Chapter 14 - Federal Arraignment Hearing In Downtown Atlanta
One month later, the federal arraignment hearing for Evelyn Vance, Jessica Miller, and Dr. Robert Thorne took place at the Richard B. Russell Federal Courthouse in Atlanta. The courtroom was filled with journalists, corporate executives, and members of the public.
Evelyn sat at the defense table in a navy-blue prison jumpsuit, her hair unstyled and her eyes sunken with defeat. Marcus and Clara sat in the front row of the gallery, composed, dignified, and holding hands in quiet solidarity.
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The federal prosecutor presented twenty-four counts of wire fraud, identity theft, bribery, and illegal surveillance against the defendants. The judge denied bail for Evelyn, citing her vast financial resources and high risk of flight to international jurisdictions.
As she was being led back to the holding cells, Evelyn looked back at Clara, her eyes filled with cold, lingering resentment. But Clara looked back with quiet strength, no longer afraid of the woman who had once tormented her.
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