Chapter 9 - Local Police Enter Sanctuary With Arrest Warrants
The heavy oak doors of the church swung open once again with a loud, echoing bang.
Two federal marshals and three local police detectives marched down the center aisle in synchronized steps.
They bypassed the crying mourners and headed straight toward the altar platform where Grant was restrained.
“Grant Sterling, you are under arrest for federal wire fraud, grand larceny, and corporate forgery,” the lead detective stated.
He pulled out a folded paper warrant, reading the charges aloud for the entire congregation to hear.
Grant struggled against the guards, his face turning bright red with furious indignation.
“You can’t do this! I’m a respected partner at my firm! This is a civil matter!” he shouted frantically.
“Embezzling from a multi-million-dollar corporation crosses the line from civil to federal prison time, Mr. Sterling,” the detective replied.
The cold steel handcuffs replaced the estate security grip on Grant’s wrists with a definitive snap.
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He glared daggers at Emily as they dragged him down the aisle past whispering former friends.
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