Setting An Unfortunate Precedent

Jannzi knew that judging Taon innocent of the second charge would lead to an outcry of controversy, so she understood and sympathized with the Larkinsons who objected to this decision.

That did not mean that the Larkinsons should judge their crimes based on their feelings and subjective opinions.

Once she slammed the gavel, she gave the masses a brief moment of time to regain their composure.