The court had examined the actions committed by Zhang Chuancheng and the other criminal suspects.
It had also verified the evidence and materials provided by the prosecution and law enforcement.
After confirming that everything was correct, it immediately scheduled a hearing when the prosecution requested that the court try the case.
The court also understood clearly that this case had a considerable impact on public opinion.
It had caused enormous difficulties for the local Judicial Department as well.
It had all but undermined public trust in the local judiciary, creating a serious negative impact.
This had prompted the relevant local leaders to take the case exceptionally seriously.
When the court accepted the case, the administrative departments had even specifically contacted it.
They requested a public trial to eliminate the unfavorable impact on the administrative authorities.
Acting in accordance with legal requirements and procedures, the court also sought the victim's opinion, asking whether the trial could be made public.
Who was the victim in this case?
The victim was, of course, Li Suzhen, but she had already been dead for many years.
As Li Suzhen's immediate family member, Zhang Kou therefore had the right to attend this trial on the victim's behalf.
Zhang Kou naturally agreed to a public trial.
After all, one of his demands was to see his mother's killers sentenced.
Given heavy sentences!
A public trial would also allow the crimes of Zhang Chuancheng and the others to become widely known, affirming the justice of the law!
Zhang Kou was very happy to see that happen.
The format of the hearing was settled.
During the subsequent trial preparations, Su Bai applied to have Zhang Kou appear in court as the victim's family member.
He wanted Zhang Kou to witness the defendants being sentenced with his own eyes.
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