Chapter 5 - Courtroom Four
The courtroom doors opened as Evelyn entered, and every person inside stood immediately when the bailiff announced her arrival.
“Please be seated,” Evelyn said calmly, placing her briefcase on the bench before looking toward the crowded courtroom.
Her wrists still carried faint red marks, but she refused to mention them while beginning the scheduled hearing.
Outside, Brenda waited nervously as internal affairs investigators arrived to question her about the arrest and the use of force.
One investigator asked, “Why did you arrest Judge Dawson?” Brenda stared at the floor before answering, “I thought she was causing trouble.”
The investigator replied, “You arrested someone because you disliked her appearance and assumed she didn't belong?”
Brenda remained silent, finally understanding how clearly her own words exposed the real reason behind her actions.
Inside courtroom four, Evelyn listened carefully to testimony before pausing and asking the attorneys for a brief recess.
The bailiff approached her quietly and said, “Judge, the investigators have requested your statement.” Evelyn nodded and replied, “I'll give it.”
She entered a private conference room and described everything without exaggeration, emphasizing that no one should receive special treatment because of status.
Evelyn finished by saying, “My title does not make what happened worse. What happened was already wrong before anyone knew who I was.”
The investigators recorded every word while the courthouse administrator prepared a formal disciplinary review of both officers.
