Aspasia, born in Mileto ca. 470 BC, was a cultured and intelligent woman that surrounded herself with influential figures of the political and cultural spheres; she was an active participant of both spheres in Athens during the 5th century BC. She was a teacher of rhetoric and wrote speeches for her partner Pericles, according to some historians. 

You are a correspondent of Iberia in Athens and you work for the "newspaper" Edeta. You have to travel to the Greek city and cover the news: the editorial department has come across some rumours about Aspasia's trial for inciting war against the Samians. You have to research the facts, go to the trial and write the news. 

For some background information, read the news that have arrived to the "newspaper's" office and keep in mind the information which is most relevant for your editor. 

NEWS 
 
Athens, 439 BC. 
 
Aspasia accused of inciting war against Samians 
 
Renowned Aspasia, Pericles' partner, has been accused by Cimon's followers of inciting war on Samos with her "domestic ruses". Athenians fought in this war just a year ago. Prosecutors claim that she convinced Pericles to help her fellow countrymen.  
According to official sources, the legal process will begin soon. 

THE MOST RELEVANT FACTS FOR YOUR EDITOR ARE: 
 
- Who accused her? 
- What are the objective facts? 
- Has Aspasia actually instigated this war? 
- What is the prosecution based on? 
- How has Aspasia defended herself against the jury? 
- What is the verdict?