Turnabout Gun 1-2

"Objection!" The prosecutor shouted. "I believe that with all the information that we know, this trial is over, and the defendant is clearly guilty!"

"Objection!" Hawk retaliated. "However, it is not, Prosecutor Payne because this newspaper clip has more information besides the laid off older employees!"

"There is!?" Judge gasped.

"Yes, indeed, Your Honor," Hawk said. "According to this newspaper clip, it also stated that Mr. Krow involved in some illegal activities, but no evidence was found to prove this. However, I think we might learn this more…if our witness could explain this."

"WHAT!?" Mr. Worlly jumped.

"Objection! How could that be anything related to the crime!?" Prosecutor Payne questioned.

"I think it does. The witness here, Mr. Worlly, worked at Secure Tech Co for many years now! He must have known something about Mr. Krow! So, I believe that we need another testimony. This time, explain more about Mr. Krow and his real reason behind the laid off, and the salary cut," Hawk said decisively.

Judge thought for moments until he opened his eyes. "Hm, alright. The witness will have another testimony as the defense requested. To me, this makes the defendent look more guilty, but I will let this be an exception. The defense better have a proof at the end to prove that the defendant here, Mr. Sam Worlly, is innocent without any reasonable doubts." Judge said strictly. "Witness, please testify about the victim's rumored illegal status."

Mr. Worlly was looking down until he heard what the Judge said. "Yes..Your Honor."

Mr. Worlly seems hesitant to talk about Mr. Krow. He must know something about this newspaper clip. I better listen to this very carefully now!

-Witness Testimony-

Rumor about Mr. Krow

"Yes, it is true that Mr. Krow lay off many experienced employees, around my age.

I did read that article about the company and the rumor about my boss.

However, that does not mean I killed him!

I bet the night that he called me to his office was the sign that I was next!"

"The defense may cross-examine the witness' testimony," Judge said.

Hawk put his left hand on the bench. "Mr. Worlly, did you actually meet the victim on the night of the murder?"

"Huh? What do you mean? I….AH!" Mr. Worlly realized.

"Wait…hold on! Witness, you actually met the victim on the night of the murder!?" Judge shocked.

The courtroom became chatter box again until the Judge banged his gravel few times. "Order! Order, I say!"

"Mr. Worlly, please explain further on what happened when you met the victim on that fateful night." Hawk said, demanding.

"Gnrgh!" Mr. Worlly bit on his lip.

-Witness Testimony-

"OK, OK! I admit! I met Mr. Krow on that fateful night!

But, it was just about my salary cut, and that is it!

We…had an argument at first, but I complied with him in the end.

Then, I left his office after that and went straight home!"

Judge thinks for moments. "Um, I don't see where this is going, but as the case stands now, Mr. Worlly is the only one who is capable of murdering the victim. However, I will let the defense cross-examine this testimony, but be warned. I think I am losing my patience."

"Yes, Your Honor." Hawk nodded. "Mr. Worlly, so you admitted that you met the victim that night. You coversed with him about the possible salary cut, and that is it?"

"Yes! Just like I said! That was it!" Mr. Worlly shouted.

"OK, but then let me ask this; Why did you argue with him?" Hawk asked.

"Argue with him? Isn't that obvious? Anyone would argue at least!" Mr. Worlly pointed out.

"That is reasonable, but exactly what was the argument about? Was it really about the salary cut, or something more…serious than that?" Hawk shot a glare at him.

"That's, um, that, well," Mr. Worlly fidgeted. Suddenly, he burst out in panic.

"Gyyaaargh! I am so sorry! Sorry! I can't help myself! I, I, it was not about the salary cut! OK, I said it! It was really about….that!"

"What's that?" Judge asked, with his eyes wide opened from being surprised by his outburst.

"That…rumor about that illegal activity." He admitted.

"WHAT!?" Everyone except Hawk gasped.

The courtroom was overcome by chattering as the judge banged his gravel.

"Order! Order in the court!" Judge demanded. "Witness, is that a confession!? Is it really true that Mr. Krow did commit illegal activities in the company!?"

"Yes, and he was using me to do his bidding. Over these past 6 years, he asked me to do…many horrible things. When times became tough for the company, he laid off many veteran employees to not let anyone know the truth," Mr. Worllyconfessed.

"Why is that?" Judge asked.

"About most of the veteran employees knew Mr. Krow since the company founded, so to get rid of any suspicion, he got rid of everyone he knew in the company, except for me. He probably kept me around because I am, or at least, was too weak to fight against him. He was a CEO after all, and I am just a sad, lonely old business man. The company affected itself by his bidding, but it was all conducted by me. He controlled me to do his bidding."

Everyone was silent when they listened to Mr. Worlly's confession and story.

"I see. Well, witness, thank you for confessing and explaining this in the courtroom. It must have taken a lot of courage to speak up like that just now." Judge sympathized.

"Thank you, Your Honor." Mr. Worlly replied.

"But, Your Honor!" Prosecutor Payne spoke out. "Now that we know that Mr. Krow did something illegal, that does not mean that the defendant is off the hook! He is still the prime suspect, and the defense has not yet proved otherwise!"

"Hmm, that is true. Even with what we learned so far, one thing is still clear. Mr. Worlly is still the culprit, according to the evidences we have so far. I think this is a right time to hand down my verdict." Judge said as he was about to declare it.

"OBJECTION!" Everyone stopped and looked at Hawk, pointing out his finger.

"Defense! What is it now!?" Judge jumped.

"Your Honor, I don't think it is the right time to hand down that verdict! There is still one more thing we must do!" Hawk exclaimed.

"Objection!" Prosecutor Payne shouted. "Can't you see now!? As of where this case stands now, the defendant is the only one who's capable to commit the murder! He even admitted that he met him on the night of the murder!"

"Objection!" Hawk shouted at him. "Prosecutor Payne, did you not mention that you have witnesses prepare for testimonies?"

"Huh? Yes, but what about it?" He asked.

"You stated in the beginning of the trial that you have witnesses to prepare for the testimony, meaning you have more than one in mind. That would mean that we need to hear other witnesses before we close this case!" Hawk stated out loud.

Prosecutor Payne gasped as he realized that. "Hmmm, the defense has a good point there. Prosecutor Payne, you mentioned that you have witnesses for this trial, so I assumed that you have another one ready to testify, correct?"

Prosecutor Payne sweated nervously. "Y-yes, Your Honor. I do have another witness to testify today."

"Very well. I have made my decision! We will have a 30 minute recess before we resume this trial. In the meantime, the prosecution will have that other witness to prepare for the continuation of this trial. This court is adjourned!" Judge declared as he banged once to declare the break.

Court Record:

Profiles:

Sam Worlly (Male; 55): My first client for this case. He works as a business man at the Secure Tech Co. During the testimony, it was found out that he met the victim on the night of the murder.

Carlos Krow (Male; 35): The victim. He was found dead at his own office.

Willy Payne (Male; 40): The prosecutor and my first opponent for this case. He seems to be quite experienced, but lack some presence until he speaks up.

Evidence:

Attorney's badge: My way of identity so that everyone knows that I am a defense attorney.

Autopsy report: Cause: Shot in the heart. The bullet was found in his heart, so the death was instant.

The gun: It is custom-made by the defendant himself. According to him, it was stolen from his apartment a week ago.

The newspaper clip: It contains an article that talks about Secure Tech Co. The company laid off about 100 employees from the age 40 to 60 to save cost and resources. It also states that the CEO, Carlos Krow, was rumored to be involved in illegal activities, but no evidence was found to prove this. Some journalist claim that the real reason for laid off ofexperienced, older employee is because of that rumor. The rumor was confirmed, according to my defendant's testimony.

Mr. Worrly's testimony: This is the record on the testimony my defendant gave in the trial. It contains all the details about his testimonies.