Rule of Evidence by Jack Campbell & 9780857689610
Author:Jack Campbell & 9780857689610 [Campbell, Jack]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780857689610
Publisher: Titan Books
Published: 2023-01-23T00:00:00+00:00
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Lieutenant Ahmed Bashir, United States Navy, Judge Advocate Generalâs Corps, was a few years older than Paul, but looked far too young to be Jenâs lawyer in Paulâs eyes. He wanted somebody who looked like he or she had argued and won cases in every court and venue. But the best lawyer he knew had been assigned not to defend Jen, but to prosecute her. He could only hope Bashir could go toe-to-toe with Alex Carr and not get steamrollered. âWhen can you get Jen out of the brig?â
Bashir sighed. âI doubt Iâll be able to do it all.â
âWhy not? Do they think sheâs going to run away on a space station?â
âItâs not about that. Itâs about the safety of the station.â
âWhat?â
âLook.â Bashir leaned back and spread his hands helplessly. âThis is how the governmentâs looking at it. Lieutenant Shen is charged with sabotaging the equipment on the Maury, causing it to blow up and kill scores of sailors. If sheâs free on Franklin, she could presumably do the same thing here.â
âThatâs so completely ridiculous.â
âMaybe. But the governmentâs convinced the military magistrate, so Lieutenant Shen is in the brig and in the brig she will almost certainly remain.â
Paul slumped back. Great. This guy isnât even going to fight for her. âHave you even talked to her yet?â
Bashir picked up on Paulâs tone of voice and attitude, leaning forward and pointing both forefingers at him. âYes. I have. And Iâm going to do everything I morally and legally can to get her acquitted of these charges. Clear?â
âClear. What can I do?â
The Navy lawyer relaxed again, shaking his head. âI donât like this. I donât mind telling you. Secret Article 32 investigation. Secret findings. Secret hearings. Iâve demanded to see all the evidence theyâve compiled to justify those charges against Ms. Shen, but as far as I know right now itâs all circumstantial.â
âWonât that help us?â When we tried Silver on circumstantial evidence, they didnât want to convict him of some charges because of the uncertainty of his guilt.
âIt should, but...â Bashir rubbed his face. âYou try someone for one murder on circumstantial evidence, and everybody gives them the benefit of the doubt. Try them for six murders on circumstantial evidence and they assume theyâre guilty. Why? Because theyâve been charged with something extra bad.â
âThat doesnât make sense.â
âTell me about it. But thatâs the way it works. People figure if someoneâs charged with something so bad, there must be good reasons.â Bashir slapped his desk. âEven if there arenât. Tell me about Jen Shen.â
Paul spoke, at first hesitantly, then more quickly. Bashir listened closely, occasionally asking questions. âShe sounds like a great officer.â
âShe is a great officer!â
âBut theyâre trying her for some pretty horrendous crimes. Why?â
âI hoped youâd know.â
Bashir thought, looking up at a corner of his office. âThis is a big deal, of course. The Maury badly damaged. A lot of her crew dead. Lots of attention. A lot of people wanting to blame the South Asians even if that means we start shooting.
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