Chapter 225: The verdict! Particularly serious circumstances! Five years minimum!
The adjournment ended.
The court reconvened to continue the hearing.
Everyone at the hearing involved in the verdict knew perfectly well that this lawsuit had reached its final stage.
Du Ming sat in the defendant's seat.
He looked toward the presiding judge's seat, a trace of regret in his eyes.
It was unclear whether he regretted that he had once judged others, only for it to be others' turn to judge him today.
Or whether he had recognized his mistakes and felt remorse.
Whatever the reason, all he could do now was sit quietly in the defendant's seat and await the judgment of the law.
From the presiding judge's seat, Xu Hao looked at the organized case materials.
All arguments in every stage of the hearing had now concluded.
He swept his gaze around the courtroom.
Xu Hao said, "The adjournment is over. We will continue hearing this case."
"Do any parties have objections regarding the previous arguments, the evidence submitted, or the factual grounds?"
After receiving replies that none of the parties had any objections, Xu Hao continued, "Very well."
"Since no parties have any objections, we will now proceed to court statements."
"The prosecution may give its statement."
"Yes, Your Honor."
With the hearing at this final stage, the case was essentially settled.
Cao Xue breathed a sigh of relief.
This hearing was being livestreamed, and the pressure of public opinion was immense.
Even the slightest impropriety in the verdict would certainly be magnified.
Reaching the court statements stage essentially meant there were no other problems.
What came next had nothing to do with them as the prosecution, and much of the pressure on them could be lifted.
With that thought in mind,
Cao Xue continued, "The