From the BBC and the BBC
The Oscars have pleaded not guilty to killing an awards ceremony about cinema by throwing awards at self-righteous films that no-one watches.
The Oscars awarded the best film to 12 Years a Slave this year and in previous years gave awards for pandering to Oscar-bait "issues" films such as Crash and The Hurt Locker as well as giving acting awards for Philadephia, The Accused and Dallas Buyers Club.
Critical prosecutors allege the killing was premeditated, but the Oscars claimed they had just been picking the best films rather than trying to slap themselves on the back for being wonderful people.
The ceremony is televised live. Media interest is high.
