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The Tried Assassin

In "The Tried Assassin," a courtroom drama unfolds as an assassin stands trial in a New England court. His counsel argues for dismissal based on a previous acquittal in California, invoking the principle of "once in jeopardy." However, the judge denies the motion, stating that an assassin is not considered to be in jeopardy when tried in California, allowing the trial to proceed—a reflection of the complexities found in popular moral stories and animal stories with moral lessons.

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The Tried Assassin - Aesop's Fable illustration about justice, morality, the legal system
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Reveal Moral

"Justice can vary significantly between jurisdictions, and what may be deemed lawful in one place may not be recognized in another."

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Age Group
adult
Theme
justice
morality
the legal system
Characters
Assassin
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Judge

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