Chapter 222 Unnecessary
The court hearing scene.
"This...how can this be regarded as tax evasion? I didn't know that this stone was worth 550 US dollars. I just bought it and took it home because it looked good. This is simply unjust. Do you think it's right? !”
Flynn was extremely aggrieved and turned to look at the people listening, hoping that the people present would say something to him.
But after David’s outrageous manipulation of coupons and tips, no one dared to speak for him.
They were also afraid. After all, David was someone who dared to arrest people on the street and then drag them into court for trial.
If they come forward and David also finds some excuse like tip coupons to accuse them of tax evasion, where can they go to complain?
What's more, the courts and judges here are all from the Internal Revenue Service. If they dare to talk too much, they will be charged with contempt of court, which is too much to bear.
"Flynn, I have said many times that people from your human rights organization should know more about the law than ordinary people, so the unexpected benefits must be reported to our IRS for tax payment, and you picked up The stone is worth $550, but you didn’t report it and paid taxes. How can you be wronged for tax evasion?”
David repeated his previous words, but Flynn still expressed dissatisfaction. He retorted: "I understand the law, but I really don't understand the value of this stone. Those who don't know are not guilty, and your IRS can't charge arbitrary charges!"
"He who doesn't know is not guilty? Okay, then I will let you give up!"
David reached into a file bag, took out a USB flash drive again, and handed it to a staff member at the scene. in hand.
The staff member immediately inserted the playback device, and soon, a picture appeared on the big screen.
The picture showed a jade shop, and the next second a man walked into the shop. This man was none other than Flynn, who was now standing in the dock.
“Hello, sir, how can I help you?”
"Hi, please help me identify this stone."
"Okay, please wait..."
In the store, a staff member handed over the stone from Flynn. After getting the stone directly under the instrument, about two or three minutes later, the man took out the stone, returned to Flynn and said: "Sir, this is a red beryl with a market value of about 550 US dollars. Do you want to sell it?" "
"No need at the moment, thank you."
The scene ended abruptly, but everyone in the courtroom had different expressions at this time.
Everyone in the gallery knew that Flynn would no longer be able to use the excuse that he was innocent, because the video had proven that he had gone to identify the stone, which also proved that he was I know the price of this jade.
In other words, he is going to be finished.
On the dock side, Flynn was as if he was mourning for his heir. He didn’t expect that David would even get this video, and because of the appearance of this video, he was defeated. Reasons for rebuttal.
While the atmosphere in the venue was silent, Nicola on the stage knocked her gavel and said: "Defendant Flynn, the evidence is now conclusive, proving that you are not unaware of the value of this stone. You What else is there to say?”
Flynn was speechless, and Jeff on the side also understood that the IRS was determined to charge their members, and the most important thing was to find the charges. reason, so he was also speechless at this moment.
"Since the defendant and the defense lawyer did not object, this court declares that the defendant is guilty of tax evasion! In addition, the defendant, as a member of a human rights organization and familiar with the law, should know that windfall income is subject to windfall income tax, and the defendant But knowing this law and still choosing to conceal it is even more sinful!"
When Nicola finished speaking, Flynn below was almost crying.
At this moment, he wished that he was not a member of a human rights organization, but an ordinary citizen.
In this case, the IRS cannot forcibly charge him with the fact that he is familiar with the law as a member of a human rights organization.
When he thought of the cruel punishment he would face next, Flynn panicked completely. He shouted at the top of his lungs: "No, I don't accept your sentence. I want to appeal..."
"The appeal is invalid and dismissed!"
Nicola's cold words not only made Flynn's face pale, but also the two companions beside him. They criticized the IRS for abusing their private power all day long. They engaged in one-party talks and trampled on the human rights of citizens, but they didn't expect that today, this private power would be used against them.
“Now the verdict is announced!”
Nicola stood up directly and read loudly: “The defendants Ted, Flynn, and Darwin are guilty of tax evasion!”
“And as a person from a human rights organization who is familiar with federal laws, he will be regarded as knowing the law and breaking the law with an additional one level!”
"Ted is now sentenced to 30 years in prison without the possibility of parole!"
"Darwin is sentenced to 30 years in prison without the possibility of parole!"
"Flynn is sentenced to 30 years in prison. Imprisonment, life without parole!”
Although many people have guessed that once these three people are charged with crimes, they will definitely be sentenced to a heavy sentence, but after such a heavy sentence of 30 years, they are still punished. Startled.
30 years!
How many 30 years can there be in life?
Speaking of Rodgorski's group, they were sentenced to thousands of years in prison. Although this punishment was cruel, it was excusable. After all, these people were not only extremely vicious, but also escaped for several years. Taxes in the tens of millions.
Now the three members of this human rights organization have only escaped tens of dollars in tax at most. Ted only received a tip of 20 dollars and only had to pay 20 dollars according to the tax rate. Tax amount in U.S. dollars only.
And to have to undergo 30 years of torture just because of evading such a small amount of tax, I have to say it is too shocking.
But it didn’t take long for everyone at the scene to feel relieved.
The reason why these three people were sentenced to such heavy penalties was certainly not because they evaded such a small amount of tax.
The main reason is that I chose to go against David and the IRS, which is why I ended up like this!
So, it may not be an exaggeration to say that they are to blame for all this.
Thinking of this, the celebrities from all walks of life present had an idea in their minds, that is, if they were also approached by David, it would be best not to resist but to spend money to eliminate the disaster. Otherwise, they would If you don't do well, you will be charged with such a crime, and then there will really be no place to cry.
"Your Honor, I strongly protest against this. Even if they are convicted of tax evasion, the amount is so small, and they definitely should not be sentenced to such a heavy sentence of 30 years. Such a sentence is seriously inconsistent with our country. The judicial measurement standards run counter to each other and will cause confusion to our country’s judicial procedures.”
Jeff was anxious. Originally, the organization sent him to fight against the IRS to prevent the IRS from making arbitrary charges.
But now that he has been charged, he actually allowed members of his organization to receive such a heavy sentence. If this is the outcome, then he will not be ashamed to serve as the Los Angeles Human Rights Organization in the future. ’s lead attorney.
“Defense lawyer, you have to make it clear that the Ministry of Justice is a matter of the Ministry of Justice, and the IRS is another system. The measurement standards of the two cannot be the same. Don’t confuse them. Reject Protest! "
What Nicola is actually saying is, 'Our Qing Dynasty has its own national conditions, so don't use your Shang Fang sword to kill our officials! ’
Of course Jeff understood it. At this moment, he was furious, but there was nothing he could do because this was the IRS court.
At this time, Ted in the dock also came back to his senses from 30 years of brutal punishment. He roared: "Fuck, I just evaded tax. It was only 2 US dollars in tax. Why should I be sentenced to 30 US dollars?" Years? Why? "
"Huh, you want to know why, then I'll tell you!"
"The basis of this court's penalty is not the amount. The penalty is based on the severity of the crime. Just like a robber, he only robbed $1, but because the crime was so bad, wouldn’t it be reasonable to sentence him to ten years? "< br>
"The same goes for your tax evasion. If the circumstances are serious, we can also sentence you to 30 years!"
Nicola can become a judge of the Internal Revenue Service. Naturally, her eloquence theory is not weak. With these words, Ted was so shocked that he didn't know how to refute.
"Take it down and execute it immediately!" "Fake, I don't accept it, I don't accept it!"
"I want to appeal, and I want to find the media to expose your IRS's abuse of power in law enforcement!"
“…”
Although the three people continued to curse and express their dissatisfaction, how could the law enforcement officers of the IRS on the scene coddle them and lift them like pigs? Go down.
Nicola knocked the gavel and said: "Okay everyone, today's trial is over!"
Celebrities from all walks of life in the auditorium stood up and looked at David with fearful eyes. , walked towards the door in an orderly manner.
The person from the IRS system here came to David, and João was the first to speak: "Director David, you really have it, in such a short time , I was able to actually deal with these three people. I believe that after this incident, you will be more comfortable in your jurisdiction!”
Give these three members of the human rights organization with tips, coupons, and jade! Although it seems a bit unreasonable to accuse someone of being guilty, it is in line with the style of their IRS.
In addition, after the news of today’s penalty spreads, people from all walks of life will definitely be more afraid of their IRS.
After all, even tips and coupons can be grounds for conviction, so who can guarantee that one day they will not be charged with such a crime?
In this way, in order to avoid being charged, those suspected of tax evasion must pay their taxes obediently!
"Maybe..."
Of course David also knows that today's court hearing may be very shocking when news comes out, but it will only have a greater impact on the lawless elements in the jurisdiction. .
As for the group of capitalists in Hollywood, it may not be easy to get them to pay their taxes openly and truthfully.
"Okay, Director David, this is your credit. Go out and report the results to the media!"
Hearing Joao's reminder, David nodded and then came to the elevator entrance and took the elevator. After arriving at the lobby on the first floor, he walked out of the door.
The media, who had been waiting for news for a long time, saw David, the 'starring actor', appearing, and immediately swarmed around him.
"Director David, has there been any result against the three members of the human rights organization?"
David pressed down his hands and waited until everyone was quiet before saying: "There are results. The three of them were convicted of tax evasion and sentenced to 30 years in prison respectively. ”
"What! Convicted of tax evasion? And sentenced to thirty years in prison?"
After hearing this, the media at the scene were all dumbfounded.
"My hair, it's impossible, they are members of a human rights organization, how could they be convicted so easily?"
"Oh my God, how long have they been arrested just now? No matter how powerful the IRS is, it’s impossible to collect evidence of their crimes in such a short period of time, right? What’s more, have they really committed a crime?”
“After all, it’s an IRS court? , I think...the IRS is not charging them with abuse of lynching, right?"
At the same time, after hearing David's words, the Internet immediately went into a frenzy.
Los Angeles, headquarters of human rights organizations.
Butler and other members were still waiting with great anticipation for the IRS to be defeated, and then they were ready to go up to the heights to shout out the great image of the crowned warrior, but unexpectedly they were waiting in front of the TV. After seeing this result, all of them were stunned as if a immobilization spell had been cast.
It wasn’t until a while later that Butler was the first to come to his senses. He punched the table and cursed angrily: “Fake Squid, who can tell me what the hell is going on? What’s going on, how come our people were sentenced to 30 years, what is that bastard Jeff doing!”
After saying this, everyone at the scene did not dare to breathe, and they were also puzzled. , and their three members had no problems with their taxes. How could such a result come about?
At this moment, the door was pushed open, and the person who walked in was none other than Jeff, who had rushed back from the court.
As soon as he saw his return, Butler immediately asked: "You came back just in time, Jeff. If you can't give me a reasonable explanation for this, you don't have to stay at the human rights organization." "
Jeff looked bitter, but he still said slowly: "President Butler, everyone, the thing is like this..."
Jeff will give tips and discounts. The matter of coupons and jade is described in detail.
After hearing what was said, Butler and others were even more dumbfounded. Can tipping with coupons and jade be considered tax evasion?
"What the hell are you talking about Jeff, tips, coupons, jade, this can also make him charged with tax evasion? Are you drunk or something?"
Butler directly shouted angrily Said, and the other members present also looked at Jeff with dissatisfaction.
"This...I don't want to..."
Jeff looked aggrieved and explained: "The Black Tax Act has a 'Profit Regulation', and the definition of this regulation is very general. Big, in short, as long as an individual generates income, whether it is robbery, fraud, or now tips or coupons, as long as the income is generated, he needs to pay taxes to the IRS. This regulation now insists on deducting Come on, I can't refute..."
"Then according to what you said, as long as he doesn't like anyone in the future and uses this so-called 'Profit Regulation' to slap this person, then whoever escapes will Come on?”
"Then this person has to pray that he really has nothing to blame..."
"Are you kidding me internationally? The entire United States has a population of 300 million. Not to mention how many there are, at least 10 million people have received A tip, right? Aren’t these 10 million people guilty of tax evasion?”
Jeff shrank his head: “Strictly speaking, that’s true, but David and the IRS certainly won’t. If he really pursues the investigation seriously, he is pursuing us mainly...mainly..."
What he wants to say is that it is mainly because the people from their human rights organization went to make trouble and go against David, which is why we ended up like this. End, but the last words could not be uttered.
However, although he didn't say anything, Butler and others naturally understood it, and he could only curse angrily: "Damn it,"
"Wait a minute... Jeff, even if he was charged with tax evasion, how many dollars did he escape? Our man was sentenced to 30 years? Are you a dead man? You can't argue with reason?"
“Yes, the eight criminal group leaders in front were only sentenced to 20 years. Even if our human rights organization people evaded taxes, how much did they escape? They were sentenced to 30 years, and this sentencing It doesn’t make sense, right?”
“…”
Facing the questions from everyone, Jeff felt aggrieved again. It’s useless, it’s a judge’s court of the Internal Revenue Service, can he still rush to the judge’s bench and overturn the judge’s decision?
“Hello, senior executives of human rights organizations, I know you are watching!”
Just when the atmosphere was tense, a voice came from the TV, causing everyone to put aside their prejudice against Jeff and turn their heads to look at the TV.
At this time, the TV was still showing David being interviewed. He continued: "Listen to me, your human rights organization is a public welfare organization. I have always been too polite to you. We have respect and uphold the attitude of keeping things in check.”
“However, some of your members are too irrational and want to step on our IRS every day to get the limelight, which seriously affects the operation of our work. , so after I finish handling the matters at hand, I may go to your headquarters to help you get rid of these bad apples!"
As soon as David said this, Butler and others were stunned again! .
Aren’t these words a naked threat to their human rights organizations in front of the whole world?
"Fake, Fake, this bastard actually dares to threaten us!"
"Damn, this bastard is so arrogant. He really thinks that our human rights organization is easy to bully, right?"
" President Butler, we can no longer sit back and wait, we must fight back!”
The members of the human rights organization were furious.
Not to mention that David sentenced their members to 30 years in prison for such trivial charges, and now he still dares to threaten them in front of the whole world.
If we don't react to this, won't their human rights organizations become a joke in the future?
What else is there to talk about becoming a human rights fighter?
(End of this chapter)