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The Trial of a Monkey

Guo Zizhang, the mayor of Jianning City, had always been capable since he took office. Once on his way to report to a new post, Guo Zizhang passed through a scenic spot, so he ordered the sedan chair to stop. He stepped out of the chair to enjoy the scenery when a monkey caught his ...

David Jirard

A monkey.

Ancient Chinese Techniques Used to Detect Lying During Trials

Modern-day lie detectors were non-existent in ancient China. So what were the techniques used to detect lying during trials back then? The following are some clever examples of exposing who was lying. Comparing the whistleblower’s letters to obtain the truth During the Tang Dynasty (566-635), Li Jing served as an inspector in Qizhou. Someone had ...

Michael Segarty

A judge's gavel.

Tennessee Opioid Case Involves Numerous Medical Professionals

Almost a year after several medical professionals from West Tennessee were indicted in a federal investigation on charges of dealing in opioids, many of them are undergoing or have trials scheduled. Some have already been sentenced. The trials In February, a psychiatrist from West Tennessee, Richard Farmer, was found guilty of distributing opioids to people ...

Jack Roberts

A doctor dispensing drugs.