Mock Trial

Amitej Babra
Mr. Junker
Civics 9
1 June, 2020
Part 1
Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, as the prosecutor of this case, I represent the state of
Minnesota. On Wednesday, March 2nd at 6:00am, the dead body of Edward Harrison was found
in his office in St. Paul. This man was murdered, just the night before, by WIlliam White. All
evidence points at William White, proving that he himself commit the second degree murder.
The two men were partners for the last seven years, and accumulated assets of $250,000,000.
Remember that this case is about the same man who was heard arguing with Harrison the night
of his death. It is about the same man who has not been appreciative towards Harrison for the
success of the business. It is the man who was recently dissatisfied with the recent progress of
the company. This only gives William White a motive, and nothing else. The prosecution will be
calling upon five different witnesses throughout this trial. George Clark, was the janitor of the
office building which they rented in St. Paul, and he is the first witness. Harrison’s body was
found at 6:00am by George Clark. However, going back through the previous day, at 1:00pm on
Tuesday, March 1st, Harrison, White, and Campbell had a meeting. Harrison then left for the
office whereas White left 40 minutes later. The second witness, who is Robert Campbell, will
also testify. After this, when White returned to the office, he instructed the secretary to cancel his
dinner, and she was also told to leave the office early. The secretary, Mary Adams, is the third
witness we will call up during this trial. At 8:00pm, the janitor also heard voices from both
offices before leaving. White then claimed to have left at 8:20, and arrived home at 9:00, which
was confirmed by his wife. However, the death of Harrison occurred between 8:30/9:00pm,
which happened to be the time White was not at home. We will also be calling upon two more
witnesses to testify. They will be Captain Patricia, the Chief Investigator of the homicide
division, and Margaret Harrison, Edward Harrison’s wife. Towards the end of this case, with all
evidence at our sides, the State of Minnesota is certain that William White, will be charged for
his horrific acts.
Part 2
Members of the jury, I am the defense attorney, and I am representing William White.
My client, William White has been accused of second degree murder, a crime which he merely
did not commit. Edward Harrison’s body was found at 6:00am on wednesday, March 2nd.
William White has been partners with Edward Harrison for a long time. Seven whole years of
working with Harrison and forming a successful business. Why end that now? Assets containing
$250,000,000 is not a motive but merely a representation of his own success over the years, so
why would he risk it? The answer is, he would not. He would not risk all of his hard work to go
down the drain. The prosecution may claim that there was a dispute the day of the murder, and
that William White was recently dissatisfied with the progress of the business. These are possible
behaviors which may raise a doubt in your minds. However, remember there is no definite proof
and absolutely zero evidence that links White to the murder. There is absolutely nothing that the
prosecution claims that can actually prove this guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. I will also be
calling upon three witnesses throughout the span of this trial. Also note that George Clark, and
Henry Hammond, are the janitor, and the security guard. They know the ins and outs of Harrison
and White company and their regular day. George Clark, claimed to have left the office at
8:00pm, and William White left at 8:20pm. However, the death of Harrison occurred between
8:30/9:00. This only shows how William White clearly did not commit this murder, as there is
nothing the prosecution has to prove it. Henry Hammond can also confirm that he was present
from 8:45 till 9:00pm. He claimed it was completely silent. If White were to commit the murder
before Henry Hammond was there, he would have still been seen leaving the building between
this time as he was home by 9:00. If it was committed between 8:45/9:00, Henry would have
heard the sound. We will prove that William White is not guilty, but in fact an innocent man by
the end of this trial.
Part 3
My name is John Cena, and I’m 21 years old. I am a male, and have a high school
diploma, from Minnesota. I had an idea to become an inventor, so I followed my dreams and
dropped out of college when I was 19 years old. After my dreams turned out to be a bust, I was
broke, and am currently working a minimum wage job, and I’m struggling to pay my rent. I am
an Indian American, and I come from an upper class family, however my family does not accept
me anymore. I’m currently single, living all alone in my apartment. Some hobbies I have include
playing tennis, and I was a star player in high school, but I haven’t played tennis in a long time. I
believe that gun laws should be made to be more strict, as anyone can get access to a gun these
days and that is not safe for our country. Especially a minority like me, and a person in a
financial position like mine. This makes people like me extremely vulnerable to these issues and
are very unsafe.
The juror John Cena does know the outcome of this case, because of the bias he
contains. Because of this, it affects the result of the vote. Regardless of the murder being true or
not, his bias is for William White, because he contains similar characteristics, and even if it’s
only an accusation, he knows how one small thing can turn your life around. John Cena
influences the innocent verdict, because he feels that no matter what, William White’s life should
not be ruined. Also, William White is described to be impulsive in a sense. For example, he takes
“unnecessary chances in business dealings”. This also relates to John Cena, who took a few
impulsive decisions and landed up into the situation he is in today. This is why John Cena has
this bias, and votes for William White to be proven as innocent.

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