Tokyo Barrister: Start the law firm bankruptcy

Chapter 944 Turmoil
Kitahara's voice echoed within the courtroom.

Everyone was stunned.

This young man showed no mercy to the Tokyo High Public Prosecutors Office and the court.

His stance was very clear.

If Aso cannot remove the restraints on his feet, then the court hearing cannot proceed!
The prosecutors in the dock were clearly taken aback by the defense attorney's assertiveness; many were momentarily stunned. They had never seen a defense attorney so directly confront the prosecutors. This…this was utterly defying the natural order!

Nishio, a member of Aso's legal team, was also stunned by what he saw.

He couldn't help but slightly open his mouth wide.

Finished!

This was a thought that popped into his mind.

It's over now.

The legal team originally intended to conduct a standard defense for a lesser charge, without straining the relationship between the lawyers and the prosecutor's office.

Now, all the prior arrangements have been ruined by this so-called lawyer Kitahara!

Nishio's hands even began to tremble.

Prosecutor Akie was clearly enraged by Kitahara's defiant attitude. She shouted, "Removing the restraints is unfounded! The defense attorney has unjustifiably limited the scope of restraints stipulated by law to violent crimes! There is no such requirement for a criminal who may be sentenced to life imprisonment!"

"The defendant committed a serious crime and was tried in restraints to demonstrate the majesty of the law!" Qiu Hui said emphatically.

Kitahara sneered, "According to court rules, those wearing restraints and prison uniforms are not allowed to appear in media reports."

The next second, Kitahara raised his hand and pointed to the audience seats:

"With so many reporters in the audience, yet the defendant was made to wear restraints and a prison uniform! What is this if not illegal?!"

Kitahara's words made everyone in the courtroom's heart skip a beat!
Qiu Hui also responded with color:

"How dare you accuse the Tokyo High Court of violating the law?!"

This is a language trap.

Whether you answer yes or no.

Both are difficult to handle.

Qiu Hui believed that this question would definitely stump her.

However, the young man in front of him showed no fear whatsoever.

"The Tokyo High Public Prosecutors Office, bearing the authority of legal oversight, should assist in ensuring that court proceedings are conducted legally and in accordance with regulations. However, you have turned a blind eye to the fact that the defendant was in restraints. Every prosecutor present here today has committed dereliction of duty and violated the law!"

Kitahara's words truly struck like a thunderclap.

Everyone present was stunned.

A defense lawyer actually dared to accuse the prosecutors present in court of breaking the law?!
At this moment, Takada and Akie were seated at the prosecutor's table, with about a dozen prosecutor's assistants behind them.

The defense lawyer relentlessly accused these people of failing to exercise their legal supervisory powers in accordance with the law.

Nishio's jaw nearly dropped as he looked at Kitahara's final accusation.

Today's court hearing is truly over!

Nishio even wanted to cover his eyes, unable to bear looking at it.

Aso stood in the defendant's seat, looking at Kitahara.

His heart was subtly touched by Kitahara's words.

Yes, all the lawyers present.

Only that young man—

He truly understood—

How heavy are the shackles on my feet!

I consider myself a prominent figure. I was once a scholar and a reader.

That intellectual pride was inherent in Aso's very being.

He was naturally unwilling to appear in court in shackles.

Of everyone in the courtroom, only the lawyer Kitahara spoke his true thoughts.

The judge from the mountain city sat on the bench, looking thoughtful.

She was clearly thinking seriously about what the lawyer Kitahara had said.

Then, the judge began to speak:

"Court officers, please remove the defendant's restraints."

The presiding judge ordered the removal of the restraints from the defendant.

This caused a sensation among everyone in the courtroom!
Judge Yamashiro granted Kitahara's request!

Qiu Hui bit her lip, feeling unwilling, but unable to say anything. The decision not to remove the restraints was a matter for the court, and the prosecutor's office had no say in the matter.

Upon hearing the judge's order, the bailiffs complied, took out the key, and unlocked the restraints.

The instant the shackles were removed—

Aso's ankles were exposed, clearly chafed by the shackles, showing signs of redness, swelling, and broken skin, with some areas bleeding. These shackles must have been very uncomfortable. Judging from the wounds, Aso had likely been in shackles for an extended period while in detention.

As the shackles were removed, Aso showed a pained expression.

"Now you can calm down a bit, right, Attorney Kitahara!" Nishio couldn't help but tug at the young man's sleeve, signaling him not to go too far.

However, Kitahara noticed the scars on Aso's feet.

Just when everyone thought the matter of the restraints was over and the court was about to begin proceedings, the young man spoke up again.

"Chief Referee!"

Nishio panicked completely; he no longer understood what this young man was trying to do.

Takada and Akiho were also surprised that the lawyer Kitahara would speak again.

“Attorney Kitahara, please speak,” Judge Yamashiro said.

Judge Yamashiro and the other judges on the platform all stared intently at Kitahara.

Clearly, they all took this lawyer seriously.

The respect a lawyer earns in court is not gained by cooperating with the court, but by fighting tooth and nail!
Kitahara began, “After the shackles were removed, the defendant Aso had obvious wounds on his feet. According to the detention center regulations, the shackles worn by the defendant shall not exceed 5 kilograms and shall not be worn continuously for more than 15 days.”

"The defense attorney requests the Tokyo Public Prosecutor's Office to record the condition of the defendant's foot wounds on-site in accordance with the law, and to legally deposit, weigh, and inspect the leg irons worn by Aso, as well as to check the detention center's surveillance footage to determine whether the defendant was forced to wear leg irons for more than 15 days!"

Kitahara's words hit the nail on the head regarding the detention center's problems.

In practice, detention centers often increase the intensity of restraints on prisoners in order to discipline them.

The actual weight of the shackles was far more than 5 kilograms.

The wound on Aso's foot is clear evidence of this.

Kitahara's voice continued:

"If any illegal use of restraints is found, the Tokyo High Public Prosecutors Office shall, in accordance with the law, issue a letter of supervision to the Tokyo Detention Center to correct the illegal conduct of the detention center!"

No one in the courtroom expected this.

The trial of Aso's case surprisingly began with the defendant's shackles.

The young man's lawyer, in turn, demanded that the prosecutor's office uphold the rights of the criminal suspect.

This is probably unprecedented in the history of court hearings!
Everyone present remembered this young lawyer.

A lawyer who dares to challenge the High Prosecutor's Office!
(End of this chapter)