Chapter 27: The opposing lawyer fled the courtroom!

"Presiding Judge, as everyone has seen."

"During the interaction between Ma Ming and Li Huihui, the plaintiff Ms. Li Huihui was always in control."

'That is to say.'

"Her claim that Ma Ming raped her is unfounded."

...

After the video ended and the truth was revealed, although Ma Ming's initial behavior was immoral, later on, it was clear that Li Huihui did not resist and was even proactive. This contradicts the definition of rape.

Legally, rape refers to forcing a victim into sexual relations without their consent through violence or other means. Ma Ming's actions did not constitute rape.

"Um... Does the plaintiff's lawyer have any other comments?"

'If not.'

"We, the judges and jury, will refer to the current evidence to re-evaluate Ma Ming's rape charge."

Presiding Judge Feng Jianjun signaled Zhao Qiuxia.

"Presiding Judge, I have no objections!" Zhao Qiuxia's mentality collapsed, openly slacking off in court. Because Li Huihui had hidden things from her, leading to this situation. Zhao Qiuxia hated Li Huihui to death.

"Since the plaintiff has no objections, we will now proceed with the charge determination," Presiding Judge Feng Jianjun struck the gavel, and the jury members flipped through legal documents while exchanging opinions.

Five minutes later.

The calm courtroom heard the sound of the gavel striking the table again.

"Based on the evidence we have now, after in-depth discussion by our judges and jury."

"In the name of the Jingzhou City People's Court."

'Now announce.'

"The defendant Ma Ming's rape charge is dismissed."

"The plaintiff's claim to sentence Ma Ming to ten years in prison for rape is rejected."

'Additionally.'

"The plaintiff's second demand for 300,000 yuan in compensation for mental distress is dismissed."

...

On the judge's bench, Presiding Judge Feng Jianjun read out the results loudly.

"Incredible, Lin Chuan actually cleared Ma Ming's name. I thought it was hopeless at first."

"No jail time and saved 300,000 yuan, Ma Ming should kneel down to Lin Chuan, right?"

"Too amazing, look at plaintiff's lawyer Zhao Qiuxia, she's totally defeated in court!"

...

The live stream viewers couldn't believe their ears; Lin Chuan had actually defended successfully.

The most excited person was Ma Ming. Hearing the verdict of innocence, his heart pounded wildly, and when he heard that Li Huihui's second demand was also dismissed, his knees instantly went weak.

"Lawyer Lin Chuan, thank you so much, you are my savior!" If it weren't for Lin Chuan supporting him, Ma Ming would have collapsed on his knees.

"As for what the plaintiff's lawyer said in court... about accusing plaintiff Ms. Li Huihui of raping Ma Ming."

"Defendant's lawyer Lin Chuan, are you serious?"

"If you are serious, please state your reasons for the accusation."

Presiding Judge Feng Jianjun broke out in a sweat; he had been worried about this trial.

'? ?'

"Presiding Judge, it's one thing for Ma Ming's rape charge to be dropped."

"But they want to accuse me of rape? This is bullying, boo hoo hoo..."

The plaintiff Li Huihui was frightened and cried. She didn't expect the lawsuit to take such a dramatic turn, and now they wanted to accuse her of rape! She was terrified because her lawyer had given up. If Lin Chuan really insisted on accusing her of rape, who would defend her?

'Presiding Judge.'

"After discussing with my client, regarding the accusation of Ms. Li Huihui's rape, we have decided to generously drop it."

Lin Chuan smiled at the courtroom. At the beginning of the trial, he did say that he would not only clear Ma Ming's name but also accuse Li Huihui of rape. But that was just psychological tactics.

It's like going to a clothing store to buy clothes. If a hundred-yuan piece of clothing, if you ask the boss if fifty yuan is okay, it won't work, and the final price will definitely be more than fifty. But if you say twenty, the boss will bargain with you, he says ninety, you say thirty, slowly negotiate, and finally, you might buy it for fifty.

This is called the 'compromise effect' in psychology.

'They're not accusing me anymore?'

'Thank you!'

Hearing Lin Chuan's response, Li Huihui immediately stopped crying, feeling relieved.

However, before she could celebrate for three seconds, Lin Chuan continued, "The rape charge is dropped, but I want to accuse plaintiff Ms. Li Huihui of fraud."

Legally, rape can only protect women. If a man is raped, even with solid evidence, the woman who raped him will not be sentenced. Although it's unfair, that's the reality.

Therefore, even if Lin Chuan could prove Li Huihui raped Ma Ming, it would be useless. At most, she would apologize in court, with no fines or imprisonment. Even if she refused to apologize and left, no one could stop her.

"What, how did it change to fraud?" Feng Jianjun wiped the sweat off his forehead, thinking he was about to finish the trial and go home, but Lin Chuan came up with another twist, leaving him exhausted.

"Isn't it... Li Huihui, how much have you hidden from me?"

"You're actually a fraudster!"

"I can't defend you anymore, I won't take the legal fees."

"Sorry, I need to go to the hospital to see a doctor, I feel like I'm having a stroke..."

Zhao Qiuxia learned her lesson; as long as Lin Chuan dared to accuse Li Huihui of fraud, it meant it was true. She would rather trust Lin Chuan than Li Huihui. Staying in court was not safe anymore, especially since Lin Chuan had a precedent of sending opposing lawyers to prison, she'd better leave!

Although embarrassing, it was better than being labeled as defending a fraudster or even being sent to prison.

"Lawyer Zhao, I... how could I be a fraudster?"

'Please believe me!'

'Don't go.'

"If you leave, who will defend me!"

Li Huihui tried to keep Zhao Qiuxia, but Zhao Qiuxia ignored her. She stood up, turned around, and left! Her movements were smooth, disappearing from the courtroom.

"Plaintiff's lawyer! If you need to do something, please raise your hand to signal, you can't act privately in court," Presiding Judge Feng Jianjun shouted, but Zhao Qiuxia had already disappeared from sight, with a voice coming from the door.

"I won't take this case anymore."

"Whoever wants to take it, let them."

"Anyway, I can't win!"