Chapter 583: Chapter 474: Harsher Punishment—It’s Time for the Court to Judge! (Part 2)

"The defendant says his domestic violence had a reason, and that reason is Xie Tongtong."

"The defendant also says, why didn’t he beat others, but only Xie Tongtong? Let Xie Tongtong find reasons in herself?"

"The defendant’s lawyer even claims that Xie Tongtong is self-harming."

Gu Chen said coldly, "I think such remarks are simply absurd."

"Do you think that domestic violence thirty-six times over two years, leaving Xie Tongtong permanently disabled, with a necrotic left kidney, permanently needing a colostomy bag, a ruptured duodenum, intestinal obstruction, multiple severe injuries, can be lightly dismissed as family conflict?"

"The defendant is wielding a knife against my client — is that family conflict?"

"Which family’s conflicts involve using a knife on someone? Which family’s conflicts cause someone to be permanently disabled? This is unreasonable."

Gu Chen was speechless, completely speechless.

Gu Chen continued, "The reason for domestic violence is Xie Tongtong? I believe conflict is conflict, beating someone is beating someone!"

"Even if there are family disputes, if I point my nose at someone and curse, and the other person hits me, it’s still wrong!"

"Once violence occurs, its nature changes. Don’t talk about Xie Tongtong having any issues, especially if Lin Helong couldn’t provide any evidence proving it was Xie Tongtong’s fault, thus justifying hitting her!"

"What Lin Helong did was physical assault, was domestic violence! It was intentional harm, and this nature cannot be changed."

Gu Chen spoke: "As for why Lin Helong chooses not to hit others, but only Xie Tongtong, hence requiring Xie Tongtong to find fault in herself..."

"This is a fallacious argument. If I randomly slapped a passerby now and said, why did I hit him instead of others? Is it his problem? Don’t you find this ridiculous?"

"Assault is assault, its nature won’t change. What Lin Helong did is extremely vile, with exceptionally malicious criminal intent, causing intentional harm and mistreatment. Xie Tongtong used to be your wife; you’ve been physically abusive inside your home, called the police over thirty times in two years."

Gu Chen said: "As for the defense lawyer saying that Xie Tongtong is self-harming, it’s extremely laughable."

Gu Chen voiced: "Is there any evidence? How do you prove Xie Tongtong is self-harming?"

"On the contrary, all police reports, witness testimonies, and neighbor observations prove that..."

"Lin Helong is the one who assaulted!"

"Lin Helong wielded a knife to attack!"

"The police records over two years — over thirty — say it all!"

"Xie Tongtong ended up like this, and you say she self-harmed?"

"Is this self-harm?"

"I would like to ask the defendant’s lawyer now."

"Lawyer Zhou, do you believe Xie Tongtong is self-harming, and do you have evidence, or is it baseless?"

"If there is evidence, present it directly!"

"If there’s no evidence, you’re deliberately slandering others in court!"

"Do you know the crime of slander, and what legal responsibilities it entails? I’m sure as a top lawyer you do," Gu Chen remarked.

Zhou Guoqing: "....."

At this moment, where does Zhou Guoqing dare to speak?

But saying nothing isn’t right either.

Zhou Guoqing feels like he’s about to be taken down by the Lawless Madman.

Zhou Guoqing’s face turned white.

Is it necessary?

He was just trying to earn some money from a court case, regardless of whether he won or lost.

Even if the case is lost, Lin Helong is at fault anyway.

Why does Gu Chen seem like he wants to send me in?

Of course, Zhou Guoqing also knows that just saying something like this in court wouldn’t result in a sentence...

He often did this in past cases; it never turned out like this before.

But now Gu Chen seized his flaw, seeming eager to send him in...

This made Zhou Guoqing break out in cold sweat.

At the moment, the courtroom fell silent.

Everyone was waiting for Zhou Guoqing’s answer.

Zhou Guoqing said, "All my statements were conveyed to me by my client, as there were no surveillance cameras in the house at that time, and I couldn’t directly access home surveillance."

"I believe my client has no reason to lie to me, so I responded on behalf of my client."

The live broadcast audience couldn’t hold it in.

[My goodness, Gu Chen’s doing brilliantly! Is he about to send the opposing lawyer in?]

[The opposing lawyer is already intimidated, haha.]

[If Zhou Guoqing really is slandering, he’s definitely going to end up inside.]

[Zhou Guoqing still wouldn’t dare....]

[Lawyer Gu’s aggressive approach in this case is maxed out...]

[I must say, this case showed me Gu Chen’s real skill, incredibly strong... In previous cases, Gu Chen hunted for evidence, but with this case, he doesn’t even need to; he effortlessly wins.]

Netizens were all backing Gu Chen.

Gu Chen was indeed handling it beautifully.

Xie Tongtong also saw some hope in this case.

Gu Chen said: "Lin Helong committed a crime, for intentional harm, abuse, and should be charged for multiple offenses!"

"Xie Tongtong has become a disabled person, with permanent necrosis of the left kidney... irreparable."

"It’s as if one of her kidneys has been ruined!"

"Imagine the kind of torment Xie Tongtong has gone through?"

"Lin Helong’s methods were extremely brutal, causing second-degree severe injuries, second-degree minor injuries, disability, and many minor injuries to Xie Tongtong."

"These have further deeply impacted her mental state..."

"Lin Helong’s subjective malice is deep, with vicious motive!"

"Moreover, Lin Helong shows no remorse!"

"Such a person poses a great threat to society!"

"I believe... Lin Helong must face a heavy sentence!"

"Domestic violence, intentional harm, assault... must be punished by law!"

"Marriage should not provide a cover for violence as mere family disputes."

"If the marital status allows violence to be perceived as a family conflict..."

"Then doesn’t the marriage certificate become a shield for perpetrators?"

"Marriage merely represents a familial relationship."

"Whereas assault is a violent action!"

"Assaulting others is already a crime. If done deliberately to disable and threaten others, it requires stern punishment!"

"The law should not offer leniency to perpetrators just because of so-called family relationships...."

"Even within family relations, abusive behavior should never occur!"

Gu Chen’s words electrified the online audience in the live stream.

This is Gu Chen...

Only Gu Chen could say such things in this setting.

Live stream viewers were all giving a thumbs up.

At this point, Lin Helong started to panic.

If this continues, I’m really finished...

How much time will I have to serve?

Lin Helong doesn’t want to go to prison.

He doesn’t even want to serve a day!

His family assets exceed four million, earning him a considerable income every year...

If he goes in now, won’t it all be over?

Lin Helong is nearing a breakdown.

What to do?

At this moment, how can I defend myself?

Lin Helong spoke up, "Your Honor, I have something to say!"

Everyone turned to Lin Helong.

What does Lin Helong have left to say now?

The evidence is there, the witnesses are there!

The court can already sentence Lin Helong!

Lin Helong said, "I admit to having committed domestic violence, I did hit, but it’s not as severe as you claim!"

"Have you considered this question — why are you putting all the blame for Xie Tongtong’s injuries solely on me?"

"For instance, her left kidney necrosis — is it all because of me?"

"It’s because Xie Tongtong is already sick! She has underlying problems, her kidney function was already compromised...."

"You can’t blame everything on me!"