Chapter 580: Chapter 473: Courtroom Showdown, Intense Clash!

Gu Chen continued: "Lin Helong’s long-term domestic violence has profoundly affected Xie Tongtong, severely impacting her normal life. Xie Tongtong transformed from a normal, healthy person into a disabled one, and it’s all due to Lin Helong’s abusive behavior. Lin Helong has not realized that his actions were wrong and has even threatened Xie Tongtong multiple times."

"Such criminals should be severely punished under the law, with heavy sentencing!"

The case includes both criminal and civil judgments!

In this world, it is possible to issue such judgments.

The divorce between Lin Helong and Xie Tongtong is a separate matter, but Xie Tongtong should still strive to claim her rightful benefits.

Gu Chen listed the pertinent evidence along with his own demands.

The rest now depends on how the court will judge this case.

Netizens are clearly very supportive of Gu Chen and Xie Tongtong.

[Support heavy punishment!]

[This case must be heavily sentenced!]

[Must be heavily sentenced!!]

[Xie Tongtong has been abused to this extent, Lin Helong definitely has to bear the responsibility.]

[What I despise the most are people who commit domestic violence. If you say Xie Tongtong was being a mistress or was unfaithful, then I could understand the violence. But she hasn’t done anything wrong, and yet within two years of marriage, you abuse her thirty-six times. That’s outrageous.]

[Who among normal people can withstand such abuse?]

[Actually, there is quite a lot of domestic violence in society, but behavior like Lin Helong’s is very rare and extremely disgusting!]

Gu Chen finally said: "Your Honor, my statement is concluded."

Everyone’s eyes turned toward the judge.

Judge Rong Liwei nodded and looked at the defendant, Lin Helong, and his attorney, Zhou Guoqing.

Zhou Guoqing is a top attorney, and his litigation skills are excellent.

Judge Rong Liwei spoke: "What does the defendant have to say in rebuttal?"

At this moment, Lin Helong did not speak.

Lin Helong’s lawyer, Zhou Guoqing, spoke up.

Zhou Guoqing said: "Your Honor, we do not acknowledge the demands of the plaintiff."

"Although domestic violence did occur, it should not constitute a heavy sentence for my client."

"Violence is violence, but the conflict between Lin Helong and Xie Tongtong is merely a dispute between family members, not a matter of intentional injury, and certainly not torture, let alone intentional homicide."

"Moreover, conflicts, arguments within family members are very normal. Whose family doesn’t argue?"

Zhou Guoqing said: "I have never seen a family that doesn’t quarrel, so some arguments and disputes between the two are very normal."

"According to my client, Lin Helong did not arbitrarily resort to violence against Xie Tongtong."

"In fact, Xie Tongtong already has some mental health issues, and her emotions are extremely unstable, often causing disturbances at home and complaining about Lin Helong."

"Additionally, Lin Helong’s violence against Xie Tongtong was because she liked to play games, often playing with male netizens at night, duo-queuing... That’s what infuriated Lin Helong."

"And when Lin Helong asked Xie Tongtong to delete male contacts, after her refusal, that’s when he resorted to physical violence."

"When one’s wife constantly plays games with others, laughing joyfully, yet when facing her own husband, is full of complaints, surely anyone would feel dissatisfied."

"During their disputes, Xie Tongtong would also frequently curse at Lin Helong, further angering him. It’s not a matter of intentional injury or torture; it’s just a disagreement between family members."

"Moreover, the starting point of this conflict was Xie Tongtong actively engaging male netizens for gaming companionship, which largely provoked Lin Helong’s violence. Her persistent provocation left him with no choice but to resort to violence." Zhou Guoqing said.

With a few words, Zhou Guoqing transformed the case from intentional harm and torture into a simple family dispute.

Zhou Guoqing further aimed to shift all responsibility onto Xie Tongtong....

At this moment, Lin Helong also spoke: "Your Honor, I truly have no other option; you can even ask the neighbors or check at my workplace."

"I’m generally a simple person, just smoking and drinking, nothing else. I’ve never assaulted anyone, nor have I had disputes with others outside."

"Outside, I’ve never even quarreled, and all my friends consider me good-tempered. Yet, domestic violence occurred only because of Xie Tongtong."

"Xie Tongtong is a woman who entices other men; otherwise, why would I abuse her? Plus, she deliberately tries to provoke me multiple times, constantly complaining. Imagine working hard every day and coming home to constant complaints instead of a warm meal."

"Would any of you accept this?"

"Moreover, at first, it was merely arguing between us. If it weren’t for her many provocations, why would I hit her? She repeatedly angered and insulted me. I wanted to rest, but she never stopped, leaving me anxious and troubled, while my job already involves stressful interactions, coming home to incessant complaints."