Chapter 11: The Guilty Pleas
Chapter 11: The Guilty Pleas
Months dragged on, swallowed by endless legal proceedings. The media frenzy slowly died down, replaced by the grim reality of the justice system. Neither Camille nor Nolan risked a trial; the evidence gathered by Ruth, combined with Nolan's confession and the wiretap, made it a losing battle.
On a crisp October morning, Owen and Ruth sat in the front row of the federal courthouse. Camille stood before the judge, wearing a drab gray prison jumpsuit, completely stripped of her former glamour.
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She pled guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, elder abuse, and corporate espionage. Nolan pled guilty to embezzlement and fraud.
Before sentencing, the judge allowed victim impact statements. Owen stood up, adjusting his suit, and walked to the podium. He didn't look at the defendants. He looked at the judge.
