Chapter 17 - Diane Stands Trial For Arson And Attempted Murder Charges
Three months later, the high-profile criminal trial of Diane Vance commenced in the county superior courtroom.
The courtroom gallery was packed to capacity with legal analysts, journalists, and local residents watching intently.
Diane sat at the defense table wearing a sharp grey blazer, maintaining her arrogant composure despite the stacked evidence.
The prosecution presented the secret audio recordings, the hidden camera server logs, and Marcus Sterling’s testimony.
Marcus took the witness stand, detailing every single detail of the corporate embezzlement and the deliberate poisoning plot.
Diane glared at her former accomplice with pure venom, realizing she had been completely betrayed by her inner circle.
When the prosecution rested, Diane’s defense attorney offered no credible counter-evidence to dispute the overwhelming proof.
The jury deliberated for less than two hours before returning a unanimous verdict of guilty on all major counts.
The judge banged his gavel heavily, sentencing Diane to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.
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As guards led her away in chains, Diane cast one final, chilling glare toward Ryan and Emily seated in the gallery.
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