Aftershock
“the judge said.
Fat Face got to his feet, working hard to keep a sleazy smile hidden. “What’s that in his hand?” I whispered to Swift. I was on his left, T.D. and Debbie on his right wing, with MaryLou closest to him.
“PowerPoint,” Swift whispered.
I didn’t want to distract him, so I just shut up. I’d have to wait and watch to get the answer Swift thought he’d already given me.
“Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, this is that rare kind of case where you look at each other and ask, ‘Why would they even bother with a trial?’ You will hear from the best witness ever devised—the actual crime captured on videotape. You will actually see the defendant shoot and kill one victim, and wound two others. You will see the defendant take out a pistol and execute the victim. Kill him in cold blood, with no more emotion than you might have in stepping on a cockroach.”
He clicked whatever he was holding, and the white wall right across from the jurors lit up. Every time Fat Face clicked, another line ...or two was added.MoreLess
Fat Face got to his feet, working hard to keep a sleazy smile hidden. “What’s that in his hand?” I whispered to Swift. I was on his left, T.D. and Debbie on his right wing, with MaryLou closest to him.
“PowerPoint,” Swift whispered.
I didn’t want to distract him, so I just shut up. I’d have to wait and watch to get the answer Swift thought he’d already given me.
“Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, this is that rare kind of case where you look at each other and ask, ‘Why would they even bother with a trial?’ You will hear from the best witness ever devised—the actual crime captured on videotape. You will actually see the defendant shoot and kill one victim, and wound two others. You will see the defendant take out a pistol and execute the victim. Kill him in cold blood, with no more emotion than you might have in stepping on a cockroach.”
He clicked whatever he was holding, and the white wall right across from the jurors lit up. Every time Fat Face clicked, another line ...or two was added.MoreLess
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