After the recess.

The national task force immediately began the investigation.

This case... involves extensive aspects and a long timeline, requiring a thorough investigation.

Soon, five days passed.

Under the investigation of the national task force, combined with the fact that the four individuals confessed everything to reduce their sentences.

If they hadn't confessed, it would have just taken more time, but it would have been found out eventually.

They confessed and made compensation, which could help reduce their sentences.

Soon, the day of reopening the trial arrived.

The netizens had been waiting eagerly for this day to come.

"This is too satisfying!!"

"Finally, it's time for the trial!"

"Now we can clear Zhang Tao's name!"

"I originally thought this case was only about someone taking Zhang Tao's scholarship, turns out these people took away all the scholarships."

"Lawyer Gu is awesome! Lawless Madman is awesome! This case will definitely win today!"

"Of course, I heard the national task force came to investigate, Yangcheng University had a five-day immediate holiday, and everyone up and down was investigated."

"The investigation results must be out by now, this is what makes a Lawless Madman!"

"There's no need to worry now, whatever happens, this case is in its final stages, and no one can change the outcome."

"This is Lawyer Gu for you, winning a one-against-five!"

"Please, give these people the death penalty!"

"...."

Soon, it was time for the trial.

Judge Shen Jiarui, along with two jurors, had been discussing the case for half a day.

It's finally time to reach a verdict!

The case details have all come to light.

Actually, there wasn't much left for them to discuss.

Because Gu Chen had already presented all the necessary evidence.

The national task force uncovered more minor clues and details during their investigation...

But the main evidence had already been gathered by Gu Chen.

Gu Chen, being so knowledgeable about the law and equipped with the necessary evidence, only needed to follow the procedure in this lawsuit.

The sentencing for the four individuals also just needed to follow the law.

Shen Jiarui said: "Let's make the judgment as we've decided."

The two jurors nodded in agreement.

....

The court is back in session!

Plaintiff: Zhang Tao.

Plaintiff's lawyer: Gu Chen.

The four defendants stood in the defendant's dock.

Also, the defendants' lawyer, Yin Xiaodong.

Below, there were spectators in the public gallery.

The live stream had hundreds of thousands of viewers waiting for the trial result.

There were also many journalists and media below the stage.

National live broadcast!

The verdict for this case is about to be announced!

Before the court declares the verdict, both lawyers and parties are given a chance to make final statements.

Judge Shen Jiarui: "Now I declare, the session is reopened!"

"Please let the defendants' lawyer make the final statement."

Yin Xiaodong knew that saying anything now wouldn't make much difference.

But he still had to stand up and offer some defense.

There's no other way... Gu Chen was just too adept in the courtroom.

Especially in this case, where Gu Chen presented so much evidence.

With the amount of evidence Gu Chen presented, the case was already effectively lost.

Because the evidence Gu Chen presented was all genuine!

No one knew how Gu Chen managed to find these pieces of evidence...

Just thinking about it made Yin Xiaodong's scalp tingle.

Deleted surveillance footage, dashcam recordings... all could be recovered.

Various documents and evidence...

Even audio recordings...

And even the bank transaction records were found by Gu Chen.

What evidence could there possibly be that Gu Chen couldn't find?

With Gu Chen finding so much evidence... there was no way for them to contest the lawsuit.

Yin Xiaodong said, "Honorable judge and jurors, good afternoon."

"Regarding this case, I have the following points as my final statement."

"First, concerning the issue of Zhang Tao's scholarship, the school never intentionally intended to cancel Zhang Tao's scholarship due to Zhang Tao purchasing expensive electronic equipment and an electric vehicle, leading to the cancellation of Zhang Tao's scholarship, and the school certainly did not illegally detain Zhang Tao. However, concerning the scholarship issue, my party did indeed commit a mistake. They are willing to take full responsibility and use their personal assets to address the scholarship problems over the past ten years."

"Second, the school will publish an apology statement, explain the problems with the scholarship, and restore scholarships for needy students, as well as scholarships for outstanding students. The school leadership is willing to take full responsibility and return all illegal funds."

"Third, after the incident, my party members have sincerely repented, honestly explained the criminal process, actively cooperated with the official investigations, and have already returned most of the funds. My party members have shown a good attitude of admitting guilt, have remorseful circumstances, cooperated with the investigation, shown a positive attitude, and actively returned all the funds. During their time at school, my party members have also done many good deeds, and we hope the court can consider all these factors and give a lighter punishment."

"My party members indeed made major mistakes, but considering their diligent work as leaders for ten years, cultivating many excellent students during their school years, greatly promoting the development of education in our country, they made an error due to momentary confusion and now regret it. We hope that legally they can have a chance to reform."

"I believe that after this incident, they will realize their mistakes and correct them."

"My statement is concluded."

Yin Xiaodong finished speaking.

After Yin Xiaodong finished speaking, the live stream exploded.

[Huh? Give them a chance to reform? On what grounds?]

[Why give them a lighter sentence? These people sought personal gain, snatching students' needy scholarships, are they even human?]

[What good did they do over the past ten years? It's all nonsense, educating more excellent students, what does that have to do with them?]

[These people are parasites! They must be severely judged! Death penalty is a must!]

[They were investigated by the national task force, isn't that honest confession? This can't be grounds for a lighter sentence. If they surrendered earlier, maybe. But now, don't even think about it.]

The netizens in the live stream posted comments.

Judge Shen Jiarui looked at the four individuals on the defendant's dock.

"Please let the four parties on the defendants' dock make their final statements."

President Luo Hansheng lowered his head, saying, "I admit my mistakes, I admit them all. I was momentarily blinded by greed and did things I shouldn't have done. I'm willing to fully compensate and take all the responsibility, just hoping for a chance from the law. I have young children... children who can't be without a father. I only wished to provide a better living condition for my family, but I was wrong... being wrong means taking responsibility. I hope the law can give me a lighter punishment."

Vice President Zhao Quanzhong: "I am also willing to take full responsibility..."

The teacher from the Youth League committee and the class teacher also began to speak one after another.

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