Chapter 114. Payback

“On the twelve counts of Identity Theft Fraud, we, the jury, find the accused, Derrik Preston, guilty on all counts.”

“On the four counts of Attempted Murder, we, the jury, find the accused, Derrik Preston, guilty on all counts.”

“On the three charges of Breaking and Entering, we, the jury, find the accused, Derrik Preston, guilty on all counts.”

“On the five counts of Mortgage Fraud, we, the jury, find the accused, Derrik Preston, guilty on all counts.”

“On the six counts of Aggravated Assault, we, the jury, find the accused, Derrik Preston, guilty on all counts.”

The reading went on, covering all the different charges. Meanwhile, Miriam was wailing. Pandora closed her eyes, feeling a sense of relief, as each charge came back guilty.

“Mr. Preston, you have been found guilty by a jury of your peers; you will be remanded in custody and sentenced on Friday at ten a.m.—”

“No! No, not my boy! You’ve made the wrong choice, you stupid people! I’ll