Chapter 14 - Beckett’s Attorney Attempts A Desperate Plea Bargain Hearing
Before a packed federal courtroom in Alexandria, Beckett’s defense attorney stood before Judge Henderson looking nervous and defeated.
“Your Honor, my client wishes to enter a conditional guilty plea in exchange for a recommended sentence of five years,” the attorney proposed.
Victoria Vance stood up instantly from the prosecution table, adjusting her jacket with cold precision.
“The United States rejects any plea bargain whatsoever, Your Honor,” Victoria stated firmly into the microphone.
“The defendant deliberately targeted a serving military intelligence officer, committed domestic terrorism, and attempted economic treason.”
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Judge Henderson reviewed the case file, his expression hardening as he read the transcripts of the voice recording.
“Plea rejected. This trial will proceed before a federal jury on all twenty felony counts,” Judge Henderson ruled decisively.
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