blackstone code

Chapter 2255

Since some Gefra nobles stayed in the Federation, afternoon tea culture has gradually become popular among some groups.

It is obvious to all that the people of the Federation, especially the middle and high-level members of the Federation, favor the "aristocratic culture". They are obsessed with adjusting themselves to the same level as the nobles and enjoying the life of the nobles.

Mr. President is also a lover of Gafla aristocratic culture.

For young children, it is possible that the perception of the relationship between the Federation and Gefra still stays at the point of "two independent and sovereign countries".

But for the older generation, Gefla is where their blood was born, at least most of them.

The first people to arrive in the Commonwealth were almost all from Gefla, gold diggers, exiles.

When the federation did not form the concept of an independent sovereign state, they were all Gefra people and now live in the Bayle area.

Therefore, the older generation actually does not have that strong sense of belonging to the Federation.

However, in recent decades, as the national strength of the Federation has begun to increase rapidly, coupled with the advantages of the Federation's culture in spreading, young people have already regarded the Federation and Gefla as two independent individuals, rather than mixing them together.

Mr. President's ancestor also came from Gafla, of course not a nobleman, but a soldier.

Responsible for escorting the exiles to this wild land, these soldiers later discovered business opportunities here.

When they were far away from Gefla's native land, they, the soldiers at the bottom of the Gefla empire, transformed into high-level society here.

They don't want to go back.

These old people will have a heartfelt liking for the culture of Gafla, especially the aristocratic culture.

Mr. President usually enjoys his afternoon tea time. He will order a cup of federal coffee, then a fruit and chocolate roll, and then a cigarette and a book.

There's never been a more relaxing afternoon!
But this afternoon, Mr. President's afternoon tea was not so pleasant.

The coffee is already a little cold, and most of them have not been drunk.

The fruit and chocolate rolls have not been touched, and they are quietly placed on the plate. Some of the bananas rolled in the middle look a little black and oxidized.

The book has not been touched, but the cigarettes have been smoked, and more than one cigarette has been smoked.

What he held in his hand was already the third one.

It's not that he changed the structure of afternoon tea, it's just something that bothers me.

Before, he still wanted to form a closer relationship with the military. Even though he had no chance, he still had children.

The children still have a long way to go. If they have a strong relationship with the military, his children may not be able to challenge the position of the presidency.

But now the public opinion is changing too fast, to the point where he has to spend a lot of time reading newspapers every day and asking for news to keep up.

Peleus' father called him just now, hoping that he could support the federal military sex scandal case to be tried by a military court.

Military courts will naturally favor the accused.

The legal clauses used in court-martials do not contain some extended laws, only military laws and basic laws.

In this way, there is a lot of room for manipulation, and maybe some high-level officers can be kept.

But public opinion, including Jaina herself, believes that it should be tried in federal court so that they can get the results they deserve instead of escaping punishment.

Both sides are fighting, and whoever can make the final decision must be the president himself.

So Peleus' father called early in the morning, hoping that the presidential palace could cooperate with the military's internal affairs and let the military court take over the remaining trial work.

Peleus' father also proposed some local laws other than the Basic Law or the subsequent addition of bills and amendments, which are not very applicable to the current problems.

And implicitly, they will remember the helping hand Mr. President extended when they needed it.

Not necessarily but there is no lack of temptations.

This made Mr. President hesitate, because he actually knew very well that once he really made a decision in favor of the military, he would completely deviate from society's expectations.

For the society as a whole, it doesn't matter whether good people are compensated, what is important is that bad people must be punished.

If he goes against the mainstream ideas of society, then he and his family will be abandoned by public opinion.

The people at the bottom are an extremely complicated force for the gentlemen at the top.

When they are loosely spread out, no one cares about them.

But when they are entwined, even Mr. President has to consider gains and losses.

Is it to offend the military, or offend public opinion?
He took a long puff of cigarette in annoyance, and regretted telling Peleus Mr. Truman's letter, otherwise he would not need to make a decision now.

In five months, he could temporarily retire, and he never thought of leaving with trouble.

Just when he was hesitating, the phone rang again.

He cursed a few words, then picked up the phone.

At this time, there was no notification of incoming calls, and he had no idea who the phone was ringing for.

To be able to bypass the secretariat and directly call in, he must not be an ordinary little person.

"This is the presidential palace..." He had to pick up the phone, and then a very familiar voice came from the phone.

It was Lynch calling.

"I heard that someone from the military talked to you?"

"About the matter that these people handed over there for trial." Lynch asked very straightforwardly, without any concealment.

Mr. President can only nod and say yes, "They hope that I can let the case be tried in a military court..."

Lynch interrupted him, "What did they do to you?"

It was still so direct, and the directness made Mr. President a little unhappy, but there was nothing he could do about it.

"A favor."

Mr. President intends to tell the truth.

It's hard to say whether the military's favor will have a chance to be used, but Lynch can directly influence him.

Lynch gave him a suggestion, "If I were you, I wouldn't take what those people in the military said to you seriously."

"This case is handed over to the Supreme Court for trial. At that time, a few more lifelong justices will be sent to try it together. We must let the light of the law shine into the shadow of evil!"

Mr. President was silent for a while, and finally agreed.

He weighed it over and over again. Offending Lynch was obviously more terrifying than offending the military.

With Lynch's intervention, the Presidential Palace soon issued an announcement that the First Tribunal of the Federal Supreme Court will take over the trial of the federal military sex scandal case.

At the same time, the presidential palace signed an executive order, and five lifelong justices participated in the trial work.

This is obviously to crucify the people in the military on the pillar of shame!

Public opinion immediately received very positive feedback, and Mr. President also decisively harvested a wave of public opinion——

His son represented him on a political talk show, where he said the military was a status, not a talisman against legal risk.

No matter who it is, a third-class soldier or a general, after removing this layer of identity, they are citizens of the Federation.

Moreover, Jaina and some of the victim girls are no longer members of the military, so considering fairness, it is obviously necessary for the Federal Supreme Court to hear this case.

Mr. President's son also said that respecting each other and being brave to face mistakes and the law is the most correct attitude after making mistakes!

This made the public feel a little bit more about this president's son who didn't have a strong sense of existence, and who didn't know much about it...

After the statement from the Presidential Palace was issued, the first court session was scheduled for Monday next week. Everyone was looking forward to it and nervous.

In the evening, Randa and Gianna invited the other victims to a gathering where they were going to talk about some of their next coping strategies.

In addition to them, there is also one of the three major law firms, and a team of lawyers specializing in criminal cases is here.

"...After the trial, their lawyers, including the prosecutor, will ask some harsh questions. I need you to be mentally prepared."

"Our enemies are dangerous and powerful. They represent the highest military power of the Federation, so even if we win a lawsuit against them in ordinary courts, we cannot relax our guard."

"They're going to try to break you down with some horrible questions, and that's what worries me the most."

Landa was confused, "Mr. Lawyer, why don't you explain in more detail, I believe the girls also need more professional help from you."

The barrister pushed his glasses, "It's a bit difficult to speak..." He paused before continuing, "For example, they will ask you to recount the process of being violated one time or many times."

"The meticulous process, from their swear words, the order in which they did things to you, and how to force you to have a relationship, they will all ask."

"Their purpose is actually very simple, to break your emotions and make you unable to face what happened."

"As long as your emotions break down, they have the opportunity to continue to procrastinate, and even ask the court not to accept your testimony on the grounds that your mental state is not suitable to testify in court!"

"These people will be despicable, uncovering your scars again and again, and this time I got a message..."

The lawyer's eyes flicked over the faces of these victims one by one, "They will request a live broadcast of the trial, in other words..."

Already some girls have turned pale. Asking them to repeat the process of being violated more than once in front of audiences from all over the federation and even the whole world is enough to make them collapse!
If they retell what happened, how will they face their new life, family, and friends in the future?
People all over the world know that they have been raped many times, and they also know the detailed process of the violation!

Just hearing this is enough to break people down.

The lawyer pursed his lips, "And you have to be mentally prepared, because some image evidence will be shown in court, and you may even be asked to show it directly..."

(End of this chapter)