Chapter 8 - The Collapse

The courtroom erupted into absolute chaos the moment the words left David's mouth.
Ashley turned to Brent, her face twisted in horror, and began screaming at him for lying to her.
Brent shoved his chair back violently, looking desperately toward the exit doors.
Before he could take a single step, two armed bailiffs moved in and blocked his path.
"Mr. Brent, you are not going anywhere," the judge thundered from the bench.
My parents looked like they were going to be sick, realizing their golden son-in-law was a complete fraud.
My father tried to quietly stand up and slip out the back doors.
"Sit down right now, sir," the judge commanded, pointing his gavel at my father.
"I have already forwarded the transcripts of your perjured testimony to the District Attorney."
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The judge looked down at the entire family with absolute disgust.
"Warrants are being issued for fraud, perjury, and conspiracy, effective immediately."