Chapter 681 Criminal and Civil, New Witnesses?

Chapter 681 Criminal + Civil, New Witnesses?

Ace Law Firm, the top floor office.

Zhang Wei is talking on the phone with the business department about the cooperation between the law firm and Blacksmith Technology.

"Yeah, I see, so let's do this first about the cooperation!"

After he hung up the phone, he stood up calmly.

Even if the cooperation between the two parties involved just now, the transaction scale reached tens of billions or even hundreds of billions, it didn't matter to him.

That much money is just a series of numbers. Among the cases he is responsible for overseas, there are also large projects with similar amounts. These numbers no longer arouse any interest in him.

The only thing he cares about now is Zhang Tianlong and his group!

"At present, Lao Zhao has launched a public prosecution, and Lao Chen, as a judge, has also issued a subpoena. Corresponding to this is the blockade that restricts leaving the country and leaving the Oriental Capital. Zhang Tianlong can no longer escape!"

"But the criminal lawsuit alone is not enough, I have to add more fire, let the whole Dongfang know about this matter, and everyone knows that the trial of Zhang Tianlong is what the people want, and it is really for the sake of justice for the city of Dongfangdu! "

Zhang Wei picked up the landline and dialed a number: "Smelly brother, let's go, next I want you to take me to a few places!"

He quickly went downstairs, got into the car from the parking lot, and was escorted by Zhang Xinwu and Zhang Xinyan to the suburbs of Dongfangdu.

In an old community in the suburbs, in front of an old building.

Zhang Wei took the siblings upstairs to the top 8th floor without elevators.

Tuk tuk tuk!

Because there is no doorbell, they can only choose to knock on the door.

"Who is it!"

Inside the door was a woman's voice.

"Who are you, why are you looking for us in broad daylight!" After she opened the door, she stared at Zhang Wei and the others with an unkind expression.

"Is it Mrs. Zhou, Mr. Zhou's wife?"

"We have no money!"

When the woman heard Zhang Wei's intention, she immediately yelled and was about to close the door.

But she found that Zhang Wei's feet had already pressed against the door, and she couldn't close the door by herself.

"I said, we don't have any money, and the money is owed by that dead bastard. If you want debts, go to him!"

The woman wanted to push Zhang Wei away and close the door, but found that it was impossible.

"Mrs. Zhou, after your husband's death, your family's life is like heaven and hell. Have you ever thought about making a comeback and getting justice for your dead husband?"

"When that bastard was rich, he spent every day out, and didn't come home a few times a year. How can I have any relationship with him?"

"Having said that, but you also think about it, Mr. Zhou used to give you millions of living expenses every year, let you live in big villas and drive luxury cars. Now that he is dead, you have moved to the suburbs far from the city center, living in In such an old building, it is to avoid those creditors, but can you really escape?"

Zhang Wei looked into the house while talking.

Naturally, the crowded old building does not have a good apartment type. The place where the woman lives is a two-bedroom house.

There are not only two children living in it, but also their elderly parents. A family of five are crowded in the simple house, and they have to climb up to the 8th floor every day, which is too painful for the elderly.

But what can be done about it? The whole family has worked so hard because her husband died and the creditors outside forced her to do so.

"Mrs. Zhou, if I can help you?"

"What help, I don't understand!"

"Who killed your husband, you should know?"

"They said that the murderer was Zhang Wei, who killed my husband!"

"Oh, I am that Zhang Wei!"

When the woman heard what Zhang Wei said, she stopped closing the door for an instant, and then looked at the young man in front of her in astonishment.

Is this young man in front of you the one who killed your husband?

"First of all, I want to tell you that I don't even know Mr. Zhou, and I have no grievances with him. It is even more impossible for me to kill him!"

"Secondly, I want to tell you clearly that the person who killed him was Zhang Tianlong, because your husband has always been responsible for Zhang Tianlong's shipping trade, but because your husband is bold and looks ugly, Zhang Tianlong took the opportunity Killed the mouth, and put the blame on me."

"Finally, Mrs. Zhou, I came to you because of this case. Although the case was finalized two years ago, because I, the principal culprit, has not been arrested, this case has never been closed. Now it is for your husband to ask for help. It's a good time for justice!"

Seeing what Zhang Wei said, the woman finally stopped thinking about closing the door, and even opened the door.

"You said my husband was killed by Zhang Tianlong, he is the mayor of the city, he..."

"What kind of guy is Zhang Tianlong? You don't know it, but your husband must know it. He hasn't complained to you for a few days since he came back?"

"He said that when working under Zhang Tianlong, some things are very..."

The woman wanted to mutter something when she found someone pulling her trousers.

It turned out to be two young children. They looked at their father and Zhang Wei anxiously, as well as the two older brothers and sisters at the door.

"Mrs. Zhou, I'm here to tell you that the Prosecutor's Headquarters will launch a public prosecution for the attack on the Oriental Metropolis Star two years ago, and Zhang Tianlong will be tried as the main suspect. Your chance of getting justice is yours." In front of your eyes!"

"Of course, I will help you too. I will file a civil lawsuit with you and several other family members of the victims in the civil court at the same time. The main responsibility for your husband's death lies in the hands of Zhang Tianlong. According to the principle of "Host People", once Zhang Tianlong is convicted, the result of the civil court can be confirmed according to the judgment of the criminal court, and you can claim compensation like Zhang Tianlong! "

"Claim?" The woman was a little surprised. "How much is this claim?"

"There is no problem with a few million, after all, it is a living human life!"

Zhang Wei said, glanced at the humble house, and continued: "If your husband's death has caused huge financial pressure and distress to your family, you can also apply for incidental compensation. The associated losses are huge, and you can ask for several times more. Compensation!"

"About how much?"

"If I make a move, I will guarantee 10 million for each of your family. Are you satisfied with this figure?"

Hearing that there were 10 million, the woman's heart beat violently.

Because, this is a lot of money.

When her husband was still there, she didn't think it was a big deal to spend hundreds of years every year.

But now that her husband is dead, and their family is so poor, they realize how difficult life is.

Now there is a chance that can make her earn 10 million, and any fool knows what to do.

"What do you want me to do!"

"Mrs. Zhou, thank you for your cooperation, I knew you would make the right choice!"

Seeing the woman changed her mind, Zhang Wei smiled.

Sure enough, money is touching!

...

That afternoon.

Dongfang Metropolitan Court, the tea room of the civil court.

The several judges in the civil court all got together and chatted and gossiped.

"Have you heard that there is a big case in the criminal court!"

"I heard that the case that Lao Chen took over actually wants to sue the speaker of the city council. Who gave him the courage!"

"That's right, that's right, I'm a bit bold. What if the prosecution doesn't succeed this time, what about the Speaker to wear shoes for Old Chen?"

These few don't seem to be busy, and they can still chat together.

"I heard that this case seems to be related to that Zhang Wei!"

"What, is that Zhang Wei!"

When the judges heard the name, they immediately lost their composure.

Even if they have not participated in Zhang Wei's lawsuit, they have heard of this person's name.

Especially after the other party disappeared for two years, he returned to Dongfang Capital again, and he also won the gold medal of exoneration by virtue of his diplomatic immunity.

"Before Zhang Wei disappeared, he was a difficult master. I didn't expect him to plan to attack the speaker this time!"

"It's terrible, it's really terrible. Could it be that Lao Chen used someone as a gunman?"

"It's hard to say, isn't Lao Chen's clerk, Li Qinghua, Zhang Wei's mother-in-law? You say there won't be any..."

"Ahem!"

While several judges were chatting, a cough interrupted them.

"One by one, why are you talking nonsense all day long? Our city court is independent of the city council. Even if something happened to the speaker, we still have to sue!"

The only one who can say such domineering remarks is Judge Ni Qiuping, who is known as "ghosts in civil courts".

Seeing Ni Qiuping appear, the few judges who were chatting together also separated, drinking tea when they should, and coffee when they should.

"Why, don't you chat anymore?"

Seeing that her colleagues were like this, Ni Qiuping sneered: "Everyone, don't forget that we have sworn oaths. We are judges. We only need to be worthy of the robes we wear. Even if we are the king of heaven, I have to speak up." law!"

"well said!"

Not far away, there was a burst of applause.

Then Ni Qiuping turned her head, and saw a person who made her even have no desire to complain appeared.

"Old Ni, what you said is really good, I, Zhang Wei, was so moved that I cried!"

It was none other than Zhang Wei.

When the judges around saw Zhang Wei appearing, they all picked up their teacups, water cups, and coffee cups, and drank on their own.

Their attitudes are also obvious. When dealing with Zhang Wei, they unanimously decided: You can't see me, you can't see me, you can't see me...

"What are you doing here? If you want to find Lao Chen, you should go to the criminal court!"

As Ni Qiuping said, she also poured herself a glass of water, and then sat in the tea room, as if she hadn't seen Zhang Wei, ready to drink water.

"It's nothing, it's just that there is a case and I need Judge Ni to help you!"

Zhang Wei was not ambiguous, and handed over the indictment in his hand.

"Case, you have other cases. Didn't you plan Lao Chen's case?"

"Old Ni, what are you talking nonsense about? Isn't Lao Zhao responsible for Lao Chen's case? I'll be an audience at most. Our focus is on your case. Don't worry, it's just a simple civil case. claim!"

Seeing Ni Qiuping's unfriendly tone, Zhang Wei hurriedly laughed to deal with it.

"Really?" Ni Qiuping naturally didn't believe it, and immediately opened the complaint and read it.

puff--

Seeing the first page and seeing the defendant's name, Ni Qiuping spit water from her mouth.

"Ahem, cough, Zhang Wei, you kid..."

At this moment, she was gnashing her teeth, and her tone of voice was like that of a ferocious tigress.

"Old Ni, calm down, this is the first indictment, and there are six more to come. I represent a total of seven families to sue!"

"It's still a class action lawsuit!"

Ni Qiuping's voice raised dozens of decibels.

"Yes, after all, this is life-saving money. Several families are struggling to survive. What can we do if we don't sue?"

"You tm..."

The dialogue between Ni Qiuping and Zhang Wei also attracted the attention of other civil court judges in the tea room.

They pricked up their ears while drinking tea.

Several people were a little curious about what kind of case this was and how it could cause such a big reaction from Ni Qiuping.

"Zhang Wei, you can just let me go, you can sue other people if you want, why sue Chairman Zhang Tianlong!"

puff--

puff--

puff--

Not surprisingly, when Ni Qiuping told the content of the case, the other judges all complained.

Fuck!

Fuck!

Fuck!

Afterwards, in the hearts of these people, they all yelled, their eyes widened and their mouths grew wide.

"Well, everyone, don't get excited, I have a reason for doing this."

Zhang Wei waved his hand to signal the big guy to calm down.

"Actually, I also represent the families of the victims, they all need justice!"

"But isn't it too difficult to determine the responsibility for your case?" Ni Qiuping raised the complaint in her hand, with a displeased expression on her face.

"It's not difficult, as long as Lao Zhao's side is OK and Zhang Tianlong's responsibility is determined, then our responsibility determination can be exempted, and we can directly use Lao Chen's case as a basis to apply for compensation~"

Zhang Wei blinked at Ni Qiuping, and then said with a smile: "Look, old Ni, I don't need you to worry about how much I have treated you. Once the old Chen's case is closed, you can directly pronounce the verdict!"

"That's what I said, but on Lao Chen's side, can Lao Zhao win?"

"Don't worry, I'm involved in this case!"

Zhang Wei immediately patted his chest as a pledge, and handed over the remaining six indictments to Ni Qiuping.

"Old Ni, there are 7 indictments in total. You have to collect them. The future of these 7 families is in your hands!"

Zhang Wei gave a solemn warning, then took his leave and left.

"Where are you going, boy?"

"Go to the next door to participate in the pre-trial motion. Since Zhang Tianlong is going to be sued, we have to see what tricks they use, right?"

...

1 hour later.

The criminal court, the scene of the big court.

The prosecution and the defense have already arrived.

The prosecuting party was Zhao Chunming from the local prosecutor's headquarters. He was alone without any helpers, not even his old friend Guo Wufeng.

Obviously, the impact of this case was too great, and Zhang Tianlong was clearly offended. No one else at the local prosecutor's headquarters dared to participate, and Zhao Chunming did not force it.

Anyway, beating alone is still beating. When he first became a prosecutor, he also completed the case by himself alone.

As for the defense, that is a luxurious lineup.

Except for the main representatives who were sued, Zhang Tianlong, Lin Xiangtian and Wu Yuanzong.

Standing beside them was Laura, the representative lawyer of William International, and almost all the department heads of Jincheng Law Firm were sitting in the hearing booth, plus the ace lawyers of various departments.

Among them, Bai Meiqi, who had fought against Xiao Baihe recently, and was so pale that Xiao Baihe and Zhang Wei teamed up, was impressively listed.

The hearing area was filled with dozens of seats at once, which also put tremendous pressure on Lao Chen in the courtroom.

"These guys are creating pressure on me!"

Seeing so many people coming to Jincheng Law Firm, Lao Chen immediately expressed concern for Zhao Chunming.

Can you do it alone? There are almost a hundred people coming from the opposite side. Can you hold it?

However, there are not no people who support Zhao Chunming. There is a girl sitting on the other side of the first row of the hearing booth.

Xiao Lily!

After she heard about the case, she planned to come and cheer for her former leader.

Of course, she mainly came to see if Zhang Tianlong deserved what he deserved.

"Ahem, since it's almost time, then..."

"Hold on!"

Just when Lao Chen was about to start, the door of the court was pushed open.

Then, under everyone's gaze, Zhang Wei walked in.

"Sorry, I just went to the next door to chat with Lao Ni for a while, so I'm late!"

Zhang Wei apologized, sat directly beside Xiao Baihe, and then glanced provocatively at Jincheng Law Firm.

All members of Jincheng Law Firm's complexion sank after seeing this scene, and their aura weakened a little.

No way, a super tricky one came!

"This kid, he really came!"

At the defense table, Zhang Tianlong and others saw this scene and all gritted their teeth.

At the trial seat, Lao Chen saw this scene and immediately knew it.

Look, this is the aura!

At first, I thought that Old Zhao couldn't stand it, but when Zhang Wei came, everyone in Jincheng was immediately scared. It seems that this case is interesting.

Old Chen said, knocking on the gavel: "Then, I now announce that the pre-trial motion for this lawsuit will start now!"

"I called both of you to come here, just to confirm the public prosecution of Chairman Zhang by the local prosecutor's headquarters. Both of you can express your opinions!"

As Lao Chen said, he nodded to Zhang Tianlong, then looked at Zhao Chunming.

The latter understood and spoke immediately: "Chairman Zhang, I am not targeting you. This prosecution is based entirely on the confession of Bashaluo, the chief criminal of the Oriental Star attack. He testified that you are the mastermind, and he is only the executor. Therefore, in order to be fair, And justice, in order to restore the truth of the year, we have to do this!"

"What kind of truth, can the speech of a dead person be the truth?"

On the defense side, before Zhang Tianlong opened his mouth, Lin Xiangtian couldn't help rebutting: "Basaluo is dead, and whether his testimony is valid is a question. Who knows if he was threatened? Testify against us, your prosecution failed to prove these things, so your prosecution has no basis at all!"

Laura on the side opened her mouth, but she didn't speak, obviously acquiescing to this statement.

"Well, Lawyer Lin, you are right. The key witness has died. Whether his confession is valid is indeed a question mark."

Old Chen said very neutrally, then looked at Zhao Chunming: "Old Zhao, do you have any other evidence?"

"Yes, we have other witnesses who can also prove Chairman Zhang's actions!"

"Oh, what witness, is he in court now?"

"The witness is still abroad. The extradition treaty is more difficult to deal with, but he should come next week. I have his video statement here!"

As Zhao Chunming said, he handed over a USB flash drive to the court.

"Let's play it!" Lao Chen waved his hand, making Tingwei get ready.

Then a picture appeared on the projection screen in the courtroom.

In the video, it is a white-haired old man in a floral shirt.

"I remember this person, he seems to be the captain of the Oriental Star?" Seeing this person, Lao Chen was the first to react.

And seeing the captain in the video, Zhang Tianlong and others were not calm anymore.

The prosecution actually found the captain!

He is the prosecution's new witness!

It was difficult now, because the captain was also a direct participant in that case.

The eyes of Zhang Tianlong and others suddenly became ugly!

At the same time, they also knew that the prosecution was really prepared this time!