Exploiting Hollywood 1980.

Chapter 150 Red Belt

"So where did you hide that poor girl?"

"So why can't I see a lawyer?" Ronald was handcuffed and tied to a stool. He couldn't block the strong light from the opposite side with his hands, so he could only squint his eyes.

Ronald had no experience in dealing with powerful departments at all. He only knew from high school general education textbooks that it was one of the inalienable rights of American people for a criminal suspect to require a lawyer to be present during interrogation.

The FBI agent on the opposite side laughed angrily. It is rare to see such a stubborn criminal playing this trick in front of the federal law enforcement forces.

"So December 1978, 12, June 13, 1979, October 6, 1, February 10, 11, and today, no, yesterday, where were you? What were you doing?"

"I was filming 'High School of Rock' in Los Angeles in '78, filming 'Fame' in New York last June, and I was auditioning for 'Endless Love' yesterday, don't remember the other dates."

Ronald was struggling with the lights, but the male FBI agent was just asking the same question over and over again, "Also when can I see my lawyer?"

"Ronnie, Ronnie, what should I say?" the detective said to him in a concerned tone, "As long as you tell me obediently, where is the girl from yesterday hidden, I will make you feel comfortable."

Asking the same question over and over again, Ronald was a little bored, "I told you many times, Michelle is at my aunt's house, why don't you check it?"

"She was cheated of all the money by two crooks. Maybe they are the ones who falsely accused me. You should check them."

On the other side of the one-way mirror on the wall of the interrogation room, a task force composed of the FBI and the New York police is carefully observing Ronald's every move.

"How is it? Claire, is that him?" An old man wearing an FBI vest asked.

"Unlike, serial killers generally play cat and mouse games, delaying time with us, and making victims suffer. And this Ronald is quite cooperative except for insisting on not speaking without a lawyer when he first came in. Go check him What was the result of the information provided?"

"Still verifying." Another FBI agent replied.

This FBI named Claire is a rare female agent. She belongs to the New York branch and is proficient in business. She has helped catch several unsolved murderers. Professionally, other members of the task force respect her a lot.

"Boss," the low-level police outside knocked on the door and came in. "A lawyer came outside to release the suspect, and the so-called victim also came. They made it clear that someone took the opportunity to make a false accusation. This is the certificate they provided."

The person in charge of the FBI, the old man in a vest, took a look at the ID and found that he was the same person as the photo of the victim received by the task force, and immediately walked out of the interrogation room.

After a long time, the old man returned to the interrogation room and threw several documents heavily on the table, "How do you New York policemen do this kind of thing?"

These words provoked all the New York police officers drawn from the task force.

"Relying on a verbal call to the police, how did you get the search warrant? There is no relative of the victim, so you brought the person rashly and said that the suspect has a similar background to the serial killer. Isn't this misleading the direction of the investigation?"

The police officers assigned to the special task force under the New York Police Department took the documents and looked at them. They were materials for applying for a search warrant. After reading them, they immediately became furious. "Who allowed this? Crazy Lenny dared to approve the search warrant application?"

Crazy Lenny is a celebrity in the New York Police Department. He has joined a religious faction and talks all day long about persuading others to become vegetarians. Everyone stays three feet away from him.

Everyone thought that Manhattan Bundy was caught, but who knew that there was an oolong at the beginning. Everyone looked at each other and was very frustrated. They didn't expect to waste most of the night on an innocent civilian.

This happened to be everyone's blind spot. When the police in the southern part of Manhattan reported that there was such a kidnapping case, and the victim was also a blonde beauty, everyone became excited, thinking that no one would go when Bondi made a mistake in Manhattan. Check who applied for the arrest and whether the evidence is sufficient.

"Let me go and explain to him." Agent Claire said proactively.

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"It's okay, Agent Claire...this is your job." Ronald moved his wrist, but there was no injury other than the red mark.

Taking a cup of instant coffee brought by Agent Claire, Ronald took a sip and ate a piece of packaged cake.I have been facing strong lights for a long time, and I have not eaten, and now I still feel a little dizzy.

"Your lawyer and family are waiting for you outside. It's all about catching a serial killer. Hope you don't mind."

"Do you mind if I dare to talk to you FBI?" Ronald smiled wryly, "What happened to the two liars who falsely accused me?"

"This is not under the control of our FBI. You can ask your lawyer to cooperate with the New York police and file a lawsuit."

"Thank you. Also, can I return the script that was taken away by the police?"

"You have to report to the New York Police Department, and they will return it to you after completing the process." Claire looked at Ronald with a pitiful expression and smiled.

"Aren't you very tough just now? These are all necessary procedures, Red Tape. In this way, here is my business card. If you have any problems getting your documents back, you can call me."

"Thank you, Agent Claire." Red Ribbon is a synonym for bureaucracy, as it is said in Britain and America.Official documents from the early British Empire are bound with red ribbons.

"Ronald!"

Ronald, who signed and walked out of the Southern District Police Station in Manhattan, was hugged by Michelle Pfeiffer who took the initiative to clarify the facts, "It's great that you're fine."

"Yeah, it's all right." Ronald patted Pfeiffer on the back lightly, and then hugged his aunt and lawyer Lindsay in turn.

"God bless, Ronnie, you scared my aunt to death this time." Aunt Karen made the sign of the cross across her chest.

"Congratulations, I heard that you were very brave in the FBI interrogation room." Attorney Lindsay came up to tease him.

"Don't mention it. I just wanted a lawyer. They took me to an interrogation room with only a table and chairs. I was quite scared by the bright lights." Ronald replied.

"So who is framing me? Are those two crooks?" Ronald asked Lindsay while eating scrambled eggs prepared by his aunt when he got home.

"The two crooks reported you, and they found a believer in the police station to help them.

Also I suspect they bribed someone in a key position.It is not in compliance with the rules to accept reports, apply for search warrants, and approve search warrants. "

Lindsay explains over coffee:

"All of this is like someone who knows how the bureaucracy works is just right to blind people in key positions to violations.

For example, when a judge approves a search warrant, one of his assistants just happens to insert your search warrant into a pile of pre-determined approval documents. "

"Fortunately, Helen revealed that you are in the hands of the FBI. We will take Michelle there immediately. The FBI has nothing to do with the face of the New York Police Department. As long as it is clear that you did not kidnap Miss Pfeiffer, they will let you go. Don't worry about our retaliation. Come and sue them for abuse of power."

Bobby also explained, and said, looking at Michelle Pfeiffer, "If you are still in the hands of the New York police, we will have a little trouble in terms of procedures."

Bobby, the boss of the law firm, is very handsome. He looks a bit like John F. Kennedy Jr., the son of former President Kennedy.

"This will not hinder Miss Pfeiffer's acting career." Finally he added.

"So I can still sue the New York police for abuse of power?" Ronald found out what he meant and asked.

"I suggest you don't do this. If you have enough money, you can sue them to vent your anger. But you are only a student. If you sue like this, the lawsuit may drag on for a long time. It is better to go through the police station and let them give you some money." convenient."

"What do you think?" Ronald turned to Lindsay.By the time he was driving home, Michelle Pfeiffer, who was in the same car, had told him all about the conflict of interest between the two lawyers.

"I agree with Bobby on this point, if you agree to give up the prosecution, then you can ask them to take some compensatory actions, such as investigating the two liars who falsely accused you and made it easier for Miss Pfeiffer to sue them for fraud. "Lindsay spoke with eloquence.

"However, for these things, you must file a complaint first, and let the Southern Manhattan Police Department know your grievances and anger before negotiating with their lawyers."

"Lindsay, you know that the representative lawyer of the Southern District is a partner of my teacher's law firm, Rudy..."

"I entrust you with carte blanche for this matter, Lindsay." Ronald set the tone.

"Don't do this, Lindsay. You still have to report to the police station and ask them to return the materials that your client was seized. If they just block it with a red tape, you will have to waste a lot of time."

"I don't care, I was wronged in this matter, do I need to apologize afterwards?" Ronald smacked the scrambled eggs, then picked up a can of Coca-Cola and downed it.

"Um..." Ronald said with a full belch, "Sorry, I'm starving."

"Don't worry, Auntie has some more here." Aunt Karen brought out another plate.

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"Excuse me, how long will it take for me to get back my script?" Ronald filled out a lot of forms and submitted an application to get back his searched information. The policewoman in front of him was still very indifferent to him.

"Three months. Next!"

"They said it will take another three months, and they don't know where our taxes have gone? Do taxpayers enjoy this kind of service?" Ronald complained angrily to lawyer Lindsay and agent Richard .

"Don't you have a backup?" Richard asked him.

"There are backups, but they are all in the apartment, and they were all searched by the police." Ronald said helplessly, "Can you wait for me for a few days? I can write it from memory. Or I can start the Vietnam War first." script."

"Actually, you don't need to worry," Richard looked at the lawyer Lindsay, "I think Miss Dole can help you get the script back faster."

"And this time I'm not here to pick up the script, but to sign you, the future gold medal screenwriter."

Speaking of which, Richard took out two contracts and showed the lawyer lady.

"Paula is very interested in the young actor you interviewed, so after you called, she went to report her thoughts to the boss."

"I know, I'm also happy for Tom. Last time I auditioned, I felt that he deserves a better agent who is more considerate of him." Ronald didn't mind, "But you really can't sign Michele El Pfeiffer?"

"I'm sorry, I just graduated from the mailroom, I'm still an apprentice, I have limited authority, and I can only sign you as a client. And Paula has her own ideas. She has always felt that the peak period of male stars is longer and more worthy. Select and train young people.

Female stars will face many practical problems, especially young female stars, the risks are not small.Agents will be more willing to sign those who are already famous. "

"I understand. I have asked Eddie to help me find it in Los Angeles."

"No problem, you can sign it now." The lawyer lady read the contract and was very sincere. The one-year contract will draw 10% of the income. After the expiration, both parties will automatically renew the contract for three years if there is no objection. "

"Okay, sign above this dot-dash line." Richard pointed to the position of the signature.

Ronald picked up the pen that Richard handed over, and signed his name, Ronald V. Lee, under the signatures of Paula Wagner and Richard Lovett.

"In this way, after I bring Mr. Nisita to sign, you will be officially a client of our CAA. At your convenience, we will invite you to Los Angeles, and Mr. Ovitz will meet you in person to understand your needs and send Your script is recommended to the eight major studios, which is also a treatment that all CAA customers will enjoy."

"Welcome to the CAA family." Richard Lovett formally shook hands with Ronald.

(End of this chapter)