Tokyo Barrister: Start the law firm bankruptcy

Chapter 516 Hopeless
"Next, the defendant will continue to present the evidence proving that he deprived the plaintiff of his doctorate degree." Judge Kawada announced from the trial seat, looking down.

The court's proof stage is about to enter the determination of whether Mei Xizi's thesis is suspected of plagiarism.The spectators unconsciously held their breath and stared at the lawyers of both sides.And the reporters in the back row are even more prepared to pass on the most immediate information here.

Takezawa and Asakurahiko next to him immediately looked at each other.Obviously, today's senior female lawyer has come prepared.Today's proof link will be an occasion to completely crush the other party.Takezawa smiled slightly, as if enjoying the joy of being about to sentence the other party to death.

Seeing Takezawa's appearance like this, Miyagawa couldn't help feeling tense again, she didn't know what kind of evidence the other party could produce.What kind of obstacles will the other party set up in this already difficult lawsuit.Miyagawa held the hand holding the pen, and squeezed it hard again to relieve the tension.

In the next second, Zhuzawa puffed out his chest and said with confidence, "The defendant's attorney now presents the fourth set of evidence. The first evidence is the emails between Kyoto University and the journals involved in the plagiarism. The second piece of evidence is the exchange of emails between the Academic Committee of Kyoto University and the professor of the Department of Life Sciences. The third piece of evidence is the exchange of emails between the Academic Committee of Kyoto University and the Academic Committee. The fourth piece of evidence is the decision of the Academic Degree Evaluation Committee to start the investigation process regarding Mikiko’s plagiarism. Documents. The fifth piece of evidence, the list of expert groups participating in the investigation by the degree evaluation committee, has been anonymized. The fifth piece of evidence is the emails between the expert group and Mei Xizi’s campus.”

"The above evidence proves that after the suspected plagiarism of Mei Xizi's paper involved in the case, the relevant paper journals sent reports about the misconduct of the paper to the university. Immediately, the Academic Committee of Kyoto University asked the Department of Life Sciences about the situation in the email. Among them, Professor Muraki of the Department of Life Sciences , Professor Aihara and others made a preliminary report on the incident to the academic committee. The above-mentioned two professors from the Department of Life Sciences believed in the email that the papers involved in the case by Mei Xizi constituted a high possibility of plagiarism and fraud, and the relevant papers were published during their school years. It may involve degree revocation, and it is recommended that the university initiate a formal investigation process."

Takezawa's voice was gentle and powerful, telling everyone in the court the whole story of the incident.

I could only hear her voice continue: "After receiving the initial feedback from the Department of Life Sciences, the Academic Committee of Kyoto University immediately sent a letter to the Academic Degree Evaluation Committee of the school in accordance with the school's regulations to report the matter. Afterwards, the Academic Degree Evaluation Committee replied to the academic The committee, after its internal evaluation, found that the two papers involved in the case belonged to the research results of Mei Xizi's application for a doctorate degree, and the degree evaluation committee needs to intervene in the investigation and establish a common expert group."

"Afterwards, the Academic Degree Evaluation Committee issued a notice to the Academic Committee and the Department of Life Sciences to start the investigation process on Mei Xizi's plagiarism incident, and set up an expert group to investigate. The expert group included a total of 30 professors to evaluate the papers involved. The expert group Send an email to Mei Xizi, informing her that the university has initiated the investigation process, and requesting the plaintiff to provide corresponding materials and cooperate with the investigation.”

Listening to Zhu Ze's words, Bei Yuan was already thinking silently in his heart.

Before this trial, Professor Ochi had provided him with information.

According to Ochi's intelligence, the expert group is actually quite divided on the issue of whether Mikiko constituted plagiarism.In the end, when the collective vote was made on whether Mikiko had committed serious academic misconduct and the degree needed to be revoked, the vote was actually passed with an extremely weak majority.

It can be seen that there is a big difference within the expert group on whether Mikiko constitutes serious academic misconduct.Then the question arises, how will the university present evidence next.If Kyoto University really objectively disclosed the voting decisions of the expert group, it would be detrimental to the university.

What will Asakura and Takezawa do?

Kitahara raised his head and glanced at Miyagawa.

Miyagawa immediately understood, stood up, and said, "Chief referee. Among the evidence presented by the defendant, the list of expert groups has been anonymized, and it is impossible to identify who actually participated in the investigation. Whether the number of them reached the level of the defendant's representative?" The alleged 30 people are doubtful. The plaintiff requested the collegial panel to instruct the defendant to submit the discussion and decision-making of Mei Xizi’s thesis within the expert group, so as to determine whether the expert group had a valid basis for determining that Mei Xizi’s thesis constituted plagiarism.”

Hearing Miyagawa's words, Takezawa just smiled disdainfully, and replied: "Chief referee. The reason why the defendant anonymized the list is to protect the personal information of the members of the expert group from being leaked, so as to avoid affecting The impartiality of the expert group’s exercise of power. As for whether the expert group has sufficient grounds to determine that Mei Xizi’s thesis constitutes plagiarism, as long as the defendant’s attorney presents the fifth set of evidence, the issue will naturally be revealed to the world.”

In the next second, Takezawa stepped forward and said, "The defendant now presents the fifth set of evidence. The first piece of evidence is the emails between the expert team and Mikiko. The second piece of evidence is the work log of the expert team. The third piece of evidence is Mikiko's emails to Mikiko. "Review" submitted by the expert group."

The three words of the review echoed in the court.

Takezawa's voice was not loud, but it was exceptionally clear.

Check... review book? !When Miyagawa heard this word, he panicked.Before, when meeting with Mikiko, she never mentioned that she had submitted any self-criticism to the academy.Did Mikiko not tell them the full story of the incident? !In legal practice, some facts may be omitted intentionally or unintentionally when the parties tell the clients the facts.At this time, lawyers must pay considerable attention.

The smile on Takezawa's face became more intense, and she raised her voice: "The fifth set of evidence proves that after the establishment of the expert group, it immediately started an interview with the plaintiff Mikiko. According to the work log records, the expert group sent five professors today. On the afternoon of November 4, 11, I had a face-to-face communication with Mei Xizi in the administrative meeting room of the Department of Life Sciences to understand the situation. According to the work log, the conversation lasted 8 hours. Mei Xizi mainly explained to the expert group the process of writing the paper involved in the case The professors of the expert group educated and exhorted Mikiko."

"After the talk, Mikiko submitted a "Review" to the Department of Life Sciences in the Faculty of Science building at 9:10 that night."

Takezawa held a piece of A4 paper in his hand and showed it to everyone in the court, but he saw that it was written by hand with a black pen.Takezawa raised his hand and tapped a few lines in the middle of the review letter, "Chief referee. After Mikiko was admonished by the expert group, she has deeply realized her mistakes, so she submitted a "Review Letter" to the Department of Life Sciences." The "Review Letter" stated: "I myself, Mikiko Tamai, admit that the two papers investigated by today's expert group are plagiarized and plagiarized from other people's achievements, which is a serious academic misconduct. I personally express my sincere apology to the Department of Life Sciences." .”

The senior administrative law female lawyer turned to look at the trial seat, "Chief judge. The plaintiff Mikiko has submitted the "Review Letter" to the university. In the "Review Letter", the plaintiff has admitted that her two papers constitute academic works of others. The plagiarism and plagiarism. In this regard, just now, the plaintiff's attorney questioned the expert group's finding that Mei Xizi's paper constituted plagiarism without reason, which is ridiculous."

"Then I would like to ask the plaintiff's attorney here. The plaintiff, Ms. Yujing Mikiko, has already admitted that her work was plagiarized and plagiarized. Are you still denying the client's own confession?" Takezawa's voice echoed in the courtroom. Accompanied by a faint sneer.

In this evidence-giving session, Kyoto University directly produced a handwritten review submitted by Mikiko.

And this review also admitted that she plagiarized.

How is this lawsuit going to go on?

In front of Beiyuan, it seemed like a vast desert. Wherever you look, there is no hope of life...

(End of this chapter)