Who Made Him a Lawyer?-Chapter 166 - 142: Sophistry!

Everyone's expressions were solemn, holding their breath and waiting for the other party's answer.

Zhang Guo cleared his throat and subconsciously looked at Director Zhou, who gave an encouraging smile.

Seeing this, Zhang Guo took a deep breath and said:

"Yes!"

"Honorable Judge, on the afternoon of December 6th, while picking up my child, I personally witnessed Duan Feipeng walking out of the school and getting into a black luxury car."

"I found it quite memorable at the time, thinking how much rich people enjoy life."

Saying this, Zhang Guo paused and added:

"That's right, that's how it was!"

Upon hearing this.

Everyone at the scene was stunned.

There really was a witness present!

Zhao Yi rubbed his brow, feeling this case was quite difficult to judge.

The judge beside him noticed this, leaned closer and whispered something, Zhao Yi nodded, and turned to look at Director Zhou.

"Defendant, do you have any other evidence?"

"The testimonies of six other people are my best evidence." Director Zhou said subtly.

"Among them, two witnesses are students, one is their class teacher, and the other three are a community security guard, a driver, and their nanny!"

He intended to confirm this evidence!

Seven witnesses, along with complete surveillance footage, and Du Ze's help to clear the charges...

Compared to the crime scene where Duan Feipeng's presence was entirely absent, if he doesn't confirm this false evidence, it would be a disgrace to his reputation!

Zhao Yi pondered for a long time, then turned to Du Ze.

"Defendant Du Ze, did you and Duan Feipeng spend time together on the afternoon of the 6th?"

Du Ze's heart tightened, but he still replied:

"No."

"During noon, Jianghai had an internet addiction incident. He took me over the school wall to leave, but after getting out, we realized we had no money, so we planned to find some money first before heading to the internet cafe."

"But we spent the whole afternoon without finding any, and finally, behind the bakery on Osmanthus Avenue, we found the murdered person..."

"Since Jianghai had previously robbed money from him, he had experience, so he directly went forward..."

Saying this.

Du Ze's voice became teary, his face full of regret, crying bitterly:

"During this time, I tried to stop him multiple times, but Jianghai was unmoved. Seeing we couldn't find money, Jianghai became increasingly angry, and in the end..."

"In the end, it resulted in a murder!"

In other words, not only was Duan Feipeng not at the scene...

Even Du Ze wasn't truly involved in the murder!?

Zhao Yi frowned.

"Defendant, please describe in detail the process of the two murder cases."

Du Ze, having already prepared, answered immediately:

"Jianghai first knocked the deceased to the ground, he asked me to hold the deceased down. I thought he intended to search the body, but unexpectedly, Jianghai turned and used a stick to beat them to death!"

"I was shocked and only realized what was happening after the person died!"

"Afterwards, I wanted to call for an ambulance to save them, but Jianghai threatened me, saying I was his accomplice."

"Despite this, I still wanted to report to the police, but unexpectedly, he threatened me by saying if I dared to call the police, he would kill me outright!!!"

"Afterwards, I was coerced by him to participate in disposing of the body, but I was forced!"

Saying this, Du Ze seemed to recall something.

He continued to speak:

"I thought that I could leave then and report to the police."

"But I never expected that Jianghai still wanted to look for money!"

"Because he had bullied the deceased before, he knew the deceased's residence, so he coerced me to go together. Initially, we planned to find some money at the residence, but who would have thought, the second deceased appeared."

"I hadn't reacted yet, Jianghai directly erupted into violence and killed, finally burying the body!"

"The above is the entire process of the incident..."

Threat...

No subjective intention to commit murder.

The crime of negligence causing death might even need to be considered.

Moreover, at the scene of the second murder, the other party might even be innocent!

In an instant.

In an office far away in Upper City.

Watching the broadcast on the television, Wu Chengjun's brow furrowed suddenly, blurting out:

"This person is lying!"

"Pushing all the blame onto Jianghai, letting a dead person bear all the guilt!"

With his profound knowledge of law, Wu Chengjun naturally understood what Director Zhou was doing.

Pushing blame!

The judicial authority wants verification, and without objective evidence, only Jianghai's rebuttal would work.

But the problem is Jianghai is already dead!!!

"Indeed a shyster!"

Wu Chengjun gritted his teeth and said.

This already involves distorting evidence, and if he could be caught with something, Director Zhou could even be sentenced!!!

Li Yang, who came to pay New Year's greetings to Wu Chengjun, saw this and said in a calm voice:

"Teacher, calm down, let's watch how the junior handles it."

Hearing him say so.

Wu Chengjun calmed his anger, settled his mind, and continued watching.

Coincidentally.

At this time, Zhao Yi on television turned to look at the plaintiff's bench and said:

"Plaintiff, please express your opinion."

...

"Plaintiff, please express your opinion!"

Zhao Yi took a deep breath, turned to look at Xu Liang.

If Duan Feipeng's evidence seemed somewhat credible.

Then Du Ze... was completely trying to exonerate himself!

Zhao Yi was just, but he wasn't foolish, he could see through it!

But as a judge, he couldn't speak outright, however... since the other party is the defendant, naturally there would be the plaintiff speaking.

"Plaintiff, do you have any objections to what the above defendant said?" Zhao Yi asked.

Upon hearing this.

Xu Liang stood up, looking around, finally locking eyes with Du Ze.

Du Ze's gaze trembled, the pressure he felt in the office enveloped him, instinctively avoiding Xu Liang's eyes.

"Honorable Judge."

"Before expressing my opinion, I wish to say that defendant Du Ze has repeatedly altered his testimony, falsifying the true situation of the case!"

Xu Liang shouted emphatically.

His face was stern, his eyes firm.

"When Wu Yong was captured, Du Ze had personally stated that the murderers were Jianghai, Du Ze, and Duan Feipeng -- three people!"

"After being rescued, Du Ze immediately changed his testimony, saying the third person at the scene was not Duan Feipeng!"

"Now, Du Ze has changed his testimony again, saying there were only two killers, and pushing all the blame onto the deceased Jianghai!!!"

"Our side believes this is extremely unreasonable."

"Combining all sources of testimony, the plaintiff believes the testimony during Wu Yong's capture is the most credible!"

Xu Liang's words resonated like a bell, ringing in everyone's minds.

Indeed.

Changing testimony multiple times!

Then the authenticity of such testimony would be reduced, let alone such obvious actions of exoneration!

If so, then which testimony is the true one?

Everyone frowned, scrutinizing Du Ze with their gaze.

Du Ze's heart quivered, subconsciously looking at Director Zhou.

Seeing this, Director Zhou spoke calmly and said:

"Judge, I must clarify one point beforehand."

"During the coercion, Du Ze said Duan Feipeng was among the murderers not because Duan Feipeng participated in the murder."

"But because of the coercion of this very incident!!!"

Director Zhou immediately interrupted Xu Liang's response.

Zhao Yi's eyes narrowed, quickly fixing his gaze on Director Zhou."

Director Zhou accelerated his speech, speaking again:

"According to police records of the capture process."

"At the time, defendant Du Ze was being coerced, with the murderer Wu Yong identifying Duan Feipeng as one of the murderers and holding a sharp knife against Du Ze's neck!"

"The situation then was Wu Yong pressing Du Ze to speak about Duan Feipeng's murder process, not that Duan Feipeng really committed murder!!!"

"If Du Ze didn't speak, it was highly likely the other party's emotions would have escalated, potentially leading to Du Ze's death!"

"So, the reason Du Ze said those words back then..."

Saying this, Director Zhou paused a moment, then uttered the final word.

"Only for self-preservation!!!"

Self-preservation...

Indeed, when Wu Yong heard Chen Changchun say 'Duan Feipeng is not the murderer, captured the wrong person', he pressed Du Ze.

At that time, the knife tip had already penetrated the neck, and if it went just a few centimeters deeper, Du Ze would have been dead!

In such circumstances, if Du Ze said Duan Feipeng and he hadn't committed murder, he wouldn't be in the courtroom but the morgue!

Sophistry!!!

Du Ze looked at Director Zhou, his gaze gradually becoming grateful.

"Defendant's counsel, disrupting court order, you're warned once!"

"If again"

Zhao Yi took a deep breath, choosing not to further engage with the opposing side.

"Plaintiff, please continue."

Upon hearing this.

Xu Liang smiled, entirely unbothered by being interrupted.

Looking at everyone, Xu Liang slowly spoke:

"Moreover..."

"Our side believes the evidence presented by the opposing attorney..."

"Has fabrication suspicion!"