Eddie chapter 21
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Chapter 21 EDDIE
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"Jess Martin. How long have you been a health care professional?" Laren asked
"For about ten years"
"And have you ever visited a patient in their home?" Laren replied with another question
Jess nodded " Yes, last year I got funding to start a small clinic specifically for patients that are uncomfortable with going to the hospital."
"And you visited my client Miss WIllows at the home of Gil Grissom, What exactly did you treat her for?"
"When I first arrived I wasn't sure, Gil never told me what had happened all I knew is that Catherine's husband was abusive."
"Did you conduct a rape kit on my client?" Laren asked straight forward
"Yes" Jess continued " But because she didn't go to the hospital it wasn't a full exam."
"What do you mean not a full exam?"
Jess sat back " Well, usually we take all the victims clothing that was worn at the time of the atack but Catherine didn't seem to think it was necessary, her husband raped her..but she lived with him he would have been all over her clothing anyway.There are specific procedures that can only be done in a clinic or hospital setting"
"Is it hard to prove rape in a case like this?"
Jess nodded once more " Like I said she lived with him so there would be evidence that he as with her, basically it would have been he said she said. But due to the bruising and tearing on the vaginal and cervical walls which was discovered at the second exam,it was clear that it was non consensual."
"What did she say happened?"
"At first she didn't say much, then she said her husband tried to stop her from leaving and that he hit her a few times and knocked her to the ground, after knocking her down he forced her to have oral sex and then he raped her. After he passed out on her she tried to al to the bathroom and collapsed, she soon realized she was bleeding. And the she walked to Gil's after regaining some strength in her legs."
"Did she say anything else to you?"
OBJECTION you're honor what is the relevance of any of this?" Steve snapped
Before the judge could answer Laren replied " Your honor we are simply trying to determine that the reason why my client tried to shot the defendant was because of the long term, extreme torture that she suffered from."
The judge nodded " I'm allowing it, Mr. Barren you've had your chance. Let someone else speak."
With that Steve sat back down and Laren continued.
Laren then retrieved two small voice machine tapes and slipped them in the tape recorder and pressed play.
"You honor these tapes are solely to prove to you that my client feared for her life.
Eddie watched Catherine his eyes telling her that she would pay dearly for keeping those tapes as the threats Eddie had muttered filled the silent court room.
Steve stood up again " Your honor this is all irrelevant. Next they'll claim she is suffering from post traumatic stress or something."
Laren stopped that tape " Actually you're half right. But it was Mr Grissom that was suffering from it."
Steve made a face " This is clearing a fishing expedition your honor, and they never prepared me for any of it."
The judge nodded ' "Well next time you come to my court room you should be prepared. Mrs.Paul please continue."
"Thank you your honor, Jess you may step down and I would like to call Dr. Grennbar to the stand.
As soon as the man seated Laren began not wanting to waste any time " Mr Grennbar I am going to get right to the point. My client Mr Gil Grissom is being charged with premeditated attempted murder even though the gun fired wasn't the gun that struck Mr. Edward Willows .However he did go there with a gun. I simply need you too let the jury know why Gil Grissom did what he did."
The Doctor nodded. " Well, I spoke with Mr Grissom on two separate occasions, first when he was arrested, and then a few days ago. My client didn't have to say much but he visually portrayed signs and symptoms of PTSD."
Laren nodded "And what can lead to PTSD?"
"An extreme traumatic event such as an accident, a natural disaster, or a physical attack that has caused harm to yourself or others."
"And my client informed you of such events?"
Dr. Grennbar nodded "On the morning of the 17th my client was attacked in his home by two armed officers of the law and Mr Edward Willows. They handcuffed him and struck him several times with their fist and their shoes. Also take into factor the severe guilt my client as feeling after trying desperately to protect two people her cares for dearly. To have them dragged from the safety of his home, knowing very well was to happen to them after they arrived back in there home.The pain he felt both emotionally and physically knowing he failed them"
The whole time Laren's witnesses were on the stand Eddie's eyes were wide with the reality of knowing he had been caught. Now all they had to do was wait for the judge to decide if the case was to be thrown out.