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Chapter562 Sarah Collins Testifies

Chapter562 Sarah Collins Testifies

The video was still going on.

Theodore drove Oscar home, and Hannah picked him up downstairs. The lovers intertwined with each other, climbing to the second floor. It was apparent what was going on during the rest of the night. This episode wanted to express that Oscar never went out after he came in.

The video ended.

Josh said to the judge, "Your Honor, it was evident that my client did have contact with Mary that night, but he did not even violate her. He stayed with his wife that night and did not go out again." Hannah pursed her lips, feeling a little bit embarrassed.

"In other words, the case that Mary Cooper was raped and killed has nothing to do with my client," Josh said decisively.

The video was explicit enough to throw off Oscar's suspicion. The rape and fraud allegation was bullshit!

Hannah was excited, but she tried to hold back. She glanced at Charles, whose face darkened while he had been very confident before.

He could never expect his assured scheme to be brought to nought.

Hannah could even imagine how crushed he was now. But it was just the beginning. Withdrawing her eyesight, Hannah paid her attention back to the court.

In the face of solid evidence, the judge had to acquit Oscar of the crime. He stood up, adjourned the trial for half an hour, and then left with the jury.

In the gallery, people talked about the stunning reversal. Loretta became livid. She whispered in the ear of her son, "What now!"

Charles looked dreadful. He turned his head and intended to look over Theodore's shoulder to have contact with Martina. He wanted to ask her about the situation. Since his plot here failed, the things at her end must go right.

However, no sooner had he seen Theodore than Theodore met his eyes and looked towards him. Theodore seemed to be exaggeratedly smiling the second they saw each other. Charles clenched his teeth and failed to calm down again.

Half an hour later, the judge and the jury returned to the court.

Josh said, "Your Honor. Before you pronounce the judgment of my client, I have something to say in court to the prosecutor."

The judge looked bad, as he had just received the news that since it was impossible to convict Oscar, he must close the event immediately in case unexpected problems cropped up. When he was about to refuse, Melvin uttered, "Defence, what do you want to say?"

Josh looked at Melvin and said, "Prosecution insisted we present evidence to show who had wronged my client just now..."

"Well, I agree it should be a duty of the Investigation Department. We don't have to go through this." The implication was to warn the counsel not to push his luck.

People believed that the prosecutor and Melvin took the same side, as Melvin undoubtedly stood by the Collins family.

Josh nodded, "Just some speculations for your reference."

"Go ahead."

"Since my client was innocent, why did so many officials of City Hall with different positions speak with one voice in alleging him guilty? How much clout does the force behind the matter have to have all those people make false statements to wrong my client? Don't you replace it weird?"

Josh's words led to a disturbance in the gallery. The audience didn't reflect on it before being reminded, but now they began to fear.

Who was the powerful plotter behind it? How could they manipulate everything?

What Josh said meant to draw more attention to the case.

Melvin didn't say anything, taking no position.

Josh continued, "When my client had dinner with his City Hall colleagues in a nightclub, he was drugged. It must be someone from the City Hall, so who are they? We have no idea of their identifications, but one thing we could infer, the one who drugged Oscar has great clout not only in River Town but in Kensbury City. I don't think it hard to determine the list, as there are only a handful of people with such power in Northfield."

"We have made notes of your speculations and will refer to them." Melvin gave an ambiguous response.

Josh smiled, "We think the prime suspect is Charles Sawyer." Finally, he mentioned Charles by name. Things were clear that Josh meant to involve Charles in the case.

Melvin replied in all seriousness, "Please don't slander anyone if you don't have any proof."

"Sure," Josh showed great respect to Melvin, "I just want to remind you that everyone could be the suspect before solid evidence emerges. I mean, anyone."

"You don't have to." Melvin's dignity always made others revere him.

Josh nodded. And he said to the judge, "No further questions."

The judge's face softened. When he stood up and was about to read the verdict, there was a loud female voice in the courtroom,

"I have proof!"

The judge felt offended, looking dreadful-it was in court, and nobody should interrupt him.

When he intended to ask the bailiffs to take her away, the lady said, "Your Honor, I am Sarah Collins, and I have proof to support Charles Sawyer's crimes. Please let me testify in court." The gallery was in an uproar.

Sarah Collins, the princess of the Collins family and the newly-married wife of Charles, suddenly appeared in court to testify against Charles. Weren't they well-off?

It was more dramatic than any drama serial the TV station could produce, everyone thought.

All glances were turned upon Sarah.

Meanwhile, Charles was not able to keep his cool anymore. There were too many things that happened unexpectedly.

He couldn't disguise the ferocity on his face.

It must be Hannah's trick, he thought.

No! How could he fail at this step?