Chapter 144 You still want to be stunned, right?
"Okay, this trial is over!"
Ivli did not give Smollett a chance to defend himself, and directly declared the end of this trial.
In the gallery, Yates turned to the two police chiefs in the east and west of the city and angrily shouted: "You two bastards, get over here!"
At this time, the people in the city hall Other officials also looked at the two men with fierce expressions.
Now that the matter has become a foregone conclusion, they can only vent their anger on the two of them, intending to use this to vent their anger.
However, surprisingly, although Randolph and Lancelot came over as ordered, they looked confident.
“You two rip-off bastards, please submit your resignation to our city hall immediately!”
After Yates’ words came out, the other city hall officials had no intention of objecting. Obviously everyone is on his side.
Randolph said unhurriedly: "Deputy Mayor Yates, the reason why we cooperate with the IRS is because there is nothing we can do about it, because if we don't cooperate, we will be in the dock now. It will be us, I hope the city hall can understand..."
"Deputy Mayor Yates, gentlemen of the City Hall, what Director Randolph said is what I want to say, but I must remind you that we have just finished cooperating with the IRS. What will the IRS think if I submit my resignation to you? , What will Chief Tax Officer David think?"
Lancelot also added.
The main reason why they are so confident is that they have the relationship with the IRS as a basis. In addition, with the examples of Beecher and Adelaide, I believe these people will not dare to tell them anything. Kind of.
Otherwise, who will dare to appear in court to testify for the IRS in the future?
And if you punish them, it will be equivalent to slapping the IRS in the face in public!
Sure enough, after hearing these words, Yates and other city hall officials suddenly reacted.
Yes.
It is easy to deal with Randolph and Lancelot, but they have just cooperated with the IRS. If they retaliate immediately now, wouldn't it be clear that they will not give the IRS face?
Before anyone could say anything else, Cecil turned around and left.
But Yates and others had no choice but to glare at Randolph and the others, and then left immediately.
...
"Tax Commissioner David!"
Here, David, Hopkinson, Richards and others were walking out of the door of the courtroom and preparing to take the elevator down, when they suddenly heard a burst of noise from behind. There were shouts.
I turned around and saw a man with thick eyebrows and a high nose.
Through Goldfinger's inspection, David instantly learned his identity. He turned out to be the director of the Chengdong Branch of the IRS.
"Introduce yourself. I am the director of the Chengdong Branch. Just call me Mendes!"
Mendes walked over and extended his right hand.
"Hello, Director Mendez."
David also extended his hand and shook hands with the other party.
"Tax Commissioner David, this case was handled beautifully. I wonder what happens next... is there anything we need help from our Chengdong Branch? We are very willing to help!"
The two officials Adelaide and Beecher were sent to prison this time, which not only gave the West City Branch a huge reputation, but also, more importantly, a huge amount of taxes.
The combined taxes of those two people amounted to more than 700,000 yuan. Yesterday, the Chengxi Branch recorded another sum of more than 300,000 yuan. You don’t need to think about it to know that David must have played an important contribution in it.
Add it all together, which is millions of taxes.
With such a huge amount of tax, Mendes must be lying if he says he is not envious of it.
On the contrary, he felt extremely sour now, and he was beating his chest because David did not go to their east branch, but to the west branch.
As for what he said now, he was actually hinting at David.
That’s what the Chengxi Branch can do for you, and our Chengdong Branch can certainly do it too, as long as we can get such a sum of tax money!
"I'm not talking about Chief Mendez, what do you mean? If Chief David needs anything done by your Chengdong Branch, he will naturally come to you!"
Before David could reply, Hopkinson and Richards on the side became anxious.
First of all, the east and west bureaus in the city are originally in a competitive relationship.
Secondly, just as Mendez thought, with David's help, their west branch office has not only received huge taxes but also gained a huge reputation. It can be said that they have made a lot of money.
They still hope that David can continue to lead their west branch to fly in the future. Now your east branch is better off, and you want to come and steal people?
"Don't be anxious, Chief Hopkinson. I'm just looking to see where I can cooperate with Chief David. After all, it's all for the sake of the tax revenue of our IRS."
Door Des was not in a hurry because he knew there was no need to argue with Hopkinson. He mainly wanted to see David's attitude.
“If you have a chance, Director Mendez, let’s take a look at the follow-up first.”
This time it was David's turn to speak first.
When Mendes heard this, his expression immediately changed, while Hopkinson and Richards showed a hint of anxiety.
"Chief Hopkinson, Commissioner Richards, let's go out first and report this matter to the media!"
"Yes, let's go then!"< br>
Hopkinson was also afraid that if David and Mendes continued to chat, David would be 'abducted' by the other party, so he quickly took David into the elevator.
At the entrance of the first floor, media reporters and citizens watching Sparks were still anxiously waiting for the outcome of the trial to be announced.
At this moment, a sharp-eyed reporter in the scene seemed to have noticed something and shouted: "The trial is over, they are coming out!"
After saying this, everyone who was still lazy at first The reporters on the road immediately picked up the microphone, and the cameramen also pointed their cameras in the direction of the door.
Not long after, David, Hopkinson Richards and others came out.
"Director Hopkinson, is the trial over?"
"Chief Hopkinson, what was the result of the trial? Have Chief Adelaide and Deputy Mayor Beecher been successfully convicted?"
"Tax Commissioner David..."
< br>Faced with numerous media inquiries, Hopkinson made a gesture of pressing down with both hands.
After everyone calmed down, he said: "The trial is over. After the trial, Adelaide and Beecher were found guilty of tax evasion and sentenced to 1,200 years in prison!"
“1200 years!!!”
The media and the watching citizens were already shocked when they heard that the crime was found guilty.
But when they heard the latter sentence and was sentenced to 1,200 years in prison, their jaws dropped.
Everyone knows that the IRS has always been known for its severe penalties for tax evasion, but this time, I really didn’t expect that it would be so severe, and I was sentenced to 1,200 years.
"Chief Hopkinson, Beecher and Adelaide are just evading taxes. Isn't such a severe punishment a bit too harsh?"
A from The reporter who reacted in shock immediately asked.
Hopkinson replied with a serious face: "Beecher and Adelaide, as highly educated public officials, actually chose to conceal the tax amount even though they knew the regulations of the Black Tax Act. It’s extremely huge, so the punishment is not harsh at all.”
The reporter asked again: “Then Director Hopkinson, since Beecher and Adelaide have confirmed tax evasion, what about the City Hall? Are other officials involved in the investigation also involved? Will the IRS continue to investigate? "
"This is a good question, but I think this question should be raised by Dai. It would be better if Tax Commissioner Wei comes to answer your questions!"
After Hopkinson finished speaking, the cameras and microphones on the scene all turned to David.
David organized his language a little and said: "Our IRS has always had zero tolerance for tax evaders, especially public officials who know the law and break the law. Adelaide and Beecher are just the beginning. That’s all. Next, we will continue to investigate this..."
At the same time, in the city hall, in the conference room.
Cecil and other city hall officials have all returned here and are watching the interview with David on TV.
When they heard that Adelaide and Beecher were just the beginning, and the investigation would continue, a trace of fear flashed across the faces of many officials present.
Then David and the IRS were able to obtain evidence of tax evasion by Beecher and Adelaide, and even sent them in. If they wanted to deal with them, no one would dare to guarantee themselves. It must be safe.
You know, Beecher and Adelaide were sentenced to 1,200 years!
And it’s life without parole!
I can only end up in prison for the rest of my life.
Who can not be afraid of this?
“Mayor, I think it’s better to cancel the severe crackdown instruction immediately. There is no need to be so tough anymore!”
At this time, an official present suggested.
"Yes, Mayor, at worst we won't be promoted to the state government in the future, but it's better than being sent to prison!" "I agree..."
"..."
As this official spoke out, other officials present also echoed his words.
As long as they give in, the matter will probably be solved.
After all, David's jurisdiction is not here, and he probably doesn't have that much energy to deal with them one by one.
But now we are only punishing Beecher and Adelaide, it is just to scare them.
Cecil's face turned around for a while, and finally he gritted his teeth and said: "This is the only way to do it!"
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Carson City, the governor's residence.
At this time, Stevenson looked at the interview report on the TV screen, his face was extremely livid.
And Eugene, who was standing beside him, looked no better either.
They knew that if the IRS dared to arrest Beecher and Adelaide, they must be very confident.
But the IRS convicted these two people neatly and fine, and actually imposed such a severe punishment of 1,200 years.
This made the two of them feel that they had been slapped hard on the face.
After a while, Eugene said: "Governor, this David is obviously trying to scare the monkeys. The officials in Sparks City will definitely give in, and I guess the other 17 cities are also frightened now."
Stevenson gritted his teeth and said: "Call the city hall of City 17 to appease them and tell them not to panic and stabilize their position. I don't believe that damn David. He can really mess with whoever he wants. !”
“Understood!”
……
Henderson is the second largest city in Nevada after Las Vegas. Big city.
At this time, an emergency meeting was also being held in the city's city hall.
“I believe everyone here has received the news about the ‘big earthquake’ in Sparks. What do you think?”
Henderson Mayor Pulley Sterry looked at everyone present with a solemn expression.
"In 1200...the IRS's revenge was fierce!"
"This is obviously retaliation for our implementation of the state government's strict crackdown instructions, and it is probably to scare us! ”
"Indeed, but what I have to say is that this David is quite capable. He went to Sparks without any notice, and also brought in a deputy mayor and a police chief..."< br>
Everyone present was talking a lot.
At this time, Priestley interrupted: "The question now is whether we continue to implement the state bureau's strict crackdown instructions. If we continue to implement it, will David come to us? He killed two officials in Sparks City and retaliated against us?"
"It's hard to say..."
"Although he killed two officials from Sparks City, as long as we are here If you keep your hands and feet clean, there’s no need to worry so much, right?”
"Sometimes clean hands and feet may not necessarily guarantee safety. When it comes to things like paying taxes and paying taxes, let's not talk about the black tax bill, but there are always oversights. As long as they sincerely want to mess with us, there will always be something for them to catch..."
“…”
Everyone present was divided into two polar groups. Some people were worried about this, while others didn’t care too much. They thought that no matter how powerful David was, he was just a human being, and he was not. God, how can you catch them if you want to?
At this moment, the door of the conference room was pushed open, and Priestley's secretary walked in and handed over a phone: "Mr. Mayor, Mr. Eugene, the secretary to the governor, is calling. "
Priestley picked up immediately. After seven or eight minutes, he seemed to have received some promise, and then he said firmly to everyone present: "Never mind Sparks, we are here. The crackdown instructions remain unchanged!”
Hearing this, some worried people present frowned, but since the chief executive of the city hall had already made a conclusion, they could not continue to refute.
Except the City of Henderson.
At the same time, 17 city halls in Nevada were also discussing the earthquake in Sparks.
But officials such as Saroyan of the Las Vegas City Hall felt extremely lucky.
Fortunately, like the 18 cities, they did not choose to implement the state government’s strict crackdown instructions. Otherwise, they would definitely be the first to die.
After all, after David crossed the city and came to Sparks, he was able to cleanly cause such an official earthquake.
If you really want to get rid of these local city hall officials in Las Vegas, it will probably be even easier!
But it’s different from Las Vegas.
Although many officials in the city halls of the other 16 cities were also shocked by this incident.
But after receiving a call from the state government, after some comfort and promises of various benefits, Xin Yiheng chose to continue to implement the severe crackdown instructions.
Because they really didn’t believe that David was so powerful that he could get on their heads!
Sparks City.
"Okay, Commissioner David, you made big news in Sparks without saying a word. This will definitely make many people sleepless."
"This is exactly what we want. Otherwise, how could they cancel the strict crackdown instruction."
"Okay, then just watch and do it. There is no need to worry about the bureau. There is still time before the end of the assessment period anyway. So many days.”
"I understand, Director."
David has returned to the west branch of the city and informed William about what happened here.
After he put down the phone, Richards came over and said: "I just received the news that the city hall has canceled the strict crackdown instructions, and our black tax collection work can continue as usual!"< br>
To be honest, he felt a little regretful that the city hall gave in so quickly.
He also imagined that David would continue to take action, clean up a few more officials, and get more tax results for their Chengxi Branch.
But now it’s all in vain.
"That's good..."
David was not too surprised. If the harsh punishment of 1200 years can't scare those people in the city hall, then their courage will probably be It was also made using a water tank.
Richards asked again: "Then what happens next...?"
David replied: "Check out the situation in City 17 for me and see what they have in their city hall. Reaction! ”
"No problem!"
An hour later.
Richards came to find David again and said: "We have investigated the incidents in Beecher and Adelaide, and 17 other cities have received the news, and many officials from their city halls have , many people were indeed shocked, but the result was that none of the 17 cities had any intention of canceling the crackdown order."
"Oh?"
David was a little surprised.
Are the fates of Beecher and Adelaide, as well as the severe punishment of 1,200 years, not enough to deter the city halls of the other 17 cities?
It seems that these people are still taking chances and think that it is impossible for them to get into trouble with them!
In that case, don’t blame him for continuing his ‘killing spree’!
Seeing David's eyes gradually showing a fierce look, Richards also asked softly: "Tax Commissioner David, is there anything we need to do next from the West City Branch?"
"No, I'm going to go to Henderson next door!"
Upon hearing this, Richards was instantly disappointed. Since David was going to Henderson, there would be nothing to do with their west branch.
But soon, Richards seemed to have thought of something, and immediately asked: "Tax Commissioner David, since you are going to Henderson, do you have any acquaintances at the IRS there?"
“Not yet.”
Richards became more enthusiastic and replied: “If not, I will recommend you a tax chief. He is an old friend of mine for many years. It's absolutely safe and reliable. You should be able to use it over there!"
"Okay, I'll trouble you then."
David did not refuse. Although he had a big killer like Goldfinger, after all, it was his territory, and he needed the help of the local IRS to complete a series of things.
(End of this chapter)