Chapter 18 - Federal Authorities Intervene In The Illegal Adoption Ring
Before Arthur could push his way past the threshold, three federal marshal vehicles screeched to a halt behind his sedans.
Agent Vance stepped out alongside four armed officers, flashing federal badges under the late afternoon sunlight.
“Judge Arthur Sterling, you are under arrest for federal racketeering, child trafficking, and obstruction of justice!” Agent Vance announced.
Arthur turned pale as steel handcuffs were slapped onto his wrists with a sharp, echoing metallic click.
“This is an outrage! You can’t touch a sitting federal judge!” Arthur screamed, thrashing wildly against the marshals.
“Your judicial immunity doesn't cover kidnapping and interstate extortion, Judge. You’re done,” the lead marshal stated flatly.
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He was dragged away toward the waiting transport vehicle as neighbors watched from their front lawns in stunned silence.
Ryan stood on the porch, watching the corrupt man get hauled away like common criminal trash.
