In an unusual educational trial, the Court of Appeals of Valparaiso in Chile decided on Sunday to reduce the sentence against the villain of the “Star Wars” saga, Darth Vader, who had been sentenced to be “frozen in perpetuity.” This educational initiative took place within the framework of Heritage Day, with the aim of bringing citizens closer to the work of the courts.
In the “trial” against Darth Vader for having cut off the hand of his son Luke Skywalker, the court determined that the conviction focused on the mutilation and not on Mr. Vader’s previous acts. Therefore, it was decided to sentence him to a just penalty consisting of being frozen in carbonite for 30 years, in addition to prohibiting him from approaching the victim, Luke, at a distance of at least three planets.
In addition, Vader was absolutely and perpetually disqualified from using the dark side of the force and the lightsaber.
Darth Vader’s defense attorney, Juan Carlos Manriquez, argued in favor of his client asking for justice and remembering that, despite being a quasi-mechanical being, he is also a human being and the father of the victim.
The president of the Court of Appeals, MarÃa del Rosario LavÃn, explained that the objective of this event was to bring the public closer to the judicial system and to show how trials are conducted in a court of appeals.
During Heritage Day, various institutions, museums, and organizations opened their doors free of charge throughout the country to share their heritage with the community, including the presidential palace of La Moneda.
It is important to note that this fictitious trial has no real legal implications and was conducted for educational and entertainment purposes.