At this time.

Municipal Intermediate Court. Conference room.

Because of the strong concern of the higher authorities, President Wu convened a meeting of the judges again.

The commissioner from the capital observed the whole process.

The main topic of the meeting was: how should the suspect be punished?

"Everybody says, should we sentence the suspect to prison or probation?"

Dean Wu asked solemnly.

As soon as this question came out, the audience was silent.

None of the judges spoke.

Now not only the national attention, but also the Western media.

After all, this is a precedent "precedent" that is to take the lead. If you say something wrong, you will not only take the blame, but you will also be scolded to death by the people.

"Say, why don't you speak? Judge Zhou, you are the presiding judge of this case, you say. ”

Dean Wu directly named him.

Judge Zhou had no choice but to open his mouth and express his opinion: "I think a real sentence should be imposed so that future generations will not follow suit." ”

Since someone took the lead, everyone spoke up in agreement.

"Yes, I also think that the suspect should be sentenced to prison to serve as a warning to those who come after him."

"You can't set a precedent for criminals, otherwise bad guys will easily follow suit."

"I followed the web. Now parents across the country are indignant. Many people have left messages online petitioning the government for harsh punishment of the suspects. Dean, the voice of the people is the will of the country and the determination of the law! ”

"Yes, since there is no precedent, then listen to the people."

Hearing this, the dean turned his head slightly and quietly looked at the commissioner on the side.

The commissioner's face was serious and he didn't say anything.

Got it.

"Okay, then listen to the people. The people are the embodiment of the will of the state. ”

The dean concluded.

Just then, there was a commotion outside.

The sound was loud, very loud, and it came directly into the building from the courthouse.

You can imagine how sensational it was outside.

Everyone was shocked.

What's the situation? What's going on out there?

"Check it out!"

Dean Wu immediately got up and walked out quickly.

The judges followed.

Outside. Entrance to the courthouse.

Two sedans approached from a distance and stopped at the door.

The doors open.

A middle-aged couple walked out with a middle-aged woman.

Is it them?!

It was them, the families of the two victims, who came!

Seeing the three of them, the audience was shocked.

Countless media reporters rushed up and rushed over frantically.

"Mr. Wang, did you come to the court to submit the pleadings?"

"Mrs. Wang, how much do you plan to ask the defendant for civil compensation?"

"Ms. Xu Yan, are you here to denounce the suspect for your daughter?"

"Hello, I'm Zhang Bingbing, a reporter from National Television. Our station is broadcasting live to a national audience, may I ask the three of you for coming, what are you coming for? ”

The reporters almost stuffed the microphone into the mouths of the family members.

Facing all the reporters, countless camera lenses, and the national audience, at this moment, Mr. Wang, the father of little Lori, took out an A4 paper from his arms, and then said loudly:

"I'm here to file the petition with the court. The suspect was very good to my daughter, and I hope the court will give a lenient punishment! ”

What?!

The reporters were stunned.

The next moment.

Chen Yanran's mother also took out a "petition" from her arms: "I also came to ask the court to sentence the suspect lightly." ”

Rumble!

Like thunder that shook the heavens and the earth, and shook people's hearts.

The national audience was stunned.

it, what's the situation?

At a time when the whole country was shouting and shouting for killing, the victim's family asked the court to sentence the suspect lightly?

Oh my!

It's getting more and more magical!

……

Capital. Supreme court.

When the leaders saw the live broadcast, their faces darkened.

"Nonsense! What a nonsense! ”

"People don't understand the law, and neither do the victims' families. It seems that there is still a long way to go in the building of China's legal system! ”

On the other hand, this also illustrates the importance of legal popularization. It is correct that the case should be heard in semi-public. The criminals were punished and the law was popularized throughout the country. ”

"Xiao Zhang, give the Cyberspace Administration of China a call and guide public opinion."

"Yes, leader!"

With the issuance of this order, the major news media in the east of the country immediately took action.

Many law professors and big V media people have made remarks: "Public opinion must not interfere with justice", "Whether a suspect has committed a crime should be decided by the judge", and "The petition can only serve as a reference......

Seeing the unified rhetoric of major official media and major online platforms, lawyer Zheng's heart was cold at this moment.

"It's over!"

"The party is finished! This case has been characterized in advance, and the official is going to catch a typical example! ”

In the eastern country, everything that is determined by the superiors basically has not to be changed.

Now what?

What else can I do as a lawyer?

Mr. Cheng worked hard to think, think, think......

Unfortunately, there is no way.

What awaits the parties will be the most severe punishment under the laws of the Eastern Kingdom.

……

That day.

Mr. Cheng went to the police station again to visit his client.

Seeing the lawyer visit again, Lin Yuan was very excited.

"How? The petition was handed in, right? I should be able to get a suspended sentence this time, right? ”

Lin Yuan asked eagerly, his face seemed to be full of "nervousness......

Hearing this, Lawyer Zheng looked ashamed and bowed his head to apologize:

"Mr. Lin, I'm sorry. There is a high probability that your case will be sentenced to real justice, and I did my best! ”

took hundreds of thousands of commission fees, but it didn't make any difference.

For a nationally renowned barrister, it was enough to call a major failure in his career.

"Oh, really?"

At this moment, the eagerness and nervousness on Lin Yuan's face disappeared in an instant, and instead a kind of indifference appeared.

Lawyer Zheng bowed his head again: "I'm sorry, Mr. Lin. When you go to court, I will do my best to help you reduce your sentence. ”

Lin Yuan nodded, didn't say a word, got up and left the visit room.

End of meeting.

This is also the last visit before the trial.

In the days that followed, the news reports continued, and public opinion across the country was still shouting and shouting......

September 8th. Midnight.

The bright moon hangs high, sprinkling clear light on the world.

Gangnam Police Station. Detention cell.

At this time, there are only nine hours left before the official court is held.

Lin Yuan lay quietly on the cold iron bed, looking at the ceiling......

He's thinking, he's reflecting.

If you had chosen another host to cross, would you not have encountered such a thing?

It's a pity that it's useless to say anything now.

"Hey, I didn't expect that I would come this far after all."

"Okay!"

"Lao Tzu is no longer pretending, Lao Tzu has a showdown: I am ......"

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