Gu Chen continued to speak.

"Your Honor, the defendant Zhou Wenjing presented false evidence, altered her appearance, edited photos, forged evidence, and manipulated public opinion to make others believe that Wang Zhihao committed domestic violence against Zhou Wenjing."

"In fact, our client Wang Zhihao has never committed domestic violence against Zhou Wenjing. Even when he slapped Zhou Wenjing in court some time ago, it was because Zhou Wenjing hit him first; Wang Zhihao was merely acting in self-defense."

"The defendant Zhou Wenjing presented false evidence in court and maliciously slandered and defamed Wang Zhihao, inciting online violence against him."

"According to Article 307 and Article 305 of the Criminal Law, providing false evidence in court constitutes the crime of perjury, punishable by up to three years of imprisonment."

"Zhou Wenjing is also guilty of defamation, violating Wang Zhihao's right to reputation. According to Article 246 of the Criminal Law, publicly insulting someone or fabricating facts to defame them, if the circumstances are serious, can lead to up to three years' imprisonment, detention, control, or deprivation of political rights."

"Zhou Wenjing is guilty of multiple offenses and should be sentenced to at least six years of imprisonment!"

"Additionally, Zhou Wenjing should compensate our client Wang Zhihao for emotional distress. Zhou Wenjing's actions have influenced public opinion online, and she has repeatedly held live streams and posted TikTok videos to insult Wang Zhihao. She should compensate for emotional distress totaling 80,000 yuan."

Gu Chen spoke up.

He had yet to bring up the murder case.

The divorce case will be addressed first, followed by the murder case!

For multiple offenses, all charges must be addressed against Zhou Wenjing!

If not clarified, everyone might think that Wang Zhihao committed domestic violence in the future.

In reality, Wang Zhihao never committed domestic violence against Zhou Wenjing.

Zhou Wenjing looked at Gu Chen and Wang Zhihao, seething with anger.

Has the world turned upside down?

Wang Zhihao dared to have his lawyer accuse her of defamation? And perjury?

Back when they were married, Wang Zhihao was always submissive at home.

Now that they're divorced, everything's changed?

Zhou Wenjing stayed silent, looking at her lawyer Han Jingjing.

Lawyer Han, please deal with Wang Zhihao properly!

Otherwise, Wang Zhihao might get too bold!

Han Jingjing spoke up, "I request the plaintiff's lawyer to provide evidence of our client Zhou Wenjing's perjury. If not, the plaintiff's lawyer will bear legal responsibility."

"Our client has suffered long-term domestic violence, both physically and emotionally. Yet, the plaintiff's lawyer accuses our client of providing false evidence without proof. How can you prove these photos and videos are fabricated?"

Judge Lin Zhong also looked at Gu Chen.

Gu Chen presented the materials he held, which Xue Qingqing handed over.

"How can it be proven that Wang Zhihao never committed domestic violence against Zhou Wenjing?"

"Would it not be better to first prove when Wang Zhihao allegedly committed domestic violence against Zhou Wenjing? Can photos and videos alone prove that Wang Zhihao committed domestic violence against Zhou Wenjing?"

"Photos can be edited, videos can be post-processed, wounds can be made up. How realistic are the wounds in TV shows? Are they real? Should this be enough to prove that Wang Zhihao committed domestic violence against Zhou Wenjing? And then require Wang Zhihao to prove his own innocence? This is absurd."

"Is there a doctor's diagnosis? Surveillance footage? Any corroboration from others? What can prove that Wang Zhihao committed domestic violence against Zhou Wenjing?"

Gu Chen continued: "In other words, the existing evidence is insufficient to prove that Wang Zhihao committed domestic violence against Zhou Wenjing."

"However, the defendant's lawyer demands that we prove Wang Zhihao's innocence."

"Since when does the plaintiff need to prove their own innocence?"

"It's like the Little Fairy subway case with Chen Yang, where those two women falsely accused Chen Yang of filming up their skirts, then tried to forcibly check Chen Yang's phone, and even security came over to make Chen Yang take off his shoes to inspect them. These two women spread rumors and slander with just a word, and then demanded Chen Yang to prove his innocence?"

"Is this reasonable?"

Gu Chen continued: "The materials I submitted are not for proving innocence but for proving that Zhou Wenjing slandered and defamed our client, proving that Zhou Wenjing provided false evidence!"

"The photos and videos submitted by Zhou Wenjing indicate a date of the evening of August 15th, seven years ago."

"Wang Zhihao and Zhou Wenjing have been living in this neighborhood for over ten years."

"I specifically visited the residents of this community. The residents said that Wang Zhihao is a good person and has never committed domestic violence. Besides, Wang Zhihao frequently goes on business trips…"

"The tenants above and below said that on regular days, they never heard Wang Zhihao and Zhou Wenjing quarreling, but often heard Zhou Wenjing making a big fuss, smashing things. The tenants even complained, and the property management came to mediate multiple times, only to be driven away by Zhou Wenjing."

"The owners also said they heard noises of things being smashed and found upon checking that it was all Zhou Wenjing smashing things."

"They also said that Wang Zhihao is in for a hard time marrying such a wife."

"The owners further said… Zhou Wenjing often brought other men home, and even the neighbors upstairs and downstairs could hear Zhou Wenjing making sounds… like the sounds of exercise…"

"Other owners have warned Wang Zhihao, but he never believed them."

"These are all videos."

Gu Chen also submitted the video interviewing the neighborhood residents.

Zhou Wenjing was shocked.

Zhou Wenjing blurted out, "These are all fake! They're just other residents who know nothing about what happens in our home. Did they install surveillance in our house? Obviously not!"

"Wang Zhihao is the one who abused me!"

"If Wang Zhihao hadn't abused me, I wouldn't have made a fuss. The neighbors don't know the real situation in our house, so they have no idea how Wang Zhihao abuses me regularly."

Zhou Wenjing started crying as she spoke.

Zhou Wenjing: "They simply don't understand. Even though Wang Zhihao often abuses me, now no one in court believes me, and the residents don't believe me either. What did I do wrong? Boohoo..."

"These are all videos and pictures of abuse... from different dates. I've documented them all. I originally wanted to install surveillance at home, but I don't have the money...."

"But Wang Zhihao's abuse is one hundred percent true! I swear!"

Presiding Judge Lin Zhong struck the gavel.

"Silence!"

"The evidence submitted will be independently assessed by the court. Plaintiff's lawyer, any other evidence?"

Gu Chen spoke: "Yes, but I'd like to ask the defendant to stop disrupting the courtroom."

"Just now, your crying took up at least twenty minutes of the court's time."

"Everyone is here for the lawsuit, not to watch you cry."

"On the night of August 15th, seven years ago, you claim you were abused by Wang Zhihao and suffered serious injuries, correct? Then you took photos and videos at 8:53 p.m., am I right?"

Zhou Wenjing nodded, "That's right, Wang Zhihao was abusing me, I couldn't control my emotions. What could I do? Is crying a crime?"

Gu Chen said, "I specifically checked the neighborhood surveillance."

"That evening, at 7:30 p.m., Wang Zhihao left the neighborhood. According to company records, Wang Zhihao went on a business trip for three days and only returned home on August 18th."

Zhou Wenjing continued, "Yes, after a fight, Wang Zhihao hit me, and then he went on a business trip. Does leaving the neighborhood at 7:30 p.m. mean he didn't abuse me?"

Gu Chen spoke: "According to the neighborhood surveillance footage, you left the house at 10 p.m., wearing a mini skirt...."

Zhou Wenjing said nothing.

She began cursing in her mind.

This is outrageous!

What does it have to do with Gu Chen if she wore a camisole mini skirt?

Is that a crime?

Gu Chen continued: "The surveillance footage shows you didn't have a single wound, while in the photos you submitted, your face, arms, and legs were covered in injuries."

"Although the neighborhood surveillance footage is somewhat blurry, it's clear that you were uninjured."

"The footage shows that after leaving, you took a taxi to Miami Bar."

"And here is the surveillance footage from Miami Bar."

"The footage shows you found two girls and then drank and danced in the bar."

"Moreover, the footage includes scenes of you kissing a man."

"The man even posted selfies with you on social media that day, your makeup was exquisitely done, with no signs of any injuries."

"At 2:30 a.m., the man left the bar with you and went to Xiangyun Hotel."

"There is also surveillance footage in the hotel corridor, and no signs of abuse-induced injuries were visible on you either in the front or from the back."

"On the contrary, these prove you had an affair during your marriage! Going to the hotel with someone else!"

At this time, Zhou Wenjing started to panic.

How could this be?

How could Gu Chen have gathered so much evidence?

Zhou Wenjing stubbornly said, "That was...that was just my colleague! We were discussing work at the hotel! Can't we discuss work at a hotel? Who says going to a hotel means having an affair?"

Gu Chen spoke: "You haven't worked in fifteen years since you got married, and this is your colleague? Were you discussing work? Can't these three kids prove you cheated during marriage? What, are these paternity test records someone else's?"

Gu Chen said, "Based on all the video surveillance evidence provided, it can be proven that you had no injuries, and Wang Zhihao did not abuse you on August 15th! Yet, you submitted videos and photos and posted them on TikTok to gain views and incite online harassment against Wang Zhihao..."

"By presenting false evidence in court, you have committed perjury."

"In addition to this, you are also guilty of defamation, spreading rumors, and slandering others, resulting in multiple charges!"

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