Chapter 18 - The Grand Jury Issues Indictments For Attempted Murder
Inside the federal courthouse in downtown Manhattan, the grand jury returned a massive fifty-count criminal indictment against Celeste Hawthorne.
The charges included attempted capital murder, kidnapping, wire fraud, conspiracy, and violation of federal civil rights statutes.
The federal prosecutor held a televised press conference outside the courthouse steps, outlining the airtight forensic case assembled by the bureau.
“Systemic abuse hidden behind the walls of privilege will be met with the absolute maximum penalties under federal law,” the prosecutor declared to reporters.
Newspapers across the country ran front-page headlines detailing the dramatic Greenwich estate rescue and the exposure of the hidden room.
Public opinion applauded Maya Bennett for her unwavering courage and loyalty in saving the innocent child.
The Hawthorne family empire was officially dissolved, its assets liquidated to fund child protection charities nationwide.
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Justice had been delivered with absolute precision, leaving no room for sympathy or escape.
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