Chapter 688 Captain Lao Appears in Court, He Is a Ruthless Man!

Criminal court, court scene.

When Lao Chen walked into the criminal court, he was overwhelmed by the crowd in the hearing booth.

"Good guy, so many people have been brought here from both sides, are you trying to wink at me?"

Although he is an old judge with rich experience, it is the first time he has seen the two groups of people who support the prosecution and the defense sitting at each other in the hearing booth.

Zhang Wei, who supported Lao Zhao, brought the elite of Ace Law Firm.

The side that supported Zhang Tianlong also brought the elite of Jincheng Law Firm.

Because both sides are dominated by lawyer groups, the aura is different from that of ordinary people, which caused the civilians who came up to the hearing to listen to them to feel great pressure.

"All rise……"

Even the court guard who was shouting was affected, and his voice became weaker unconsciously.

The audience stood up, and everyone watched as Lao Chen walked up to the trial seat.

"Everyone sit down!"

Old Chen looked around. Of course, his gaze directly skipped the hearing booth, mainly to see if the prosecution, defense and jury seats were all present.

After seeing that the key numbers were all matched, he hammered the hammer and announced:

"Today is an important day. As the presiding judge of the trial, I am announcing here that the first hearing of the Oriental Star attack case and the prosecution of Chairman Zhang Tianlong by the local prosecutor's headquarters will now officially begin!"

Boom!

As the gavel fell, the audience sat down in full vigor.

Everyone knew that at this moment, the biggest case in the entire East was finally going to trial.

"Old Zhao, come up, next is your prosecution's opening statement!"

Since it was a public prosecution case, Zhao Chunming must be the first to speak.

The latter got up and walked to the court.

"Two years ago, the Oriental Star was attacked by pirates. The guests on board were attacked, imprisoned, and even massacred. We all thought it was the pirate who caused all this!"

As soon as Zhao Chunming finished speaking, he raised his hand and pressed the remote control, and a photo appeared on the projection screen behind the witness stand.

"This is the pirate who was captured by the special operations team and pleaded guilty first. He confessed to the fact that he attacked the Oriental Star, and was shot dead by the special operations team after confessing his guilt!"

"We all thought that the matter was over and the real culprit had pleaded guilty, but...is this really the case?"

Having said that, Zhao Chunming took a deep breath and looked at the defense chair: "That's not the case. The fact is that the real murderer has always been at large!"

"Especially in the recent period, with the in-depth investigation of the Investigation Section and the arrest of many key people who were in charge of handling the case at the time, we discovered that there was a huge conspiracy in the attack two years ago!"

Zhao Chunming pressed the remote control again, and the picture on the projection screen was replaced by another pirate - Bashaluo.

"This one is also a pirate. His name is Bashaluo. He is a notorious pirate on a certain route. He has nearly a thousand men under his command. It can be said that he is a great pirate."

"The captain Basharo also pleaded guilty, and confessed to the fact that he attacked the Oriental Star two years ago, and even told many details that we don't know."

"Then here comes the problem..."

Zhao Chunming pressed the remote control again, and pictures of the two pirates appeared on the screen.

"These two pirates, who was the main culprit in the attack on the Oriental Star? If one of them was the main culprit, then what is the identity of the other? Could it be that he was the one responsible?"

This question caused the jury to ponder.

How could there be two prisoners?

What happened when they all pleaded guilty and confessed to the facts of the assault?

"Later, following the illegal behavior of a member of the special operations team, we discovered some doubts!"

The projection screen changed again, and this time it was a close-up of a special operations team member.

And seeing this photo, Zhang Tianlong's face became ugly.

Because this special operations team member is his son Zhang Youlin.

"Do you still remember Zhang Youlin, a member of the special operations team who was touted by the media as a hero? He was the commander of the special operations team responsible for arresting the mastermind of the Dongfang Star attack?"

Among the jury, someone subconsciously nodded.

Although it was news 2 years ago, they still remembered the overwhelming media coverage at that time.

"Just two days ago, Zhang Youlin, the elite of the special operations team, attacked the team escorting the important witnesses of this case in the waters of Dongfangdu. At that time, he was carrying a large amount of ammunition. It seemed that he was planning to kill people!"

As soon as this remark came out, the audience was in an uproar.

Many media present in the hearing booth, as well as people eating melons, and the 12 jurors in the jury box all opened their mouths wide in shock.

To say that the only one who is still calm is probably the prosecution and the defense, Zhang Wei's side and Jincheng's side.

However, the newcomers on Zhang Wei's side and some of the lawyers on the Jincheng Group's side were also surprised by this fact.

This case is not accessible to their level. After all, there are only a few people who know the truth, and they are actually counted among the people who eat melons.

"be opposed to!"

Although it was the prosecution's opening statement, Laura still stood up dutifully.

"What the prosecution said is not true. Mr. Zhang Youlin's accusation has not been confirmed yet. He is just a suspect!"

What Laura said was true.

Although Zhang Youlin had already been controlled, and even his attack on the vehicle was a fact, he was very tight-lipped and did not admit anything.

As long as the charges are not confirmed, all the allegations cannot be regarded as ironclad evidence until the trial results come out.

Because you can't tell, Zhang Youlin may be able to overturn the case and deny all the allegations.

Zhao Chunming quoted Zhang Youlin's example, but was interrupted by Laura.

But Lao Zhao was not unprepared.

"What Laura said is good, but what I said just now is just a specific behavior directed by Zhang Youlin. Although the killing and silence later is just speculation, but if you say that this kind of behavior is not killing and silence, then what is the possibility? ?”

"This is a slander, a slander to my client's family. Mr. Zhang Youlin's actions may be performing a secret mission!"

"I asked the person in charge and the instructor of the special operations team, and they all said there was no such thing!"

"It is very likely that the mission comes from a higher level. If you cannot conclude that this mission must not exist!"

"Lawyer Laura, you are arguing with me, no matter what you say, it is an excuse!"

"I'm trying to argue with reason. If the prosecution is not clear about it, don't use it as the basis for judging this case!"

"I don't know why, I have confirmed it, I..."

"Ahem, you both restrain me a little bit!"

Seeing that the prosecution and the defense were about to quarrel, Lao Chen hurriedly stopped it.

This is the opening of the court statement, and there are not even witnesses. Are you so unrestrained?

If the witnesses come up, won't you guys be turned upside down?

As Lao Chen said, he glanced at the two people who were at war, and finally said: "I have also heard about Zhang Youlin's behavior, but this incident happened recently after all, and the investigation department has not released a complete investigation report. so……"

He didn't say the rest, but Lao Chen looked at Zhao Chunming, and the meaning was already obvious.

Before the complete investigation results come out, let's not make a fuss about this matter, and be careful of being slapped in the face in the future.

"Judge Chen, I understand."

Old Zhao was helpless, but he could only take a step back.

"I take back the last sentence of speculation. Whether Zhang Youlin's actions were killing people to silence them is impossible to determine, and I will not mention it again!"

Laura rolled her eyes, and you said that you would not mention it again. Didn't you mention it again?

"However, I can tell everyone here a fact that no one can deny. Zhang Youlin is the son of Chairman Zhang Tianlong, who is also the direct family member of the defendant in this case. The defense will not deny this matter, right?"

What Lao Zhao said made Zhang Tianlong speechless for a while.

This damn, everyone knows the fact.

When reporting on Zhang Youlin at the beginning, didn't they all use the description of "a general's tiger son", everyone knew that Zhang Tianlong gave birth to a promising son.

But who would have thought that 2 years ago there were all positive reports about Zhang Youlin, but now Zhang Youlin has been controlled by the investigation department, and Zhang Tianlong will not sue.

When the jury heard these words, they were all lost in thought.

Whether Zhang Youlin killed people to silence him is not a matter of judgment, but it is also true that he used a real guy to attack a witness.

And Zhang Youlin is the son of the defendant Zhang Tianlong. His son helped Lao Tzu clean up the mess and deal with the follow-up issues. It seems that there is no problem.

Therefore, the jury looked at the dock with suspicion and suspicion.

"You two, the situation is not good..."

As a senior lawyer, although he hadn't been in court for a long time, Lin Xiangtian could see the jury's thoughts at the first sight.

"Fatty Lin, you don't need to tell me, I can tell!"

Zhang Tianlong suddenly muttered angrily, his face was very unhappy.

"Then, let's continue."

As for Lao Zhao's opening statement, this has only just begun.

"I believe that everyone may be tired of hearing me talking about stand-up comedy here, and because of the defense's objection, I can't continue to use the projector to talk about things, so let's call witnesses directly!"

Hearing this, the audience sat upright again, everyone's eyes were piercing, looking forward to it.

"Judge Chen, we have summoned an important witness, Captain Lao, to testify in court!"

"This court approves!"

Under the instruction of Lao Chen, the witness, Captain Lao, was escorted by two investigators and two court guards all the way to the court.

Seeing the appearance of Captain Lao, the hearing booth and the jury also had different degrees of commotion.

"I remember him, he is the captain of the Oriental Star!"

"That's right, I saw him appear in the Oriental Star travel advertisement two years ago!"

"The first witness is such a heavyweight, it looks like the truth is about to be revealed!"

Naturally, the hearing seats and the jury are extremely looking forward to.

"come yet?"

As for the people in the defense seat, they were a little less calm.

After all, Captain Lao was a direct participant in that operation and the most critical witness. Once he decides to break the news, the truth cannot be hidden.

After Captain Lao sat on the witness stand, his eyes met Zhang Tianlong's.

Zhang Tianlong seemed to be asking: You are honestly staying abroad, why did you come back to this muddy water?

But the former quickly withdrew his gaze, while Zhang Tianlong kept staring, but couldn't get an answer.

After Captain Lao withdrew his gaze from the dock, he glanced at Zhang Wei vaguely, with strong fear flashing in his eyes.

Obviously, he ended his life as a rich man abroad, not out of his own will.

But he took the witness stand anyway.

"Witness, please introduce yourself."

As the witnesses were seated, Lao Zhao began to ask questions.

"My surname is Lao, and I was the captain of the Oriental Star two years ago. I have sailed for their company for nearly 15 years. The Oriental Star two years ago was the last sailing of my career."

"Captain Law, so you were the captain when the pirates attacked the Eastern Star?"

"Of course, as the captain, where else can I be if I'm not on the ship?"

Captain Lao said with a smile on his face, but this smile was a little bit bitter.

"Then, did the pirates attack you?"

"No, the pirates and I actually do not interfere with each other. They arrest their people, and I will wait in the captain's cabin smoking."

"Oh, why are you able to live in peace with pirates?"

"Because we all work for the same boss, they and I are actually 'insiders'."

Hearing this, the 12 jurors in the jury were all slightly surprised.

In the hearing booth, there were even people whispering and whispering.

The captain, he actually joined forces with the pirates, they were actually his own people!

"You just said the same boss, Captain Basaro?"

"No, he is also hired by someone, just like me, the real behind-the-scenes instigators are those sitting on the defense table!"

Captain Lao said, raising his finger to Zhang Tianlong.

As soon as this remark came out, the audience was in an uproar.

This time, it wasn't surprise, but shock.

The witness actually directly testified against Zhang Tianlong.

"Witness, you know what you're doing, right? You're accusing the mayor of Dongfang Metropolis of being involved in a terrorist attack!"

"I know, I have sworn, what I said in court is the truth, I was a direct participant in the attack, I was in the captain's room at the time, and I know everything that happened on the Oriental Star .”

Captain Law admitted directly, with a sincere attitude and a firm tone.

"Captain Law, please look at the screen!"

Zhao Chunming pressed the remote control again, and a picture of Bashaluo and another pirate appeared on the screen.

"These are two pirates. They both admitted that they were the main culprits of the attack. May I ask which one was the one who actually attacked the Oriental Star?"

"It's the one on the right, Captain Basharo. He is one of the main culprits in the attack. I have met him more than once on the ship!"

This time, it was a real blow, and Bashaluo was the main culprit.

"And what about the other one, who is he?"

"I don't know, but I know the mastermind's plan. This person should be the scapegoat. To push all the crimes to an irrelevant person. Isn't this what villains often do?"

These words are very reasonable, and even the jury had to nod in agreement.

"Very good. With the testimony of Captain Lao, we can clearly know that the main culprit who attacked the Oriental Star at that time was the pirate gang headed by Bashaluo!"

Having said that, Zhao Chunming asked again: "Captain Lao, why did you testify in court today? You know that you may be in danger when you come to Dongfang Capital?"

"It's because of the sense of justice in my heart. Since that incident, I have left Longguo, planning to find a place that no one knows, and prepare to spend my old age in peace. But you know, how can a person like me really be with you? In the past, even though I was able to live a good life after my dream, the nightmare of the attack has been haunting me, making me feel uneasy, unable to sleep, and condemned by my conscience. ..."

When Captain Lao said this, tears appeared in the corner of his eyes, and the whole person seemed to be blaming himself, complaining about himself all the time, and his figure became rickety.

Seeing this scene, the jury was sure that this guy might really intend to surrender himself.

"hehe……"

Captain Lao's acting skills left Zhang Wei, who was sitting in the first row of the hearing booth, speechless.

Although your acting skills are not bad, you don't even believe what you said.

Why on earth did you show up? It's not all because of my methods. What's the sense of justice? You dare to do anything for money. How can you have a sense of justice!

Zhang Wei complained in his heart, and Zhao Chunming's questioning in court finally came to an end.

"Captain Lao, let me make it clear at the end that the mastermind behind the scenes is Chairman Zhang in the dock, isn't it?"

"Yes, that's him!"

"You and Bashaluo both serve Chairman Zhang. He led the attack on the Oriental Star two years ago?"

"Yes!"

"Everything you said is what you saw and heard with your own eyes, and you, as the main participant in the case, directly participated in the content?"

"Yes!"

"Did you know that when you confess to these charges, you will also be arrested and investigated by the Investigation Section, and you may even face criminal charges for felony charges?"

"Yes, I was mentally prepared!"

After the witness replied, Zhao Chunming looked at the trial seat.

"Judge Chen, we have no problem with this witness for the time being."

Lao Zhao felt that this was enough, at least Captain Lao confessed his crimes, and he was ready to go to jail.

Now, the pressure came to the defense.

"Lawyer Laura, everything is up to you!"

"I see!"

Laura got up and went to court.

Under the attention of the audience, she came to the witness stand.

"Captain Lao, you said a lot just now, and all I can say is wow, you admitted a terrible crime!"

"Yes, but that's the truth!"

"Is that so, in fact, I also know one thing, that is, before the pirate attack, you deviated from the course, right?"

"Yes, I received an order from Chairman Zhang to change the route to ensure that I can connect with the pirates."

"So when you deviated from the flight path, besides you, did the first officer, the chief engineer and others find you and ask why?"

"They did find me..."

"Then what?"

"I……"

Captain Law glanced at the jury, and put on a gesture of hesitation.

"What happened to them, witness?"

Seeing Laura's questioning, after much hesitation, Captain Lao decided to confess.

"I killed them all!"

As soon as this remark came out, the audience was in an uproar again.

I thought you, the captain, had a conscience, but I didn't expect you to be a ruthless person at that time!