Blackstone Code

Before the trial, Lynch arrived outside the court on time.

A lot of people have gathered here, including many reporters.

Someone saw Lynch coming and shouted "Mr. Lynch", and then a large group of reporters came around, surrounding Lynch in the middle.

Behind the bodyguards, these reporters loudly asked questions they were interested in, such as "Mr. Lynch, you and Mr. Langdon are very good friends. Is there any power-money transaction between you?"

Anyway, with so many people, even if it were said suddenly, it would be difficult for Lynch to tell who said it.

Everyone was asking their own questions, and it seemed like they wouldn't be able to leave today unless they answered two questions.

Lynch stopped and raised his hand to signal everyone to quiet down.

He then picked two questions to answer.

"I can't answer every question from all of you. I can only answer two of the representative questions I just heard."

"The first question is whether Senator Langdon and I have the power to make money."

"I think the person who asked this question must have a devil hidden in his heart, and he is also a bit stupid. The person who asked this question is the one who is stupid and bad."

"Senator Langdon and I have known each other for a long time, more than ten years. From the day we met, we can say that there are no transactions between us based on power or economics."

"It never has been and there is no need for it."

“No matter where I go to invest, the local leaders will promote various preferential policies for me.”

“Because in addition to funds, I also brought a lot of jobs!”

"Look, even our former enemies, Penjiao, smiled and bent down when facing my investment."

"I can say that no mayor of any city can refuse my investment."

"After Senator Langdon entered Congress, there was no overlap in business with mine, so naturally we couldn't have any behind-the-scenes deals."

"We've been friends, like I said, friends for more than a dozen years."

"The second question is whether I would interfere with the course of justice for Senator Langdon."

"If the person who asked the first question is a stupid and bad guy, then the person who asked this question is just stupid and not even bad."

"So stupid that you don't know whether to laugh or get angry!"

"I respect the federal charter and the laws of various regions. There is no difference between me and you before the judiciary. I firmly believe that everyone is equal before the law."

"If Senator Langdon is really guilty, I will never do anything to help him exonerate him. I will think that no matter what consequences he has, he deserves it."

"Similarly, if the law finds him not guilty, then this is the result of legal confirmation, not the result of my manipulation."

"I don't have that much energy to manipulate federal laws."

He paused as he spoke and looked at the reporters who were taking shorthand. He smiled slightly and said, "That's it. If you have any questions after the trial is over, it would be more appropriate for you to ask the parties directly."

Lynch patted the bodyguard on the shoulder, and the bodyguards pushed through the crowd, allowing Lynch to enter the courtroom.

He found a seat and sat down. At this time, many people had come, and many people's eyes were focused on him.

Some people heard what he said outside, and some didn't.

But everyone knows that as long as some people come, even if they don't say or do anything, they have already given enough "signs".

Lynch suddenly came back to attend the trial during Pengio's visit. He certainly didn't come to see Senator Langdon's misfortune.

Then the purpose of his return is obvious.

As he sat here, without saying a word, the atmosphere in the courtroom had already changed.

Because it involved senators, the judge came. The judge put the documents on the table, and after the people around him said "stand up," he casually glanced at the court.

Then very unexpectedly, but not so unexpectedly, I saw Lin Qi.

He glanced at Senator Langdon sitting on the plaintiff's bench, and many thoughts were already running through his mind.

As the trial officially began, both parties submitted evidence, accused and defended each other. In fact, this trial was not as exciting or exciting as the trial in artistic creation.

The lawyer hired by Senator Langdon has nothing to do with Lynch on the surface, but the law firm he works for is indirectly controlled by an asset management company controlled by Lynch.

As for the justice sitting on it, Lynch had also seen him at an event held by Connor.

The Ministry of Justice actually needs the support of the president more than other departments. The president can appoint lifelong justices, provide reliable support to the Ministry of Justice, or directly use presidential prerogatives to destroy the judicial system.

So basically no matter who comes to power, the Department of Justice is a department that is closer to the president.

The ex-husband alleged in court that all this was due to Senator Langdon's request for bribes and frame-up. He asked him for money, and then found that the matter could not be resolved or did not want to be resolved, so he reported him.

The evidence he submitted actually lacked key information, but it cannot be said that there is no doubt at all.

At this point, it’s time to start competing on the abilities of the lawyers on both sides.

Obviously, the lawyers hired by Senator Langdon are more professional. The top lawyers from the three major law firms are definitely no joke.

The more high-end lawyers are, the more they have their own specialized classification.

Just like some lawyers only handle divorce and property division cases, while some only handle cases alleging murder. In this field, they are basically invincible!

The Federation is a society ruled by men, and the law ranks last among the laws of reason. As long as the lawyer's words are sharp enough and he can convince the judge to accept his statement, then right and wrong are not that important.

The trial did not last long. After about forty minutes, the chief judge announced a temporary adjournment and then announced the result in court.

During the ten-minute break, Senator Lynch and Senator Langdon came to the corner outside the house. People spontaneously did not approach them.

Senator Langdon looked depressed, an expression he hadn't seen in a long time.

Ever since the York Gang was born and he became the core, he never imagined that such a day would come.

"This damn guy is going to use these things to blackmail me and control me!", his voice was full of anger.

Obviously, he also realized that if he didn't call the police immediately, he would be in greater trouble.

He didn't even know that his ex-husband actually took a lot of photos to prove his "involvement".

Lynch smiled and comforted him, "Don't worry, there won't be any reversal in this case. Everyone knows what his purpose is."

Senator Langdon took a deep breath of cigarette and held it for a while before spitting it out.

"I have to do something, Lynch. If I don't do anything, people will think I'm easy to bully."

"If I were still mayor, I would be fine with it, but I'm a senator now."

"If I don't fight back when I'm offended, many people will be ready to take action."

Lin Qi also nodded in agreement, "What are you going to do?"

Senator Langdon took another deep drag on the cigarette. The ring of fire on the cigarette tip moved quickly, and there was only about a centimeter of cigarette left in the cigarette holder.

He took off the cigarette with his thumb, index finger, and middle finger, and threw it to the ground. Sparks flew everywhere, and he even stepped on it.

"I heard it's very dangerous in prison..."

Lynch thought about it and said, "I will arrange this."

Ten minutes passed quickly, and soon someone came out to remind that the court would be reopened and the result announced.

During these ten minutes, the chief judge also made several phone calls later. After finally confirming that the case could indeed be decided according to his ideas, he breathed a sigh of relief.

After the court reopened, he announced the result in court——

Senator Langdon was found guilty of bribery and frame-up charges against her ex-husband, but her ex-husband’s counterclaim against Senator Langdon for soliciting bribes was not established, and the case was not opened for investigation.

The ex-husband was sentenced to twelve months in prison and fined. This light sentence was due to the attempted failure of two counts.

Bribery, money not collected.

He was framed and was accused before there was a chance.

It did not cause serious consequences or social impact, and the justice adopted a relatively conservative result as the final ruling.

The ex-husband expressed dissatisfaction and requested an appeal in court, which was also his basic right.

A second court hearing will follow, but for the most part, the outcome will be unlikely to change.

After leaving the court, the results of this case and part of the process were selectively made public.

In fact, anyone with a brain can see what the ex-husband’s purpose is through the evidence and the court process.

Except for a few people who want to do something unknown to others through this matter, public opinion is basically on the right side.

Federal Daily published their comments with a picture of Senator Lynch and Senator Landon opening the door of the same car at the same time.

There is nothing amazing about the article itself, but this picture won this year’s Journalism Award.

This photo has an independent name - "Justice"

Whether it is irony or narrative, it is difficult to say, but it is indeed a very special photo, and there is indeed much that can be interpreted.

A little later, Lynch found the professor.

Upon meeting, the professor apologized to Lynch for the incident.

"...This has nothing to do with you. I know you are divorced, and for the things he did, I know his purpose and thoughts very well."

"So you don't have to apologize, it's his fault, not yours."

Lynch's words gave the professor some relief. She did not want to be recorded in the history of the party as the shortest-serving Progressive Party committee chair.

Lynch will not hold her accountable, but she still has to say nice things.

"If there's anything I can do to make up for the hurt feelings he caused by doing something stupid, please tell me, I'll do anything!"

Lynch pursed his lips after hearing this, "Landon is very angry, and he hopes to vent his anger, but he is your ex-husband, and we have to take care of your emotions."

"If you feel..."

The professor immediately shook his head, "No, he does deserve a lesson. He asked for it!"