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Chapter 515
Sean nodded in acknowledgment again. "Doing whatever you could in that situation was indeed your
best option.’
John nodded.
"Fortunately, just keeping an eye on Jessica and James alone was enough to cover the truth," he said,
and started to connect the dots. "The first recording of Wade Jonas and James my lawyer had shown
was actually obtained by having a hacker accessing Wade's phone, after which I singled out James as
my target. There, I found the fake IP and dummy account he had under my name, and extracted the list
of victims, after which I found the money trail through their bank account notifications on their phone
and found the money. Lastly, I used my connection to the Stuarts to find the video evidence I needed."
After that, he admitted, "When all of that was done, I anonymously reported the crime."
The courtroom was once again left in an uproar once he said that.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThis had to be a first case of its kind, and would definitely make the history books especially since it
was a successful case!
"Order!" Judge Rackham banged his gavel, demanding silence.
Sean in turn asked John again, "You were the anonymous tip?"
"Yes," John replied. "Once I had gathered all the evidence needed, I reported it to the prosecutor’s
office."
"But why would you report the crime on yourself?' Sean pressed. 'When you have definitive proof that
none of this has anything to do with yourself? N
"Because that's the only way to make them lower their guard before the truth can be revealed," John
explained. 'I was concerned that there would be a cover-up as soon as I submitted all the evidence that
was presented earlier instead of showing it in a courtroom, to the public. This was the only way for me
to protect myself while bringing the true culprits to justice."
At those words, the whole courtroom applauded John to no end, acknowledging his wit.
One could imagine how much influence the Stuarts command, given the boldness of their crimes. Not
only would John fail to achieve anything if he submitted the evidence to court before his trial, but they
might even silence him-the only way to deceive them was for John to scapegoat himself.
His wisdom was certainly awe-inspiring.
"There is no question that what the defendant has done achieved the best outcome imaginable.
However, his private investigation had also violated multiple laws, which is impermissible under the
laws of our nations."
Sean spoke loudly and clearly, once again causing the atmosphere to stiffen.
As everyone turned toward him, he continued, "Invasion of personal privacy and installing illegal
security equipment... you would have to face the law's judgment for all those violations."
"Objection!" Toby snapped right then. "My client's actions serve as justified self-defense, and it is not
subject to punishment."
Sean did not press the issue. "I'm merely stating my perspective on this issue. As always, it's the
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmjudges who hold the final verdict. I have no more questions, Your Honor.’
“You may return to your table," Judge Rackham said. "Do you have more to add, defense counsel?"
"Yes, Your Honor," Toby nodded.
"You may proceed."
Toby walked up to Wade and Hunter then.
Despite all the concrete evidence against them, they had yet to confess.
"Mr. Jonas, Mr. Stevenson. I'm sure you have seen all the evidence we have presented," Toby said.
"There is no question of your criminal connection with James Stuart. Now, as you sit within this
courtroom of the nation's Supreme Court, I hope you can be honest. The judge may in turn consider
leniency should you be earnest in your admission of guilt."
Both Wade and Hunter had long since turned pale as a sheet, but they also knew that lies were
unnecessary now.
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