The judge began to announce the decision.
She said, "The court will now announce the verdict of this trial."
Jake, along with Dana and Nicole, arrogantly lifted their heads.
The audience below chanted in unison, "Guilty! Guilty! Guilty!"
But after a brief pause, the judge's deep voice cut through the noise.
She said, "After reviewing the evidence, the court finds the defendant, Elena Mann, not guilty of all three charges."
A dead silence fell over the courtroom.
I allowed myself a small smile, and it seemed to cut Jake like a blade. The anger on his face was unmistakable.
"This is impossible!"
"How can a woman like her be innocent?"
"The judge is corrupt. This court is a sham."
Cries of outrage filled the air.
Jake shouted about the injustice, threatening to destroy the judge's stand.
Dana and Nicole wept, claiming it was all a conspiracy.
The reporters raised their cameras, ready to capture this historic moment.
I remained calm. "You haven't seen all of my memories yet. You should keep watching.
"But be warned. The next scene might be a little too much for some.
"Hold up your cameras and record all this.
"I'm about to show you the truth."
