American Tax Officer

Chapter 156: Chapter 120: Verbal Battle in the Courtroom_2

After all, as a high-level figure in the Ditter Group and having heard the assassination operation on site, with this testimony, he could not possibly overturn it no matter what.

Of course, in the end, there was just too little time.

If he had ten days or half a month to slowly examine this case, perhaps he could have found some points of contention.

But now, having been given only one night's work, with the abundant evidence and the witness testimony on the side of the IRS, even a god would find it impossible to turn the tide.

"Since there's nothing to add, then the charge of assassinating IRS personnel is established!"

Kiesa flipped to another document and continued, "Mister Ditter, you are now accused of a second charge, namely, suspected tax evasion!"

"According to the data submitted by Director David, he has frozen over 15 million in funds in your accounts. Additionally, nearly 3 million in cash, as well as a quantity of drugs, were found in your warehouse. Do you have anything to say?"

Ditter didn't respond, but Taryn raised his hand and stood up, replying, "Your Honor, those frozen accounts do not belong to Mister Ditter, which means there's no issue of tax evasion. Furthermore, the so-called warehouses and the seized drug cash also don't belong to Mister Ditter, so I believe these charges should be dismissed!"

At this, David gave Sapir a look.

Sapir immediately understood and raised his hand to say, "Your Honor, those accounts were opened under the identities of several undisclosed bankrupt tycoons with whom I had reached agreements. Ultimately, the actual controller of these accounts was Ditter, of which I can testify. The detailed processes of opening these accounts are also included in the testimony documents I've submitted..."

Kiesa on the stand glanced through the documents, nodded in acknowledgment, and then turned to Taryn, "Defense attorney, do you have anything to add?"

Taryn's complexion shifted as he replied, "There may be discrepancies with the accounts, but as for the cash and drugs in the warehouse, they are unrelated to Mister Ditter!"

With Sapir's testimony and the submitted documents, he knew it was impossible to dispute the accounts.

Therefore, he had no choice but to try to clear some of the charges. Even if he didn't achieve a good result, he at least had to show the Indian tribe that they had gotten their money's worth by coming to court.

This time, it was David who raised his hand, saying, "Your Honor, regarding the warehouse, I think it's necessary to call a few more witnesses to testify!"

"Granted."

Soon after, three more people were brought in.

And these were none other than Baldwin, Biden, and Gustav.

"Damn it, Baldwin, Biden, Gustav, are you three bastards also standing with the IRS now? Fine, fine, fine, I, Ditter, must have misjudged you dogs!"

Seeing their arrival, an already agitated Ditter grew even more ferocious in his gaze and expressions.

The three of them didn't dare to meet his eye, and after taking their seats at the witness stand, they lowered their heads until Kiesa on the stand prompted them to state their identities, which they did in turn.

"Your Honor, my name is Baldwin, and I am one of the core members of the Ditter Criminal Group. My responsibility is to manage a part of the drug trade and processing, and warehouse number 1 seized by the IRS is within my jurisdiction."

"Your Honor, my name is Biden, also a core member of the Ditter Criminal Group. My responsibility is similar, overseeing drug trade, and warehouse number 2 is my domain."

"Your Honor, my name is Gustav..."

Hearing their statements, Kiesa on the stand asked, "Alright, since you all attest to being key members of Ditter's group, tell us, is this warehouse related to Ditter?"

Baldwin was the first to speak, "Your Honor, we are all led by Ditter, so of course the warehouse is related to him. Generally, our process goes like this: we purchase drugs from the drug traffickers, transport them back to the warehouse for processing, then distribute them to the 'retailers' below who sell them in venues controlled by Ditter, and he receives and distributes the final profit..."

"Your Honor, the operation mode in my area is also similar, first..."

"..."

In the time that followed, the three each detailed their testimonies, outlining the drug acquisition process all the way to the profit being turned over to Ditter, exposing a complete gray industry chain to everyone present.

Kiesa then looked at Taryn, asking, "Defense attorney, do you have any objections?"

With the three laying out the operation so clearly, what could Taryn possibly refute? He could only look toward Gael and the others in the spectator seats shaking his head slightly, indicating he was out of options, but that he had done his best!

"Very well, since that's the case, then Mister Ditter, your charge of tax evasion is substantiated, and as for the charge of fleeing to avoid prosecution, I think there's no need to elaborate any further!"

Yesterday's events were nothing short of shocking for the nation; armed IRS forces had entered the Indian Tribe, and that's where Ditter was finally apprehended.

Therefore, if the first two charges were indeed legitimate, then the charge of fleeing to avoid prosecution was, as Kiesa said, self-evident!

"Next, let's proceed to the trial of the suspect Tewin Omaha, whose main charges include tax evasion, armed resistance against the IRS, and harboring, among other accusations!"

Kiesa looked at Tewin and said, "Mr. Trump, regarding the charges this court has brought against you, do you have any defense?"