Chapter 17 - The Grand Jury Issues Multiple Felony Indictments Today
The federal grand jury in Denver returned a unanimous indictment sheet containing twenty-four felony counts against Victoria and Marcus.
Charges included premeditated kidnapping, child endangerment, grand larceny, wire fraud, and international money laundering.
Judge Arthur scheduled the formal arraignment hearing for Friday morning with strict orders denying all requests for bail.
Leo watched the legal filings scroll across his computer screen in the Aspen estate study, feeling completely vindicated.
Nora walked into the room carrying a tray of fresh coffee and pastries for him and little Lily, who was playing nearby.
“The news is broadcasting the grand jury indictments across every national channel, Leo,” Nora reported with a warm smile.
“Good. Let the entire world see what happens when someone tries to harm my family,” Leo replied calmly.
Lily ran over to her father, holding up a drawing of a smiling family standing beneath a bright blue sky.
“Look, Daddy! I drew us on top of the mountain where nobody can ever lock us away again,” Lily announced happily.
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Leo scooped her up into his arms, kissing her cheek as tears of profound joy welled up in his dark eyes.
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