The weapon of the country

Two weeks later, in front of the Supreme Court.

Shen Li stood there, her court date was the day after tomorrow, but she stood here ahead of time.

"Supreme Court, can you believe it...Help me, I can't walk anymore." She whispered.

Shen Han supported her, "Relax, Mom."

"I have to come here first," she said, "otherwise, when I walk in here, I'm afraid I won't know which leg to take. In case I'm caught by the media..."

Shen Han laughed, "Mom, you are too nervous."

Shen Li turned her head and asked him, "Do you know how many lawyers have argued in the Supreme Court?"

"do not know."

"Do you know how many women attorneys have argued on the Supreme Court?"

"I do not know."

Shen Li sighed, "So you can't understand my nervousness."

"But I know you don't have to be nervous." Shen Han looked at her, held her shoulders, and smiled at her.Beside them is the symbol of the Supreme Court, the goddess of justice who is blindfolded and holds a scale in one hand and a sword in the other. "I know my mother. She only finished law school at the age of 36 and passed the judicial examination. She was the oldest one in that class. There were 260 students in that class, and only 37 of them were women, and she was one in 37. The motto under the photo on her graduation book was 'Even one step at a time'—even if it was only one step at a time One small step, and her insistence took her to the Supreme Court of the United States. So I know she needn't be nervous."

Shen Li looked at her son, feeling emotional and having the urge to laugh at the same time, finally she smiled and squeezed Shen Han's hand.

"Thank you."

"Shen Xiao is in the hospital and hasn't been released yet. He wants me to give you double support." Just like she has been perseveringly encouraging her two sons for many years, Shen Han gently pushed her forward, Looking at the white and magnificent Supreme Court from behind her, "Go, Mom."

On the day when she officially appeared in court, Shen Li was wearing a black suit, and her client, Chan Ning, was standing beside her.

They walked up the steps, with reporters and photographers behind them, and people kept shouting, "Captain Qian, Lawyer Shen, can you say something!"

Qian Ning remained calm, they stood at the door, Shen Li held the bag in one hand, "Captain Qian, going forward is the last battlefield."

Channing took a deep breath, she didn't expect to come to this step, but she still came to this step.

"Lawyer Shen, I am a soldier." She said, "Soldiers are never afraid of going to war."

The main color of the antechamber of the Supreme Court is walnut, and the staff wear black and white suits. The lady who receives them wears a blue silk scarf and opens an autograph book with a smile. To leave a signature."

She held the pen to write down her name, and the receptionist smiled and said, "Welcome to the 'Supreme Court Club'." She then handed the autograph book to the lawyer in the military court.

The Supreme Court did not summon witnesses, and there was no physical evidence. There were only two lawyers who made statements in front of nine justices, and each had a half-hour statement time.This trial will determine how sexual assault cases in the military will be handled in the future, whether they will remain as they are and be tried behind closed doors by military courts, or whether procedures will be revised, supervision will be strengthened, and existing practices will be improved.

If...they win, Channing's case will be retried.

Shen Li was making final preparations when the reception lady knocked on the door, "Lawyers, it's time to go to court."

The interior of the Supreme Court is marble columns, twelve white simple columns, and behind the columns is a dark blue velvet tomb, covering the four walls.

On the steps is a long black solid wood table, which is also simple and solemn, and behind the long table are nine high chairs.The Chief Justice's chair was in the middle, and behind that chair was the coat of arms of the Confederacy and the coat of arms of the Supreme Court on a velvet drapery.

The lawyers of both parties were seated, and the clerk had already been seated. There were rows of chairs behind the lawyers of both parties, and the hearing people had also been seated. Shen Han was not there, and Mo Rulan was sitting behind Shen Li and Qian Ning. The media seat was especially crowded.

Shen Li looked at her watch, and the court staff stood up, "Everyone stand up!"

There were broken voices on the field, and everyone stood up.

"The Federal Supreme Court is now officially in session. Chief Justice... Justice..." The names of the nine justices were read out one by one, "preside over the trial."

"Be seated, please," said the gray-haired Chief Justice.

Everyone sit down.

The court clerk continued, "Case No. 057-6778, Channing v. Court Martial."

"Appellant counsel, you may begin your case," said the Chief Justice.

Shen Li stepped onto the podium, she looked at the nine justices, from the chief justice to the only female justice sitting in the corner, all the judges were wearing black robes and white collars, each one was famous.Before becoming a justice, these people were lawyers, prosecutors, and judges, and each of them promoted the advancement of the law.She had read everyone's case, but she never thought that one day she would stand in front of these people.

"Honorable Chief Justice, Your Honor and Your Majesty," she said, "Today we will argue that the closed-door proceedings of a sexual assault case in a court-martial violated my client's rights."

While at Fei's house, Zhuang Ye watched the broadcast.

The Supreme Court, the highest temple of federal law, was not televised 20 years ago.But the former chief justice, who has since passed away, made a change, allowing Supreme Court cases to be simulcast.His original words were, "I don't think being watched by 4000 million people will destroy the dignity of the Supreme Court. What's more, our case is not the most popular TV series, and it will definitely not reach 4000 million ratings."

Zhuang Ye watched Shen Li make a straightforward and concise statement, pointing out the drawbacks of military court procedures, and then citing statistics, emphasizing how many victims were harmed by these procedures again after being violated.

He observed Fei Yicheng, his handsome face was covered with haze, and he pressed his finger on the teacup.

In the corridor, his wife Isa coaxed her daughter.

Zhuang Ye took the initiative to say, "I'm going to see Sister Yisha."

Fei Yicheng was absent-minded, "You can go if you want. What can she do, there is a nanny at home."

He approached with light steps, and heard Yisha's soft voice, "Don't disturb Dad...go play by yourself...Dad is busy..."

"...Daddy is always busy." The little girl was aggrieved together on her toes.

"Hi." Zhuang Ye said softly.

Yisha hugged her daughter behind her with fear in her eyes. Seeing that it was Zhuang Ye, she tried her best to smile, "Xiao Ye, it's you."

"Who do you think it is?" Zhuang Ye asked, looking directly at her.

In the Supreme Court, Shen Li said, "Our statement is over, and we request the court to allow us to spend the rest of the time to rebut after the opposing lawyer speaks."

"Allowed." The chief judge said, and he glanced at the documents, "Lawyer Jin, you can speak."

Lawyer Jin is a man of about 30 years old. He is gentle and wears glasses. He is not like a soldier but more like a gentleman. He even said after the opening speech of "Dear Chief Justice, Justice and Court", "First of all, I would like to express My sympathy for Captain Qian. It is a pity that sexual assaults do often occur in the federal army. I also admit that the current procedures for such cases in military courts are not perfect, but in court, Attorney Shen, everyone present, can you tell Me, what procedures in the Federation are absolutely perfect? ​​The question today is, should we forcibly interfere with the operation of the military courts because the procedures of the military courts are not perfect?"

Lawyer Jin gestured her hand to Channing, "Captain Qian chose this kind of imperfection. She gave up some of the rights of citizens when she chose the responsibilities of a soldier. Everyone who chooses to be a soldier gave up some of the rights of ordinary citizens. We are willing to sacrifice some of the power of individuals in exchange for the security of the federal homeland."

"So citizens can go to criminal courts, and we go to military courts. Military courts are not open enough and not transparent enough, but they allow the military to resolve all cases that occur in the army by themselves, ensuring that military secrets will not be leaked to the greatest extent."

"But now, the trial given by the military court is not in line with Captain Qian's wishes. She hopes that the procedure of the military court will be changed, and that the entire system will be changed. The Federation is still in a state of combat readiness, and no one knows when it will go to war with the Empire. How many military secrets will be leaked, how many cases will be affected, and how much will it affect national security?"