Chapter 6 - The Judge Demands Immediate Identification
Judge Thomas leaned forward over the polished wooden bench, his sharp eyes scrutinizing the official insignia displayed on Daniel’s uniform. “The court acknowledges your rank and service, Major, but you understand these proceedings involve civil corporate estate litigation and fraud allegations.”
“With all due respect, Your Honor, the fraud allegations brought against Captain Mara Bennett are entirely fabricated based on classified national security restrictions,” Daniel replied steadily. “Restrictions that were legally bound by federal statute until precisely twelve hundred hours today.”
Gasps erupted across the public gallery as the word 'classified' hung heavily in the air like an electric current. Reporters frantically scribbled notes on their legal pads, realizing this civil trial had suddenly exploded into a major national security matter.
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“Are you telling this court that the defendant’s military records were intentionally sealed by the Pentagon?” Judge Thomas asked, his tone sharpening. “Yes, Your Honor, because Captain Bennett’s unit operations involved sensitive intelligence missions that required absolute operational secrecy,” Daniel stated firmly.
Victoria clutched her chest, her breathing turning shallow as she heard the full title of captain used with absolute official authority. The narrative of the fake soldier who bought medals online was disintegrating into a humiliating public farce right before her eyes.
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