Chapter 1092: Chapter 1092 Narration_1

“Objection!” the prosecutor stood up, “Your Honor, the two cannot be compared at all! Ms. Stone would certainly have a strong impression of a criminal, but most people wouldn’t notice the face of a security guard at the door!”

Purple Summers did not give in: “Ms. Stone’s so-called strong impression only includes the trait of a ‘fat man with glasses,’ which is just like the security guard’s uniform–it triggers association in those who see anyone fitting the description!”

“But no other suspect was found near the scene of the crime!”

“Yet you cannot rule out the possibility of another ‘fat man with glasses’ being in the vicinity, can you?”

“If that were the case, any possibility could exist, and such a hypothesis is completely meaningless for this case!” said the prosecutor. “When the defendant was arrested, the victim’s underwear was found in his hand!”

Purple Summers pursed her lips, thought for a moment, and looked at the judge: “Your Honor, may I have ten minutes, please? I’d like to discuss with my client about the question the prosecution just raised.”

The judge looked at Purple Summers, then at the prosecutor, and finally tapped the gavel: “Court is adjourned for ten minutes.”

“Thank you.” Purple Summers turned and quickly returned to her seat.

Norton Young asked anxiously, “Do I need to testify now?”

“Why the underwear was in your hand, only you can explain clearly,” Purple Summers whispered to him, “But once you testify, you must face the prosecution’s questioning, and they may bring up some negative incidents from your past.”

Norton Young didn’t understand: “What negative incidents? I don’t have a criminal record.”

Purple Summers explained: “As a sexual crime, the prosecutor will generally focus on the criminal’s psychology, living habits… For example, the adult videos you collected might be discussed in court, so you need to be mentally prepared.”

“Everyone has that stuff! It’s not just me!” Norton Young’s face flushed red, with a hint of embarrassment and annoyance.

Purple Summers seriously said: “The point is what the jury will think, I will try to stop him, but you’d better be ready, understand?”

Norton Young hesitated: “What if I don’t testify?”

Purple Summers thought for a while and said: “By avoiding key questions, it would be hard to win over the jury.”

“So if I don’t testify, I’ll likely be found guilty, but if I do, I’ll have to face more embarrassing questions, is that correct?” Norton Young asked her.

Purple Summers pursed her lips, then nodded: “That’s right.”

Norton Young gave a wry smile: “Okay, I’ll testify.”

Having made the decision, Norton Young stood up with a tense expression, taking step by step towards the witness stand.

Just as he sat down and before he could even speak, his face had already turned red, and sweat began to form on his forehead.

Norton Young lifted his arm, wiped the sweat, his nervousness barely concealed.

Purple Summers said: “Since physical evidence has become key in this case, can you tell us what happened on the day of the incident?”

“Okay,” Norton Young steadied his emotions, though his face remained red, “That day, I had just finished community service and was hurrying back from the orphanage. When I got to the Line 2 transfer, the subway got very crowded. I think I might have accidentally bumped into… uh, bumped into Ms. Stone. I immediately apologized to her. She gave me a fierce glare, apparently thinking I was taking advantage of her, but I swear, I really wasn’t! Then, at that moment, the subway suddenly turned, and I got pushed by the people around, uncontrollably squeezing against Ms. Stone…”

As he spoke, the redness faded from Norton Young’s face, turning it ghastly pale, his expression growing increasingly tense.

“She cursed at me…” Norton Young said, “Calling me a freak, disgusting, a fat basement dweller so unlikable that not even gay people would want me, saying I was greasy… more repulsive than a pig.”