At this time, the court announced the specific time for the second trial.
Wang Yongqiang was dissatisfied with the first trial verdict and appealed again!
This is a normal procedure, and the court will begin the second trial in ten days!
The interval between the first and second trials in this world is very short, with the second trial restarting in just half a month!
Both defense lawyers have made their appearances!
The prosecutor's office has initiated prosecution.
Liu Biao's father, Liu Yajun, has hired an elite lawyer, Han Ziming.
Defendant: Wang Yongqiang, Defendant's Defense Lawyer: Gu Chen.
Very quickly, the complete profile of Han Ziming appeared online.
Han Ziming, an elite lawyer from Jin Du Law Firm, is considered a top lawyer.
Whereas Gu Chen is still a trainee lawyer, having previously handled a high-profile case where Gu Chen managed to send the defendant, defendant's lawyer, and the presiding judge all to jail.
Both sides published the lineup of lawyers.
When netizens saw that Wang Yongqiang's defense lawyer was Gu Chen, they were somewhat excited.
Gu Chen has taken another case!!
Although he is just a trainee lawyer, netizens believe that Gu Chen's capabilities far exceed those of a mere trainee.
Moreover, Gu Chen has recently started livestreaming, gaining immense popularity and quickly increasing his fan base.
[Elite lawyer vs. trainee lawyer, who stands a better chance?]
[Even if Lawyer Gu gets involved, there's nothing he can do; he can't send Liu Yajun to prison.]
[It's true... if he can change Wang Yongqiang's sentence from death to life imprisonment, I think that's already impressive.]
[It's useless even if Lawyer Gu takes charge; the murder is a fact. Who could possibly save Wang Yongqiang?]
[Sigh, Lawyer Gu shouldn't have taken this case. How can this case possibly have a successful defense? How can you defend a death penalty case? No matter how much I sympathize with Sun Yunmeng's family, it's impossible.]
[The trial is in ten days. So soon? Even if Lawyer Gu comes, there's nothing he can do. Lawyer Gu became famous overnight with the last case; won't this case ruin his reputation?]
[I heard the opposing defense lawyer, Han Ziming, is very skilled. Han Ziming is an elite lawyer...]
[....]
Netizens are discussing and waiting for the second trial in ten days.
Meanwhile, Gu Chen is seizing this time to gather evidence.
Gu Chen took relevant media to Xishan Village.
On the first day in Xishan Village, the villagers wouldn't let him in.
"Go away, go back to where you came from; Xishan Village doesn't allow outsiders." A villager said.
"Do you know Wang Yongqiang and Sun Yunmeng?" Gu Chen asked.
"I know, but not well. Go away." The villager said impatiently.
Gu Chen left on the first day, but he had already unlocked relevant evidence!
[The village's true evaluation of Sun Yunmeng]
[Usurious loans in Xishan Village]
[Liu Yajun's warning to the villagers, no one dares to testify]
All three pieces of evidence were unlocked!
Gu Chen's eyes lit up!
If he can contact the relevant personnel, he can unlock the corresponding evidence.
On the second day, Gu Chen brought more reporters to Xishan Village for interviews, hoping to investigate.
But on the second day, he still couldn't get in; the villagers were numerous and wouldn't let Gu Chen and the media inside.
After returning, Gu Chen said, "Just publish a news article online saying the villagers of Xishan Village refuse investigation and have a bad attitude, saying there must be hidden truths to this case."
Soon, the media reporters brought by Gu Chen began to speak out online.
[The villagers of Xishan Village forbid media investigation; is there a hidden truth?]
[The villagers of Xishan Village have an extremely bad attitude and even broke the media's camera.]
The public opinion exploded instantly, with many netizens speaking out.
[Continue to investigate; why won't the villagers of Xishan Village allow investigation? There must be hidden truths in this case.]
[I also think it should be investigated. It's definitely necessary to investigate, as the second trial is about to begin!]
[Damn it, it's driving me crazy! These villagers won't say anything; what's the truth of the matter?]
On the third day, Gu Chen brought more reporters to Xishan Village.
This time, the villagers of Xishan Village came out to block the way again.
This time, Liu Yajun also appeared.
Liu Yajun came out and said, "Gu Chen is the defense lawyer for the defendant, right? I just want to ask, why hasn't the law sentenced Wang Yongqiang to death yet? A life for a life! Why haven't they given Wang Yongqiang the death penalty? My son's body is yet warm!!!"
Liu Yajun's lawyer, Han Ziming, stepped forward, looked at Gu Chen, and said, "Hello, I'm Han Ziming, the lawyer hired by Liu Yajun. We can discuss anything at the court."
Many villagers from Xishan Village began to shout—
"A life for a life! Debts must be repaid!"
"A life for a life! Debts must be repaid!"
"A life for a life! Debts must be repaid!!"
Liu Yajun said, "My son's body is yet warm, and you come here to investigate. What are you investigating? The police have already found the truth! Wang Yongqiang personally killed my son! The evidence is conclusive! A life for a life! What are you investigating? Lawyer Gu, do you have a warrant for investigation?"
Liu Yajun looked at Gu Chen and said, "And you reporters want to come to our Xishan Village for an interview when we're having a funeral? If you want to interview, wait until Wang Yongqiang is sentenced to death in the second trial! Now, get out!!"
Gu Chen said, "I am Wang Yongqiang's defense lawyer. I'm not investigating your Xishan Village; I just came to Wang Yongqiang's house for a look. Can't I even come to Wang Yongqiang's house? I came to retrieve something for Sun Yunmeng."
Liu Yajun extended his hand, "No, Sun Yunmeng's family owes us ten thousand! His house is already used as debt collateral; now, their house is mine. My son's funeral expenses haven't been paid! A life for a life! Debts must be repaid! Who will pay for my son's burial? Now Wang Yongqiang's house is ours, get out!"
Liu Yajun directly sent them away.
Gu Chen didn't say anything, just turned and left.
Because he had obtained new evidence!!
[Liu Yajun abducted Wang Xiaomeng, threatening Sun Yunmeng to sign and fingerprint under duress]
[The whereabouts of the knife]
Next, Gu Chen took reporters to the West Mountain Daily's office.
Yet, the West Mountain Daily still refused media interviews and didn't let Gu Chen in.
After a trip to the West Mountain Daily, Gu Chen unlocked new evidence.
[Liu Yajun bribed West Mountain Media for false reports to deliberately mislead the public]
The evidence was almost prepared!
Gu Chen also visited Wang Yongqiang and discussed how the incident occurred!
After meeting Wang Yongqiang, more evidence was unlocked!
[The video of Wang Yongqiang fighting back and killing Liu Biao]
[Evidence of Liu Biao's long-term sexual assault of Sun Yunmeng]
[Evidence of Liu Biao killing dogs, strapping Wang Yongqiang with a dog leash, and beating Wang Yongqiang]
Gu Chen continued his investigation for several days, unlocking all necessary evidence.
After all the evidence was unlocked, Gu Chen still felt shocked upon reviewing it all...
Liu Biao is already dead, and there's no way to send him to jail.
But Gu Chen made a decision.
He realized that even as a defendant, he could become a plaintiff!
He wants to send Liu Yajun to prison!
And even send many villagers of Xishan Village to prison!!!