Taylor had been called to the stand for the first time this entire trial. Then again when you had Saul Goodman and Sarah working together this case was a slam dunk. This according to Saul would be the final nail in the coffin.
"Alright, so Taylor… Since I have already heard all of this from you and the court has all read your journal. I am going to skip that part since the defense is likely to ask you about that." Saul says
Taylor nods resolutely knowing that bad memories were going to be dredged up however it was all in the name of attaining justice.
"My first question is, Are you aware that since this trial had started that Emma Barnes was detained by the boston branch of the PRT for a master stranger protocol?" Saul asks
"No.. I was not, however it makes sense considering how much her personality had changed within two months." Taylor admits.
"Would you say that the PRT is directly involved in your trigger?" Saul asks
"Objection! Leading!"
"Overruled, go ahead Miss Hebert." judge Lawson says
"I believe that they were directly involved. After all, was Sophia not their ward? Were they not responsible for her? Did they not allegedly purposely overlook her actions in favor of having her continue to be a ward?" Taylor asks
"I think I am done with my questions for my witness, your honor. Anything she could talk about has already been covered extensively in this case." Saul admits
"Are you absolutely certain you would like to give up your time, Saul?" Judge Lawson
"I would prefer to be able to use it with our next witness." Saul says
"... I shall grant that motion. Defense it is your turn to cross examine the witness." Lawson says
The new PRT lawyer gets up from the desk. The government agency having gone through 3 different law practices by this point several of the lawyers having given up.
"Ms Hebert, you claimed to have triggered during the locker incident." The PRT Lawyer asks
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"I never claimed that, and I do not believe it to be the sole cause of me getting powers, it may have been the final straw however I think the year and a half bullying campaign against me." Taylor says only to be cut off
"So it wasn't the locker incident. The locker incident wasn't the sole cause of your triggering… Was it bullying? Weak." The PRT lawyer states
"Your Honor! Objection!" Saul shouts exasperated
"I am just trying to paint a picture of your honor. I imagine quite a few of us were bullied in school. I should know , I was called 4 eyes. Bullying is a normal thing in life." The PRT Lawyer says
"Bullying!? name calling!? IT WAS SYSTEMATIC ABUSE!." Saul shouts
The gable is banged on the stand.
"Calm down both of you or I'll have you sit out for the day. Mr. Moore if you ever try to pull this kind of psychological manipulation again I will have you disbarred." Judge Lawson says
"Your Honor Permission to approach the bench." Moore asks
"Ask me again later Mr Moore… Are you okay Miss Hebert?" Judge Lawson asks
"I don't know…" Taylor says, her hair covering her eyes, her voice quivering.
"I am declaring a recess, I will see you all in 30 minutes." Judge Lawson says
The Jury watches in shock as the judge leads Taylor out of the courtroom to the judges chambers.
"Taylor… I know it's hard… I just want to let you know the next witness is going to be Sophia Hess. After Saul does his thing... I am going to have to declare a mistrial and this case is going to get picked up by the supreme court. Sophia is going to prison. Emma is in juvie and Maddison has several hundred community service hours she has to do. Your tormentors have faced justice and you are a survivor… I would also like to say that I appreciate you not going full fletcher class and ending that lawyer's life." Judge Lawson says calmly.
Taylor sniffles and nods.
"Gather your thoughts and be brave alright." Lawson says leaving
Sophia is the next one.