Chapter 13 - THE MANHATTAN COURTHOUSE
The following morning, heavy snow fell over the historic federal courthouse in downtown Manhattan.
News crews and reporters packed the stone steps, taking photos as Jonathan’s private motorcade arrived.
Jonathan stepped out of his black armored SUV dressed in a sharp black suit, holding Maria’s arm respectfully.
Maria wore an elegant dark blue coat, holding six-month-old Thomas wrapped in a warm wool blanket.
Inside Courtroom 402, Charles Sterling sat at the plaintiff table alongside his legal team, smirking arrogance.
"Good morning, brother," Charles mocked as Jonathan took his seat at the defense table. "Enjoying the weather?"
Jonathan ignored the taunt completely, sitting down with total composure as Judge Harrison took the bench.
"Court is now in session regarding the emergency custody petition of Thomas Sterling," the clerk announced.
Judge Harrison adjusted his reading glasses, glaring down at Charles's legal team with severe disdain.
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"Before we begin, the court has received a federal indictment regarding Mr. Charles Sterling's offshore accounts," the Judge stated.
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