A Little Bit of Irony

Here's another thought on the Melton trial, this one having nothing to do with tactics, trial procedure, etc.

It is just that I am struck by the incredible irony of Mayor Frank Melton and attorney Cynthia Stewart sitting side-by-side at the defendant's table cordially working together (at least until the interests of Cynthia's client and Mr. Melton diverge), all as peaceful and serene as could be. But I recall back in the beginning of Mayor Melton's term of office how he went after Cynthia Stewart simply because she was doing a good job of representing some of her criminal clients. These were individuals that Frank had already convicted in his mind, and wanted them to be punished forthwith. Cynthia, unfortunately for Frank's sense of justice, keep bringing up that pesky Constitution, due process, and other things that really gnaw at dictators. Rights of the accused!! Frank ain't gonna like that!

I have unsuccessfully tried to run a Google search on this to give you some more specific facts, because as I age, my memory gets less and less specific, but I have been unsuccessful. Nonetheless, Frank was causing Cynthia all sorts of problems, and some serious concerns, as I recall. It was one of the early clues that Frank did not believe in the rule of law but only in the rule of Frank

It all worked itself out eventually. But now, as Frank and Cynthia sit at the defense table, and his bodyguard is represented by Cynthia, I cannot help but be struck by this little bit of irony. Not quite as ironic as if he hired Cynthia, but this isn't a novel or short story, it is real life.