The trial had been going on since nine in the morning and continued well past seven in the evening, indicating that Zhong Wenyi put great emphasis on this case and came prepared with abundant testimonial and material evidence. Regrettably, none of these could change the outcome.
After a grueling ten hours of proceedings, intense debate by attorneys on both sides, and a ten-minute recess, the trial finally entered its sentencing phase.
Thump...
Zhang Tianhua immediately hammered the gavel and loudly commanded, "All rise."
Rustle...
Because the debate was so compelling, these law students were almost universally familiar with Zhong Wenyi; now having the chance to witness his debate in person was an eye-opener for them. They were so excited and agitated that they remained present to observe Zhong Wenyi's debate even after a continuous ten-hour trial.
