12dz Chapter 415: 3 Million
Chapter 415: 3 Million
The atmosphere in the courtroom was heavy, as if the air was frozen by tension and solemnity. The judge, dressed in a robe, sat on the high bench, with a stern face and unquestionable majesty in his eyes.
In the audience, everyone held their breath, and every pair of eyes was fixed on the judge, waiting for the verdict that would decide their fate.
"This court will today pronounce the first-instance verdict on the case of teacher beating caused by campus bullying." The judge's voice was low and powerful, echoing in the empty courtroom.
"The defendant, Mr. Mu Xiaoji, was not at fault in the entire incident, and his actions did not constitute any illegal or criminal facts. The defendant, Mr. Mu Xiaoji, is now found not guilty in accordance with the law and released on the spot."
As soon as he finished speaking, Mu Xiaoji's tense nerves relaxed instantly, his eyes became solemn, he slowly stood up, bowed deeply to the judge, his eyes full of gratitude.
There was a slight commotion in the gallery, with some people whispering and expressing relief that justice had been served.
However, this was only the first half of this judicial drama. The judge turned his gaze to the plaintiff's seat, his expression becoming more serious:
"The plaintiff, Ms. Pang Juan, was lawless and behaved badly in this case."
The judge cleared his throat and continued to read: "Seeking quarrels and provoking trouble at the gate of the court and disrupting judicial order, his behavior has violated the relevant provisions of the "Public Security Administration Punishment Law of the People's Republic of China";
Hiring a bodyguard to intentionally injure someone, which, according to a professional organization, caused him to suffer a grade 8 disability, is extremely serious and violates the provisions of the Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China on the crime of intentional injury;
At the same time, the amount of money involved in hiring a killer was huge, which seriously damaged the legitimate rights and interests of others. "
The judge picked up the verdict and said in an increasingly firm voice: "This court sentences the plaintiff, Ms. Pang Juan, to three years in prison in accordance with the law. She will be imprisoned immediately to serve the sentence."
When Pang Juan heard the verdict, she was struck by lightning and her face turned pale in an instant.
Her body was shaking violently, and she was struggling and shouting out of control: "Hu Zhiqiang, please say something! I don't want to go to jail, Hu Zhiqiang..."
Two law enforcement officers quickly stepped forward, one grabbed her arm and the other controlled her body, and forcibly dragged her out of the courtroom.
Pang Juan's cries gradually disappeared outside the court, leaving only a heart-wrenching silence.
Just as everyone was still recovering from the chaos, the door on the side of the court slowly opened, and three members of the Discipline Inspection and Supervision Commission in formal attire walked in in neat steps.
Leading the group is Hu Qianqian, director of the Discipline Inspection and Supervision Commission. She has a dignified face and a solemn expression, and her every move reveals professionalism and competence.
The three men walked to the center of the court, faced the judge and the audience, and bowed in unison.
Hu Qianqian raised her head, looked around the room, and spoke in a clear and loud voice:
"Hello, your honor, ladies and gentlemen in the audience. I am Hu Qianqian, director of the Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision."
She paused slightly, took a deep breath, and continued, "The current director of the Education Bureau, Pang Ruoshui, is suspected of taking advantage of his position to take bribes.
After our investigators and lawyers from both sides worked together to collect evidence, we found that the amount of kickbacks behind the scenes over the years was huge, totaling up to 300 million yuan.”
There was an uproar in the courtroom, and everyone was whispering to each other, shocked by this staggering number.
"Oh my god, three hundred million, that's enough to feed and clothe several generations!"
"No wonder even kindergarten kids know about school bullying!"
"Alas, a dragon gives birth to a dragon, a phoenix gives birth to a phoenix, and a mouse's son knows how to dig holes."
Hu Qianqian was not interrupted by the commotion. She continued her statement in an orderly manner:
“Our comrades worked intensively and visited various schools, education departments and related institutions in the city, obtaining a large amount of detailed evidence.
Pang Ruoshui accepted bribes from others in many key links such as the allocation of educational resources, school project bidding, and teacher promotion;
It opens the door to bribery, seriously undermines the principle of educational fairness, and harms the vital interests of teachers, students and parents. "
Hu Qianqian took out a thick stack of documents from her file bag and showed them to everyone in the courtroom:
"These documents are the ironclad evidence of Pang Ruoshui's crimes, and each one records his greed and corruption.
We will thoroughly investigate Pang Ruoshui's criminal behavior in accordance with the law and regulations, and will not tolerate it."
After saying that, she nodded slightly to the judge, submitted the evidence to the judge, turned around with her two colleagues, and walked out of the court with firm steps.
Inside the courtroom, people were still immersed in this shocking judicial storm.
At this moment, the scales of justice finally tilted towards fairness and the rule of law. Everyone deeply felt that the majesty of the law could not be violated.
Any illegal and criminal behavior, no matter how covert or how powerful the perpetrator is, will be punished by law.
The judge looked solemn as he reached out to take the stack of criminal information about Pang Ruoshui that Hu Qianqian handed over. The paper was thick, and each page carried heavy evidence.
His eyes quickly scanned the various charges listed on the cover, his brows furrowed, his eyes filled with indignation at this illegal act.
Judges Gong Shenshu, Tong Yuqing and Jiang Zhiwei stood up at the same time. Gong Shenshu said in a deep voice: "The court will be adjourned for ten minutes."
The judge's voice echoed in the courtroom, and the gavel fell. The crisp sound was like a heavy hammer, hitting everyone's heart.
There was a slight commotion in the courtroom, with people whispering and discussing, all speculating on the direction of the trial.
Mu Xiaoji looked at Gu Qinming and asked softly: "Can we go first?"
Gu Qinming nodded slightly, but then asked, "Don't you want to know how the three judges will sentence Pang Ruoshui?"
Mu Xiaoji shook his head: "I haven't been home for three days. I'm worried that the little monster will develop bedsores if he lies down for too long."
Gu Qinming stood up and said to Guo Bingyan, "You and Hu Zhiqiang stay here to discuss the follow-up work. I'll take President Mu back first!"
Guo Bingyan stood up and watched Dou Jinde push the wheelchair over. He and Gu Qinming helped Mu Xiaoji sit in the wheelchair and walked towards the door.
Hu Zhiqiang stood up at this moment, looking helplessly at Gu Qinming, at a loss. Guo Bingyan approached Hu Zhiqiang and said, "Let's wait for one of us and finish the follow-up procedures before leaving."
Hu Zhiqiang nodded gratefully: "Thank you, Teacher Guo." Guo Bingyan reached out and patted his shoulder in a comforting gesture.
The three judges stood up and left the courtroom, quickly walking into the collegial chamber. The room was brightly lit, but the atmosphere was so oppressive that it made people feel suffocated.
Chief Judge Gong Shenshu sat in the main seat and spread out Pang Ruoshui's criminal information on the table. The information included account details, witness testimonies, audio and video recordings, etc., all of which pointed directly to Pang Ruoshui's crimes.
"This case is of a serious nature and has extremely bad consequences. It involves corruption in the education sector and concerns thousands of families." Chief Judge Gong Shenshu was the first to break the silence, his tone full of worry.
Another judge, Tong Yuqing, nodded, looking serious: "From these evidences, it can be seen that Pang Ruoshui took advantage of his position to accept huge bribes.
There is a serious injustice in the allocation of educational resources, and it must be dealt with seriously." As he spoke, he picked up a witness statement and looked at it carefully.
The third judge, Jiang Zhiwei, pushed up his glasses and added, "Not only that, his behavior has destroyed the educational ecology, hindered the advancement of educational equity, and caused immeasurable losses to the education of the entire city. I'm afraid the leaders above can't stand such behavior!"
Tong Yuqing said with emotion: "This incident in our G city is more sensational than the New Year's salute!"
The three of them reviewed and analyzed the criminal information one by one, and had a heated discussion on the applicable law and sentencing standards for each crime.
Sometimes they bow their heads in thought, sometimes they read the provisions of laws and regulations, striving to make the most fair and rigorous judgment.
Ten minutes passed quickly, and the three judges sorted out the documents and returned to the courtroom with solemn expressions.
When everyone in the court saw the three judges walk out, they instantly fell silent. Everyone's eyes shifted between Pang Ruoshui and the three judges, waiting for the final verdict.
Chief Judge Gong Shenshu sat down and glanced around the court with dignity. The entire court was silent and everyone held their breath, waiting for the moment that would decide their fate.
"Silence! Let's continue the court session." The gavel fell heavily, making a crisp and powerful sound.
Chief Judge Gong Shenshu cleared his throat and began to read out the verdict in a loud and firm voice:
“This collegial panel has made a decision based on Article 385 of the Criminal Law of the People’s Republic of China regarding the crime of accepting bribes, and Article 386 regarding the penalty for the crime of accepting bribes.
Taking into account the defendant Pang Ruoshui's criminal facts, nature, circumstances and the degree of harm to society, the following judgment is hereby made:
The defendant Pang Ruoshui, as a public official, took advantage of his position as director of the Education Bureau to
In matters such as allocation of educational resources, bidding for school projects, and promotion of teachers,
He illegally accepted property from others, with the cumulative amount reaching RMB 300 million. His behavior constituted the crime of bribery. The facts are clear and the evidence is conclusive and sufficient.
This court sentenced the defendant Pang Ruoshui to 15 years' imprisonment and a fine of RMB 50 million. The defendant Pang Ruoshui was ordered to return all illegal gains and turn them over to the state treasury.
This judgment is a first-instance judgment. If you are dissatisfied with this judgment, you may appeal through this court or directly to the [Kuncheng Superior Court] within ten days from the second day after receiving the judgment. If you appeal in writing, you should submit one original and several copies of the appeal. "
As Judge Gong Shenshu finished his words, the gavel fell heavily again, making a crisp and long sound that echoed in every corner of the courtroom.
"Today's first trial is over and the court is adjourned." Gong Shenshu's voice was steady and powerful, with unquestionable majesty, bringing this highly anticipated trial to an end.
In the courtroom, people had different reactions. Guo Bingyan let out a long sigh of relief with a gratified smile on his face, and said to Hu Zhiqiang, "Let's go and hand over some procedures."
Hu Zhiqiang looked at Guo Bingyan's joy at victory and extended his hand to congratulate: "Congratulations, Mr. Guo."
Guo Bingyan took advantage of his seniority and said, "You little bastard, you're smart but not stupid." After that, the two of them walked to the back.
Pang Ruoshui's face was as pale as paper, his body was trembling slightly, and his eyes were full of despair and regret.
Two bailiffs stepped forward, one on each side, helped him up, and prepared to take him out of the courtroom.
At this time, Pang Ruoshui no longer had the prestige he once had as the director of the Education Bureau, and became a prisoner of the law.
Pang Ruoshui's wife was very emotional and rushed to the law enforcement officer to argue loudly. The law enforcement officer looked serious and warned in a firm tone:
"Please remain calm and leave the scene immediately. If you continue to disrupt the order of the court, we will arrest you for obstructing judicial order in accordance with the law."
Other bailiffs acted quickly to maintain order and guide the spectators to leave in an orderly manner.
Reporters raced against time, hurriedly organizing their notes, preparing to spread the trial results as soon as possible.
After a brief noise, the entire court gradually returned to calm, leaving only the empty courtroom seat as a witness to the practice of judicial justice.