Chapter 8 - Federal Background Checks Expose Richard’s Corrupt Business Past
Before Richard could formulate another desperate excuse, the second police officer’s radio crackle broke the heavy silence.
“Dispatch, run a full federal background check on subject Richard Sterling through the national criminal database,” the officer instructed.
Within seconds, the officer’s handheld mobile terminal chirped with a high-priority data burst from the Department of Justice.
“Sir, we have multiple active warrants for financial fraud, tax evasion, and embezzlement connected to Sterling Global Logistics,” the officer reported.
The crowd gasped audibly, realizing that kicking a child on crutches was only the tip of Richard’s iceberg of corruption.
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Sarah nodded slowly, her expression completely devoid of pity as she watched the net tighten around the arrogant executive.
“His company has been under federal investigation for months,” Sarah noted quietly to Eleanor standing beside her.
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