The justices heard arguments in Joseph Fischer’s appeal of a lower court’s ruling rejecting his attempt to escape a federal charge of corruptly obstructing an official proceeding - the congressional certification of President Joe Biden’s victory over Trump that the rioters sought to prevent on Jan. 6, 2021.
That’s the consequence, not the trial.
Oh right. They dunk the accused in a lake (called ducking) and if they drown they are innocent, if they manage to swim to the surface they’re guilty and face execution.
Found Samuel Alito’s account.
In a pinch you can also see if they weigh the same as a duck.
That’s too much work, just build a bridge out of them.
It used to be the trial and consequence, paired together.