Bruised 1 by Author Azarel

Author:Author Azarel [Azarel, Author]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Urban, United States, African American, Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Women's Fiction
Amazon: B00WLMKXCK
Publisher: Life Changing Books
Published: 2015-04-23T04:00:00+00:00

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Ricky sat quietly in the back of the courtroom at Devon’s arraignment. His alert look disguised the fact that he was exhausted from the drive to Pennsylvania in rush-hour traffic. Dressed in an Italian tailored suit, he resembled a brotha in aGQad. With his legs crossed, he mentally recorded every word being said.

Seeing Devon enter the courtroom in a bright orange jumpsuit thrilled Ricky. In his opinion, Devon was right where he needed to be.All animals should be caged, he thought.

Taking his seat, Devon faced forward. For moments, he stared the judge directly in the eye. With his hands cuffed, his gaze switched focus when Ms. Duckett began to speak.

“Your Honor, in light of this man’s constant run-ins with the law, I am opposed to bail.”

Lisa Duckett a well-known prosecutor in the State of Pennsylvania, had a reputation for winning. Her tough-girl image, and thorough work caused most defense attorneys to feel inferior when going against her. The slender African American woman was photographed regularly during high-profile cases and was easy on the eye. At thirty-two, Lisa Duckett was well on her way to a promising career.

Ms. Duckett rambled on about Devon’s charges and reasons for not granting bail. “He’s got charges ranging from assault with a deadly weapon, handgun possession, taking property without--”

“Honestly. You don’t expect me to deny bail because Mr. McNeil took property without permission.” The judge peered down at Lisa.

“It’s against the law, Sir.” She stood with one hand on her hip and a silver-plated pen in the other.

Judge Blake cleared his throat. “I’ll need some time,” he said. “While Mr. McNeil does possess a lengthy rap sheet, it by no means makes me believe he will not show up for court.”

“Your Honor, this man has been identified by several witnesses as the man who tried to kill his girlfriend in broad daylight.” Lisa breathed deeply. “If he is released, he may try to kill her again.”

Judge Blake held his head downward, scribbling on a legal pad. “That is a possibility. However, I must uphold the law for every citizen.”

Sure…Lets wait until she’s on the 7 o’clock news to do something about it,she thought. Lisa gave one hundred and ten percent to prosecute all wrongdoers, but there was a special determination to rid the world of abusive men. On numerous occasions she’d come across cases were the victim had cried out for help, called the police to the scene several times, and had even testified in court, but to no avail; the system put the abuser back on the streets only to repeat the same crime against their women.

Even though Lisa was known to have more courage than required, she stood silently. While she waited for Judge Blake to speak, her body shifted to the left, only to meet Devon’s malicious stare. Lisa bit her lip. “The state believes he should remain in custody,” she said firmly.

Once again, Judge Blake cleared his throat. “I’d like to hear from the girl. I believe her name is Ms. Carlie Stewart.

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