Chapter 13 - Courtroom Appearance Sparks Media Frenzy
The morning arraignment at the Manhattan criminal courthouse was packed to absolute capacity with tabloid reporters.
Mark Davis was led into the courtroom in an orange jumpsuit, his hair disheveled and his expression grim.
Sitting in the front row of the gallery were his mother, wearing her bright teal blouse, and his wife, wearing dark maroon.
They looked like grieving, traumatized victims seeking justice against a dangerous, violent domestic abuser.
The judge banged his gavel, calling the court to order as the district attorney stepped up to read the formal charges.
“State versus Mark Davis: Felony domestic assault, resisting arrest, and violation of protection orders,” the prosecutor stated.
Before Mark’s public defender could open his mouth to enter a plea, the heavy wooden courtroom doors swung open.
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A federal prosecutor flanked by two postal inspectors walked briskly down the center aisle holding large cardboard boxes.
“Your Honor, the United States government requests an immediate stay of these proceedings due to ongoing federal indictments,” he announced.
