Chapter 7 - The Desperate Defense
Richard’s high-priced attorney quickly stepped between the federal agents and his client, trying to pull rank and stall the arrest.
"This is an outrage! This video footage is unverified and legally inadmissible!" the attorney argued loudly, pointing at Mr. Duca's terminal screen. "You cannot arrest my client based on a drive presented by a young child! We will file an immediate injunction!"
Mr. Duca didn't lose his temper. He calmly walked to his mahogany desk, picked up his landline receiver, and dialed a direct line to the District Attorney's office.
"Put Prosecutor Vance on the line," Mr. Duca said into the phone, his tone smooth as glass. "Tell him Richard Duca is in handcuffs in my study and his attorney is attempting to obstruct federal officers."
Hearing the prosecutor's name made the attorney's face turn completely white. He slowly lowered his briefcase, took two steps back, and closed his folder.
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"You're on your own, Richard," the attorney muttered quietly under his breath, abandoning his client on the spot.
👉 Read PART 8 to see Richard beg his brother for mercy!
