Lavigath Scandal

The Lavigath Scandal was a defining event in the beginning of hostilities between the Erethian State and the Tokelian national government. It occured in 2948, and was a direct cause to the Uprisings of 2948. The scandal began when Governor Lavigath Gilagae was accused of starting a conspiracy to rig the next gubernatorial election. Being a Moderate, Lavigath denied all claims and stood with both Moderates and Liberationists in saying that this was an Integrationist scheme. The handling of the scandal by the Tokelian National Convention was characterized by blatant violations of Ereth's autonomy, especially autonomy in its legal system. Lavigath was, at first, formally indicted and subpoenaed by the Tokelian National Convention, both of which were ignored. The TNC then forced the Erethian State Court to order the extradition of Lavigath to Tokel, where he would be tried to treason. This order was carried out, and despite riots, Tokelian soldiers removed Lavigath from office, and sent him to Tokel where he was then executed.