The trial of Hal Makas was not ideal.

Hal Makas has a wealth of experience dealing with the police, and no matter how David asks questions, he is like a hob meat, running with a train full of mouth, without a word of truth.

Coupled with Harvey on the side, he interrupted from time to time, and the interrogation could only end hastily.

Although Harvey didn't read the information, didn't know the situation, and could even call the client's name wrong, he was a top lawyer after all, and his ability and insight were there, and he could always say the sentence 'My client has the right to refuse to answer this question' or 'You've said enough to not answer' at critical moments.

Harvey and Hal are both reckless and shrewd, and although they have only met for the first time, they unexpectedly cooperate tacitly.

When the interrogation was over, Harvey came out of the NYPD headquarters with his assistant and immediately said, "Go and bring me the information." ”

On the other hand, David and others did not give up. They are awaiting the results of the technical section's inspection.

The police have extracted a huge amount of physical evidence from the four eucalyptus scene sites (the three victims and the arrest Hal) and are conducting testing.

Maybe the first victim won't come to fruition, but Oscar and Quincy won't get nothing. As long as they have the key evidence, they can even skip the trial and file the indictment directly with the court.

In the gap between waiting for the inspection report, they did not sit idle, but began to prepare the prosecution materials.

………………

The next morning, Courtroom No. 9.

It's still full.

Yesterday there were a number of media outlets covering Ovis, and quite a few of them mentioned Brooklyn. Non-local New York media have even reported on the young judge, who has risen to fame in recent years.

Brooklyn's courtroom discipline has been the subject of much discussion — and despite the focus of the story, there is still a knack for magically shifting the focus of the discussion from the case to the judge.

As a free country and the spiritual leader of free civilization in the world, the last thing the people of the Federation can stand is constraint. Brooklyn's court discipline drew a lot of criticism when it was exposed. They gave Brooklyn court discipline the name 'Silence' and Brooklyn a new nickname 'Covering the Mouth'.

They argued that Brooklyn's court discipline was too harsh and contrary to the spirit of freedom of the Union and the powers conferred on citizens by the Union Constitution.

Some professionals also expressed their views on the matter.

These professionals see things from a very different perspective than ordinary people.

An elderly man who served as a Supreme Court justice and retired as a newspaper op-writer commented on social media, "I don't think Judge Brooklyn Lee has a very disciplined courtroom. In fact, in our day, court discipline was far more stringent than that. The current courtroom is like a piece of shit, anyone and any animal can get in, and it's not strange what happens in the courtroom... God, I wouldn't be surprised to see someone cooking or playing cards in the courtroom. ”

The old man's comments caused a lot of dissatisfaction, and a large wave of spontaneously organized 'netizens' were stationed in his comment section to swipe the screen.

The old man seriously explained the problems to the 'netizens', but obviously, the old man was outdated, and he didn't understand what these people really wanted.

Originally, everyone was just idle and casually commenting, just in time for Brooklyn to pop up, so everyone commented that Brooklyn's court discipline is not in line with the spirit of federal freedom, he is restricting personal freedom, and he is extremely evil.

Originally, everyone didn't pay attention to it at all, they just found someone to say a few words casually.

As a result, someone turned out to be serious! Not only did he refute their points of view seriously, but he also reasoned and made them look childish and ridiculous, like a fool.

How can this work?

So the original carelessness began to become serious, originally just a random choice of position to comment, and now he began to defend his position for the sake of face.

Originally, they didn't care about Brooklyn Lee's court discipline, no matter how strict it was, it had nothing to do with them, and it couldn't control them. It's different now.

It's true that I still can't control my head now, but not opposing Brooklyn Lee's court discipline will make you lose face on the Internet!

The old man was scolded badly, and those who supported court discipline in Brooklyn were scolded badly.

The netizens who killed the red eye went directly to the social platform in Brooklyn and continued to swipe the screen.

They even gathered together to report Brooklyn's account to the official social platform, asking the platform to permanently ban Brooklyn's account.

Things have developed to this point, which is something that no one expected.

Even Pence Norton, the initiator, was shocked by the huge momentum of netizens.

They're just getting started, and they've not done anything, and Pence Norton's 'PR money' has only been spent on less than a tenth of it......

Brooklyn had heard of the strife on the Internet, and he didn't pay the Scorpio team a large weekly salary just to maintain the computer room.

So when a media reporter raised his hand and said he wanted to interview Brooklyn, Brooklyn immediately guessed what he was going to ask.

Brooklyn did not give the media a chance to do the interview.

"This is the courtroom, not the press conference."

Brooklyn said that the computer was successfully turned on at this time, and he skillfully logged into the intranet, called up the eucalyptus interface, and then called the name.

Both the original defendant and their lawyers were present, and all jurors were present.

Brooklyn announced the official start of the trial.

Trunco straightened his shirt a little, stood up, and made his way to the jury bench.

Most lawyers choose to speak in front of the jury because the closer they are, the more emotionally contagious they are and the easier it is for the jury to agree with them.

Those who stand or simply sit in their seats to speak, are either newcomers or real elders.

Trenco was clearly not an old man or a newcomer, so he chose to come to the jury.

"Good morning, ladies and gentlemen."

Tranco said hello first, and he said this very slowly, starting with juror No. 1 as he spoke, moving slowly to make sure that he made eye contact with each juror.

It's one way to make a connection.

With the greeting over, Trenko began to make a formal statement.

"This is undoubtedly a shameful and disgusting crime!"

Trenco's opening speech was not brilliant, the same characterization, the same alarmism, and ninety-nine out of a hundred lawyers would do it. But it works.

"Ovis de Silva Velázquez is a student at Baruch College with the defendant, and Ovis is from a small county town in San Antonio, Texas, and her tuition comes from loans."

In order to alleviate the financial pressure on his family and to repay the loan as soon as possible, Orvis has been working part-time in his spare time. From a convenience store cashier, to a bar waiter, to a banquet company called a succubus. ”

"On April 25, the defendant held a party at his home, and the company that invited him was Succubus, and Orvis was on the list of people in charge of the party's services. We will provide evidence of this later. ”

"At the party, under the influence of alcohol or something, at least two people, including the defendant, violated Ovis."

"Afterwards they threatened Orvis to shut up, intimidated Orvis, and made her look good if she dared to leak the matter."

At this point, the statement is basically over.

Trunco told the eucalyptus very clearly, which is enough for everyone to understand the eucalyptus.

But he didn't mean to end it, but continued to describe all the things that happened to Orvis later.

"Orvis is afraid of retribution and doesn't dare to divulge the secret, but apparently someone doesn't want to let her go."

It's like he's telling a story.

"Some people began to spread rumors that Orvis was an indecent girl, that she deliberately seduced Edward Norton for the purpose of blackmail, and Edward Norton found out."

"Fueled by media tycoons, public opinion spread rapidly, and overwhelming insults poured in."

“obje！”

"The opposition is valid." Brooklyn quickly ruled "Tranko, watch your words. Don't insinuate others. ”

Trenko nodded, and continued

"Orvis couldn't stand the pressure of public opinion and the strange eyes around her, so she decided to go home, hoping that her parents could give her warmth."

"But her parents were very conservative, and she didn't get warmth from the family."

"At this time, public opinion is still fermenting, and Orvis is still a 'D woman', a shameful J woman. The social platform even held an event to use Orvis's nude photos for PS to compete who was more creative. ”

At this, Trenco was silent.

Even though he is gay, he has a daughter whom he loves very much.

Just think about what your daughter will go through with what Orvis has been through......

"Ovis returned to New York, where he was again violated during his travels. When the police found her, she was naked, curled up together, in a trance. ”

"The NYPD escorted Ovis back to New York with a police helicopter, only to be greeted not by comfort, not even by an apology, but by an overwhelming amount of footage!"

"The camera awakened her consciousness and reminded her of how public opinion describes herself."

In desperation, Orvis jumped off the helicopter and ended his life.

"What's even more shameful is that this scene was nakedly broadcast to her parents through the camera like this."

"Her father witnessed his daughter's suicide, heart attack, and death after resuscitation, and her mother couldn't bear the blow of losing her daughter and husband one after another, and had a nervous breakdown."

"Up to now, Ovis's evaluation on the Internet is still 'D woman' and 'J woman', and most people still believe that Ovis wants to blackmail Edward Norton after seducing Edward Norton."

"A girl who has just entered college, after encountering such a terrible thing, has not absorbed a little warmth from this world."

"I can't even imagine her situation, how desperate she was when she jumped out of a helicopter."

"No one supported her, no one understood her, no one even listened to her, gave her the right to speak. It was as if the whole world was working against her. ”

"Perhaps. Maybe it's true that the whole world is against her, after all, there is a rich man waving money behind it. ”

Tronco took one last look at Edward Norton before ending his statement with the 'obje' of the defendant's lawyer.

Tranko's defense skills as a lawyer are not outstanding, and his acumen is mediocre, but he has a very outstanding ability - empathy.

He is able to tell a story with emotion and emotion, so that the listener is completely immersed in the storyline.

Clearly, the jury was influenced by his ability to empathize, and the polished text of his speech developed a deep sympathy for Ovis.

By this time, Jason Bull had already received the results of the moot court.

"I don't see a red light. It's a patch of green. ”

Jason Bull smiled and turned his head to look at the dock.

The elite lawyer Fan Er is obviously not an old man, so he also came to the jury.

"I also have infinite sympathy for what happened to Ovis de Silva Velázquez, whose death is sad."

"However, this is not a reason to sue my client."

"First of all, my client did have a party on April 25th, and it was indeed arranged by the Succubus Feast Company. But he didn't pay attention to whether there was an Orvis or not. ”

"Secondly, I'm the host of the party, and I think anyone who has ever been to a party should know how tired the organizer can be."

"In the end, the plaintiff's lawyer's follow-up statement of Ovis's personal experience is very moving, but it has nothing to do with my client."

"We are emotionally sympathetic to Ovis, and we understand why the plaintiff is doing this, but we need to look at the problem rationally. This is a courtroom after all. ”

After the defendant's lawyer finished his statement, he nodded slightly and returned to the defendant's dock.

His statement was brief, but powerful.

His approach is not new, it is a very conventional approach.

Trenco used emotional resonance to impress the jury, telling the story with emotional words, and he used rational logic to sober up the jury that was overwhelmed by emotion.

Make them realize that the Tranko story is well told, but this is the courtroom and logic should be told.

Brooklyn waited a little to confirm that Jerry had finished recording before he spoke, "Do you need additional remarks?" ”

Jerry had been a clerk for some time, but this was the first time he had participated in an important record, and in order to ease the tension, Brooklyn deliberately slowed down his speech and allowed plenty of time.

But judging by Jerry's reaction, he seems to be adapting well and doesn't need special care from Brooklyn.

On the contrary, it was little Joseph next to him, who kept muttering in Jerry's ear.

Peter was still leaning against the wall, as if basking in the sun, tilting his head slightly, wandering out of the world.

Jason Bull was hurrying to discuss something with Tronco, and the representative of the nonprofit organization next to him was sitting on his knees, his expression serious, looking like a puppet.

The elite fan lawyer explained something to his assistant, and his assistant quickly pulled out a stack of thick documents from the half-human-high paper file box next to him, opened it, and explained it to the elite fan lawyer in a low voice.

There was silence in the auditorium, and both those who were against Brooklyn and those who supported Brooklyn obediently obeyed Brooklyn's court discipline in Court No. 9.

Some people in the auditorium were wiping the corners of their eyes with a tissue, while others were writing something on the paper with their heads down.

"No, Your Excellency."

There were no additional statements from either side, and the presentation session was concluded.