In the courtroom, Chen Daoguang passionately rebutted the charges against himself, completely ignoring his defense lawyer. His defense lawyer was very cooperative, remaining quietly in place and acting as a mascot—much like an ornamental piece.

"This is the cross-examination stage. Please rebut the evidence presented by the public prosecutor specifically and effectively."

Zhou Quanmin glanced at Chen Daoguang and then said, "If you believe any evidence presented by the public prosecutor is false or incorrect, you can point it out in court."

He had pondered Chen Daoguang's words for some time. He realized that although Chen Daoguang had said a lot, he had missed the critical points. He had not rebutted the evidence presented by the public prosecutor.

The public prosecutor presented this evidence because it was sufficient to corroborate that Chen Daoguang and the others were guilty of illegal detention and provoking trouble. As for Chen Daoguang's defense just now... it was all just irrational quibbling, completely missing the point.

This was also the biggest difference between ordinary people and lawyers. In court, lawyers could express their points effectively and strive for maximum efficiency. However... at this moment, the defense lawyer for Chen Daoguang and the others seemed to have completely shut down, showing no desire to speak whatsoever. Meanwhile, Chen Daoguang actively shouldered the "heavy burden" of a lawyer, continuously defending them.

"I have to refute each point one by one?"

On the defendant's stand, Chen Daoguang frowned; This is so troublesome, he thought.

But he still said offhandedly, "I don't think the video proves anything. The recording made by the Chen Family only shows us sitting at their doorstep, chatting."

"Sitting and chatting at the doorstep in the countryside is perfectly reasonable, isn't it?"

"It was just normal, everyday behavior, not illegal detention at all."

His thinking was quite simple. As long as he refuted the charge of illegal detention, their offenses wouldn't seem so severe. They might even avoid prison.

"Sitting at the doorstep chatting? Then why do the statements from the others all say it was your idea to have them block the door and forbid any member of Chen Qi's family from entering or leaving?"

At the prosecutor's bench, a public prosecutor stood up and presented another sworn statement, offering a sharp rebuttal.

"This... Th-this..."

Chen Daoguang was stunned by the question, completely dumbfounded. He hadn't anticipated the public prosecutor having such a move up their sleeve.

He could only stammer, "I... I... We just wanted to talk things over properly with them, to have them hand over the bridesmaid..."

He had been detained for three days at that time. After his release, upon learning that Huang Lan had also been freed, he was furious. That was when he resolved to seek what he considered justice.

"At the time, Huang Lan was out on bail pending trial, a status approved by the Public Security Bureau. You are not a judicial authority; what right did you have to demand her custody?" the public prosecutor snorted, pressing further.

"I... She killed my son and wounded three other people! She's a murderer! I... I just wanted justice, to have her apprehended first..." Chen Daoguang swallowed hard, continuing his plea.

"According to the relevant laws, all citizens of our country who have not been deprived of their political rights possess the right to personal freedom."

The public prosecutor took a deep breath and pressed his advantage, "Even law enforcement agencies are prohibited from detaining individuals and restricting their personal liberty without approval through judicial procedures."

"Not only did you illegally detain Chen Qi's entire family of eight, but you also intended to illegally detain Huang Lan. The circumstances of your actions are exceptionally egregious!"

At this point, the public prosecutor turned to face Zhou Quanmin and the others on the bench.

He stated solemnly, "Judgment Chief, I request to add an additional charge to the prosecution's claim: that Chen Daoguang and the others, in actions separate from the current case, intended to illegally detain another individual. Their motive was malicious, and the circumstances are extremely grave. They should be sentenced more severely!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire courtroom suddenly fell deathly silent.

On the defendant's stand, Chen Daoguang stared blankly at the prosecutor, who had just delivered a vehement accusation, his own face turning pale with fright.

In this phase of the trial... as I kept talking, it seems I've just dug myself into an even deeper hole! Suddenly, another reason for a heavier sentence has appeared!

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