Chapter 208 Trial
Detention room.
After Marcellus and others were brought back, they thought they would soon be interrogated by the Western Suburban Branch or David.
And they were prepared to give in and bleed heavily, but they didn’t expect that after waiting all night, no one came to interrogate them, and they were not even allowed to make a phone call. This made them all feel extremely irritable.
Finally, Valentin couldn't stand the torture anymore. He put his foot on the iron fence and cursed at the guard not far away: "What the hell is going on with your IRS?" If you want to kill or behead, you have to give us a sure signal!”
"Shut up!"
The guard didn't show any weakness at all and immediately replied.
"What the hell..."
"Okay Valentin!"
Marcellus stepped forward and grabbed Valentin who was about to run away. And comforted: "They can't keep us locked up forever. They just want to teach us a lesson, so be patient..."
He thought it was because they did not pay the tax before 3 o'clock yesterday as ordered by David, and David was just imposing punishment now.
Not long after he finished speaking, a person suddenly walked in at the door, and looked at After arriving at this person, the expressions of the Xiongguo people finally softened a bit.
Because the person who came was none other than Bucky who they had seen following David yesterday.
It seems that David is going to see them!
All the people in the Bear Country thought so, but what Bucky said next made them all dumbfounded.
"Marcellus, Valentin...gentlemen, you can call for a lawyer now."
"Look for a lawyer? No need..."
Marcellus Si and others haven't realized what happened yet. They think that since David has raided their warehouse and arrested so many of them, they can just accept the crime and pay the taxes. There is no need to go to a lawyer anymore. What a mouthful.
"No, we should be able to use it in court."
As soon as these words came out, all the people in the Xiong Kingdom felt that their brains were a little short-circuited.
Marcellus was the first to react. Realizing that something was not going well, he asked tentatively: "To the court? What court?"
"Your group is suspected of a major tax evasion case and will be in two The trial will take place in our city bureau’s court in an hour!”
The words are so clear, how could they not realize what is going on.
They always believed that David captured them and locked them up overnight just to teach them a lesson and force them to pay taxes.
But looking at it now, David is planning to kill them!
Thinking of this, the people in the Bear Country began to panic.
They know that when David was in Nevada, after bringing everyone to court, the final sentence for that person would not be less than 1,000 years.
If they are sent to prison, once they are convicted, they will not be allowed to stay in prison for the rest of their lives.
Marcellus suppressed the panic in his heart and said: "Tax Chief Bucky, this...what is going on? We are willing to pay taxes. There is no need to take us to court for such a serious matter."< br>
“Haha?”
Bucky sneered and replied disdainfully: “Our director gave you a chance before, but you didn’t know how to cherish it, so now you can only blame yourself. "
Hearing this, all the Xiong people became a little more anxious. Valentin couldn't care about anything else and pleaded: "Chief Tax Officer Bucky, it was our fault before. Now that I know I was wrong, please tell Director David that we are willing to pay taxes truthfully... If necessary, it is not impossible to pay more to contribute to the IRS..."
"Yes, yes. Chief Tax Officer Bucky, please help tell Chief David.”
"Tax Commissioner Bucky, please help..."
No matter how fierce and prestigious their organization is on the outside, now that it has fallen into the hands of the Internal Revenue Service, it is a piece of cake on the chopping board.
So in order to escape sanctions, these people from the Bear Country also lost the arrogance of the drug dealers before, and they were almost begging.
But Bucky ignored them and turned to the guards and ordered: "Look at them, you are only allowed to call the lawyer, not anyone else!"
"Understood. .”
"Tax Chief Bucky!"
Looking at Bucky leaving, a group of bears roared hysterically.
And a Xiongguo man even angrily yelled at Marcellus: "Damn it, I have already said that David is not easy to mess with. Just pay the tax as he asks and that will be it. If you insist, What are the rights to speak and negotiate with him, what should we do now?"
Marcellus also looked bitter.
In fact, this was Rodgorski's decision, and he really didn't expect that David would be so cruel to capture them even if he had so much information about their group. Without even saying a word to them, he was immediately sent to court for trial.
If he had known earlier, he would have had to pay this tax even if he borrowed loan sharks, but now it is too late to say anything...
...
The urban area of Los Angeles is located in Long Beach At the junction of the district and the western suburbs, as the time approached ten o'clock, IRS personnel from several regions, other administrative departments, and some invited people arrived here one after another.
A large number of media reporters also came here and were reporting.
“You can now see that some officials from our Los Angeles City Hall have come to the scene, including our City Manager Mr. Ducepa, Deputy Mayor Mr. Silver, and...”< br>
"Dear viewers, according to the news we have received so far, the trial of the Western Suburbs Branch against the drug trafficking group in the jurisdiction will be held at ten o'clock. Since the Internal Revenue Service trial has always been closed, we can only wait for the news outside. Please continue Watch our TV station. "
"Hello, viewers, Director David of the Western Suburbs Branch has only been in office for three days, and this case is also his first case after taking office. Let's take a look at what's next. What is the result..."
Amidst the discussion in the media, the time came to 9.30.
At this time, someone at the scene shouted something, and then everyone turned their heads and looked, and saw that a group of people from the Western Suburbs Branch headed by David had arrived at the scene.
The media just wanted to swarm up for interviews, but they were isolated by the inspectors from the western suburbs branch and failed to do so. They could only watch David walk in.
"Our protagonist today is here."
Entering the city bureau hall, City Director Felton here immediately came to David and asked: "You are so resolute, Director David. It seems that you are very sure this time?”
“How can I not be sure about such a big thing?”
“That’s right, let me introduce it to you.”
Field pointed his hand back, and then David realized that there was a man in his sixties following behind him. Although it was the first time for David to meet this man, he was not unfamiliar to him because he was from the western suburbs. Vivian, the former chief of the bureau.
"This is Vivian, the former director of your western suburbs branch. I think Director David is familiar to you."
"Of course, hello Director Vivian."
" Director David, I am no longer the director, just call me Vivian."
There was a hint of emotion in Vivian's tone, and the look in his eyes when he looked at David was even more so. With a trace of imperceptible resentment, David naturally noticed it, but he was not surprised.
The reason why Vivian lost his position as director and was ordered to retire was of course due to ability issues, but there was also a reason to make room for David.
Another point is that the Rodgorski case was investigated during Vivian's tenure, and now David has uncovered the case again, and made it so public. Once this case is successfully implemented and a large amount of tax evasion is discovered, wouldn't the comparison between the two reveal the incompetence of his former director even more?
"Director David, Judge Nicola is informing you to come to her office to discuss the details of the case."
The reminder from a staff member came to ease The scene was awkward, David said to the two of them: "I'm sorry, you two..."
"It's okay, go ahead, Director David."
Felton looked understanding. After David left, he turned to Vivian and said, "No matter what, he is already the director of the Western Suburbs Bureau. I don't think you need to look down on him like this." See.”
“Felton, since the decision was made by the Western Suburbs Bureau, I have no objection and I accept it, but he is clearly digging out the old cases that I had previously sealed. You want to step on my face to establish your authority!”
In fact, this reason plays a big role in why Vivian is unhappy with David.
As the saying goes, a person needs face and a tree needs bark.
After all, he has been here in Los Angeles for so long. If this case achieves greater results in David's hands, where will his face go?
"Forget it, it's not a big deal, Vivian, just calm down..."
The two were not only colleagues but also friends for many years, Felton could only try to comfort him.
But Vivian didn't appreciate it very much. He snorted coldly: "He has only been in office for three days. I want to take a closer look at how he convicted people like Rodgorski! ”
Felton could only shake his head helplessly, but he also wanted to see how David, the director who had just been in office for three days, had control over this group when he got to the court. How much evidence of guilt.
The judge’s office is located on the seventh floor of the City Bureau. David came here and knocked on the door, then walked in and extended his hand to Judge Nicola, who was about 50 years old inside: “Judge Nicola, you are OK.”
"Hello Director David, I already understand the case. I'm calling you here this time just to confirm again. Are you sure your evidence is enough?"
Of course Nicola knows that David added It has only been three days since she took office today, and regarding the arrest of the Rodgorski Group that was launched only yesterday, she is afraid that if there is insufficient evidence in the trial to convict, it will affect the image of the IRS.
“I’m sure.”
“Well, what kind of sentencing arrangements do you want for the people and witnesses who are going to be tried?”
Although It is said that Nicola is the biggest in court, but in this kind of cases, she usually has to consult the organizer of the case before she can set the penalty standard.
"I have never been soft-hearted in dealing with such criminals who evade taxes and pay huge amounts of money in Nevada. I hope that such a sentence can be continued here in Los Angeles."
"Then I understand..."
"In addition, I have some witnesses who are also insiders of the Rodgorski Group, but I have reached an agreement with them to testify in exchange for non-prosecution. The specific list is here..."
David took out a list from his pocket and put it in front of Nicola. Nicola also picked it up and looked at it carefully, and finally nodded: "Okay, I will do it, oh that's right. , I have something to tell you. Our court hearing today will have a live broadcast source. This is required by the General Administration. They want to watch the real-time trial."
David was startled when he heard this, but. Relief soon followed.
He is now not only the director of the western suburbs of Los Angeles, but as an elected candidate of the God-making Project, he is now also the face of the Internal Revenue Service.
And now the Rodgorski Group is his first case after taking office. If he handles it beautifully, the IRS will naturally be proud of it. If it fails, the image of the IRS will also be damaged. , Therefore, it is reasonable for the General Administration to pay attention to his case this time.
In the following time, David and Nicola discussed some details of the case. It was not until the time came to 9.50 that David pushed out the door and headed towards the other court room on the floor. Walk to the location.
When we arrived at the court, the gallery here was already full. City Hall, City Council, and some invited celebrities from Los Angeles were all present.
And as Nicola said, since the General Administration needs to watch in real time, the camera live broadcast source here is also in place.
Washington D.C. General Administration.
Obadiah, Vertonghen, Donald and other senior officials of the Internal Revenue Service have also gathered in the conference room, watching the live broadcast of the trial from Los Angeles.
It can be seen that Donald and other David's supporters are still a little nervous about David's first case after taking office, and it is such a case with wide impact.
Under their fixed gaze, the time came to 10 o'clock.
“All stand.”
In the passage, as Nicola, wearing a judge's robe, walked out, everyone at the scene stood up.
When Nicola came to the trial seat and sat down, everyone followed suit.
"The trial against the members of the Rodgorski drug cartel is now open, bring the defendants!"
After saying that, the people from the Western Suburbs Branch brought Marcellus, Valentin and others People were brought out.
As soon as these people arrived, they immediately began to glance downwards. When they saw David sitting in the auditorium, a Xiong countryman immediately shouted: "Director David, you There is no need to do this, we will contribute to your IRS every month by keeping us, which is more cost-effective than sending us in. ”
In the audience, David was unmoved by these words.
But all the people in the Bear Country began to despair.
After they were brought to the dock, Nicola said: "Marcellus, Valentin, Abram... Now we are accusing you of tax evasion, and the amount is very huge. You What do you want to say?"
Marcellus and others were silent, but the lawyer they called for urgently stood up with his hands raised and said: "Your Honor, since the IRS is suing me. The client is suspected of tax evasion, so I want to provide practical evidence to prove it!"
Nicola looked at David in the audience and asked: "Director David, the case is yours! The Xijiao Branch is investigating, so please provide evidence.”
David nodded and glanced at Simmons beside him. Simmons immediately stood up and delivered the prepared portfolio to the on-site staff.
The palace staff on site sent these file pairs to Nicola.
Nicola took it apart one by one and looked at it. After seven or eight minutes, a trace of relief showed on her eyebrows. Then she picked up and said to the defense lawyer: "Defense lawyer, I have a copy here. Your client’s capital account information, as well as fund details and witness testimony information.”
“Your Majesty, I want to take a look.”
Nicola will hand over these documents immediately. It was given to the staff, and then passed to the defense lawyer. After looking at it carefully, the lawyer showed a trace of solemnity on his face, and finally walked to Marcellus and others with these documents. , I want them to confirm it.
After Marcellus and others looked at the details of their accounts and funds on the documents, the last trace of luck in their hearts collapsed instantly, and their faces were as ugly as their dead mothers.
Government Administration, Washington.
Although the senior executives could not clearly see the contents of the documents at the scene, they could roughly infer it from the expressions of the defense lawyers and Marcellus, the defendants.
One of David's supporters even proudly said: "I have already said that since David dares to hold a trial today, he must be sure of it. How can he be motivated?"
Although the other supporters did not speak out, most of the stones in their hearts fell to the ground. As for people like Viltonghen Lahan, their faces were a little quiet.
The scene of the trial.
Seeing that the defense lawyer and the defendant looked alike, Nicola on the stage continued to speak: "The defendant and the defense lawyer, you will not argue against these documents. Really?”
The defense lawyer paused and replied: “Your Honor, some of the accounts and funds in these documents do belong to my client, but some do not. This point needs to be distinguished."
He knew that with such detailed information, the charge of tax evasion would definitely not be cleared.
What he can do now is to try his best to lighten the charges for people like Marcellus and try not to be sentenced so severely. .
From his professional perspective, many of these account information are held through third-party institutions and other people, so this is a point that can be refuted slightly.
"Okay, in that case, let's summon the witnesses in the western suburbs branch."
(End of this chapter)