Judge ’emphatically rejects’ Enoch Burke accusations emailed to High Court

Judge ’emphatically rejects’ Enoch Burke accusations emailed to High Court

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9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript is a letter from Enoch Burke expressing concerns about being barred from a trial and the evasion of a subpoena by Mr. Rogers. Burke details his attempts to serve the subpoena and his interactions with Mr. Rogers' wife. He criticizes the judge's handling of the trial, citing unfairness and suppression of documentation. Burke requests a digital audio recording of the court proceedings and concludes with a request to bring the letter to the attention of Justice Alexander Owens.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main challenge faced by the speaker in serving the subpoena to Mr. Rogers?

The subpoena was lost in the mail.

Mr. Rogers' wife refused to disclose his whereabouts.

The speaker was not allowed to visit Mr. Rogers.

Mr. Rogers was out of the country.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What condition did the judge impose on the speaker regarding the issues raised?

The issues should be presented in a different court.

The issues are considered flimsy and a waste of time.

The issues must be resolved outside of court.

The issues are to be discussed in a private meeting.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the speaker concerned about the trial proceedings?

There was alteration and suppression of documentation.

The judge was biased against the speaker.

The trial was held in a different location.

The trial was postponed indefinitely.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What specific request does the speaker make regarding the court proceedings?

To have the trial moved to a different court.

To have the judge replaced.

To receive a digital audio recording of the proceedings.

To have a retrial scheduled.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

To whom is the letter addressed at the end of the transcript?

Mr. Justice Alexander Owens

The Speaker's Attorney

Mr. Rogers

The Board of Management

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