In and Out of Love-Chapter 10
By MyNameIsCAL
Just a note, but I'll try to get through this court stuff with some accuracy. I've been reading some stuff and researching online. Anyway, I'm sure it won't affect the story that much if it's accurate or not. Thanks for understanding.
Today was the arraignment hearing for George. The news stations were going to air it. This was the first time we had turned on the news in a week. Carter would be there.
"So let's talk about Max and her Mystery Man before we get to the arraignment," the reporter said. I think his name was Rick.
"It's unclear whether she was actually having an affair," the female reporter commented. "We did some background research and found out that she was one of six who helped bring down the Itex Organization that was experimenting on humans seven years back. It's believed that her Mystery Man is really just one of her friends she had been with when they helped to shut down Itex."
"Ah, they were still young back then, I'm not sure we could draw any conclusions from that," Rick concluded. "Let's tune into George Dawson's arraignment now. If he pleads not guilty, which we have been expecting, then the case will proceed to trial. This is not going to be pretty for Mr. Dawson, folks."
They bring up a new reporter who was at the court house. George was filmed coming in and standing at the podium, his lawyer walking next to him. Bright orange was not a pretty color on George. His face was expressionless though.
"Case 301211," the commissioner stated. "George Dawson versus the state of Arizona. You are charged with attempted rape, maximum penalty, fifteen years and you are also charged with attempted murder through contract killing, maximum penalty, life sentence."
George's lawyer cleared his throat. "I am John Willingham and I will be George Dawson's legal counsel."
"How does your client, the defendant, plead?"
"Not guilty," George answered.
"Your trial date is Thursday, December 17 at one o'clock in the afternoon. Considering the circumstances of this case, Mr. Dawson will be put under house arrest." the commissioner went on. "You may not make contact with anyone but your attorney without approval."
The news returned to the reporter. "So there we have it. George Dawson, who was thought to break through as a news reporter, will be back in court in about three months. Can George save himself?"
Max turned off the TV. "I think I've had enough for one day."
"It was only five minutes," I told her.
Her head dropped to my shoulder. "Five minutes too long, Fang."
Because I assumed that short chapters are better than none. I shall post a new chapter shortly. Thanks for reading.