Chapter 557 - 382: Court Trial! The Real Murder Weapon!
Chapter 557: Chapter 382: Court Trial! The Real Murder Weapon!
October 7th!
Hanhai City’s Sanma Village gunshot case, second trial, second hearing, the court session begins!
Yes, the second hearing is scheduled for the seventh.
Only six days apart from the first, almost at the blink of an eye!
This seems unreasonable, but in fact... for special cases, it’s considered slow.
After all, this case is extremely unusual, so the authorities are compressing all unnecessary time, even the club case won’t exceed a month’s trial afterwards!
On that day, regarding this matter... ordinary people didn’t think much of it.
During these six days, the main focus in the newspapers was whether what Dong Feiyu did was true, and the horrifying methods used to carry out the truth of the case!
"Huh... Second trial, second hearing... There wasn’t even a police announcement denying rumors yesterday, could the case be overturned!?"
"I don’t know, but if it’s overturned... doesn’t it mean everything said last time in court was true?"
"In this day and age, someone actually dares to do such a thing!? And a whole club together... aren’t they afraid of dying!?"
"Today is the hearing, the police still haven’t issued an announcement denying rumors... it should be true!"
"People from Upper City have come down, could it still be false!? Those departments wouldn’t come with no evidence, just relying on a few words."
"It’s hard to say, let’s see the court proceedings, maybe there’s some new information...."
"..."
Inside the Qingshi City High Court.
In the courtroom.
Countless silhouettes gather in threes and twos, either handling cameras or exchanging words with one another.
The original chill in the air was unexpectedly dispelled to some extent.
Amidst the exchanges, some would occasionally glance at the time, their chests visibly rising and falling, clearly showing agitation, their eyes full of urgency.
The external public opinion has already erupted.
From breakfast stalls to internet platforms, workplaces to the countryside....
Even on midnight radio shows, people are continuously discussing this matter!
As reporters, instinct drives them to frantically dig for information.
But ironically, the police have announced many things yet almost seem to have announced nothing, leaving them like ants on a hot pot, anxiously waiting.
Now, the second hearing is right in front of them, yet they still have to wait... making the days feel endless!
Until...
"Buzz~!"
In a daze, the sound of the doors suddenly opening echoed, the heavy door panels kicked up several gusts of wind caressing those seated in the courtroom, causing their hair to sway slightly.
Everyone was slightly stunned, and promptly returned to their seats, ready and prepared, their conversations ceased.
Instantly.
The entire courtroom returned to silence, and everyone turned their gaze to the main entrance of the court.
At the main entrance, a few indistinct silhouettes were standing.
It was none other than the courtroom judges!
Leading them was the presiding judge of the case, Zhao Yi, who at this moment was standing at the court’s main entrance, his eyes surveying the scene, his face expressionless, causing people to hold their breath.
He appeared slightly different from last time, yet it was indescribable.
If one were to insist....
It would be that Zhao Yi now had an added sense of composure and resoluteness, exuding an aura of authority that made people nervous.
Fortunately, he didn’t scrutinize for long before retracting his gaze, lifted his leg, and walked into the courtroom.
"Tap tap..."
Zhao Yi led his team to the judge’s bench, straightening his posture, bowing his head as he organized documents.
As he looked at the files in his hands, a barely perceptible trace of fatigue appeared in Zhao Yi’s eyes, along with a hint of lament.
His demeanor had indeed changed somewhat.
But thinking back on the past experiences... Zhao Yi felt a twinge of fear, and the lament in his eyes grew stronger!
He had no choice.
This case held too much significance, leaders from above kept coming non-stop, like they were taking turns to ask him about the case details!
First came a Police Chief, but this Police Chief had no first or second level distinction, rather carried the title of Deputy Director...
What level is this?
All of Eastern Country couldn’t produce many of them, occupying the pinnacle of police ranks!
And myself, just a Middle Court judge last year... facing such individuals, even if they’re not in the same system, saying one isn’t nervous would be a farce.
Luckily, I muddled through.
But as soon as I left the office, the highest prosecutors, judiciary, and even the z Commission came, too....
With positions even higher than that Police Chief!!!
Although they asked nothing, the pressure felt was immense....
A whole week of constant grilling, Zhao Yi couldn’t help but mature and become composed!
"Life, indeed."
Zhao Yi lamented, contemplating for a moment.
Life is such, you never know when you’ll get unexpected surprises.
Just like last year, I was happily thinking of retirement at the Middle Court, then babysitting grandchildren for old age.
My past self couldn’t have imagined that in just a year, I would come to the High Court, subject to eleven top departments from Upper City bombarding me....
"Forget it."
Zhao Yi shook his head, collected his thoughts, then straightened his face, focusing on the judge beside him.
He inquired softly.
"When does the trial start?"
The judge beside him heard, drew his robe, glanced at the watch on his wrist, and responded:
"Now!"
Now?
"Good!"
Zhao Yi hesitated no longer, he immediately turned to look at the microphone beside him, without a second thought, he spoke in a deep tone:
"The trial is about to begin."
"Prosecutor and defendant, please enter the courtroom for trial..."
Thinking for a moment, he added, "Don’t be late!"
In the first trial, Xu Liang was absent, and in the second, his two assistants were removed, clearly indicating Xu Liang loves to play tricks on this case!
He still had to be cautious.
With his last words, the people in the hearing stands also perked up, concentrated, their eyes locked tightly on the main entrance as both sides entered.