Chapter 588: Chapter 275 Sentencing
“But isn’t that better than doing drugs and smoking leaves? Doing some piston exercise is good for physical and mental health,” explained a Beggar Gang Disciple. “If you stick to fitness exercises and sweat out the drugs injected, you definitely won’t have so many thoughts.”
It seems that the Beggar Gang Disciple also learned some new knowledge from Dr. Jerry during this time.
The General Sect Leader was greatly relieved.
“Don’t you mind?” Allen Zhang turned his head to look at Maji again, his expression bizarre, “Do you need me to send your girlfriend in as well?”
After coming out, it might as well be the African savannah on his head, already lush and green.
“I trust Manny. All I need to know is that she loves me. After all, she’s slept with other men before,” Maji said indifferently; a man has to wear some green on his head to get by.
Allen Zhang gave a thumbs up. Fastening his seat belt, he let the Beggar Gang Disciple drive to the Southern Court, and looked at the truck driver with a sad, silent face.
“What’s with you? You don’t seem too happy.”
“Sir, do you think I could be happy?” the truck driver said helplessly, “I got completely dragged into this. If I testify for you in court, I won’t end up in prison, right?”
“No. I can assure you, the responsibility all lies with Blue Company and these individuals. You will only need to pay a fine,” Allen Zhang said.
The truck driver’s face fell, “I only earn 4000 US Dollars a month, have no savings, and haven’t bought a car or house. How much is the fine?”
“I’ll pay the fine for you, you just need to testify in court,” said Allen Zhang. “I can even let you continue working in the outsourced fleet as usual, with unchanged work, having you manage the affairs.”
“I’ve never failed what I’ve promised,” Allen Zhang comforted him, and the truck driver finally felt reassured.
Soon, the Beggar Gang Disciple drove to the court, parked in a nearby parking lot, and Allen Zhang got out of the car with a few people and approached the entrance where Dave was talking with his fellow lawyers, divided into two teams.
Dave was the defendant’s lawyer responsible for collecting evidence for Blue Company’s defense. The lawyers of Blue Company were literally forced into this tough situation, evidences were conclusive, and they knew very well there was hardly any hope.
The lawyers at Southern Court were representing Pike Company as the plaintiff, and Dave had already made the arrangements with his colleagues, with money already pocketed, they were eager to strike a heavy blow against Blue Company! And then they planned to go home after work to purchase gifts they had eyed for a while.
Allen Zhang also saw Mig, now promoted to Police Chief, and other senior police officers chatting at the courthouse door, also responsible for maintaining order.
Oh, now it should be called Police Chief Mig!
A swift and dramatic rise to power.
The court also notified the victims’ families to attend, who had already received compensation from Pike Company and had even spent quite a bit of money. Surprisingly, the court notification announced a different perpetrator, but the compensation already paid wouldn’t need to be returned, relieving them and willing to participate as victims’ representatives.
Several bank managers also came, having received the court’s notification which baffled them. They had just sent debt reminders to Pike Company when, in the next second, the court informed them of changes in the case, needing them to attend and provide evidence chains.
After proceedings, even debt transfer might be needed, exempting Pike Company and seeking redemption from Blue Company.
Such a commotion, how could the creditor’s roles change so frequently? However, to secure the funds, the bank managers had no choice but to rush over to participate in the trial.
“Hello, Chief Mig,” Allen Zhang approached, waving his hand in greeting.
“Hello, Mr. Jin,” Police Chief Mig also came forward with a warm handshake and sincere greetings.
Time changes many things. The last time he met the General Sect Leader was during the cooperative arrest of a wanted criminal; the General Sect Leader provided clues and accompanied throughout the operation. Now, transformed into a billionaire capitalist, he even facilitated his promotion and raise, truly a benefactor!
Accompanied by Southern Court lawyers, Allen Zhang led his team into the courthouse.
The victims’ families and bank workers were arranged in the audience seats, while Maji Gang members and the truck driver as evidences and the accused murderer were handcuffed and wearing new outfits, pressed onto the cold bench.
Allen Zhang sat on the plaintiff’s side, accompanied by officials and lawyers, and was served a cup of hot coffee.
As the judge and jury took their seats and struck the table, a hush fell over the courtroom, stating, “The defense lawyers and defendants’ team are invited to come forward and be seated.”
The owner of Blue Company, desolate and befuddled, followed his lawyers and board members, sitting in the defendant’s position.
Glancing at the table, not even a glass of ice water prepared, parched and dry.
“The case is Pike Company accusing Blue Company of malicious competition, hiring murderers, and bribing judges. Our court is responsible for adjudicating this case, with Pike Company’s board and owner Hanberger Juan Jin as the plaintiff, and Blue Company’s board and owner John Ford as the defendant. Now, please let the prosecution lawyer make a statement,” said the presiding judge, expressionless.