After Reborn, I Become a Billionaire novel Chapter 544

Chapter 544 The Trial (4)

Josh then continued to defend mockingly, "Are you going to charge the defendant just based on a video clip? How hilarious! If he did want to sleep with any other ladies, they would stampede into his house as long as he released a simple sign. Of course, the defendant has specially told me to declare that he reserved no feelings for any others in the world except for his wife, Hannah. Here is the point-the defendant has never committed rape!"

After making the strong statement of defence, he bowed to the judge out of courtesy, "That's all about the statement."

The judge nodded and then spoke to the prosecutor, "The prosecutor may start to challenge the statement of defence."

"Yes, Your Honor, the statement of defence did sound reasonable. However, loopholes could still be noticed." The prosecutor stood up to speak decently.

Then all eyes were fixed on the prosecutor.

The prosecutor continued unhurriedly, "Though the Wells has been known as a privileged family and the defendant claims himself to be wealthy enough to despise the bribery of more than fifty million, plus the fact that his monthly consumption had once gone beyond that amount of money, there could still be a possibility that the defendant enjoyed the power to abuse the authority brought by his position while the money itself didn't matter. Think about it. A rich guy like him barely has any clear understanding of the value of money, which means he may even despise it. However, if he happens to get something he has never owned before, he would be likely to indulge himself in it. Power is a typical example that accounts for this matter. Lured by power, the defendant committed bribery while enjoying the superiority brought by power."

Upon hearing that, Hannah turned into a serious look.

She knew they would resort to sophistry.

However, she still went greatly mad when hearing such despicable sophistry, and so did Susan.

"Damn it, what a cunning lawyer. Well, he can make up everything." Susan couldn't help complaining.

"Of course, we have hard evidence." The prosecutor continued confidently, "And the evidence is pretty conclusive, the financial statement and the cash. The defence attorney failed in proving the innocence of the defendant. That's the very definition of ineffective assistance of counsel."

Some people in the hearing seats appeared rather complacent, especially Charles and the rest of his accomplices.

They were confident enough to believe that today would be Oscar's doomsday.

"Alright, let's focus on the rape itself. The defendant has been claiming himself to be deadly appealing to ladies, self-proclaiming that his charm could get every single lady to go crazy, to which I agree. After further investigation about the defendant, it was found that he did have a lot of affairs with other ladies, who all fell for him with all their hearts. What's more, none of them had ever accused him. Undoubtedly, it was out of their own will. However, there was a precondition-the defendant wasn't married at that time, due to which he wouldn't be bound by morals. That's the point the defendant tried to skip during the statement."

The rest of the world felt like being convinced again, considering the prosecutor's argument rather persuasive.

Then the prosecutor continued with great confidence, "According to the domestic tradition, there has been a strong moral restraint for post-marriage life. A guy could do whatever he wants before the marriage but he would have to expect serious reproach if he tries the same thing after the marriage. Females are no exception. According to the investigation, the defendant hadn't had any affairs with any other ladies after he got married, which meant those ladies who ever tried to get close to him started to avoid any affairs with him. Such being the case, if any affairs between the defendant and a lady occurred, he must be the one compelling her."

"Objection!" Josh stood up to refute, "It's sophistry to speculate about the defendant compelling the victim! Though morality could indeed discipline most people, there are still examples that some ladies trying to hook up with married guys for the sake of great fortune. The defendant disciplined himself after marriage because he was loyal to his wife. It doesn't mean that he has a reason to start any affairs with the victim."

"I have a proof for my statement! The video about the intimacy between the defendant and the victim denies his loyalty to marriage."