Chapter 15 - The Grand Jury Issues Indictments Against Victoria
Two days later, the Westchester County Grand Jury returned a unanimous twenty-count felony indictment against Victoria.
The charges included first-degree murder, financial grand larceny, witness intimidation, and child endangerment.
News networks broadcasted the courthouse announcements across America, shocking wall street investors and socialites alike.
Victoria sat in an orange jumpsuit inside the courtroom, staring blankly ahead as Judge Bradley read the maximum sentences.
“Bail is denied outright due to extreme flight risk and the capital nature of the homicide charges,” Judge Bradley stated firmly.
She was led out through the side doors in heavy shackles, her manicured nails digging into her palms in silent rage.
Back at the Westchester estate, David watched the broadcast with little Ella sitting happily on his lap.
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“The bad lady is gone forever, Daddy?” Ella asked, looking up with wide, hopeful hazel eyes.
“Forever and always, sweetheart,” David smiled, hugging her close against his chest.
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