Chapter 9 - The Trial and the Truth
The jury took less than two hours to reach a verdict.
In a trial that had lasted two weeks, the mountain of forensic evidence, witness testimonies, text messages, and hotel video footage left absolutely no room for doubt.
On a warm Friday afternoon, the courtroom was packed to maximum capacity as the jury foreman stood up to read the decision.
The Verdict SheetCarmen Robles:
Count 1: Aggravated Kidnapping – GUILTY
Count 2: Felony Extortion – GUILTY
Count 3: Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon (The leather straps) – GUILTY
Javier Robles:
Count 1: Complicity to Aggravated Kidnapping – GUILTY
Count 2: Felony Extortion by Coercion – GUILTY
Count 3: Malpractice and Criminal Conspiracy – GUILTY
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Carmen didn't scream this time. She collapsed into her chair, her face hitting the mahogany wood, sobbing uncontrollably as her remaining assets—including her clothing and personal jewelry—were legally earmarked for civil restitution to Sofia.
Javier closed his eyes, a single tear running down his pale cheek as he realized his law license was permanently revoked, his career was dead, and his name would forever be synonymous with cowardice.
