Wrongful Conviction 13
"Hello, Attorney Hime," Ishii Kazuki nodded and greeted the lady with her hair in a bun. The lady put down the documents in her hand and smiled at him in return. "Long time no see."
"Thank you for your care," Hibiki Eri said a few simple words to the others. There was still some time before the court was about to leave. She had just had some simple exchanges with Kuwata Tsubasa, but unexpectedly, Ishii Kazuki pushed the door open and said, "I didn't expect you to come and sit in."
Ishii Kazuki shrugged, "This case is of great importance." He glanced at Kuwata Tsubasa who was sitting next to him, and naturally changed the subject, "Mr. Masaki is now able to stay awake longer than before. I told him about your situation. He originally planned to come to the court to see you directly, but when he pushed his wheelchair to the door of the ward, he was arrested by the doctor..."
"Mr. Masaki..." Hearing this, Kuwata Tsubasa didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "Well, please ask Officer Ishii to tell him not to worry." He and Kisaki Eri exchanged glances. It seemed that they were getting along well. "What a pity, this is a secret court..."
Taking many factors into consideration, this time the case was heard in a non-public manner. Both the police and the prosecutors, as well as all relevant personnel, issued a gag order. Even if Masaki Hao really dragged his old body to the court and completed the transfer procedures, he would still be turned away.
"Come on," Ishii Kazuki clenched his fist and made a cheering gesture, "Maybe this time, you can go to his bedside and talk to him in person."
"Thank you for your kind words..." Kuwata Tsubasa was stunned for a moment, but soon reacted, "I hope so..." "Defendant! There are still five minutes before the trial begins, please get ready immediately!" The bailiff who had been in the background interrupted the conversation, "Please enter the courtroom--"
"Emergency adjournment!"
However, there was more interruption after interruption. Just as Kuwata Tsubasa stood up and took a deep breath that was still stuck in his throat, another bailiff rushed in. "Important new evidence has been submitted! The judge believes that the trial must be resumed after a thorough investigation!"
As soon as these words were spoken, Kisaki Eri and Kuwata Tsubasa subconsciously turned their eyes to the only detective at the scene, Ishii Kazuki, but the latter's expression was as blank as theirs. The thief police officer took out his mobile phone, and the latest message on the social software came from Hagiwara Kenji. The content was a long string of "!" with no end in sight, and a video.
Ishii Kazuki frowned and clicked on the video. He did not adjust the volume intentionally, but everyone present could hear the female host's clear and melodious voice.
"The victim of the shooting at the Beihu Hotel has been identified. He once served as the chairman of the Public Security Committee..."
"We found bullet shells near the window, but we didn't find the murder weapon, the rifle. According to tests, it was confirmed that it was the same rifle used in the previous murder of the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. An insider said that the rifle was the murder weapon used by the murderer in Case No. 210..."
"The 210 series of cases began 30 years ago..."
This was authoritative content broadcast by an authoritative TV station. This time the media did not make up anything but simply read out the facts one by one. Not only did it give a detailed introduction to the cases of the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and the former Chairman of the Public Security Commission, it also gave a general introduction to Case No. 210. At the end it also talked about Kuwata Tsubasa's six appeals and his refusal to plead guilty so far, as well as the fact that the murderer, Kikura, had submitted the case as evidence in court.
"Wow," Ishii Kazuki exclaimed expressionlessly, "this is really a big deal."
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