A kangaroo court is a judicial tribunal or assembly that ignores recognized standards of law or justice, and often carries little or no official standing in the territory within which it resides. The term may also apply to a court held by a legitimate judicial authority who intentionally disregards the court's legal or ethical obligations. Wikipedia
Jewish law stated criminal cases could not be tried during the Passover season.
Only an acquittal could be issued on the day of the trial. Guilty verdicts had to wait one night to allow for feelings of mercy to rise. All evidence had to be guaranteed by two witnesses, who were separately examined and could not have contact with each other. A false witness was punishable by death. Nothing was done to the many false witnesses in Jesus’ trial. Lastly, a trial always began by bringing forth evidence for the innocence of the accused, before the evidence of guilt was offered. No evidence of Jesus's innocence was presented.
A kangaroo court? I would say so. The worst travesty of justice the world has ever seen.
Matthew 26:59-68 NLT
59 Inside, the leading priests and the entire high council were trying to find witnesses who would lie about Jesus, so they could put Him to death. 60 But even though they found many who agreed to give false witness, they could not use anyone’s testimony. Finally, two men came forward 61 who declared, “This Man said, ‘I am able to destroy the Temple of God and rebuild it in three days.’”
62 Then the high priest stood up and said to Jesus, “Well, aren’t You going to answer these charges? What do You have to say for Yourself?” 63 But Jesus remained silent. Then the high priest said to Him, “I demand in the name of the living God—tell us if You are the Messiah, the Son of God.”
64 Jesus replied, “You have said it. And in the future you will see the Son of Man seated in the place of power at God’s right hand and coming on the clouds of heaven.”
65 Then the high priest tore his clothing to show his horror and said, “Blasphemy! Why do we need other witnesses? You have all heard His blasphemy. 66 What is your verdict?”
“Guilty!” they shouted. “He deserves to die!”
67 Then they began to spit in Jesus’ face and beat Him with their fists. And some slapped Him, 68 jeering, “Prophesy to us, you Messiah! Who hit You that time?”
Blessings, Cecilia
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