Hong Kong variety show: An undercover agent from Infernal Affairs? I'm not human anymore!

ATV and TVB both reported on today's court hearing.

Dozens of newspapers across Hong Kong also featured this as their front-page headline.

9:30…

The courtroom was already getting lively.

Preparations are underway for the court hearing.

Judge, jury, plaintiff's lawyer, defendant's lawyer...

The defendants, Harry Hart and Merlin, were wheeled in lying on their beds. The scene was somewhat bizarre and dramatic, but in order to allow them to return to the Empire as soon as possible to receive the best treatment, rather than being tortured in Mingxin Hospital, which was Ma Zhichao's territory, they had no choice but to be tried in bed.

The plaintiffs, Ma Zhichao and Tian Yangsheng, along with the families of the deceased and the injured, all arrived.

Also, reporters from ATV, TVB, and major newspapers... all came.

In addition, many citizens were watching the spectacle and enthusiastically enjoying the show.

More than a million viewers watched the live broadcast on television.

now,

The whole of Hong Kong is watching!

Chapter 216: Create Public Opinion, Let's Get It Going!!

In court,

At the beginning,

Jane Austen then launched into a long explanation: "According to the latest investigation, the passport information of these two criminals is forged, and there are no investment geniuses named Harry Hart or Merlin in Victoria... Therefore, we currently have no information that can prove their identities..."

"At the same time, neither of the criminals revealed any information about their identities..."

"According to Hong Kong Island law, such undocumented criminals will be subject to Hong Kong Island law, and therefore will be tried in accordance with Hong Kong Island law..."

Right from the start, Jian Aowei has to define their identities—they are undocumented immigrants!

Then it will automatically adapt to Hong Kong Island laws.

"Wait……"

At this moment, the defendant's lawyer calmly produced a document.

“Your Honor, I have some documents on hand, which contain the identity information of two people. They have a fax with the official seal of the Imperial Population Department, proving that they are not unregistered residents, but citizens of our Empire.”

After being kidnapped by the pheasant last time, Chief Justice Phoenix was kidnapped twice more, losing a lot of money.

This time, he's going to get it back in big time!

Justice Phoenix: "Bring it here."

After the documents were handed over, the judges passed them around and finally nodded in approval.

Phoenix: "That's right, these two criminals are indeed citizens of our empire."

Defense attorney: "Therefore, we should now try these two criminals as citizens of the Empire."

Jian Aowei became extremely angry at this moment: "Your Honor, I believe that this evidence may be forged."

However, Phoenix stated directly, "No, it's true."

Then strike the gavel!

"Continue the trial!"

The subsequent court hearing went smoothly, as the entire city witnessed the proceedings and the evidence was irrefutable.

Finally, the judge struck the gavel and announced the verdict: both men were sentenced to 100 years in prison for life...

"yeah!"

"it is good!!"

At this moment, all the plaintiffs in the courtroom cheered excitedly.

At that moment, more than 200 million television viewers across Hong Kong cheered.

"This kind of person should be sentenced to 100 years!"

"It's a pity there's no death penalty!"

then……

The defense attorney stated, "Since both defendants are Victorians, they can file a second lawsuit if they have any objections, and the final trial will be held in Victoria."

Harihart: "I disagree with the verdict, I want to appeal to the Imperial Court!"

Merlin: "I'm not satisfied either, I'll also apply for an Imperial Tribunal!"

Chief Justice Phoenix struck the gavel: "In accordance with the principle that Imperial law is superior to Hong Kong law, the two criminals shall be detained and transferred to the Empire for trial before the Imperial Final Judgment."

Hong Kong citizens: "???"

At that moment, everyone was stunned.

A familiar scene!

So familiar!

Last time, Xu Huaijing's crimes were clear and the evidence was conclusive, yet they still said they would send him back to Victoria for trial.

The time before last, Chief Justice Bond protected the son who killed someone in a car accident and fabricated evidence, but in the end, he still said that the case should be sent back to Victoria for trial.

This time, we'll do it the same way!

At this moment, the entire city of Hong Kong was in an uproar and outraged.

"Damn it, they're doing that again!"

"You damn bastard, are you really so noble just because you're from the Empire?"

"This is insane! So many people have died, and they still want to send it to the Empire for final trial? Final trial my ass! The facts of the crime are obvious!"

"Clearly, these two people are not simple individuals!"

"Could they be agents of the Empire?"

At this moment, the whole of Hong Kong was abuzz with discussion.

At this time,

"Bang~~~"

In court, Ma Zhichao, sitting in the plaintiff's seat, slammed his fist on the table in anger.

"Excellent methods! Excellent laws! Excellent justice!"

Ma Zhichao sneered, then turned and left the courtroom!

The other plaintiffs and their families, upon seeing this, also slammed their fists on the table and stormed off in anger.

The chief justice, the jury, the defendant, and others hurriedly left, fearing they would be condemned to death.

This scene was broadcast live by ATV.

Ma Zhichao's angry words, "Good methods! Good laws! Good justice!", were heard by many citizens.

quickly,

Ma Zhichao and many others appeared in court.

Reporters from TVB and major newspapers flocked to the scene. They didn't go inside to observe the proceedings, but they already knew what was happening in court through the live broadcast.

They rushed directly in front of Ma Zhichao.

Oriental Daily News: "Officer Ma, what are your thoughts on this verdict?"

Ma Zhichao was furious: "Of course I'm not convinced. The evidence in this case is conclusive and irrefutable. Why does it have to go to the Empire for a final trial? What's the purpose? Considering the cases of Xu Huaijing and Chief Justice Bond, I suspect that someone wants to send these two to the Empire to find an excuse to clear their names and let them go unpunished..."

"and!"

Ma Zhichao is known for his outrageous statements:

"I filed the lawsuit just yesterday. Normally, the process would take at least half a month, but it was completed in just one afternoon. I feel that someone in the Hong Kong Department of Justice is pushing things behind the scenes, wanting these two criminals to end their trial as soon as possible and be sent back to the Empire for treatment..."

As soon as this word comes out,

The whole place is silent!

Citizens across Hong Kong who were watching ATV's live broadcast were also shocked.

Ma Zhichao is being very direct, pointing directly to the fact that the Department of Justice has problems!

Moreover, the reasoning is quite sound: why should a process that usually takes half a month be completed in just one afternoon? Isn't this a case of someone pulling the strings behind the scenes?

The citizens of Hong Kong, while angry, couldn't help but discuss the matter extensively.

“What Inspector Ma said makes perfect sense.”

"The Department of Justice really has a problem!"

"The incident with Chief Justice Bond last time has already proven that those judges are not really so selfless and righteous!"

"Recently, the kidnappers have also kidnapped and extorted a lot of judges, all of whom are billionaires, rolling in money. It would be strange if they were good people."

"Damn it, this Department of Justice is so corrupt!"

……

On the Department of Justice side,

The entire building, with nearly a thousand people, was watching ATV news and listening to Ma Zhichao scolding himself.

Those high-ranking officials were trembling with anger as they listened to Ma Zhichao's words.

Those who hold high positions in the Department of Justice are generally not good people. After all, they were all rigorously selected by the empire, and in order to remain on Hong Kong Island after 9/11 and continue to wield judicial power, they are all extremely loyal to the empire.

Ma Zhichao's direct insults are insulting them, aren't they?

This has really stirred up a hornet's nest for the Department of Justice!

"Ma Zhichao, how dare you!"

"Dare to mess with the Department of Justice!"