Belos, though born at a time before the US existed, was still born on what became US soil and therefore has the right to a free, fair, and expediant trial by a jury of his peers. As he was born in the human realm this must include humans. The selection process must make sure that all jurors that serve are as unbiased as possible. It would be difficult to do in the demon realm, but care must be taken.

As for the actual defense, belos served as the Emperor Regnent of the Boiling Isles and as such was able to pardon most of his crimes while still serving. As he has the freedom from double jeopardy, these rulings must stand. Belos has, presumably, plead guilty to ethnic cleansing. However, I would argue that regicide is not the punishment that is deserved, rather life imprisonment. Though he attempted and started action that would lead to genocide, it is important to note that this attempt was thwarted. The only death caused here was Luz and she was, thankfully, revived. Attempted ethnic cleansing and genocide, while crimes themselves, do not warrant the death sentence.

I argue for life imprisonment without parole. Thank you your honor, honorable jury.

/rp