In ordinary sexual assault cases...
Most relied on statements.
So in this case, Chen Le did not believe Zhang Tongwei bore no criminal responsibility.
Besides...
Chen Le did not believe Xiao Lili would set her up, either.
So she paid no attention to Su Bai's warning and continued:
"Although I am serving as legal aid counsel in this case, I can represent my client."
Su Bai smiled without speaking.
From the Presiding Judge's seat, Li Yongchun glanced at Chen Le and started to speak.
But then he shook his head and said nothing.
He struck the Gavel.
Li Yongchun began summarizing the arguments from both sides.
Most ordinary sexual assault cases relied on statements, with judgments based on the victim's statement and some supporting evidence.
But this case was indeed somewhat unusual.
After all, as Su Bai had questioned...
What prospective mother-in-law took a voice recorder along to question her prospective son-in-law?
That clearly was not normal.
That said, although the situation was not normal, court judgments depended on arguments, evidence, and facts.
If the Defendant could not produce strong evidence and rebuttals, then in this case... Zhang Tongwei would still be guilty.
Having organized his thoughts...
Li Yongchun addressed the Defendant's seats:
"Defendant, the Accusing Party has explained the relevant issues. Please now make your statement."
"Certainly."
Su Bai nodded and began his statement.
"Presiding Judge, I would like my client to describe the details of the case and the specific circumstances at the time, including whether it went against Xiao Lili's wishes."
"Defendant Zhang Tongwei, please describe what happened."
"Yes, Presiding Judge."
Zhang Tongwei took a deep breath and looked at Su Bai. "Where should I start?"
"Start from when you were with Xiao Lili that evening."
"All right..."
"This was what happened that day. Xiao Lili and