Chapter Three Hundred and Twenty-One
Soon three days passed, and one morning three days later, Zhou Ming drove to the teahouse outside Chinatown. This time, lawyer Allen arrived first. However, when Zhou Ming was guided by the waiter to the seat he had booked, he found that the barrister was drinking a cup of steaming milk tea here. He still recommended to Zhou Ming unconsciously: Hey Zhou, can you add milk to tea? This milk tea tastes much better than before.
Zhou Ming could only shrugged helplessly at this: Just like you.
Zhou Ming sat down opposite Alan, and the waiter also brought him and the bodyguard a cup of milk tea. Zhou Ming thanked the waiter and asked Alan: What's wrong with me in such a hurry today
Allen put down his cup and said: Mr. Zhou Ming, there are actually two not so good news to tell you. The first is that Mr. Walton submitted a complaint to the court, who sued us for the acquisition in violation of commercial regulations and demanded a claim for commercial fraud, with an amount of two million US dollars.
Zhou Ming smiled: Two million dollars, Mr. Walton is really brave enough to speak, and he doesn't know who violated the law and business ethics. This matter is not that important, so there is one more thing
Mr. Walton's affairs are indeed not that important, because he violated the rules first, whether it is commercial laws or contract regulations. Therefore, this lawsuit is a new rookie lawyer. Even if I hit the Supreme Court, I am 100% confident that I can win him.
Speaking of this, Allen's momentum suddenly became weaker and continued: But another thing was a bit difficult, about the Brighton Prosecutor's Office, who decided to revoke the prosecution against Brooke.
Why is this withdrawal of the lawsuit? Zhou Ming asked.
It was the decision made by Deputy Attorney General Clark. As for the reason, it seems that he was under pressure from the above. I just heard from a friend of mine in the Procuratorate Office that I have not investigated the details yet. Allen said.
Zhou Ming said: I understand. Attorney Allen please help me with the appointment with Deputy Attorney General Clark, okay? I think we need to have a good chat with him face to face.
Allen nodded and said yes, and after the meeting, he went to have an appointment with Clark. This barrister Allen is worthy of being the most famous barrister in Massachusetts. In just two days, he made an appointment with Clark. On the third day, they made an appointment to meet at the sports center in downtown Brighton.
At nine o'clock in the morning, Zhou Ming and Allen came to the tennis court of the sports center. In the lounge, Zhou Ming and Allen met the deputy prosecutor.
Playing tennis is a sport that requires physical strength and endurance, because people need to keep running on the court when playing tennis. In many cases, the same is true for trials and litigation. Lawyer Allen and I are ready to face any lawsuits we need to face to the end. Zhou Ming looked at Clark and asked, but I heard that Mr. Deputy Attorney General, you said you want to revoke the fraud charges against Brooke by the Prosecutor's Office. Can you tell me why this is
It seems that I want to check if my office has installed your eavesdropping device, otherwise how could you know so quickly? Clark was changing his sportswear at this time, and his tone was rather casual. Yes, I am planning to revoke the charges against Brooke. The reason is very simple. There is insufficient evidence and we cannot convict him, so there is no need for this lawsuit to continue.
So Mr. Deputy Attorney General, are you planning to give in to Senator Brooke? Zhou Ming asked.
Clark smiled: I admit defeat, Mr. Zhou Ming, your word is really strange. Do you think this case is still necessary to continue? Your only two witnesses have been overturned by the other party, and a scandal has even been exposed. Although I don’t care about the reputation of a university or university teacher, this case has no basis for facts.
Is it because there is no basis for facts, or is it that you are under pressure from some aspects? Zhou Ming asked again.
Faced with Zhou Ming's problem, Clark immediately stopped the movements in his hand. His eyes became stern and stared at Zhou Ming, and Zhou Ming looked at Clark without fear.
Chinese, I really should have sued you together, so that no one will cause trouble for me. Clark said.
Indeed, if you do this, you can control the case alone. If you want to prosecute, you will be prosecuted. If you want to withdraw the lawsuit, you will be withdrawn. No one can interfere with you. Zhou Ming said tit-for-tat.
Chinese, I tell you, there is a reason for me to do this. Our Procuratorate Office is taking taxpayers’ money and helping taxpayers. We cannot use our power for no reason. In cases that know that there is no hope, we are not like your poisonous country. Whoever wants to be punished can be punished. A county magistrate can have the power to shoot others Clark pointed at Zhou Ming and said viciously.
Zhou Ming curled his lips and suddenly reached out to pat Clark on the shoulder and said with ease: Okay, my deputy procurator, I don’t think we have to compete on this issue like a child, but let’s talk about what happened.
Clark was unprepared for the sudden change in Zhou Ming's tone. He stood there for a while before saying: I really don't understand what you, a Chinese, are thinking about, but forget it, come here with me.
After saying that, Clark took Zhou Ming and Allen to the corner of the locker room, and then said to Zhou Ming: Chinese, I can tell you that the day before yesterday, Mayor Brighton called me and asked about this case. He was curious why a case with no evidence was still litigated. The city government is ready to investigate this and see if there is any violation of the Prosecutor's Office.
Clark immediately continued: However, I withdraw the lawsuit not because of the mayor's call, but because I think there is no hope of winning in this case, not one percent.
There is no physical evidence in this case, only a few witnesses, but these witnesses, my God, when will I start to believe that someone can convict with a witness? Clark said that among all the evidence, the witness's testimony is the least convincing, because the defense lawyer can do everything possible to ask, and any experienced lawyer can seize any loophole at any time and attack it. You know, questioning is always much simpler than answering.
So, Deputy Prosecutor General, you retreated and Zhou Ming asked.
Clark scolded Farke and said: Chinese, I'll say it again last time. I'm not trying to retreat, but Little Brooke is no longer convicted in this case. Do you know that your witnesses are already like you, and they are kicked out by the Jew.
Deputy Attorney General, please don’t be so excited. I am indeed familiar with your American laws, but I am here today just to tell you an old saying in China: Persistence is victory. As long as one thing can last until the end, a miracle will always happen. Don’t you Americans always believe in the goddess of luck, Zhou Ming said.
Oh my God, why do I tell a Chinese person this? You don’t understand what the law is.
Clark grabbed his hair and said a little crazy: Listen to the Chinese, I don’t care about any grudges between you and Brooke, nor do I care about any bullshit Chinese sayings. I only know that I am my own deputy prosecutor general, and this case is also the responsibility of the Procuratorate Office. It is a case that needs evidence support. Now that there is no evidence, the Procuratorate Office will naturally withdraw the lawsuit.
And you, Clark pointed at Zhou Ming and said, if you want to continue to carry out the lawsuit to the end for your revenge, then please continue. I will not accompany you or even applaud you, because this is a very, very stupid thing, and I will emphasize it three times. I also know that you will definitely lose the case in the end. Attorney Allen, who is in charge of this case, said that it became a joke, and you will even be counter-prosecuted by the other party.
Finally, I just want to tell you that your persistence is victory, your miracle, your goddess of luck, this case has nothing to do with me and the Procuratorate. You should be idiots and ask you to take care of yourself. At the end of Clark, he added, "Also, don't look for me again, because I don't want to see you again."
After saying that, Clark turned around and left, leaving only Zhou Ming and Allen looking at each other in the same spot.
I should have thought of it long ago that since Old Brooke is a senator in Massachusetts, since he can have dinner with our presiding judge, he must have a very different relationship in Brighton City, and it is not so troublesome to find the mayor to intervene through administrative means. Allen said a little annoyed.
Zhou Ming said: I don’t think there is any need to be angry, because this is inevitable, and if they had not gained the upper hand in the trial, I think even the mayor would not have thought of coming to interfere in the work of the judicial organs.
Yes, it's all a matter of trial. If it weren't for this issue, even if the mayor had to interfere in judicial work, he would be impeached and stepped down immediately. Allen sighed and said, but trial is a big problem. Can we really turn the situation around?
Zhou Ming smiled: Lawyer Allen, why are you so unconfident? Deputy Prosecutor General is understandable that he doesn't believe me, but you know what I'm going to do.
But they now have the support of the judge and mayor, and the witness testimony have been overturned. Old Brooke is another cunning politician, and everything is quite unfavorable to us. If Old Brooke mobilizes media and public opinion, Allen shook his head and said, it is no wonder Deputy Attorney General Clark will be in a hurry to withdraw the lawsuit.
Zhou Ming patted Allen on the shoulder and said: Okay, my lawyer, don’t think about this problem first. You are my lawyer, you won’t want to lose again in Sapiro’s hands.
Of course not. Allen said subconsciously.
So you do it well for me. Do you still remember what I told you that you can survive in a desperate situation? Now that we are standing in a desperate situation, then we can win, Zhou Ming said, "Also, since we are here today, let's play tennis well. I don't know, you can teach me."
Chapter completed!