Chapter 11 - The Bail Denied
Two days later, inside the federal courtroom in downtown Atlanta, Carmen and Javier sat at the defense table dressed in dark blue prison jumpsuits.
Their high-priced corporate defense attorneys argued passionately before the judge, demanding immediate release on bond due to their standing in high society.
"Your Honor, my clients are respected business owners!" the lead attorney declared. "This entire case is a military overreach based on a family dispute!"
The federal judge looked over his spectacles, glancing toward the back of the courtroom.
Colonel Alexander Brooks walked down the center aisle in his full dress uniform, accompanied by three military prosecutors. He handed a leather folder directly to the bailiff.
"The government presents evidence of active flight risk, witness intimidation, and treasonous fraud," the military prosecutor announced.
The judge scanned the documents, his face turning stern and unyielding.
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"Bail is denied," the judge ruled, slamming his gavel down. "Defendants will remain in federal custody pending trial."
👉 What happened to the Robles empire once the news hit the national press?
