Chapter 15 - The Grand Jury Issues Felony Warrants For Arrest
Within two hours of receiving the newly discovered video file, Detective Miller rushed it to the federal prosecutor.
The emergency grand jury convened at midnight, reviewing the explosive footage linking Chloe to the fatal vehicle tampering.
The grand jury voted unanimously to return an upgraded indictment including first-degree murder and conspiracy.
News vans crowded outside the federal holding facility as reporters broadcasted the shocking development nationwide.
Aunt Clara’s desperate phone calls to media outlets were ignored as the public turned completely against the family.
Chloe was transferred from the local holding facility to a maximum-security federal penitentiary downtown.
There would be no special privileges, no comfortable house arrest, and no escape from justice.
Ethan watched the evening news broadcast with Lily sitting safely on his lap eating buttered popcorn.
“Is the bad lady going to stay in timeout forever, Daddy?” Lily asked innocently.
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“Forever and ever, sweetheart,” Ethan replied softly, kissing the top of her blonde head.
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