"The court recesses for twenty minutes, after which the judgment will be announced."
The short recess swiftly passed by.
The judge and the jury took their seats again, summarized the trial, and then issued their verdict,
"The court believes that the defendant, Song Jing, attempted to have relations with the victim without their consent. Although the defendant did not achieve his goal, he nonetheless caused significant emotional harm to the victim. His actions constitute attempted rape. The court charges the defendant, Song Jing, with attempted rape. The evidence is sufficient, and the defense's claim that Song Jing and the victim, Lu Xiaoer, were in a 'normal relationship' is not accepted. According to G country's criminal law, Song Jing is sentenced to fifteen years of imprisonment. A fine of one hundred thousand is imposed for mental damages to the victim..."
With the gavel's final bang, the judge declared the court adjourned.
Only then was the case fully resolved.
