Chapter 14 - The Shocking Courtroom Arraignment In Lower Manhattan
Two days later, the United States District Court in lower Manhattan was packed to maximum capacity with journalists and reporters.
Television camera crews filled the media gallery, broadcasting the high-profile federal arraignment across networks nationwide.
Garrison Vance sat at the defense table wearing standard orange detention scrubs, his head bowed low to avoid the flashing lenses.
Federal Judge Henderson presided over the hearing, reading the formidable list of federal criminal charges against the defendant.
“How do you plead to the forty-five felony counts of fraud and conspiracy, Mr. Vance?” Judge Henderson asked sternly.
Garrison’s defense attorney whispered urgently in his ear, but Garrison sat in stunned silence, unable to utter a single word.
“Enter a plea of not guilty, Your Honor,” the defense counsel stated nervously on his client’s behalf.
Judge Henderson denied bail, citing the extreme flight risk and overwhelming physical evidence presented by federal prosecutors.
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As marshals led Garrison away in heavy leg irons, he caught a glimpse of Chloe sitting in the front row of the gallery.
Chloe looked at him with calm, absolute indifference, symbolizing the total triumph of truth over deception.
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