Chapter 14 - THE FORENSIC RECONSTRUCTION
The prosecution called forensic specialist Dr. Aris to present digital 3D reconstructions of the gala assault.
Using the security footage from the high archway cameras, Dr. Aris demonstrated the exact physical angles of Eleanor's attack.
"The digital vector analysis confirms the maid was in a completely defensive posture covering the child," Dr. Aris explained.
"Furthermore, blood samples found on the shattered champagne glass matched the defendant's split lip perfectly," he added.
The defense tried to claim Ethan's slap constituted excessive force, but the judge quickly dismissed their legal argument.
"A parent or guardian has every legal right to use proportional force to stop an ongoing felony assault," Judge Harrison ruled firmly.
Eleanor buried her face in her hands, her shoulders shaking with silent, pathetic sobs as her legal defense shattered.
Across the courtroom, Chloe sat quietly in the auxiliary waiting room with a child court advocate, coloring a picture of an American flag.
The traumatic memories of that terrifying night were finally being replaced by justice and complete closure.
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Ethan looked at his watch, knowing the jury would not need much time to reach their final verdict.
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