While it was known that the royal had a personal stake in this matter, no one really believed she would speak or steep up. His once magnetic charismatic voice had turned into soft honey, and he became a very shapely women. It was enough to show up in public, but to take action that would force this to be part of the historical record.
"The defense wish to file an injection against Sir Onyx Holm."
Never had such occurred in the history of the empire. To do so was to directly challenge the royal family, which can act unilaterally on little to no justification. Those things could be found after they had massacred the involved families after all. Choosing that path was beyond destroying each other, it was directly committing suicide.
"That...Stike the record the court will recess and readjourn at the top of the hour. Defense counsel, please approach the council."