Chapter 17 - The Intense Courtroom Showdown Over Medical Legal Rights
The federal district courtroom in downtown Manhattan was packed to maximum capacity for the preliminary injunction hearing.
Judge Harrison sat behind the elevated mahogany bench, reviewing the digital hard drive evidence submitted by Julian’s team.
Chloe sat at the defense table wearing a dark mourning suit, looking pale and refusing to make eye contact.
Her high-priced defense attorney stood up to object, waving his arms dramatically toward the judge.
“Your Honor, this digital footage was obtained illegally without a formal subpoena!” the lawyer shouted.
“The footage was voluntarily surrendered by an immediate family member under whistle-blower protection laws,” Julian’s lawyer countered.
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Judge Harrison raised his gavel, banging it once with a sharp, echoing crack that silenced the entire room.
“Objection overruled. The court has reviewed the hospital ICU logs and security video recordings.”
