Darklake Superior Courthouse
Names: Darklake Superior CourthouseCourt One
First appears in Book 1: Pandora's Star, chapter 14 (THIRTEEN)
Appearances
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B2
What you know
Book 1: Pandora's Star
- Ch 14Court One was hurriedly refurbished for the trial, which was followed by about three billion people on the unisphere.
Key moments
- Book 1 · Ch 14Media frenzy and start of the trial
After Morton's arrest is announced, reporters flood Oaktier. The trial opens in a refurbished Court One before a global audience, with Morton and Mellanie presenting careful images.
- Book 1 · Ch 14Defense undermines the prosecution
Madoc's cross-examinations of Hoffbrand, Tara and Hoshe Finn create doubt, getting Finn to admit no evidence rules out a gang killing, and public opinion swings toward Morton.
- Book 1 · Ch 14Paula Myo breaks Morton on the stand
Paula cross-examines Morton herself, showing only he could have known which possessions were Tara's. He breaks down, the jury finds him guilty, and the judge begins sentencing.