CHAPTER 31: CHAPTER 31: HAN ZIMING IS STUNNED—IS THIS INTERN LAWYER REALLY THAT GOOD?

Han Ziming spoke: "Objection!"

Everyone looked at Han Ziming.

Han Ziming said, "Your Honor, I believe that the defense lawyer’s claims are irrelevant to this case! This case is about Wang Yongqiang murdering Liu Biao, what does it have to do with Xishan Village’s media? I think the defense lawyer is changing the subject!"

Viewers in the livestream were sending comments one after another.

[Lawless Madman Gu Chen finally met his match!]

[This Han Ziming is quite impressive, immediately objecting, worthy of an elite lawyer from the Red Circle Law Firm.]

[Really impressive, could it be that Gu Chen won’t handle it this time?]

[Jokes aside, but Gu Chen is the defense lawyer this time, how is he supposed to argue for an acquittal? Not to mention catching Liu Yajun afterwards, how is that possible?]

[I also feel Gu Chen might not be reliable this time, probably going to lose, the Lawless Madman is just a moniker, no one really thinks Gu Chen is above the law, right?]

[Being able to change a death sentence to life imprisonment is already impressive, don’t idolize lawyers, Wang Yongqiang did commit murder, do you really want him to walk free?]

Gu Chen also spoke: "Your Honor, objection! I believe the three claims I made are all related to Wang Yongqiang’s case of murdering Liu Biao. How can the plaintiff’s lawyer deem them unrelated before I present them? The plaintiff’s lawyer maliciously interrupted me, I request that the plaintiff’s lawyer be removed from the case immediately!"

Presiding Judge Shen Jiarui said: "The defense lawyer’s objection is sustained, the plaintiff’s lawyer is warned, if it happens more than three times, the plaintiff’s lawyer will be removed from the case."

Han Ziming: "???"

Han Ziming thought Gu Chen was just an intern lawyer, aiming to show Gu Chen a lesson, but ended up being countered by Gu Chen’s objection?

[Hahaha, Lawless Madman is indeed a Lawless Madman!]

[Han Ziming is still so arrogant, be careful or the Lawless Madman might send you in there!]

[I was just watching a livestream, now I’m already in the detention center, really can’t offend the Lawless Madman!]

[What’s with the livestream comments, always making an intern lawyer seem legendary, just an intern lawyer, right? Isn’t someone really making an intern a Lawless Madman, are they?]

[Just wait, Gu Chen is not an ordinary intern, he really has some chops!]

The presiding judge banged the gavel.

The judge said: "Would the plaintiff’s lawyer please commence with the restatement of the case, and state whether any new evidence has been discovered?"

Han Ziming spoke: "The case is very straightforward, I’ll reiterate it for the public, what I’m going to say next are results from the police investigation and evidence in my possession."

"Sun Yunmeng continuously enticed Liu Biao, even going so far as to threaten self-harm for an affair, causing harm to herself multiple times. Liu Biao couldn’t bear to see Sun Yunmeng continue hurting herself, so he engaged in the affair."

"As a result, Wang Yongqiang, angered and ashamed, laid in wait at home, discovering that Liu Biao and Sun Yunmeng had an affair again, then directly killed Liu Biao with scissors. It’s premeditated murder, requesting Wang Yongqiang be sentenced to death!"

Wang Yongqiang was visibly agitated upon hearing this!

Liu Yajun sat there with a confident expression.

Han Ziming said: "There is proof! Sun Yunmeng’s signature and fingerprints are here as evidence, proving that Sun Yunmeng enticed Liu Biao willingly."

Han Ziming submitted the proof, indeed bearing Sun Yunmeng’s signature and fingerprints.

The document clearly stated that Sun Yunmeng willingly enticed Liu Biao....

Han Ziming further stated: "I also have videos here, with testimonials from villagers of Xishan Village about Sun Yunmeng."

The court played the video, where several villagers from Xishan Village mentioned that Sun Yunmeng was known for enticing others frequently, calling her a temptress.

Han Ziming stated: "Therefore, based on the above evidence, it can be concluded that Liu Biao didn’t rape Sun Yunmeng, it was all about her consent, and Wang Yongqiang’s motive for murder was Sun Yunmeng’s affair with Liu Biao, constituting premeditated murder, hence Liu Biao was blameless in this."

Wang Yongqiang couldn’t help but exclaim: "He’s lying! My wife never had an affair! No! I never abused her, the injuries on her were all caused by Liu Biao! All by Liu Biao!"

Han Ziming responded: "Objection! I believe the defendant Wang Yongqiang has mental issues, disrupting court order, and request that the defendant be removed."

Presiding Judge Shen Jiarui said: "This is a warning to Wang Yongqiang, do not disrupt court order without cause."

Only then did Wang Yongqiang close his mouth, clenching his fists, looked towards Gu Chen for help.

Even facing the death penalty, he wanted everyone to know, his wife was innocent, hadn’t enticed anyone, nor self-harmed, and so on.

The prosecution also spoke: "I agree with lawyer Han Ziming’s perspective, and request the court to sentence Wang Yongqiang to death."

Presiding Judge Shen Jiarui turned to Gu Chen, asking: "What is the defense’s counter-argument?"

Gu Chen stated: "Your Honor, I disagree with the plaintiff’s lawyer’s perspective that Wang Yongqiang’s motive was an affair leading to Liu Biao’s murder, as there’s an issue with this reasoning.

From the testimonies of both Wang Yongqiang and Sun Yunmeng, Wang Yongqiang never committed domestic violence against Sun Yunmeng.

Moreover, Sun Yunmeng never had an affair with Liu Biao, this is jointly acknowledged by Wang Yongqiang and Sun Yunmeng, and how does the plaintiff’s lawyer explain the injuries on Sun Yunmeng? Explaining it as Wang Yongqiang’s domestic violence, correct?"

Han Ziming nodded, "Correct."

Gu Chen said: "Then that’s utterly wrong! Sun Yunmeng verbally expressed herself, she’s present, all wounds on her were inflicted by Liu Biao when he assaulted her, and there’s a doctor’s diagnosis to confirm this; even her lower body suffered severe lacerations, and there were Liu Biao’s DNA traces on Sun Yunmeng, thus Liu Biao’s rape on Sun Yunmeng is conclusive evidence!

I want to let everyone know a fact, Sun Yunmeng never had an affair, Liu Biao systematically bullied Wang Yongqiang’s family, repeatedly assaulted Sun Yunmeng, and even beat both Sun Yunmeng and Wang Yongqiang’s family. If Sun Yunmeng’s injuries were caused by Wang Yongqiang’s domestic abuse, who inflicted the wounds on Wang Yongqiang? Surely it couldn’t be self-inflicted?"

Gu Chen submitted the evidence!

"This is a video previously recorded by Sun Yunmeng, her injury examination report, and DNA test report, all proving Liu Biao’s assault on Sun Yunmeng, as for the affair, it’s non-existent, fabricated by Han Ziming!"

Once Gu Chen submitted the evidence, the court’s professionals quickly authenticated it.

"The evidence is authentic!"

"Wang Yongqiang’s testimony indeed consistently states that it was Liu Biao who raped Sun Yunmeng."

"Sun Yunmeng has consistently emphasized she was raped, professing a good relationship with Wang Yongqiang, they are a couple, never experienced domestic abuse."

Gu Chen stated: "The evidence is conclusive! I believe the opposing lawyer fabricated false evidence! Intentionally misleading the public!"

Gu Chen executed a series of strategic defensive moves.

Han Ziming was left dumbfounded.

This intern lawyer, could he be this formidable?