Chapter 16 - The Guilty Verdicts Handed Down In The Federal Courtroom
After deliberating for less than ninety minutes, the federal jury returned unanimous guilty verdicts on every single count.
Judge Henderson slammed his gavel down, the sharp sound echoing through the solemn courtroom.
“Beckett Parker, this court sentences you to thirty years in federal prison without the possibility of parole,” the judge declared.
“Mary Parker, as an active co-conspirator, you are sentenced to twenty-five years in federal custody.”
Gasps erupted from the gallery as the heavy sentences were officially entered into the federal court record.
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Federal marshals immediately stepped forward, snapping heavy steel shackles around Beckett and his mother.
As they were led away through the back doors, I watched them leave without a single shred of fear or regret.
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