Following the laws of our legal system, Evan and Jessie’s fourth grade class concocts a courtroom on the playground, putting Scott Spencer, alleged thief, on trial. They create a legitimate courtroom—with a judge, witnesses, a jury of their peers—and surprising consequences.
Chapter 5 – Accused
accused (ə-kyo͞ozd′), n. A person who has been charged with a crime or who is on trial for a crime.