Chapter 11 - THE TRIAL OF HIGH SOCIETY
Three months later, snowy winter winds whipped against the historic federal courthouse in lower Manhattan.
Inside courtroom 204, Judge Roberts called the high-profile criminal trial of Victoria Vance to order.
Reporters filled every wooden bench in the gallery, while cameras broadcasted live coverage to millions of American homes.
Prosecutor Thomas called Carter Sterling to the witness stand as the prosecution's first star witness.
Carter walked up to the stand in a tailored charcoal suit, taking the solemn oath with quiet authority.
"Mr. Sterling, please tell the court what you witnessed on the afternoon of November twelfth," Thomas requested gently.
"I opened my front doors and saw the defendant deliberately kick my wife while she lay helpless on the marble," Carter testified clearly.
Victoria’s defense attorney attempted to object, claiming the footage was edited and misleading.
Judge Roberts overruled the objection instantly, ordering the primary video file to be played for the jury.
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The high-definition footage played on large courtroom monitors, showing Victoria’s cruel assault in devastating detail.
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