Chapter 11 - Federal Prosecutors Build an Airtight Criminal Case Against Rachel
Inside the downtown district attorney’s office, lead prosecutor Marcus Vance reviewed the overwhelming stack of evidence.
He looked across the conference table at Michael with an expression of profound professional respect.
“With these financial wire records and the CPS interview logs, we aren't just looking at child abuse charges,” Marcus stated.
“We are looking at federal felony indictments for grand larceny, interstate fraud, and extortion.”
Michael nodded slowly, feeling a deep sense of validation wash over his exhausted mind.
“Can she make bail or cut a deal to reduce her prison sentence?” Michael asked cautiously.
“Not with these files; federal judges don't show leniency to predatory criminals who target minors,” Marcus assured him.
The trial date was officially set for early next month, drawing massive attention from regional news outlets.
Rachel’s defense team tried to file motions for psychiatric evaluations, but the judge rejected them all.
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The state was fully prepared to dismantle every single defense strategy Rachel attempted to mount.
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