Chapter 16 - The Courtroom Trial Begins In Downtown Tacoma
Six months later, the federal district courthouse in downtown Tacoma was packed to maximum capacity for the landmark trial.
Dr. Adrian Bennett sat at the defense table in a navy blue prison jumpsuit, his hair grey, his former arrogance completely gone.
Laura sat beside her court-appointed public defender, her face hollow and pale, refusing to look at the gallery behind her.
Emma took the witness stand with absolute poise, speaking clearly into the microphone as she detailed the financial documents she found.
Her testimony was so clear, precise, and irrefutable that the defense team offered zero cross-examination questions to challenge her.
Mason sat in the front row, holding Tyler’s hand as they listened to the final closing arguments delivered by the federal prosecutor.
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The jury deliberated for less than two hours before returning unanimous guilty verdicts on every single count listed in the indictment.
Judge Robert Miller sentenced Dr. Bennett to twenty-five years in federal prison, while Laura received ten years without parole.
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