The authentic love
XXXVIII
A reporter was interviewing people in court who knew Chung, pending the verdict.
- Yes, I know well, Mr. Chung. He lives near me. He is very helpful, he always comes to help me of light work. Since my husband died, I am alone and sometimes I have difficulty. He also helps me with my bags when I get back from the supermarket. said an old lady close to eighty years.
- I know him and his wife. They are nice, friendly and very helpful. It's really sad to see a man being treated this way. a woman said.
- Me, I am a customer at his restaurant since he opened ten years ago. A very good man, nice with all his customers and great kindness. He is very polite and well educated. said a man in his fifties.
- I say he should take for 20 years. Whenever a stranger comes into this country is to create disorder. You've seen his wife? Why she is not with someone like her, it means everything. said a young man.
- I like Mr. Chung, he is nice and very in love with his wife, it shows. And he is very handsome, I'm old, but I still have a very good view, said an old lady, laughing.
- It smells like revenge of a woman, I experienced that in the past. A woman who creates trouble you out of jealousy or because she does not want you to have your life. She should rot in jail. said one man. And if that is really the big boss of a criminal gang, he does not do much, he is still with his girlfriend. And if that's true, the government is robbing us enough if he can make money much the better for him, don't abandon my man, hold your end.
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Suddenly, the clerk came in and fell silent in the courtroom. Chung had been renewed on the dock, accompanied by his lawyer. Zi and her lawyer sat at their table.
Once everyone was installed and the silence was complete, the judge and the jury entered the room.
Chung was surprised that the Judge had been changed. A sudden change of judge has been decided. The defense believes that this change in the composition of the court is shocking, outrageous and scandalous.
The new judge Chang Long, who will hear the case has been scrutinized by both sides.
Kido asked permission to speak and when the judge agreed, he spoke.
- Miss Katy Yong whose real name Shuidai-Zi Yong has made false accusations. That's why your honor, I would file a defamation complaint against spread by Miss Shuidai-Zi Yong, which harmed the image of my client and for having presented a false identity. And for this, I ask my client's acquittal for lack of evidence. It is clear a condemnation is unthinkable.
The room became quieter, Zi's face was red with anger, shame, indignation.
The judge asked the jury to retire to deliberate.
A few minutes later they were recalled in the room.
Jurors took less than 30 minutes to deliberate and they stood waiting for the verdict.
- In charge of rape, and death threats from Mr. Chung on the person of Miss Yong, was found not guilty.
- At the request of defamation and conspiracy propagated by Miss Yong on the person of Mr Chung, of having used a false identity, was found guilty.
The judge thanked the jury and continued:
- Miss Yong, make false accusations against a person and use the legal processes for revenge is not acceptable, use a false identity in court is illegal and therefore I sentence you to pay all costs associated with trial and imprisonment of 12 months. Do I clear?
He held that a sentence of imprisonment would be much more deterrent for anyone else who might be tempted to blackmail individuals. The important thing to remember is, therefore, that such conduct may be punishable by severe penalties.
- Absolutely, your honor, "replied the lawyer of Zi.
- In this case, I pronounce the acquittal of the accused, the judge said solemnly. Mr. Chung, you're a free man. The session was adjourned, the judge concluded.
Chung heard the roar of the crowd in the courtroom and intercepted the look upset the judge.
- What does it mean? But it's a joke! Zi said.
- Apparently not
- There is no question that I give a dime to this minx, is unacceptable ... I ... I'm not going to get dirty in prison.
Zi was losing her means, she finally understood the implications and consequences of his actions.
- You said being a good lawyer! Zi cried.
- You have hidden your true identity, you have lied in court, there is nothing I can do.
- It's time to be discreet, this is not the time to make things worse, you are lucky not to have been fined more.
Zi got up and followed the correctional officers to go to the cells.
In addition to the imprisonment of twelve months, the judge imposed a probation period of two years and the taking of bodily substances from the inmate.
Madailéin turned off the TV and watched Sami and Mori sat beside her, trying to guess their reaction to the verdict.
- She gets away too cheaply. Sami said angrily.
- Sami calm down, it is useless to get excited. Mori said.
This decision and the plot made the front pages of newspapers and television channels transmitted information on the trial of Chung, for several days.
Chung said that Madailéin had undoubtedly inherited her father's temperament. He told to himself, he's lucky to have a woman as courageous. She was delivered before the cameras without fear. She did so without worrying about repercussions. Even if this could cause her problems, she wanted to support him, and he will never forget.
To be continued ...
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Karole McDowell 2011 - (c) Reproduction is prohibited without
permission from the author.
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