"I want to speak with him alone." Senator Landon stood outside the Detention Room and glanced at the assistant director beside him.
The latter explained with a grimace, "That's against regulations."
Judging from the current situation, it had already been established that this kid was the culprit.
But as long as the judge had not delivered a verdict, he was still only a "suspect."
Under current federal law, as a major suspect, he could not meet anyone unrelated to the case before bail was granted.
If such a meeting was absolutely necessary, a case officer had to be present, and it might even need to be recorded.
But it was obvious that Senator Landon did not want someone accompanying him inside. He and his son wanted to be alone.
Senator Landon ran a hand through his hair, smoothing it back.
He had been clever enough to come over at night, after washing out all the hair wax, so his hair was somewhat loose.
That simple stroke could not restore it perfectly to its immaculate morning state, but at least it made him look a little neater.
His face, however, looked somewhat haggard. "This is a father's request. I promise I won't discuss anything I shouldn't. I only want to talk to him about why these things happened..."
"I owe you one."
The assistant director proved through his actions that federal law was still very humane.
He nodded and glanced at the police officer supervising the young man inside the Detention Room. After receiving the silent signal, the officer left the room.
The young man was now alone in the entire Detention Room.
Senator Landon patted the assistant director's arm. "Thank you!"
With that, he slipped into the room and shut the door behind him.
He walked to the table fixed