Chapter 20 - Capital Murder Charges
The following morning, federal prosecutors officially filed amended indictments against Victoria and Senator Sterling.
The charges were upgraded to first-degree capital murder and conspiracy to commit treason against the United States.
If convicted, both Victoria and her father faced the death penalty under federal military law.
The news broke across every major television network in America, dominating headline broadcasts for days.
The Sterling family name was completely erased from high society, their corporate empire liquidated by federal marshals.
David established a multi-million-dollar charitable foundation in his brother's honor to support military orphans.
Emma sat at the kitchen island, happily coloring a picture of the grand mansion with bright yellow crayons.
"Look, Uncle David! I drew our house with a big flag on the wall!" Emma cheered, holding up her drawing.
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David smiled warmly, pulling his niece into a tight embrace.
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