Chương 19: Chapter 19: Legal Trial
The court is solemn, like a silent beast, quietly hibernating in a corner of the city, witnessing the world of crime and justice. Inside the courtroom, the space is spacious but not the slightest bit empty, under the tall dome, the atmosphere is as heavy as the sky before the storm, heavy pressure on everyone's heart, people nearly suffocated. The judge wore a black vestment, the deep black color seemed to absorb all the light, adding a bit of coldness and majesty. His expression was solemn, his eyes revealed unwavering justice, sitting high above the bench, like the embodiment of justice, dominating this ruling on life, death and salvation.
The gallery was crowded, filled with all kinds of people concerned about the case. The families of the victims in the front row, their faces haggard and resolute, their eyes burning with grief and expectation. Some family members were biting their lips, trying not to let the tears slide down, but still could not suppress the slight trembling of their bodies; some were clenching their fists, their joints whitened by the exertion, as if they were condensing all the pain and anger. Behind them are curious citizens, they either heard all the rumors of the case, or out of reverence for justice, have come, want to witness the trial of justice, their eyes are full of concern and gravity, the entire courtroom is filled with a kind of tension to the extreme, as if a touch of atmosphere, as if an invisible storm is quietly brewing, ready to sweep everything.
Xiao Xue and Xiong Yufang were escorted into the courtroom by the bailiffs, their footsteps were heavy and dragging, each step seemed to carry a thousand pounds of sin and endless remorse. Xiao Xue's face was withered, her eyes were hollow and lifeless, the madness and hatred that once burned in her eyes had been replaced by deep exhaustion and despair at this moment. Her hair was disheveled on her thin shoulders, and her prison uniform hung loosely on her increasingly thin body, the whole person was like a puppet that had lost its soul, and had no life to speak of. Xiong Yufang's condition is no better, her face as pale as paper, without a trace of blood, eyes full of fear and anxiety, once the arrogant and domineering flames have long disappeared without a trace, replaced by a deep cowardice and helplessness.
The public prosecutor slowly stood up, his posture is upright, his expression is as serious as a stone sculpture, every inch of skin reveals the persistent pursuit of justice. He began to methodically state the facts of their crimes, his voice was steady and strong, every word was like a heavy bomb, exploding in the courtroom. "The defendant, Xiao Xue, committed multiple heinous and serious crimes during that dark time in the past. For the sake of her selfish vengeance, she unscrupulously colluded with the forces of darkness and evil, wantonly trampled on the dignity of the law, and brought great harm to society." The public prosecutor said, while a piece of evidence methodically displayed in front of the crowd, photographs, documents, witness statements and other piles of evidence, each piece of evidence seems to tell the past full of blood and sin in a silent voice. The conclusive evidence is like a cold and shining blade, pointing straight to Xiao Xue's repeated crimes, making it impossible for people to refute.
Then, the prosecutor's gaze was like a torch, turning fiercely toward Xiong Yufang. "The defendant, Xiong Yufang, is equally guilty of numerous crimes and evil deeds. She was blinded by greed and selfishness, and in order to seek that filthy profit, she did not hesitate to brutally injure others, actively participated in a number of criminal activities, and worked in cahoots with Xiao Xue to commit these unforgivable crimes together." Xiong Yufang heard her own ugly crimes being mercilessly exposed one by one, her body involuntarily trembled slightly, and a hint of despair flashed in her eyes, as if she saw her own dark future.
Xiao Xue quietly listened to the prosecutor's statement, the heart of mixed feelings, as if overturned the bottle of five flavors. She slowly raised her head, staring blankly at the families of those who had been mercilessly hurt by themselves, the deep pain and anger in their eyes like a sharp hook, ruthlessly hooked her heart. Her mind involuntarily floated back to her own family, remembering the home that was once full of laughter, warmth and harmony, and now everything has been destroyed in her own pair of sinful hands. She knows that the crime she committed is like the bottomless black hole, devouring too much goodness and happiness, has been unforgivable, must accept the law that just and severe punishment.
In the trial process, the families of the victims have stood up, their voices choked with endless grief, tearfully recounted the pain they suffered and irreparable losses. A mother who lost her child, her eyes were hollow and desperate, tears flowed freely like a dike flood, sobbing uncontrollably, said: "Xiao Xue, you took away my child's vivid life, you made my family instantly shattered, plunged into endless darkness. How could you be so cruel? How could you lay your hands on him?" Her voice was filled with grief and despair, every word was like an incomparably sharp knife, viciously piercing Xiao Xue's heart. Xiao Xue lowered her head, like a child who had done something wrong, she didn't dare to look directly into her eyes that were full of hatred, tears kept swirling in her eyes, she opened her mouth, wanting to apologize, wanting to say something, but she found that her throat felt like it was being choked by something, and couldn't say a single word, she could only let the guilt and remorse surge in her heart like a tidal wave.
Xiong Yufang, on the other hand, tried to justify her own sinful behavior, her eyes flickering, revealing a hint of cunning. With a trembling voice, she claimed that she had been coerced by Xiao Xue, and only then was she forced to helplessly participate in criminal activities. "I'm innocent, I'm also a victim, I've always wanted to get rid of Xiao Xue's control, but I just couldn't help it." Her voice echoed in the courtroom, looking so pale and powerless, as if it was a breeze that was easily blown away by the mountains of hard evidence. The exhaustive evidence provided by the police clearly showed that Xiong Yufang had acted proactively in a number of criminal activities, and was by no means forced as she claimed. Her every decision and action was full of malice and greed, and she was an indispensable link in the entire criminal chain.
As the trial went on, Xiao Xue's heart became more and more painful, such as being gnawed by millions of ants. She began to deeply reflect on her own life full of sin, once the vanity and the demonic hatred blinded her eyes, let her step by step on this never-ending road of no return. She not only ruined her own life, but also like a merciless disaster, destroyed countless originally happy family. She regrets that she did not choose tolerance and forgiveness, did not use the law that just and powerful weapons to protect their rights and interests, but by the hatred of the mind, chose violence to violence, and ultimately fell into the abyss of sin, can not be extricated.
After a long and rigorous trial, finally came to that fateful moment of sentencing. The judge's expression is solemn and solemn, he slowly picked up the judgment, the paper in his hands issued a slight rustle, but as if in the courtroom rang the thunder. His voice was steady and majestic as he read out the verdict word by word: "Defendant Xiao Xue, for committing a number of crimes such as murder, smuggling, drug trafficking, and organizing a triad organization, the circumstances are so serious as to be appalling, and the social hazards are extremely great, he is sentenced to death and deprived of political rights for life. Defendant Xiong Yufang, also for multiple serious crimes, sentenced to death and deprived of political rights for life."
After the verdict was read out, the courtroom was silent, and that silence was like the shadow of death, enveloping everyone. A moment later, the long-suppressed cries of the victims' families and the cheers of relief resounded. They finally waited for this belated justice, and got justice for their innocent loved ones. After Xiao Xue and Xiong Yufang heard the verdict, their bodies softened and collapsed to the ground like a puddle of mud. Xiao Xue's face showed a hint of relief, as if at this moment, her soul, which was burdened with heavy sins, finally got a chance to breathe. She knew that her life was about to come to an end, and this was the punishment she deserved, the price she had to pay for the crimes she had committed. Xiong Yufang, on the other hand, was ashen, her eyes filled with fear and despair, the fear of death, the despair of what she had done. She tried to struggle to stand up, wanting to shout for her unconvincing defense again, wanting to grab the last straw, but was quickly and decisively subdued by the well-trained bailiffs.
This trial is not only a severe punishment for Xiao Xue and Xiong Yufang, but also a heavy warning to the whole society. It is like a bolt of lightning through the dark night sky, so that people clearly see the terrible consequences of crime, understand the majesty of the law as that lofty mountains, inviolable. The law is like an invisible but impenetrable net, no matter how cunning criminals, how ferocious, and ultimately can not escape its just sanctions. In front of the law, everyone is equal, no one can override the law. Any attempt to challenge the bottom line of the law, will pay a heavy to unbearable price. And the city has suffered a lot, but also after the trial, such as that experienced the storm baptism of the earth, began to gradually restore the old calm and peace. People have learned their lessons in reflection, as if searching for a bright light in the darkness, striving to keep their lives away from evil and moving steadfastly towards a bright and hopeful future.
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