Okay, ladies and gentlemen, I have closed the poll and this is the moment you've all been waiting for: the much anticipated verdict concerning Shane and Kenny. I've decided to add a twist concerning their sentencing and I think you'll like it. Also, I've decided to have Maria make an impact statement so that she could finally have some closure. I want her and Rock to be able to have a happy relationship in the long run.
One more thing, please take the time to read my brand new story 'A Second Chance at Love', starring CM Punk and AJ Lee. So far, I've gotten a lot of love for that story and I hope to get more in the long run. I have big plans concerning those two and I'm just getting started.
Enjoy and happy reading!
Lots of love, hugs and kisses from your resident writer and friend, Nina!
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Texas Supreme Court
Houston, Texas
May 8th, 2011
Kenny and Shane were both brought back into the courtroom after the jury announced that they have reached an unanimous verdict; after only eight hours of deliberations. Both of them, who were sporting fresh bruises on their faces, took their places at the defenses' table, with Tyrone waiting for them with an unsure, but confident smile on his smug little face. However, Kenny and/or Shane weren't so confident as they sat down gingerly at the table. Based on the hell they've been thorough, they couldn't find it in their hearts to have confidence.
Throughout the trial, both of them have been railroaded, embarrassed, humiliated and downright betrayed by the people who dared crossed them just because the ultimate consumption of greed, ego, control and wanting to be on top of the world ended up overpowering them in the long rung and, most importantly, ended up destroying them.
And even though there was a glimmer of hope of them getting acquitted, the fact of the matter is, they pretty much lost the war. It was a tug of war between Shane, Kenny and Dwayne and in the end, the 'people's champion' emerged the winner because he won Maria's heart. And that hurt the two other parties involved so much.
Shane looked over his shoulder and was surprised to find his entire family sitting together on the other side of the courtroom. Even more surprising, Maria, Dwayne, Alicia, Mickie, Lilian and Marissa were sitting in front of the McMahon family. And even more shocking was his former lawyer Michael and his soon-to-be-ex-wife Gia sitting together in front of the ladies and Dwayne.
It was becoming too much for him to take.
"Kenny, look over your shoulder," the elder McMahon whispered to his co-conspirator.
Kenny looked over his shoulder and his face contorted in pure anger at the people who pretty much ruined his life were sitting on the left side of the courtroom.
"They have some fucking nerve showing up! Why must they rub their noses at us?" Kenny hissed angrily.
"Look, man, don't worry about them. Focus on the verdict. This could make or break us," Tyrone reminded his clients.
"You know what's serious fucked up about this? Michael and his wife showed up! What's the point of them being here? Last I heard, he threw her out of the house and filed for divorce," Shane explained, looking solemn.
"Like I said before, don't worry about them. Worry about the verdict and what the aftermath is gonna be," Tyrone said just as the door opened and judge Young came out of his chambers and took his place as his table and sat down, just as the rest of the courtroom sat down along with him.
"Have the jury reached a verdict?" he asked, getting right to the point.
A jury foreman stood up and clasped his hands together. "We have, your honor."
The bailiff went over to the jury box and grabbed a piece of paper from the foreman, then he handed the folded piece of paper over to the judge, who unfolded the paper, read the verdict and then sat the piece of paper down on the table.
"Will the defendants please rise?" judge Young asked, for which Shane, Kenny and their lawyer rose from their chairs.
"I would like to remind the ladies and gentlemen of the courtroom that when the verdict is read, please refrain from making any kind of reaction until after the verdict is read. Also, please refrain from attacking the defendants or making any sudden movements. Otherwise, you will be found in contempt of court," he reminded everyone in the courtroom. Then he turned his attention towards six man, six woman jury and took off his reading glasses.
"On two counts count of attempted murder in the first degree, what is your verdict?" judge Young asked the jury foreman.
"We the jury, find the defendants, Kenneth James Doane and Shane Brandon McMahon, guilty," the jury foreman announced.
Maria and Alicia held hands and let out a sigh of relief because justice has been served. Both of them will be able to go on with their lives; knowing that Shane and Kenny will be going to jail for a long time.
"On two counts of making criminal threats in the first degree, what is your verdict?"
"Guilty as charged."
"On two counts of sexual assault in the first degree, what is your verdict?"
"Guilty."
"On ten counts of assault in the first degree, what is your verdict?"
"Guilty.
"And on six counts of stalking and menacing in the first degree, what is your verdict?"
"Guilty."
I'm free. I'm truly free. I can live my life without having to look over my shoulder again. And, besides, I have a strong, loving, caring boyfriend to protect me, Maria thought, tears streaming down her olive toned skin. After all the hell she's been through, after all the pain and suffering her ex-boyfriend and the boss's son inflicted on her, she was happy for the first time in a long time. She looked over her shoulder and saw Shane and Kenny arguing amongst themselves and their incompetent lawyer trying to calm them down.
"You won't have to worry about them hurting you ever again, Lil' mama," Dwayne whispered in her ear, then he lavished a tender kiss on her cheek as she looked him with a huge smile on her face.
"I love you," she whispered at him. He raised her hand up to his lips and kissed it lightly.
"I love you, too, baby," he replied, smiling at her.
"Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, the court thanks you for your valuable time. Sentencing will take place July 29th, 2011. Until then, the defendants will be remanded to the state correctional facility. Court in adjourned," judge Young declared as he banged his gavel and got up from his bench. Then, he disappeared in the judges' chambers as the jury started filing out of the courtroom.
Shane and Kenny was once again handcuffed and they were being escorted back to their cells. Before they could be escorted out of the courtroom for possibly the last time, the duo looked over their shoulders and saw the McMahon family embracing the survivors and exchanging apologies and well wishes.
"Can you believe this bullshit?" Kenny asked, anger boiling in his veins.
Shane didn't say a word. He didn't have to say a word. His posture and the solemn look on his face said it all. Before long, the bailiff grabbed both of their arms and proceeded to drag them right out of the courtroom; realizing that they truly lost the war and they can't change a damn thing.
Meanwhile, Maria and Dwayne were hugging the McMahon family and feeling relief and happiness flooding in their bodies. Being able to breath again and living their lives were something that they both been longing ever since the drama took over their lives.
"Maria, I'm glad things worked out for you," Vince said as he embraced the now former diva.
"Thanks, Mr. McMahon. I really appreciated it. I'm just sorry your family's name has been smeared because of Shane's stupidity," she replied as they pulled apart.
"Don't worry about it, honey. Shane's had some problems pretty much all his life. I've done everything I could to help him, but it was no use for me to even help him anymore. I didn't raise him to treat women like they were nothing," he replied, sighing deeply.
"I think prison will most likely giving him the help he needs. Same thing with Kenny. I think something happened in his past may caused him to hurt me and several women along the way," she said, running her fingers through his long red hair.
"It doesn't matter. What he did was wrong. Now I see why Mickie was so afraid of him. Hell, I can see why you were so afraid of him," Vince said, reaching over to hug her again. Maria smiled because even though the boss can be an asshole at times, he does care about the safety and well being of the superstars and divas.
"You're right, Mr. McMahon. It doesn't matter. Shane and Kenny both got what they deserve. I can finally move on," Maria said, leaning over and kissing the older's man cheek before she ended up leaving the courtroom with Dwayne, who had his arm around her waist so that she could lean on him. Within minutes, only Linda, Vince and Stephanie were left standing.
"Daddy, what happens now?" Stephanie, the only daughter of the McMahon asked as she squeezed both of her parents' hands.
Vince sighed deeply. "I don't know, baby girl. But, I do know this: Shane maybe my son and your brother, but I'm done with this. It's time for the McMahon family to move on and move on we shall do. And we're gonna do it without Shane. He has smeared, damaged and ruined the McMahon's name and reputation for the last time."
"Are we really gonna cut him out of our lives, dear?" Linda asked, looking at her husband with concern dancing in her eyes.
"Do we really have any other choice?" he asked as they headed out of the courtroom, leaving behind the lingering questions and nagging doubts of how the trial would turn out for Shane and Kenny.
The past shall remain in the past. It's time for everyone who has been victimized by those two clowns to move on and live their lives to the best of their ability.
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Texas Supreme Court
Sentencing Hearing
Houston, Texas
July 29th, 2011
Shane and Kenny were brought into the courtroom, this time, they were wearing their orange jumpsuits and looking completely disheveled. This is the first time they've been in the same courtroom since the verdicts came out over two months ago and since then, both of them had been staying in separate cells at the correctional facility and were forbidden to have any sort of communication with one another. Furthermore, neither one of them had any visitors coming to see them; which wasn't surprising considering all the hell they put so many through. For Kenny, at least, he thought his family would finally pulled the crap out of their asses and come see them, but they made it clear to him that they don't wanna have anything to do with him ever again.
It was apparent that Mickie's former fiancé and Maria's ex-boyfriend that he was completely and utterly disowned by his family.
Shane was faring no better. Shortly after he was found guilty, his life continued to go downhill. Marissa took him to court and got his parental rights taken away, his trust fund and inheritance was officially revoked by Vince, who also had taken his son's name out of the will, the sex tapes he made with his former lawyer's wife, her socialite best friend and several other women; including former and current divas, made their way onto the internet and became the number one trending topic on several social media web sites.
Furthermore, and in a truly shocking move, Shane's former lawyer, Michael Harris somehow managed to profit from the sex tapes by getting a hold of the original copies, made duplicates and finally selling them online on a website he created. Within minutes of the tapes made available to download and purchase, they were sold out; proving that you can profit from someone's personal dilemma.
Shane and Kenny took their places at the table and just stood there, not looking at each other. Tyrone patted both of his clients on their shoulder; trying to reassure them that it's not over yet. The young lawyer knew that it was over, but his smug face didn't show it because he looked like he was still fighting to make things right for his clients.
It was too late, though. Everything that those three had worked so hard for has blown up in their faces. Big time.
"All rise," the bailiff announced, for which everyone in the courtroom rose from their seats. Judge Young appeared from the judges' chambers and took his place at the judge's bench. He ended up sitting down, for which the entire courtroom followed suit.
"We're here for the sentencing hearing for Kenneth Doane and Shane McMahon. You two have been convicted of numerous charges; including attempted murder, stalking, menacing and sexual assault. But, before I can hand down my ruling, I understand that there's a impact statement to be made," judge Young said, getting right to the point.
Greg, the state's prosecutor, stood up from his chair and cleared his throat. "Yes, your honor. The People calls Ms. Maria Kanellis to the stand."
Maria got up from the bench and walked toward the bench. Her physical therapy has improved her walking mobility so much that she's no longer using a wheelchair. Instead, she's using a walking cane because her left knee was still bothering her a bit, but otherwise, she continues to do well. Furthermore, since going to counseling, her nightmares has become few and far in between and she's been getting better sleep with the help of her loving and sexy boyfriend.
The Greek goddess took her place at the bench and sat down. After clearing her throat and taking a deep breath, she got comfortable and felt her body relax.
"Ms. Kanellis, how are you feeling today?" judge Young asked, his face sincere.
She looked up at him with a tainted smile on her face. "I'm doing better, your honor. I'm just taking this one day at a time."
"That's good to hear. With that being said, if you're ready, please make your statement," he said before he turned his attention back towards the courtroom.
Maria cleared her throat one more time and kept her composure in check. "Ladies and gentlemen of the court, I didn't think I was gonna be sitting here today, saying what I have to say about the two men who pretty much ruined my life and the lives of my friends. I didn't think I was gonna be able to have my day in court because of the two men who tried to silence me and my friends. I didn't think I was gonna be here alive at all. Well, on this day, I'm alive and well. I'm healthy and sound and I'm able to speak my mind. It feels good to know that I have a voice and I'm not afraid to use it.
Shane McMahon, because of your treachery, your unhealthy obsession toward my and my female friends and because of your insistence of asserting your dominance and power over anyone who crosses your path, I'll never be the same again. Because of you, I've had nightmares about the hell you put me through and the fear of being able to trust another man still hurts me. However, the one thing you didn't take away from me is my faith, the love and strength of my family and friends and I do have a man who not only loves me unconditionally, but I can trust him with my life. I'm not gonna let you ruin my life any further by intimidating me, ridiculing me and reducing me down to nothing. I'm a beautiful, strong and healthy human being. So, you lose.
As for you, Kenny Doane, you don't mean anything to me. I loved you once, but after what you had done to me, to Mickie and to Alicia, I have no respect for you, whatsoever. You hurt so many women in your lives that what you did is irreparable. How many more lives had you had to ruin in order to get what you want? Did something happen in your past that caused you to become abusive? You know what, it doesn't matter because what happened in the past doesn't excuse your behavior. I found a man who not only loves me, but would give up his life just to make sure I'm safe and sound. And I'm safe from the likes of you. I really do hope that you get some help because at this point, you only got yourself to rely on.
And, in closing, as far as I'm concerned, justice has been served. Even if they don't get jail time, Shane and Kenny will pay for everything they have done to me and my friends. They will forever ruined and they'll always be public enemy number one. As for me, my friends and my family, we'll continue to live our lives to the best of our abilities and continue being happy and healthy. I know I'll be happy, thanks to my boyfriend, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. Thank you very much," Maria stated before she got up from the bench and headed back toward her seat next to her boyfriend and her family.
"Thank you, Ms. Kanellis. Before I hand down my sentencing, does the defendants have anything to say at this time?" judge Young asked.
Tyrone stood up for a second and straightened out his tie. "At this time, your honor, my clients wishes not to make a statement."
"Very well, then. With that being said, will the defendants please stand up?" judge Young asked, clearing his throat. Shane and Kenny rose from their chairs and kept their heads down. The statement Maria made just moments ago kept lingering in their heads.
"Shane McMahon and Kenneth Doane, what you two did not only threatened the life of one female who didn't wanna have anything to do with you both anymore, but also threatened the lives of the people you dragged into your pitiful existence. Mr. McMahon, you also ruined your family's lives because of you wanting to satisfy your sexual desires; which ended up destroying you in the end. And, as for you, Mr. Doane, putting your hands on a woman, threatening her live and stalking her is something I don't tolerate or condone. You, sir, are nothing more than a coward. A coward that I would have no problem punishing," judge Young scolded harshly at the inmates. Kenny and Shane kept their heads down because they didn't want to deal with this any longer. They knew it was over.
"With that in mind, Shane Brandon McMahon, I hereby sentence you to 10 years in Texas state correctional facility for sexual assault, 10 years for stalking and menacing, 20 years for assault, 5 years for making criminal threats and battery and 20 years for first degree attempted murder. All in all, you will be serving the maximum sentence of sixty five years in prison," judge Young declared, glaring at the once smug heir of the McMahon fortune, writing something on his notepad to make sure he didn't miss anything. Shane didn't say a word. He was pretty much speechless.
"And, as for you, Kenneth Doane, I hereby sentence you to 15 years for sexual assault, 10 years for stalking and menacing, 25 years for assault and battery, 10 years for making criminal threats and 30 years for first degree attempted murder. All in all, you will be serving the maximum of 90 years in prison. Also, as a condition of your sentence, you will be required to serve your time in the psychiatric ward of the Texas state correctional facility and undergo a psychiatric evaluation. Furthermore, the two defendants will not be permitted to have any contact with one other; otherwise your punishments will be more severe. Court is adjourned," judge Young declared as he banged his gavel.
Everyone in the courtroom started to stand up and began piling out as the stress of the trial finally began to flee from their bodies. Before long, Maria and Dwayne were the only ones left in the courtroom. The silence was deafening between them.
"Are you okay, baby?" he asked as he reached over and wrapped his arms around her. She laid her head against his shoulder and sighed deeply.
"It's over. It's all over. I'm free of the nightmare, free of the fear, free of everything. It's like I can breath again," she mumbled into his broad chest.
"And you shall breath again. I want you to know that I love you and I'm proud of you making that statement today," he said as he reached down and tilted her head up with his finger. He looked into her eyes and saw nothing but love dancing into them.
"I'm proud of me, too, Rocky. I was nervous at first, but after I opened my mouth, I knew I made a difference. And I have you to thank for being there for me," she replied, smiling brightly.
"You're welcome, Lil mama," he said as he leaned over and slanted his mouth on hers passionately.
As they embraced in the courtroom, Maria felt happy tears forming in her eyes. She was a brand new person and she couldn't be more prouder in her life than to have her man being there for her in her time of need.
In the end, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson not only won her heart, but he also won the tug of war.
Guaranteed.
Coming up in the next chapter: The epilogue. Stay tuned!
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