At one meeting, Martin drafted a statement describing Aaron as having stolen technology and concealed funds.

I read it.

Then crossed out the conclusion.

“These are questions the evidence may support,” I said.

“We shouldn’t claim a legal finding before one exists.”

Martin nodded.

He revised the language.

Instead of declaring Aaron guilty, the proposed resolutions asked the board to recognize the documented ownership structure, review suspicious transactions, preserve records, and consider temporary executive restrictions.