companion ghost

Casey blushed up to her ears.

Dino hooked the corners of his mouth, and he didn't know whether his lips brushed Casey's forehead consciously or subconsciously.

Casey stared blankly at a nurse in front of her, staring at the little girl until her face flushed.

But in fact, he really started to think about things with Dino in his heart.

He simply took the first step. Is there really any point in his hesitation?

At this time, Ning Zhou came over in a white coat, and took Casey out of his mind.Ning Zhou has the obvious appearance of a mixed race. He has the same surname as Ning Yuan, but is of a different race.

He walked over and took off the blood-stained medical gloves and put them on the tray held by his assistant, wondering, "Officers, are you looking for me?"

"Yes," Dino smiled and showed him the badge, "We are officers from the Homicide Unit of the Manhattan Division of the New York Police Department. I am Dino Esposito and this is Kathy Barron. .”

Ning Zhou suddenly said: "I know you, my brother talked about it with me." He immediately became nervous, "Did something happen to him?"

"No," Casey said hurriedly, "We're here to ask about Klein Reid."

Ning Zhou just put his heart into his stomach and smiled, but the smile disappeared when he heard Klein's name.He tilted his head slightly: "Come to my office and talk."

After entering Ning Zhou's office, he closed the door and poured a glass of water: "What do you want to ask?"

Casey said, "Did you go to Klein's house to take care of him the day after he was raped by Vincent Osterley?"

Ning Zhou nodded: "His condition is very poor, both physically and psychologically. I suggested he go to the hospital, but he refused to die. I can only help him treat him at home as best I can."

Dino asked a sharp question: "In your opinion, is that a rough sex, or a rape?"

Ning Zhou answered without the slightest hesitation: "It is definitely violent rape! That kind of blood volume, that kind of scene, no one would think that is a kind of sex!"

"That's enough," Casey nodded, and asked again, "Are you willing to testify in court?"

"Testimony?" Ning Zhou was still a little surprised, "Klein is finally willing to sue?"

"Finally?" Dino caught the key words in his words.

"I have persuaded him many times to sue, but he has not agreed," Ning Zhou explained. "Now that he has finally figured it out, of course I will testify."

"Thank you," Casey patted him on the shoulder. "We keep in touch."

"Now we have physical evidence, witnesses, and reliable victims." After listening to Casey and Dino's process of finding Ning Zhou, Shen Lie was very happy. "We have more bargaining chips in this battle than I imagined." .”

Dino asked, "Is there any movement from the defense?"

"Motions one after another," Shen Lie frowned slightly, "but the problems were not serious, and Judge Donovan called them back."

Casey laughed: "It seems that they are really at the end of their rope this time."

"Not necessarily." Shen Lie was still very calm, "I think they are holding back their energy on Klein, and they don't know what they will dig up to humiliate him. Anyway, this battle is about to start. "

third court

Judge Donovan and the twelve jurors were already seated, Shen Lie sat in the prosecutor's seat, Ning Yuan could not appear in the trial stand because he had to testify, and Auston, Casey, Dino, Glory Both Ya and Jerry sat in the jury.Defendant Vincent Osterley and his lawyer, Leon Snook, are also seated in suits and ties.

Judge Donovan nodded to Lyon: "You can start your trial."

Leon Snook stood up, faced the twelve jurors, and asked a question at the beginning: "Ladies and gentlemen, this is the third time my client is sitting here. You must be wondering, why?" He pointed to Vincent Osterley, "Mr. Osterley, high income, high social status, friendly, everyone likes him. The first time I sit here is because of the murder of the Manhattan branch of the New York Police Department." The police officer of the serious crime team and the assistant prosecutor Shen agreed that he had committed a terrible crime. But we had a trial, the judge accepted it, and finally my client was acquitted. This seemed unacceptable to the police officers and prosecutors, so They filed a second charge against my client in just one year, and thank God he also thought it was wrong, harassment, so the second ridiculous charge never made it to trial. Now, it's the third time."

Lyon walked up to the first row of jurors, leaned slightly on the table in front of them, and looked into everyone's eyes: "And the so-called charges of these charges have become more and more ridiculous, random and unreasonable. This time, they They actually tried to sue my client for first-degree sodomy, just because of a one-night stand between you and me! In just one year, my client was pressed by public opinion, the law, and the authority of the government, which seriously affected my work. And life! Excuse me, where is the justice? In the next trial, you will see in detail how the NYPD and the District Attorney's Office persecuted a man of integrity. Be careful, my countrymen," he said convincingly. Sweeping at the jurors, "If you don't stop them, then the next person to be persecuted in this way will be you, you, and you." He pointed at the jurors one by one, "Just because you are really not in their eyes. murderer."

Casey frowned, and whispered to Dino next to him: "Snooker's words are too inflammatory, right? This is simply a shameless malice on the line!"

Dino patted his hand: "Don't worry, I don't think Shen will sit still."

Leon returned to his seat, signaling that his section was over.Shen Lie put his pen on the table, and unexpectedly echoed Leon's point of view: "I think the defense lawyer said something very correct just now, where is the justice?" He stood up, buttoned the expensive suit jacket, and slowly Stepping out of the seat: "When I know that a murderer who should have pleaded guilty a year ago has been free for more than a year and even committed more crimes, I asked myself, where is the justice? The opening statement is very touching, very provoking and will make you agree. But ladies and gentlemen, you are not here to hear a speech contest, but to decide whether a person has committed an unforgivable crime. The defense lawyer throws I asked you a thought question: 'Why did the police station and the local prosecutors hold on to Vincent Osterley alone?' Mr. Snook's explanation for this is harassment and dereliction of duty. My explanation is precisely Seek justice. Just because the defendant is committing crimes, we can only keep seeking justice. Justice does not belong to the New York Police Department, the District Attorney's Office, or me. Justice belongs to you. During the next trial In the film, instead of seeing a successful person with high income, high social status, being friendly, and being liked by everyone, you will only see one, rape, and crime."

"There is no persecution here, just a group of people who have made unremitting efforts for the peace and stability of our country and society." Shen Lie showed a rare gentle smile, "And I believe you are the same people."