After Reborn, I Become a Billionaire novel Chapter 545

Chapter 545 The Trial (5) Adjourn

Inside the courtroom, Charles turned into a livid look as soon as he was mentioned.

He coldly stared at Josh, who continued high-spiritedly, "There were guests around during the dinner at City Hall. At the end of the dinner, most of them were drunk. Though we could tell from the video that the victim had ever met the defendant before her death, it didn't mean that there weren't other suspects. The victim might still be kidnapped by someone else where the camera failed to record, which is exactly the point the prosecutor fails to prove. Based on that, the prosecutor has no legal right to charge the defendant with rape. Nor shall he be charged with relating to the victim's suicide."

"Josh, according to your speculation, who else do you think could be the possible suspect relating to the victim's death and the crime of rape?" questioned the prosecutor.

"This is a public prosecution requiring certain proof, without which I can't draw any conclusion about the victim's death. Similarly, the prosecutor hasn't provided proof conclusive enough to have the defendant convicted. Such being the case, the prosecutor has no right to charge the defendant of committing rape." Josh insisted seriously.

Before the prosecutor was about to argue, Josh continued, "If you want my speculation, I have every reason to suppose that Charles might be the suspect."

As soon as he finished, everyone got stunned.

So did Charles and the judge.

The judge couldn't help casting a glance at Charles to see his reaction.

"According to the statement from the prosecutor, the defendant's preference of being a playboy underlay the rape. Similarly, Charles shares the same preference. It was exactly because he cheated on Hannah that their wedding got cancelled. If the defendant were to be proven guilty because he used to be a playboy, Charles, known as a playboy as well, should also be under suspicion. Charles was there to attend the dinner that night. It was still possible that he got involved in this case. More importantly, Charles had cheated on Jane before the wedding eve, the cousin of the victim. According to the prosecutor's speculation, Charles would be likely to dare to have a second try with the victim. If so, he should be more suspicious. Whatever, Charles seems to have a special crush on any girls from the Coopers. It's likely to speculate that he loves to develop affairs with Cooper's girls."

"Objection! The defence attorney is resorting to sophistry. He is speaking nonsense to cover up the guilt of the defendant. Mr Sawyer has been proven innocent in the case. It's a sheer smear against Mr Sawyer!"

"Objection approved! The defence attorney should be careful with the language. Your continuous nonsense could disable your right of defence."

After taking a deep breath, Josh explained respectfully, "Your honour, I was just stating the fact based on the prosecutor's logic to speculate. If my speculation could be deemed as nonsense, so shall be his."

Upon hearing that, the prosecutor got choked embarrassedly.

Under the witness of the public, the judge found it impossible to show any bias against the defendant.

Undoubtedly, Josh's argument worked pretty well.

The judge then banged his gavel. After taking a hint from Charles, he added, "The court shall now adjourn for ten minutes."

Then the judge walked away.

Soon, the air was filled with noise.

Charles turned into a livid face.

Sitting next to him, Loretta couldn't help huffing, "I didn't expect his lawyer could be so capable."

"So what? Oscar will still be proven guilty if they fail to provide any conclusive evidence. The judge has the power to make a conviction. However capable his lawyer is, he could never turn the table." Charles gritted his teeth.

Loretta looked a bit more relieved, "Luckily, we have the judge bribed."

"Of course." Charles nodded.

"As soon as he's imprisoned, I am gonna torture that little bitch!" huffed Loretta viciously.

She felt like tearing Hannah apart as soon as she thought of how aggressive she had appeared these days.