It should not matter that people at the Secretariat approved the deal. They can be prosecuted for their incompetence or corruption, but it should be illegal for people to commit fraud against the Vatican even with the approval of those in charge. This will discourage others from trying similar tactics in the future.
I’m curious-are these court proceedings being televised?
If only.
I'd have thought you would be in the gallery, being constantly chastised by the judge for grinning madly while munching your popcorn.
"Would the gentleman reporter observing the proceedings please remain from making objections on behalf of the prosecution?!"
Well, the trail’s been going on a full year and Roman hotels are expensive — we need more subscribers.
It should not matter that people at the Secretariat approved the deal. They can be prosecuted for their incompetence or corruption, but it should be illegal for people to commit fraud against the Vatican even with the approval of those in charge. This will discourage others from trying similar tactics in the future.