90:. However as Maenius and Foslius were about to commence the investigation into the conspiracy, Ovius and Novius Calavius both took their own lives, likely due to the consequences of inevitably being found guilty by the Romans. After the death of the Calavii, Maenius retained his position of dictator alongside Foslius, and using the pretense of uprooting conspiracies against the state, the two began to investigate corruption among the Roman elites. Having their secrets exposed caused great anger among the elites who were impeached for corruption, and caused much panic among the ones who were not as they were fearful that their own criminal acts would be exposed next. As a result, they pressed charges against Maenius and Foslius of the very crime that many among them had been accused. In reaction to this accusation, both Maenius and Foslius resigned from their positions so that they might be tried and found innocent as private citizens, thus clearing their names, rather than hide from trial behind their offices. Almost as soon as the two resigned did the trial occur, and despite the testimony of the nobles accused by them, both were acquitted.
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