Chapter 14 - Federal Authorities Intervene In The Escalating Family Dispute
The legal summons wasn't from a local county court; it was issued directly by the United States District Court.
“Federal marshals have seized all remaining corporate assets associated with Sterling & Associates,” Ryan read aloud.
“Does that mean Marcus Sterling has been captured?” Emily asked, stepping closer to inspect the federal notice.
“Worse... Marcus surrendered to the FBI this morning at the Boston field office, cutting a full plea deal,” Ryan replied.
“A plea deal? That means he’s trading information to implicate higher-ups in exchange for a lighter sentence,” Emily deduced.
“And according to this federal notice, the grand jury has subpoenaed both of us to testify tomorrow morning,” Ryan stated grimly.
The sheer magnitude of the corporate conspiracy had escalated far beyond a simple domestic family feud.
They were now standing at the center of a federal racketeering and homicide investigation spanning over a decade.
“We have to go down there and tell the grand jury everything we know, Ryan,” Emily urged with unwavering resolve.
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Ryan nodded slowly, holding his wife close as the terrifying reality of their situation sank deep into their bones.
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