Chapter 20 - Courtroom Execution
The Manhattan Federal Courthouse was packed to maximum capacity for the high-profile fraud trial of Amber Sterling.
Federal prosecutors sat on one side, while Amber and her high-powered legal team sat opposite them.
Ryan, still recovering and walking with a faint limp, sat in the gallery right behind Emily.
"The defense claims my client had no knowledge of the offshore accounts," Amber's attorney argued smugly.
Marcus Blake stood up, pulling out a sealed steel drive provided by federal intelligence authorities.
"Your Honor, we submit federal bank records from Zurich showing direct wire transfers signed by Amber Sterling."
Amber's lawyer turned pale as he examined the certified Swiss documents placed on his desk.
"Furthermore," Marcus continued loudly, "we have sworn testimony from Arthur Vance implicating Amber as the mastermind."
Amber stood up in outrage, screaming at the judge. "This is a lie! Arthur is a lunatic!"
"Sit down, Ms. Sterling!" the judge ordered, slamming his gavel down forcefully.
The jury deliberated for less than twenty minutes before returning to the courtroom.
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"On all counts of conspiracy, attempted murder, and corporate fraud, we find the defendant guilty," the jury foreman declared.
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