Chapter 314 Acquittal

After Du Yu uttered those last words of what people want, no one at the courtroom refuted it.

Almost everyone was attracted by the tall figures outside the window. They organized themselves to testify for me. The bailiff stopped them outside the door, and they stood on the steps waiting, hoping that the law would give them a satisfactory answer. .

"The law does not tolerate mercy. What it does not tolerate are personal affairs and material desires, and corruption and relationships in dark corners." The sun shone behind Du Yu. He did not close the curtains, but walked to the center of the court hearing under the sunlight. : "The law carries the emotions of legislators and the warmth of humanity. Fairness, justice, and fraternity are the real laws. Chief Judge, the defendant's cross-examination ends here."

After being reminded by Du Yu, Chen Haiyi came to his senses and turned to look at Gou Changzheng: "The defendant's cross-examination is over. Does the plaintiff have any objections?"

Gou Changzheng opened his mouth and wanted to say something several times, but nothing came out. Finally, he smiled bitterly and took off the thin-framed Essilor glasses on the bridge of his nose: "The plaintiff has no objection."

Hearing this, Jiang Chen gently pulled Gou Changzheng's suit and winked at him desperately, but Gou Changzheng didn't say anything more and sat back at the plaintiff's lawyer's table with his head lowered.

"The cross-examination session of both parties is over. The court will now be adjourned for fifteen minutes. The jury and trial judge will review the case to determine whether the plaintiff's twenty-one accusations are established." After Chen Haiyi said this, he called the clerk and started discussing with several jurors. Final resolution.

There were also great differences among several judges, and the debate was extremely heated.

These last fifteen minutes will be the moment that determines my fate. My heart is beating fast and I can't help but feel a little nervous.

"Relax, even if you are guilty in the first trial, there will be a second trial and a final trial." Du Yu consoled him: "I originally thought that the trial would be held in three days, but I didn't expect that the other party would open the trial in advance, and the preparations were a bit rushed."

Du Yu looked remorseful, as if he was annoyed because he didn't try his best. I didn't know how to answer him. I just glanced at Gou Changzheng from a distance, who was dejected and wanted to find a crack in the wall to crawl in. As expected, there is no harm if there is no comparison. .

A full thirty minutes passed before several judges came to a unanimous conclusion. The adjournment time was over and the jury returned to their seats. Everyone was waiting for the final result.

Chen Haiyi picked up the verdict that had just been finalized after fierce debate and stood up from his seat: "In the court hearing just now, the collegial panel carefully listened to the statements of both parties and organized the parties to conduct court cross-examination and debate. After the collegial panel Collegial.”

"The results of the trial are now announced as follows: The plaintiff accused the defendant Gao Jian of 21 counts. Due to unclear facts and insufficient evidence, the alleged crime cannot be established, and the 21 charges are dismissed in accordance with the law."

"In accordance with Article 191 of my country's Criminal Procedure Law, the verdict is now pronounced that the defendant Gao Jian is not guilty!"

The court hearing was broadcast live by the media, and the entire Jiangcheng population could see the footage.

My arms were released by the bailiff, and I stood in the middle of the narrow defendant's seat, listening to the cheers of the people outside the court. That moment actually gave me a somewhat unreal feeling.

"Am I not guilty? Du Yu really did it in his defense of innocence!"

"Silence!" Chen Haiyi banged the gavel for the last time: "The trial of the Jiangcheng mass murder and assault on police case has ended. Now we are leaving the court."

The clerk walked out from one side: "Please all stand up. Please ask the presiding judge and judges to leave the court. Please ask the attorneys of both parties to read the transcript and sign it. Please ask the observers to leave the court in order!"

"It's over, not guilty! The court acquitted me!" The mountain that had been weighing on me for five years was finally lifted. I had been waiting for this day for five years.

The defendant's seat was opened, and the bailiff stopped the swarm of media reporters and took me into the long suspect-only passage and back to the detention room.

Several armed policemen headed by Wu Yang were still waiting here with guns. They were ordered to keep a close watch on me to prevent me from having any chance of escaping.

The armed police took over from the bailiffs and pinned me down on the seat. As soon as Wu Yang took out the handcuffs and put them on me, two bailiffs came over and said, "What are you doing with the handcuffs? Open them for him quickly. I need to change into this prison uniform. Have you given me the handcuffs?" Is he preparing other clothes?"

"Change clothes? Why do you need to change?" Wu Yang lowered his muzzle, showing some confusion.

"I almost forgot that the trial scene cannot be seen in the detention room." One of the bailiffs patiently explained: "The defendant Gao Jian has been acquitted, and the plaintiff's 21 charges are not true."

"Are you kidding? This bastard has robbed a police car, even shot at an armed policeman, and kidnapped the son of the chairman of Jiangjin Group. How can he be acquitted?!" Wu Yang slowly raised the muzzle of his gun and revealed Wary look.

"You, I kindly remind you, but you still don't appreciate it. Then just hold him until your leaders notify you. The court hearing will be broadcast live by the media. When the time comes, you will release him if you don't want to, but it will lose the face of the public security agency. Why bother?" When the bailiff saw Wu Yang raising his gun, he immediately backed away: "You'd better pay attention. The lawyer hired by the defendant is very powerful. If you offend him, you might be the next person standing in the dock. ”

After saying that, the bailiff retreated and left. Within five minutes, Wu Yang received a call from Chen Jianguo himself: "Let him go."

"But, Captain..."

"No but, let him go."

After hanging up the phone, Wu Yang took the key and reluctantly opened the handcuffs for me: "What kind of magic did you use to confuse all the judges?"

The handcuffs were opened, the yellow prison uniform was taken off, and I sat on a hard bench wearing a hospital gown.

After a while, Du Yu opened the door of the detention room with the not guilty verdict and said: "Gao Jian, I have done what I promised you. You must keep your promise."

"Don't worry, I will notify you as soon as I'm ready."

Du Yu handed me his business card and acquittal verdict, and left without stopping for much.

I read every line in the verdict, folded it randomly, and held it in my hand: "Officer Wu Yang, can I leave? Do you want to come with me?"

Wu Yang's facial muscles twisted together and he gritted his teeth: "No, we have another mission."

"Oh? Then I'll take the first step." My laughter echoed in the detention room, and I walked out of the court step by step wearing a hospital gown.

"He's out! He's out!"

"Gao Jian!"

"Yes, this was the guy who was at the top of the dam that night! He also pretended to be a charger and ran around wearing insulating clothing. He deceived me."

"It's good to come back, I'm so scared to death!"

Looking at the people on the steps of the courthouse, I had a strange feeling that I had never experienced before, and I bowed slightly to them.

"Thanks."

Without raising my head, my hand was already being held by someone. A trace of warmth blended into my body from the palm of my hand, and a faint fragrance drifted from the tip of my nose. I subconsciously grabbed her hand and said, "Senior, I'm worrying you."

Tie Ningxiang took a step forward, and the two people who were already very close were almost touching each other. She looked at me with her eyes wide open, her eyes as clear as water waves looking at me carefully, as if I would disappear as soon as she closed her eyes.

Gently raising my hand, I wanted to put it behind her, but my mind suddenly flashed across the blood-stained wedding dress on the top of the dam, and the heavy promise had not yet been fulfilled.

Silently retracting my hands, I glanced at the Hexin Jade that had never been removed from Tie Ningxiang's neck, and said nothing more.

After thanking everyone, I declined Wu Meng’s suggestion to have a big meal without getting drunk. I walked through the crowd, holding the not guilty verdict in my hand and wearing a hospital gown, walking through this place. In the bustling city.

"Three days have passed since the last live broadcast, and the ninth live broadcast will be tonight."

The strange clothes attracted passers-by to watch, but I didn't pay attention. I watched the neon lights slowly lighting up and walked away alone.

The street behind me was playing old songs from many years ago, and the melody seemed familiar:

nothing is great

Just as my narrow devotion faces your generous praise

I'm shaking uneasily in chaotic joy

I'm already on the edge

between roses and mud

I'm full of dignity and have nowhere to go

Waiting for redemption in humble glory

nothing is immortal

Just like brilliance is a magnificent landscape made of lies

When the wind chime of truth comes from the river of sadness

I stagger in the burning street of desire

I have already fallen into the abyss

between the crescent moon and the moss

I am full of love and have nothing

Looking forward to rebirth in humble glory

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