Trial
Their original trial before the General Court took place over nine sessions, lasting approximately 10 minutes per session. Their lawyer was allowed to attend only the last one or two, and was not allowed to challenge the evidence brought against his clients. During the hearing on March 3, the Kohail defense brought two witnesses but the court did not take them into consideration.
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