USS Cherokee episode 865
Grand Theft Artifact, by Steve Weller, Part 21
12208.24

Starring_
Steve Weller as Executive Producer, JAG_Lt_Mulligan and SO_Lt_Trix 
Zach Farland as CO_Capt_Daniels and OPS_Ens_Granger 
John Garrison as CEO_LtCmdr_Hull, and TO_Lt_Lvor
Absent
None
Leave of Absence
Pablo Delsoglio as CIV_Capt_Marek and FCO_Lt_Alvarado
The crew of the Cherokee, having removed Marisha Minxie from the suspect list, is gathering to discuss which direction to take their investigation next.

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CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Sitting in his favorite chair in the Observation Lounge, first chair to the Captain's right.::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Sitting in the Observation Lounge, reviewing the very extensive set of notes gathered by the lab techs over the past few days and weeks.::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
ALL: So, report, anything new in the investigation of Scanlan's ship or the money?

TO_Lt_LVor says:
::Finally takes a seat at the observation lounge conference table.::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Yes sir, although it's sort of a...clouded end lead. Biological traces showed a 94% and a 89% likelihood the money samples were in contact with 2 known "Liquidators" as Intelligence classifies them.  People who take assets and make them spendable for Criminal groups.  In this case, they had links to Orion Syndicate members.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
::Sees Fred lie down at the CO's feet::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: Do we have any names location, anything?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: However, those links appear to have been broken a few years back.  Once the link to the Orions was noted and made use of in a couple of cases, the Syndicate seems to have cut ties with both suspects. Code names were Telatta and Grekthaw, real names were Ipthor Melanta and Frederick Thuul.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
ALL:  The JAGS could shed some light on the subject for us, if it is a viable line of inquiry we should look into it, I think it is a dead end. 

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: No known location at this point.  Their links to the Syndicate were cut, but Intel believes they were still in the business, just on a...lesser level. We've put them back on the BOLO lists, for all that will do.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO: True, if they had any contact with the cases or were "up to date" on them when they happened.  Can't hurt to ask.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
All: The Bolian twins must have a couple sacks of money.  I wonder where they would put them?  Certainly not in their jail cell.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Something to consider, for certain.  Maybe stashed it in a hidden place in their home?  Had it delivered to a contact to hold it for them?  Hard to say.  That much free cash though, yeah, I think you are right.  Even hidden it would be bad to have that on Modrak.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
ALL:  We can spend the rest of our active duty time till retirement looking for their stash of cash.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
All: Is it naive to say "we could always ask them"?  Yeah, probably.  But at least add it to the list of questions for them.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: We have questions but, will their lawyers let their clients answer them?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
ALL:  "Knock and Talk" was used in the 20-21st Centuries by the police of the time, we could use it here, all they can say is "I don't recall".

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
All:...or ask my lawyer!

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: No idea, honestly.  It depends what tactics the lawyer is looking to use. Of course most of my knowledge of legal proceedings comes from Holo-flicks.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
All: I suppose we could track down known associates of the twins and see if any have a new influx of cash, but given Shifting as a means of delivery, for all we know it's in some storage locker or abandoned shack somewhere or other.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Sir, that type of investigation will go on forever, a friend of a friend, even investigating all the relatives of each of the suspects will take forever!

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Have we tried interrogating the prisoners yet? Never know, one of them might crack.  I don't think Strongjaw is too into "protecting the bosses", not really sure on the others.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Unless there is something else you wanted to investigate first?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO: ...and we don't want to be on this case forever, do we?  I suppose we have to try talking to our prisoners.  What's the worst that could happen?  The JAG people say no.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: The labs will let us know if they uncover any additional leads, but...how did they put it, "it's more at the fine-tuning stage than the revelation stage" with what we've collected?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
All:  We will have to inquire with each of the suspect's lawyers

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO: So, we'll talk with the lawyers first.  Can we get them escorted here?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
TO:  ::Looks over at Lieutenant LVor::  Lieutenant LVor, would you call the JAG lawyers up to the bridge? Bring them in the Observation Lounge one at a time, we can ask each JAG individually, see where this line goes.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
CEO:  Aye Sir! ::Stands and exits the Lounge to the Bridge and COMMS the JAG Lawyers::

Host JAG_Lt_Mulligan says:
::Gets the summons, secures working terminal and heads towards the Bridge. Arrives after a short Turbolift trip.:: 
TO: You asked to see us? The others will be here shortly.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
JAG_Lt_Mulligan:  Yes Sir, the Captain and senior staff would like to ask you a few questions regarding your client, if you would follow me sir?  ::Motions for the JAG to follow, he enters the Observation Lounge with the JAG Officer.::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Lt. Mulligan: Please come in, sit down, please.

Host JAG_Lt_Mulligan says:
::Nods and follows the Lieutenant into the Observation Lounge.:: 
All: Reporting as ordered.  What can I do for you all?  ::Takes a seat.::

TO_Lt_LVor says:
::Stands at the door::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Lt. Mulligan: We want to talk to your clients and wondered how you'd feel about that.

Host JAG_Lt_Mulligan says:
CO: Of course, Captain.  We've been waiting for the request, honestly surprised it's not already happened.  As long as at least one of us is present that is fully in line with procedures.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Lt. Mulligan: And would you advise them to cooperate?

Host JAG_Lt_Mulligan says:
CO: As long as the questions wouldn't impose upon the client's rights or incriminate them, we will not interfere. We are part of your team while assigned here, our job is to make sure whatever you discover is acceptable in court.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Lt. Mulligan: any suggestion as to who might talk most?

Host JAG_Lt_Mulligan says:
CO: Strongjaw is eager to help, especially if it removes some of the trouble he is in.  But I don't think he knows half as much as the others. He was working with Riegel, who might be your best bet. The twins are...the silent type. Unless talking will give them an advantage.

Host JAG_Lt_Mulligan says:
CO: But yeah, Riegel is most likely to actively work to trade information for favors, so to speak.  Seems as loyal to his employers as a cat to its owner's guests.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Lt. Mulligan: Scanlan was my best bet too.  He might be willing to make a deal.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
TO: I don't want Scanlan on my bridge.  We must have a conference room somewhere.  Escort him there.  We'll meet you there.

Host JAG_Lt_Mulligan says:
CO: Obviously I can't break the client privilege to help too much in your question selection, but he has expressed an interest in leniency for information.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Lt. Mulligan: Sounds perfect.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
CO:  Understood Sir!

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Sir, these questionings can be done in the Brig's Conference Room, that’s what it is there for.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO: Sounds good, let's do it there.

Host JAG_Lt_Mulligan says:
CEO: Those rooms are currently set up for us to meet with the clients.  You will need to record your sessions, so you will need to bring in portable recorders.  There are none there to preserve Client privilege, of course.  But that is easily fixed.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO/SO: You two want to help with the questioning?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CEO:  Be happy to work with Lieutenant Trix Sir!

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: If you want backup, sir. Not sure what I'd add but something might come up of use.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Oh, you mean you'll be questioning Sir?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
Self: You weren't a lawyer, you don't have "special insights".

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO/SO: I'll take lead, but please feel free to pipe in when needed.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Ah!  Very good Sir! Be happy to help.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO: I've had experience in legal proceedings and the law and what not.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO: It's part of counselor training.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO: I can take out Scanlan's gall bladder if he needs it too. ::Smiles::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Does a double take at the Captain's line.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  I wasn’t aware Sir!  A value-add to say nothing of the timeliness of the investigation.

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