Chapter 15 - The Prosecution's Opening Salvo
ADA Sarah Jenkins stood before the jury box, her voice ringing clear and authoritative across the silent courtroom.
“Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, this case is not about a tragic accident or a misunderstanding on a rooftop helipad,” Jenkins stated firmly.
“It is about calculated, cold-blooded premeditation executed by individuals who believed their wealth placed them above the law.”
She pointed directly at the defense table, locking her gaze onto Eleanor’s frozen, furious facial expression.
“Over the next week, we will show you financial ledgers, encrypted audio recordings, and unedited dashcam footage of attempted murder.”
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When Jenkins played the audio recording of Eleanor ordering the helicopter pilot to ascend while Claire dangled below, gasps echoed.
Several jurors visibly shuddered in horror as the chilling reality of the conspiracy played out across the courtroom speakers.
