Chapter 14 - THE TRIAL OF CENTURY
Three months later, the federal trial of the Sterling family began at the Thurgood Marshall United States Courthouse in Manhattan.
National news crews packed the courthouse steps, broadcasting live commentary to tens of millions of viewers across America.
Sierra walked up the stone steps holding six-year-old Lily’s hand, both dressed in matching, elegant navy blue coats.
Lily’s knee had completely healed, leaving only a faint, small scar that served as a reminder of her mother's fierce love.
Inside the courtroom, Julian sat at the defense table wearing a plain gray prison jumpsuit, looking thin and defeated.
Victoria sat beside him, her signature white bun messy and unkempt, her arrogant demeanor replaced by bitter desperation.
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The prosecution called their key witness to the stand: Sierra Vance, who took the oath with quiet, unshakable dignity.
"Miss Vance, please tell the jury what happened on the night of October twelfth," District Attorney Rachel Vance requested gently.
