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IANTO'S JOURNEY, PART V- REDEMPTION
TITLE: 
  Chapter 87-Verdict
AUTHOR: Aviv_b
RATING: Chapter 87- G/PG
CHARACTERS::  Ianto, Jack, Mickey
DISCLAIMER:  Not mine; Aunty B's and RTD's
WORDS: ~ 745
SUMMARY:  The hearings are over and the verdicts are in.  How will UNIT and Torchwood fare? And what about Jack? 

Title is from: One wise man's verdict outweighs all the fools.  Robert Browning

Ianto's Journey begins here: http://aviv-b.livejournal.com/1972.html
All Chapter are linked.


 

After a week of deliberation, and another week of wrangling over the wording, the UN Security Council released its findings on the matter of “The Invasion of the Planet Earth by the Toclafane.

Jack kept a low profile during this period, insisting that Mickey remain in charge of Torchwood on all strategic matters. Jack video conferenced Torchwood management world-wide explaining that until the hearings were officially completed, that he would not resume his role as Director.

“It only makes good sense for Mickey to remain in charge for the time being,” he told the group. “After all, there are still aliens coming through the rifts and we can’t keep operations in limbo while we wait for the findings.”

Jack also used the time to look more closely at Mickey’s performance during the invasion. He had a plan in mind and needed to determine whether Mickey was ready for a larger role at Torchwood. On the day of the announcement, Jack, Ianto and Mickey joined the rest of Torchwood management and staff to watch the proceedings in the main conference center.

The findings were broadcast worldwide with the only Nigeria and Eritrea attempting to block the signal. It was estimated that over 4.5 billion individuals watched the short fifteen minute broadcast.

The Chairman of the Security Council, Dr. Ing read the findings to the entire General Assembly as the other members of the Council sat in a semi-circle behind him. Rumors had been circulating for several days running the gamut from complete exoneration for all parties, to mild rebukes for some, to several referrals of some parties to The Hague for prosecution for war crimes. 

Dr. Ing opened with the usual remarks thanking the members of the Security Council and member nations for their cooperation. He also thanked UNIT and Torchwood for their cooperation as well. After some additional information on the nature of the hearings and the publication of details of the findings, Dr. Ing was ready to read an abbreviated version of the findings. The crawl below his image read:

FINDINGS IN THE MATTER OF THE INVASION OF THE EARTH BY THE TOCLAFANE 2039

“First, the Security Council finds that UNIT acted admirably prior, during and after the initial invasion. There is no evidence of any systemic misconduct by the leadership or any company of UNIT soldiers. There are several individuals cited in the full report for meritorious conduct and who will be awarded the United Nations Defense of Earth Medal (UNDE).”

A list of two dozen recipients was displayed showing their name, rank and posting locations. The only name Ianto recognized was General McGregor. There were several Brigadiers, four Captains and the rest were enlisted men and women who had shown extraordinary bravery during the battle. He also noticed with sadness that seven of the awards were being awarded posthumously. 

“The Security Council finds that ten individuals in three locations, Lagos, Marseilles, and Asmara used excessive force to control rioting civilians prior to and after the invasion. However, as the UN will not be recommending prosecution of any of these individuals, we will not be releasing their names. Suffice it to say that with four of them killed during the riots, three killed during the invasion and the remaining three seriously wounded during the invasion, that the price these soldiers have paid is more than sufficient justice. The ten names will be redacted from the final report.”

Jack breathed a sigh of relief when he heard the last statement. ‘Well at least they won’t be prosecuted. I suppose the names will leak out, but most of them are known already.’

“The Security Council also finds that Torchwood as a whole acted fairly and without prejudice towards all members of the United Nations and also all territories not having membership with the United Nations.  Their performance, however was sub par in a number of locations, including, Osaka, Jakarta, Berlin, Moscow and Sao Paulo. There is no evidence that these shortcomings were due to any malice or deliberate actions by Torchwood or any of its staff but rather represented miscalculations in necessary weaponry and troop strength. Given that in all cases, the governments of the effected nations certified the predictions, there is no recommendation for any prosecutions or sanctions against the Torchwood organization.”

A small cheer went up from the crowd in the conference center.

“We now come to the matter of the leadership of Torchwood including the role of Director Harkness during the crisis…”

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OH COME ON....YOU DIDN'T THINK I'D GIVE EVERYTHING AWAY, DID YOU?
Tune in next time for the exciting conclusion to the trial:

Will Jack go to jail, go directly to jail, and not collect $200?
Will Mickey get an UNDE?
Will Ianto get his UNDiEs into a twist?
And what about Naomi the Doctor?
Only the author knows...but you will too soon.




Date: 2010-06-05 08:13 pm (UTC)

Date: 2010-06-06 12:16 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] aviv-b.livejournal.com
Hey, play nice or no dessert for you!

Date: 2010-06-05 08:19 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] bettathnbarbie.livejournal.com
You are making us wait? You are an evil writer! :-)
<drums fingers waiting...>

Date: 2010-06-06 12:17 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] aviv-b.livejournal.com
Yep - I haven't written it yet, so I have to write before you can read!

Date: 2010-06-05 08:20 pm (UTC)
ext_41651: Ianto shiny with mobile (Default)
From: [identity profile] fide-et-spe.livejournal.com
So this teaser is only for about five minutes then? I hope poor Jack gets an undies award.

Date: 2010-06-06 12:17 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] aviv-b.livejournal.com
I wish...have to do some writing today otherwise none of will ever know the conclusion.

Date: 2010-06-05 09:03 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] scifiangel.livejournal.com
Well, beings last chapter you said that for centuries they called the hearings Harkness Exoneration Hearings I'm not too worried.

I do want to know what happened to the Doctor. And I hope Aaron gets an award. He deserves it.

Date: 2010-06-06 12:18 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] aviv-b.livejournal.com
Yes, but one man's exoneration is another one's guilty, but we can't hang you today.

Date: 2010-06-05 11:09 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] jmchau.livejournal.com
[MONSTER CLAWS]

Date: 2010-06-06 12:19 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] aviv-b.livejournal.com
Hands jmchau very large nail file.

Date: 2010-06-06 02:05 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] kit71971.livejournal.com
oh oh you are sooo evil!
I can't believe you ended it here!!!
PLEASE post soon!

Date: 2010-06-06 12:20 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] aviv-b.livejournal.com
LA la La...oh, did I end it in a bad place? As soon as I write the next part I will post.

Date: 2010-06-06 02:30 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] kiraclara.livejournal.com
You evil.....my mother taught me better than that

Date: 2010-06-06 12:20 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] aviv-b.livejournal.com
Not that my Mom was the Wicked Witch of the West but.....

$200 worth of "coffee", maybe.

Date: 2010-06-06 12:34 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] teamrodent.livejournal.com
Will Ianto get his UNDiEs into a twist?


Will Jack help untwist them or will the Captain be in a cell?

Re: $200 worth of "coffee", maybe.

Date: 2010-06-06 01:59 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] aviv-b.livejournal.com
...or will he untwist them while in a cell with Ianto??

Re: Not a perk-alating.

Date: 2010-06-08 03:32 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] aviv-b.livejournal.com
Well you never know with the UN - they are a bunch of wild and crazy guys - what if they decide Ianto is guilty of negligence cause he stayed with the King?

Date: 2010-06-06 04:35 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] jedishadowolf.livejournal.com
that was evil, lady! E-VIL! :)

Date: 2010-06-06 05:05 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] aviv-b.livejournal.com
Good things come to those who wait!

Date: 2010-06-06 06:26 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] owensheart.livejournal.com
How could YOU!!!! that ws an evil Ciffie, Jack just has to get off this charge.

More soon PWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEZE *hands you cookies, chocolate what ever you want* just make the next one SOON!!

Date: 2010-06-06 07:57 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] aviv-b.livejournal.com
Takes cookies and chocolate. Nom nom. Hey thanks..................oh was I supposed to do something besides eat them?

Date: 2010-06-07 04:50 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] owensheart.livejournal.com
YES write the next chapter!! I am Dieing to Know about Jack!!

Date: 2010-06-07 11:25 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] aviv-b.livejournal.com
Oh yeah, that. I'm home sick today - I actually didn't feel well on Saturday, yesterday I felt not so great, today - oy! I think I'm having an allergic reaction to something so its benadryl and bed for me today.

Date: 2010-06-08 08:41 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] owensheart.livejournal.com
Oh Hon, I hope you feel better soon. Sends over Naked Own to give you a full examination and a batch of double chocolate chip cookies to make you better too.

*hugs*

Date: 2010-06-08 03:31 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] aviv-b.livejournal.com
I think naked Ianto should help as well. Back at work - tooo much to do. There may only be one update this week - but I promise it willbe longer than 700 words.

Date: 2010-06-09 08:09 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] owensheart.livejournal.com
I'll be looking forward to it.

Ok sending Naked Ianto to you now, whith a thermos of his famouse coffee.

Jusp Please dont over do it at work.

Date: 2010-06-14 05:56 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] missthingsplace.livejournal.com
Now that was just mean ;)

Date: 2010-06-14 05:58 pm (UTC)

finally made it into the folder again and?

Date: 2010-06-20 10:22 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] barryami.livejournal.com
WHAT....???!

rubs her eyes and gapes....question marks...I see question marks..????

Re: finally made it into the folder again and?

Date: 2010-06-21 01:19 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] barryami.livejournal.com
and some answers ...???

lord love the paverbial duck....I know I know

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