New Sparta has denied involvement in an "incident" on the Tarbotian border world of Fantan. Details of the incident have been suppressed which has led some to speculate there was some kind of rebellion or terrorism incident on the planet. There are no separatist movements on the planet which has added a layer of mystery to the "incident" which is said to have led to dozens of Tarbotian deaths.
The governor of Fantan was also executed by military order direct from Dr Slow, though this happens frequently enough to not be too newsworthy.
