Show-Me COVID Show Trial Against China

In theory this is an interesting complaint BUT there's something kind of Un-American about a mock trial where the defendant doesn't bother to attend and there's nothing to demand participation. 

Nevertheless . . . Here's a more enthusiastic view of the proceedings . . . 

"A judge Monday heard evidence from AG Andrew Bailey’s office that the deadly virus escaped China’s Wuhan Institute of Virology lab, and that the Chinese government further proceeded to hoard and hinder the availability of personal protective equipment and other tools to fight its spread.

"The bench trial remarkably lasted only about one hour because China declined to appear in the lawsuit, which was filed in April 2020 to recover damages for harm to Missouri residents.

" 'Today, we hauled China into court to hold them accountable for unleashing COVID-19 on the world,' Bailey said in a statement afterward. “Missouri is the only state in the nation to file suit to hold the Chinese Communist Party accountable for causing and exacerbating COVID-19.

" 'The judge was engaged in our arguments and asked detailed questions. We feel confident that we will collect on the $25 billion we’re demanding in damages. And if China refuses to pay up, we will seize Chinese assets instead.' "

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Missouri asks judge to ding China for $25 billion for hoarding COVID-19 protective gear after unleashing virus

The Missouri attorney general promises to seize Chinese assets in the state if necessary to settle what he hopes is an unprecedented $25 billion judgment against China for "causing and exacerbating...