Chapter 15 - THE FEDERAL INDICTMENTS
Two days later, the Department of Justice announced a massive, sweeping federal indictment against high-society executives.
Headlines across major American news networks blared the shocking news of Julian Vance and Arthur Pendelton's arrests.
Financial markets in New York reeled as federal marshals froze over two billion dollars in illicitly laundered assets.
Marcus Thorne watched the morning financial news from his study, sipping black coffee in absolute, calm satisfaction.
His phone buzzed on the mahogany desk, displaying an encrypted call from the Director of the FBI.
Marcus accepted the call, pressing speakerphone as the federal official's voice filled the quiet room.
"Marcus, the evidence you handed over exposed a multi-state ring that law enforcement has chased for a decade," the Director stated.
"Just make sure they receive maximum federal sentencing without the possibility of parole, Director," Marcus instructed.
"Done. The judges have already been locked in under secure federal jurisdiction. No bail, no deals," the Director confirmed.
Marcus hung up the phone, knowing that justice had finally caught up with the monsters who preyed on the helpless.
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The American legal system had its flaws, but when backed by true power and unyielding resolve, it could still crush evil.
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