American Gossip King

Chapter 166 Court Hearing (Part 2)

Generally, witnesses and defendants cannot speak directly to each other.

But judges can mediate, and such dialogue is possible when necessary.

Easterbrook was summoned again.

Ian Carl stood in the dock, looked at the young Black man, and smiled. "Mr. Brooke, I heard your accusations. With the judge's permission, I will ask you a few questions. If you feel it's inappropriate, I can also ask them through my defense attorney."

Brooke gently shook her head: "Go ahead and ask."

Ian nodded: "Who sent you?"

The prosecution lawyer shouted, "Objection! The defense is leading the witness!"

The judge banged his gavel: "Objection valid, defendant, you cannot ask such a question."

Ian shrugged. "Okay, let me put it this way. Mr. Brooke, you said that after you entered the room, you saw that all five girls had been untied, except for Officer Catherine. Assuming you're telling the truth, then why? Why didn't I untie Officer Catherine after killing so many people and saving those girls?"

Brooke shrugged. "How should I know? Maybe you don't like her."

"And then I report on it afterwards, praising a policewoman I don't like as a hero?"

Brooke: "..."

The audience laughed again.

This is indeed very unreasonable.

Brooke exclaimed, "I remember now, you seemed to have said something about giving her a choice..."

He didn't finish his sentence, his heart suddenly skipped a beat, and he looked at Ian.

He saw a strange light gleam in Ian's eyes, and the next moment he found himself in an empty field.

The surrounding area was desolate, with corpses everywhere.

Ian Carl stood right in front of him, holding a gun and pointing it at him.

Easterbrook was horrified; he cried out, "No!"

Ian pointed his gun at Easterbrook: "Why did you frame me?"

"Why did you frame me?"

"Why did you frame me?"

"Why did you frame me?"

The sound echoed wildly in his ears.

The young Black man shouted, "I didn't!"

The next moment, a sharp pain erupted in his body, which he could no longer bear, and he let out a mournful howl.

However, in this empty world, his cries went unanswered.

Then he saw that he was nailed to a cross.

Pain erupted from every part of his body.

Ian Karl before him was like a demon, wielding a long whip and lashing it down at him wildly.

"No! Help me!" he cried out.

"Why did you frame me?" Ian Karl's voice was like a devil's whisper.

Easterbrook couldn't take it anymore: "They gave me money, 100,000 dollars."

"Who is it?"

"A man named Courtman, I don't know his specific identity!"

"You're willing to walk a path of death for 100,000? You're really asking for a bargain!"

"I know I was wrong!" Easterbrook wailed.

The terrifying torment of the illusion space continued to fall, and the poor fellow endured endless suffering.

Ian Carl tormented him like a demon, causing him immense suffering.

His mind completely collapsed at that moment, and he wailed, "Let me go! I'll say whatever you want! I lied! Someone paid me to frame Ian Carl!"

This time, it wasn't a response from the illusion space, but a direct roar in the courtroom.

Upon hearing this, everyone was in an uproar.

Kreps was both surprised and delighted.

He really did it!

Ian Carl actually did it; he actually got this bastard to recant his testimony on the spot?

How did you do that?

But that doesn't matter anymore. What matters is that Ian Carl can do everything he promised!

The prosecution lawyer was also stunned.

He considered all possibilities, but he never expected that the most important witness would recant his testimony at this moment.

All the preparations were in vain! It was all meaningless.

Even the judge looked at Easterbrook in surprise: "Do you know what you're saying?"

Easterbrook clutched his head and wailed, "A man named Courtman gave me $100,000 to testify against Ian Carr for murder!"

The crowd erupted in uproar.

The defense attorney shouted, "Your Honor, did you hear what the witness said? The witness admitted to perjury; this is all a setup to frame my client!"

The entire courtroom erupted into chaos until the gavel struck.

The people sitting in the audience stared in astonishment at this scene.

What happened?

How could this happen?

What did Ian Carl do to make that kid recant his testimony on the spot?

………………

The most important witness recanted his testimony, rendering the trial meaningless.

The trial ended quickly.

After another round of routine questioning, the judge struck the gavel: "Mr. Easterbrook has falsely accused Ian Carr. We will determine your conduct separately. This court hereby declares Mr. Ian Carr not guilty."

"Yeah!" All of Ian's supporters cheered.

Ian glanced coldly at Brooke, enduring the pain in his eyes, and infused him with another wave of will.

Two bailiffs stepped forward to take Brooke away, and Brooke walked on like a man who had lost his parents.

Suddenly, he made a move and grabbed the bailiff's gun.

This sudden scene stunned everyone.

Ian suddenly rushed forward, using his body to shield Jessica and the other girls, shouting, "Get down!"

Like a mother hen protecting her chicks, they held the girls tightly, creating a stark contrast with the surrounding crowd that scattered in panic.

At the same time, Brooke pointed his gun at everyone, and the young black man shouted loudly, "Don't come any closer! Nobody come any closer!"

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Everyone stopped at the same time.

Ian looked at the girls and glared at Easterbrook: "Mr. Easterbrook, do you know what you're doing? Come at me if you dare!"

His eyes continued to gleam.

Brooke looked at Ian with despair: "I know I was wrong... please don't involve my family, okay?"

Ian said in a low voice, "I'm not a gangster, I don't do those things."

Brooke gave a wry smile and said, "Thank you."

He suddenly pointed the gun at his chin and pulled the trigger.

boom!

Gunshots.

Amidst the swirling blood, Easterbrook fell.

"You bastard!" Kreps said angrily as he stood up, leaning on his cane.

That bastard got off easy; I was planning to torture him properly.

He almost got everyone killed!

Only Jessica and the others stared at Ian in a daze.

The girls exclaimed in unison, "You protected us again, Ian!"

They didn't know how Ian Carl did it, nor did they care.

All they knew was that Ian would always keep his promises and would always stand up to protect them in the most dangerous moments.

That's enough to know!

Ian smiled as he looked at the five girls, tears of "sympathy and pity" streaming from his left eye.

Then he opened his arms and embraced the girls: "I'm sorry that because of me, you all came here and had to go through this again."

The girls laughed and shook their heads together: "No, this is a good thing!"

Amanda and Helen Berry had already been urged to go home, but they were called back because of this case.

Now that their innocence has been confirmed, they can legitimately stay a few days and enjoy themselves with Ian.

Their eyes were filled with hope and longing as they looked at Ian.

So Ian took the girls and left the courtroom, leaving this messy affair to themselves.

Walk out of the court.

A large number of reporters had already surrounded them.

They were also watching the live stream and exclaimed, "Mr. Carl, how did you manage to get Brooke to recant? Was it because you gave him money?"

Ian replied sternly, "You can check Brooke and his family's accounts to see if I gave him a single penny. Carl Media Group is dedicated to getting the truth. We will never yield to criminals, much less give those extortionate bastards a single penny. We will never collude with criminals!"

Kreps, who was not far away, listened, shaking his head and smiling.

You are right, Mr. Carl.

You don't collude with criminals; you simply lead them!

Then he left gracefully.

After responding to these remarks, Ian left with the girls.

He received a call from James Peley in the car.

James Perry laughed: "You've put on a good show, Ian Carr. You always manage to turn everything into good news!"

Ian smiled and said, "While a media mogul being falsely accused and recanting his testimony in court is a good story, it can't compare to murder in court... Good news always needs a twist, blood and violence, and a hero saving the damsel in distress... I believe CBS will make good use of this good news story."

We've done a lot of news this year, but this is the first truly original and impactful story.

As for the car chase heist, although it was a sensation, the sequel didn't have much originality.

Ian was very satisfied. Good news needs to be innovative, and my inspiration hasn't run dry yet.

James Perry laughed heartily: "Of course. Acquiring users is your job, collecting money is our job!"

What was clearly a bad thing was turned into a major exclusive news story by Ian Carl, and James Peley was becoming increasingly satisfied.

As for Ian, he needs to go back and make up for the girls' fright.

To be honest, he was a little surprised that the five girls were so devoted to him. He had prepared for some of them to succumb to the pressure.

Indeed, confidence is a good thing!

They have enough confidence in themselves; they believe whatever he says.

The only regret is that... I'll be very tired tonight, and Lena will be jealous.

(End of this chapter)