Why did Ned Stark admit to treason?

He was attempting to spare the honor of his friend, Robert – whose entire legacy depended on Joffrey being the rightful king. Painted into a corner by Petyr’s betrayal, he had two choices – risk the lives and fortunes of his family, or admit to treason and be treated reasonably under the control of the King.

Did Ned Stark commit treason?

With all of his entourage slaughtered, Sansa a hostage and Arya escaped but alone, Ned is charged with treason. A deal is struck in which Ned will be spared and sent into exile if he declares Joffrey the rightful king. Fearing for his daughters, Ned makes a public confession of his “treason”.

Why didn’t Eddard Stark request a trial by combat?

Eddard Stark didn’t request a trial by combat because it was a riskier option. Firstly, the treason he was being charged of was done by him openly with several witnesses around. He did openly declare the heir to the throne (Joffery) illegitimate and try and seize the throne until the next heir could be determined.

Was Cersei’s arrest of Ned Stark illegal?

Cersei’s arrest of him was wildly and obviously illegal. She tore up a properly signed and sealed Royal Edict declaring Ned the Regent, and when Ned resisted, had his men massacred. She didn’t have the legal basis to do that, but she had the power to take effective control of the Red Keep, and she did.

Why was there no trial for joffr Baratheon?

Demanding a trial was useless, she didn’t care about the law. Ned wasn’t allowed out of the dungeon, nor was he allowed to speak with anyone who was on his side, until Cersei, et al., were satisfied that he was willing to publicly “confess” and acknowledge Joffr Because there was no trial, period.

Why was Daenerys let out of the dungeon without trial?

The only reason he was let out of the dungeon was after he had promised that he would openly admit his treason, plead guilty, and accept being sent to the Wall for his crimes. If on the day of his appearance, he denied his guilt and demanded a trial by combat, he would have likely been allowed to do so.