Chapter 12 - The Custody Battle Begins In The County Courtroom
The county courtroom was packed to absolute capacity by 10:30 a.m. as news of the Sterling family legal war leaked to the media.
Clara walked into the gallery wearing her mustard cardigan and white trousers, holding little Lily securely against her shoulder.
Eleanor sat at the defense table wearing a fresh ivory pantsuit, her expression a mask of venomous, controlled fury.
Judge Harrison banged his gavel, signaling the commencement of the emergency injunction and custody protection hearing.
“We are here to address emergency motions filed by Clara Hayes regarding child endangerment, assault, and asset protection,” Judge Harrison announced.
Marcus Vance stepped up to the podium, laying out the unedited smart home security footage of Julian snatching the cookie from the baby.
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“The defense claims my client initiated unprovoked violence, yet the video proves the minor child was the initial aggressor,” Marcus argued.
Eleanor’s high-priced defense attorney stammered blindly, unable to refute the undeniable digital evidence presented to the bench.
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