Chapter 386

The presiding judge had seen his fair share of big cases, but this one? It still left him speechless. Each charge was more appalling than the last—utterly devoid of humanity, completely crossing every moral line. He slammed the gavel down hard, the sharp crack slicing through the courtroom like a final verdict for a damned soul. "Order!" Rising from his seat, his voice rang clear, strong, and carried the full weight of justice. "Defendant Jonathan Godfrey—guilty of marital infidelity, malicious financial fraud, theft of trade secrets, assault with intent, and premeditated murder!" "Additionally, several prior unresolved cases have now been proven with substantial evidence. The circumstances are severe, and the defendant has shown zero remorse!" "Following deliberation, this court hereby announces its ruling." "Jonathan Godfrey is sentenced to death for multiple convictions!" "Effective immediately, the marriage between Jonathan Godfrey and Eleanor Carmody is dissolved. All marital asse