I know the Brother that was on trail very well and consider him a friend, his counsel a PM, local attorney is a very good friend also. The Lodge who asked for the trial commission did a very good job bringing the charges before the board.
This was a highly publicized case in our area between three political opponents.The brother on trial was arrested twice and plead guilty to lessor charges.
The witness's for the prosecution could not be compelled to testify in lodge, they were profanes and an E.A., however they were deposed by the board by phone and were candid.
The defense did a good job with what they had to work with, even putting the accused on the stand. The defense also had three character witness's.
We made our decision and sent it to the Grand lodge for review, now we wait.