Just after being thrown into the lake, seven beautiful women blocked the door calling him "husb

"Court is now in session."

The presiding judge's voice remained completely calm.

But it was like a boulder crashing into the deathly silent courtroom.

Everyone took their seats.

The air seemed to have been sucked out, making it hard to breathe.

Chen Ye sat at the defense table, with Qin Kexin, An Ran, Li Zhe, and Wang Hao behind him.

They straightened their backs, but even their breathing became unconsciously softer.

[They've arrived.]

Chen Ye's gaze passed over the microphone and landed on the other side.

In the prosecution dock, the two prosecutors from the provincial procuratorate sat upright with serious expressions.

A typical example of an elite within the system.

Behind them was the first row of the audience section.

Liu Bo, dressed in a police uniform, was also looking at him indifferently.

[They're actually putting on a convincing act.]

In a moment, I'll peel off your mask, layer by layer.

The presiding judge opened the case file.

According to Article 257 of the Criminal Procedure Law of the People's Republic of my country.

This court will conduct a retrial in accordance with the law on the case of Hao Bin, the defendant in the original trial, for intentional homicide.

Now, the prosecutor will present their testimony.

The words fell.

The older prosecutor on the left stood up.

He adjusted his glasses and opened the document in front of him.

"Presiding Judge, judges of the panel."

"We believe that the facts in the original judgment are clear."

The evidence was conclusive and sufficient, the conviction was accurate, the sentence was appropriate, and the trial procedure was legal.

Every word struck Hao Bin's parents like a hammer blow to their hearts.

In the family section, the elderly mother's body trembled even more violently.

She covered her mouth tightly, trying not to cry out.

The elderly father used his calloused hands to press down hard on his wife's shoulders.

The prosecutor ignored him and continued reading from the prepared script.

"The basis on which the original judgment was made."

The original defendant Hao Bin's guilty confession, relevant witness testimonies, physical evidence, documentary evidence, etc.

All of these were collected by the investigative authorities in accordance with legal procedures.

"All interrogation records are signed by the investigators and confirmed by the fingerprint of the original defendant, Hao Bin."

The evidence is in a legal and valid form.

Li Zhe and Wang Hao's fists clenched silently under the table.

These high-sounding platitudes infuriated them.

An Ran was so angry that her face turned red.

"Considering that the original defendant, Hao Bin, has been executed and is unable to appear in court for questioning."

Our court believes that using written proceedings is sufficient to ascertain the relevant facts of this case.

The prosecutor paused, looked up, and gazed at the judge's bench.

"In conclusion, we believe that there is no need for a retrial in this case."

The original judgment should be upheld.

After saying that, he closed the file and sat down.

The whole process felt like just going through the motions.

The courtroom was deathly silent.

The reporters in the gallery looked at each other in bewilderment.

Their fingers hovered over the keyboard, stunned.

That's it? This is the provincial procuratorate's opinion?

They completely ignored the 39,000-word manifesto that was posted online.

They ignored the overwhelming public opinion.

It's just repeating the same old clichés.

Liu Bo sat there, motionless.

【Can. 】

[They immediately presented me with "Pride and Prejudice."]

Are you trying to tell me that no matter how much public opinion prevails, it can't supersede the rules you hold?

Chen Ye almost burst out laughing.

That's the arrogance he wants.

Because arrogance is the beginning of all mistakes.

The presiding judge turned his gaze to the defense table.

"Defense attorney, you may present your defense."

coming.

Qin Kexin's heart jumped into her throat.

The entire team's attention was focused on Chen Ye's back.

Chen Ye did not stand up immediately.

He simply and slowly reached out and placed the microphone in front of him.

It pulled itself a little closer.

An extremely small movement.

But it made everyone's hearts jump.

Then he stood up.

I didn't look at the manuscript, nor did I take any documents.

He just stood there and looked around.

"Presiding Judge, judges of the panel."

"Just now, the prosecutor used two words that left a deep impression on me."

"The procedure was legal, and the evidence was conclusive."

"It sounds flawless."

Chen Ye paused for a moment after saying this.

"However, I would like to ask the prosecutor..."

His tone suddenly changed!

"On what basis is your so-called 'legal procedure' established?"

"It is based on a five-day period."

So, it's based on 120 hours of interrogation records simply disappearing into thin air?!

boom!

These words, like a bomb, exploded in the silent courtroom!

The prosecutor opposite him could no longer maintain his composed expression.

Chen Ye didn't give him any time to react and suddenly reached out his hand.

He took the copy of the case file from Qin Kexin and held it high!

"According to the case file, the defendant in the original trial, Hao Bin, was arrested on the afternoon of March 12th!"

"However, the first and most crucial confession was the one that led to the conviction."

It formed on the evening of March 17th!

"Excuse me!"

Chen Ye's voice suddenly rose!

"From March 12th to March 17th! A full five days!"

One hundred and twenty hours! Where is he?!

"What did he go through?!"

"Why did we go through all the case files?"

"We can't find even a single page of interrogation records from these five days?!"

A barrage of questions, like heavy hammer blows, struck each person's heart one after another!

In the audience, everyone felt a chill run down their spines.

The reporters' keyboards were practically smoking from typing so hard!

Hao Bin's elderly mother could no longer hold back and let out a suppressed sob.

The missing 120 hours.

Just imagining it is enough to send chills down one's spine!

"Prosecutor!"

"Tell me, how can a chain of evidence that completely lacks even the most crucial initial interrogation process be considered 'procedurally legal'?!"

"Is this reconnaissance, or something else?!"

He didn't say the word.

But everyone understood.

Torture to extract confessions!

On the defense stand, Li Zhe and Wang Hao were trembling with excitement.

Too bad!

Attorney Chen's move was utterly humiliating!

An Ran watched Chen Ye's retreating figure.

Those clear eyes almost sparkled with stars.

This is the kind of lawyer she admires who speaks out for justice!

Meanwhile, in the audience section.

Liu Bo's face, which had remained indifferent throughout, finally twitched slightly.

His hands, on his knees, unconsciously tightened.

Shout!

Why aren't you calling me, Deputy Director Liu?

This is just the beginning; your best days are yet to come.

Chen Ye noticed the change and sneered inwardly.

In the dock.

On the bench, the presiding judge's resolute face showed no change.

But the pen he had been holding stopped.

He looked up at the prosecutor's seat.

"Prosecutor."

His voice remained authoritative.

"Regarding the point just raised by the defense attorney."

Regarding the issue of "missing five days' worth of interrogation records," please provide your comments and evidence.

coming!

The judge accepted the challenge!

Chen Ye's attack was effective!

All eyes were focused on the provincial prosecutor.

The prosecutor took a deep breath, stood up again, and his composure from before was gone.

He tried to remain calm, but the moment he opened his mouth, a hint of panic betrayed him.

"Your Honor... regarding this matter..."

"Because this case is from a long time ago, more than ten years ago."

Some case files were lost during storage and transfer, which is an objective fact...

"Pfft."

In the defense, someone couldn't help but laugh out loud.

The prosecutor's face flushed red instantly.

He forced himself to continue, "Although...although the initial transcript was incomplete."

However, the other evidence accepted by the original judgment... corroborates each other.

A complete chain of evidence has been formed, sufficient to establish the facts of the case.

The words fell.

The entire courtroom fell into an eerie silence.

Is it very old?

Materials lost?

This explanation wouldn't fool even the most clueless person in the audience.

This is hardly a cross-examination.

This is practically a public admission that this is what we do, but there's nothing you can do about it!

Chen Ye looked at the other person's face, which was flushed red, and was secretly overjoyed.

This is exactly the answer he's been waiting for.

Before the presiding judge could speak again, Chen Ye's voice rang out once more.

"What a convenient excuse for 'missing materials'."

He clapped his hands lightly twice.

"Then I have another question."

"Since the prosecutor believes that the other evidence corroborates each other and is sufficient to convict,..."

"Then I would like to ask, all the eyewitness testimonies in this case were formed fifty days after the incident."

Among them, the testimonies of key witnesses Zhang and Li contained as many as five contradictions!

"For example, their descriptions of the direction the suspect fled in are completely contradictory!"

"Regarding the color of the suspect's shirt, one person says it's black, and another says it's dark blue!"

"These contradictions, clearly documented in the case files, have been glossed over by you so lightly!"

Chen Ye's voice became sharp again.

"Prosecutor, what is this evidence?"

Are you sure you can "mutually corroborate" each other?!

"Or is it that the only option is to have the witnesses stand here during the court hearing?"

Only through cross-examination can the truth truly come to light!

The prosecutor had just sat down, and his bottom hadn't even warmed up yet.

Chen Ye's sudden counterattack completely stunned them.

He opened his mouth, but couldn't utter a single word, and broke down on the spot.

Chen Ye stepped forward and placed his hands on the defense table.

His gaze was fixed intently on the other person's face.

"Answer me, prosecutor."

"The missing 120 hours".

"Contradictory witness testimonies."

"Is this what you insist on as 'legal procedure'?"