The defendant was clearly acting under a severe case of "Sudden Onset Disco Fever", rendering them incapable of rational thought.
The victim was actually a robot sent to infiltrate and sabotage the defendant's operation.
The defendant is a direct descendant of the Romanov dynasty, making them technically an aristocrat and therefore above the law.
Subpage: "The Robot Infiltration Theory"
A comprehensive analysis of the robot's motives and methods.
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