Chapter 16 - Witness Testimonies Expose Years Of Systemic Club Bullying
Lieutenant Torres took the stand first, placing her hand on the thick leather-bound Bible with steady confidence.
“State your name and rank for the record, Lieutenant,” the prosecutor instructed clearly.
“Lieutenant Maya Torres, Seventh Logistics Battalion,” she answered, her voice ringing clear in the quiet room.
“Lieutenant Torres, did you witness Major Hale address General Vance as a civilian server in the officers’ club?”
“Yes, sir. He used a derogatory tone and explicitly ordered her to clean tables in front of two hundred people.”
The defense attorney stood up sluggishly, attempting a weak cross-examination objection.
“Objection, Your Honor. The witness is biased because of past workplace friction with the defendant.”
“Overruled,” the military judge barked instantly. “The audio recording from the club PA system speaks for itself.”
Three additional junior officers took the stand next, detailing years of systemic bullying and casual hazing by Hale.
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The mountain of evidence grew so high that even Hale’s own defense lawyer stopped taking notes.
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