in a large court, and the subject was a young man who was only twenty-six years old!
Chino Hayabusa is the brother of Chino Ryu, the president of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. 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.
"At least he cannot be sentenced to death."
This is Qian Yelong's request.
The last major case in his life was to be tried against his grandniece's fiancé. Chino Hayabusa didn't expect that.
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.
What a sin this kid has 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 clique 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. !
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 eager to seek help from the Tosan Osaka Chuo Ward Branch. However, their reserves have been reduced. No points will be given to them. Those who can't hold on have already closed their doors. 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 happens to 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 justice. The inexplicable imprisonment of Kitahara Sosuke made her even more angry. .
Damn the law, damn the cabinet, damn the country!
In comparison, Saeko Sakurai is much calmer. She has the familiar charm of a young married woman after quietly breaking 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.
After that, 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 people saw the legendary Sosuke Kitahara for the first time.
The first impression is that he is so young, so handsome, and so 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 in 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, for a total of fifteen shocking charges, which made the people in front of the TV stunned.
At this time, the casual Kitahara Sosuke was thinking that he was at a great loss for not being able to carry out such an unprecedented trial in the information age.
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 was a live broadcast, there was no interaction. It was just seen by more people on TV.
But this is enough.
They wanted to let themselves die openly and fairly, but this was exactly what Sosuke Kitahara expected.
After finishing the reading of the indictment, Chino Hayabusa informed Kitahara Sosuke of his rights, and then ruled that the case would enter the public trial stage.
This is followed by the presentation phase of the defendant, plaintiff, prosecutor and defense attorney.
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 appearance.
After the statement, Chino Hayabusa announced that he had officially entered the most important evidence phase of the investigation.
"Dear magistrate, regarding the crime of financial fraud and abuse of office 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 conclusions 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 ask our witnesses to appear in court to testify." Baba Yoshika smiled and glanced at Yagami Takayuki. This idiot looked like a simple-minded waste with well-developed limbs at first glance.
Kitahara Sosuke is a good match for him.
"Okay, witness No. 1, the 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 Masato hunched over and came to the witness stand with a smile.
"Dear Magistrate, 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 Kitahara Sosuke's crimes in front of the magistrate one by one. Please tell us how he oppressed Yamamoto Construction step by step, leading to your bankruptcy and the president's suicide."