Chapter 22 - The Guilty Verdict
Judge Henderson banged her gavel sharply, silencing Ethan's pathetic outburst with an authoritative warning.
The federal jury deliberated for a mere ninety minutes before returning to the courtroom with their sealed verdict slips.
Judge Henderson scanned the documents carefully before looking up at the silent, expectant gallery.
"On all twelve counts of wire fraud, securities conspiracy, stalking, and extortion, how do you find the defendant?" she asked.
"We find the defendant, Ethan Vance, guilty on all counts, Your Honor," the jury foreman announced clearly.
May you like
A collective sigh of relief swept through the courtroom as Ethan slumped back into his chair in absolute defeat.
His legal maneuvering had completely disintegrated, leaving him face-to-face with the inescapable consequences of his actions.
