Chapter 872

"By the way, do you want to book Cochran first? Don't let the strongest black defense lawyer be hired by MJ."

If I have to imitate Simpson's dream lawyer team, Cochran, who has helped MJ, Simpson, and Snoop Dogg, must be invited. That guy is recognized as having the only ability to get rid of crimes among black defense lawyers , "Is he expensive now?" Song Ya asked Goodman.

"Of course, even the Simpson case can be acquitted..."

Goodman replied: "However, Cochran will not work for MJ anymore. He has always been worried about MJ's sudden insistence on civil settlement with the dentist and his son in the 1993 case. He thinks it is a stain on his winning career. , the main reason is that the client, MJ, is too fickle and weak, and he doesn't think he is a good partner."

"He won't say this publicly, will he?" Song Ya asked suspiciously.

Goodman turned his head, smiled and blinked, "Told me privately, he is in Chicago."

"Ha, does he think I'll be a good client?" Song Ya understood the meaning of Goodman's smile, "In his capacity, don't you need to be so proactive?"

"Why not? No matter how successful a lawyer is, he can't just sit in his office and wait for clients to come to him."

Goodman replied: "Besides, he has his own private jet, so it's very convenient to take a trip."

In the profession of defense lawyers, even if skin color is not considered, Cochran has done the best. He has three major advantages. He once served as the deputy attorney general of Los Angeles, and later also practiced in Los Angeles and opened a law firm. There are rich people who need defense lawyers. Many, his network and other resources are top-notch.

In terms of the choice of defense strategies, he is also a commander-in-chief with keen intuition and profound skills.

In addition, he is very good at manipulating the public opinion of the black community, which is very well demonstrated in the MJ case and the Simpson case.

"It is rumored that your law firm received tens of millions of dollars from MJ for a single case in 1993. Is it true?"

Soon, in the mansion in Highland Park, Song Ya met this top defense lawyer. Goodman had just called to inquire about the second price on his own behalf. Unexpectedly, the other party came to meet him in person immediately, "I just watched Newspaper, this year MJ got entangled by that nasty dentist again, will you still represent him?"

Cochran was a fifty-year-old black man with a square face, a bushy mustache, and a slow-talking fifty-year-old black man. After exchanging pleasantries, Song Ya didn't mention his troubles, "Please sit down, Mr. Cochran."

"Sorry, it's not convenient for me to talk about this with other people..."

Cochrane sat down slowly,

"But there is a high probability that MJ will not be represented. This year he will not be in too much trouble, and the dentist will not be a threat."

"Oh? Why?" Song Ya was very interested, "The dentist has won more than 20 million civil settlement funds, isn't it stronger?"

"Uh... The specific reasons are very complicated, and I can't say too much. This involves the settlement agreement between the two parties." Cochran took the wine from Linda, "Thank you, Linda."

"You guys knew each other before?" Song Ya watched his words carefully.

"Of course, MC Hammer got into a lot of trouble during his richest years." Cochrane nodded.

"He is not bad." Song Ya commented.

"Yes, in essence, he is just a simple big boy who got rich." Cochran continued, "But only the two black lights in Chicago have the most promising future. This is recognized by our African-American legal community."

He should be referring to himself and Jordan, "Thank you." Song Ya raised his glass to him.

"APLUS, you are very dangerous now. Being targeted by Dan Burton means that you have become the target prey of white ultra-conservatives..."

Cochrane warned: "I feel that your recent performance is a bit too light on the Bahn chemical case. Before I came, I studied the witness testimony made public by Dumbleton with my assistants. There are several pieces of the puzzle of the chain of evidence for conviction."

"If I haven't done it, I haven't done it. Stand up straight when you walk."

Song Ya was not her own attorney before signing the contract, and Song Ya lied nonchalantly.

"I heard that the Chicago police have received a report, and the criminal investigation will start immediately, right?" Cochran asked, "Also, the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee may appoint an independent prosecutor at any time. This position has great power to mobilize law enforcement resources. big."

"Maybe."

"You don't seem to need my help?" The barrister rushed over excitedly, a little disappointed and displeased with the attitude of potential clients who were always joking, "I thought..."

"Don't get me wrong, I may indeed need your help."

It's only possible. After all, the situation has improved now. His voluntary visit was a surprise. After all, after the Simpson case, Cochran became famous and also gained a label in the hearts of the American public, that is, to find him The client representing the case must have committed a crime, otherwise, who would spend huge sums of money to find him to help with the lawsuit?

In layman's terms, whoever looks for him will feel guilty! At least that's the current trend of public opinion.

So Song Ya's current attitude is precisely because Cochran is a bit tired of his reputation. On the one hand, he has to plan for the worst. He needs Cochran to save time for possible treason lawsuits. On the other hand, After paying such a high price for putting A+CN in a cage, the situation has eased, and it is really inappropriate for the outside world to know that he is discussing cooperation with Cochrane.

"But at the moment I haven't made up my mind. I hope you can understand Mr. Cochran."

Song Ya asked: "Is it convenient to disclose the fee standard of your law firm first?"

"Okay." Cochrane handed over a document.

"Wow wow wow wow..." Song Ya sighed while watching, lawyer fees, consulting fees, working hours, etc., etc., according to this price list, I estimate that I will spend 10 million on his team for a year of litigation It's no wonder that Simpson frantically showed his face after the lawsuit to make money...

"I can give you a discount. My colleagues and I appreciate you APLUS very much." Cochrane said: "You know that I am always happy to deal with all kinds of troubles for my compatriots."

"Thank you, but my lawsuit may not necessarily start." The money can't be paid or not, and when the time comes, the dream lawyer team will invite more than just his group, Song Ya responded.

"Are you so confident?" Cochran didn't know everything under the table, but he was very keen. "Based on public information, I personally don't feel very optimistic. Of course, you may have other circumstances."

"APLUS is not MC Hammer or even MJ, we have more powerful political and economic relations." Linda proudly interjected for the boss, "Even Simpson is far from being able to compare with us."

Song Ya raised her lower eyelids unexpectedly, and then smiled at Cochrane.

"I understand I understand that all the African-American groups have watched APLUS grow a little bit over the past few years, and we are all proud of it...well, that's it."

Cochran stood up, "I'm going to fly to another city to meet clients soon, so I won't bother you much. Your manor villa is very beautiful APLUS, please call me if you need it, the door of my law firm is open for you at any time .”

"Okay, goodbye, send me off Goodman. I'm sorry Mr. Cochrane, it's inconvenient for me to be photographed with you..."

"Understandable."

"An Nger who seems to be able to see through people's hearts." Song Ya said to Linda after watching him and Goodman go out.

"He has represented countless black stars. Sometimes this kind of thing can be done only by experience..." Linda turned to regret halfway through speaking, "Did I make a mistake just now? I'm sorry APLUS, I just felt that he seemed a little contemptuous just now you."

"It's okay Linda, he didn't underestimate me, otherwise he wouldn't have offered to help. Of course, it was also for his business. Well, the Bahne chemical case is indeed a bit troublesome, but..."

"but what?"

"Let's put it this way, me, MJ, our governor Peter Flock, too many celebrities or politicians are carrying multiple lawsuits at the same time, life is still going on? It's okay, don't be too nervous Linda."

Before, the subordinates who didn't know the inside story were too optimistic. Now after a series of operations, Song Ya felt that the big trouble had begun to stay away, but the subordinates seemed more nervous than herself, so Song Ya relieved her.

"Ms. Michelle is here," Taraji came in to report.

After returning from New York, Song Ya sent Dr. Mei back to the 3DFX headquarters and asked Taraji to take over a lot of daily work. Anyway, he is also used to switching the black, white and yellow around him for various purposes.

"I saw Dan Burton on TV..."

Except for dinners and other events, Michelle rarely comes to visit alone, so it must be something urgent. After the two exchanged opinions on the Bahn chemical case, "What's the matter? Just tell Michelle, after so many years Friends." Song Ya asked.

"Well, we estimate that Alice Palmer, my husband's primary opponent, should be able to gather voters' signatures before the twentieth." Michelle was really anxious.

According to the communication at their campaign headquarters last time, Song Ya knew that once Alice Palmer, who had given up the constituency before and now returned to the carbine, entered the donkey party primary election, regardless of whether she won or lost, her husband Michelle would be in a moral dilemma. This opportunity was given up by Alice Palmer, and now that she is back, as a man, are you still licking your face and continuing to choose?

"Is this soliciting signatures?"

Song Ya asked the old Mike to drive Michelle, herself and Linda to a street not far from Hyde Park, and saw some black middle school students in school uniforms with Alice Palmer campaign slogan ribbons slung across their backs holding Signing documents to attract passers-by, "It's a bit like posting a small advertisement." He said.

"Not all, mainly by campaign rallies, door-to-door phone calls, knocking on doors, etc..."

Michelle rubbed her hands nervously: "The efficiency of getting signatures from passers-by is not high. Alice Palmer should have used all the methods she can. According to intelligence, there should be only a thousand, or even a few hundred."

"Well……"

It was so difficult for the previous senator in the original constituency to collect enough signatures, which shows how successful the sniping work of his and his wife’s campaign team has been, but it seems that it is not enough, “Don’t worry about Michelle, actually Ellie It's okay if Palmer is in the primaries, I don't think there are any morally flawed politicians, since everyone is running sick, you just win her. Life has to go on."

Song Ya persuaded her with her feelings just now.

"Maybe, but I want to be more perfect." Michelle replied.

"Well...what do you need me to do?" Song Ya joked: "The security in these neighborhoods is not very good, you don't want me to find gangsters to stop..."

"No, can you ask Pastor William to help?" Michelle waved her hands repeatedly.

"Oh! I see."

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