[The defendant Reed Mcmarley was immediately apprehended after giving his testimony to the responding officer at the scene of the crime. Mr. Mcmarly had chosen a bench trial and to be defending himself for murder of Mr. Rich in the second degree as an to attempt to show the type of person he is and furthermore to prove his innocence in the crimes to the Honorable Judge Barry Bee.]
BAILIFF. The courtroom is now in session with the Honorable Judge Barry Bee
JUDGE. (Enters the courtroom, sits down at podium) Court case file 6026 people vs. Reed Mcmarly how does the defendant plea.
REED. Not guilty your Honor
BAILIFF. Your Honor the defendant has denied the right to a lawyer.…show more content… (Taps mallet) Agreed post bail at 250,000 dollars the defendant will surrender his passport.
[The following day]
BAILIFF. All rise for the Honorable Judge Berry Bee.
JUDGE: Resuming of case number 6026 The people vs McMarly in session.
REED. (on stand)
BAILIFF. (Approaches) do you solemnly swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
REED. I do Sir.
PROSECUTOR. Mr. Mcmarley how long had you worked with Mr. Rich before he passed away recently.
REED. For quite some time Sir.
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PROSECUTOR. (Speaking to Mr. Mcmarly in a condescending tone) So have you had any problems with Mr. Rich or even had an altercation with Mr. Rich prior to the incident that we should all know about? … And do remember Mr. Mcmarly you have been sworn to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
REED. (slowly answers) No
PROSECUTOR. so then how is it that you have never had a problem with him yet you acted so casually towards the police, sitting as calm as could be, while knowing exactly where the body was located.
REED. (doesn't answer)
PROSECUTOR. (firmly) Did you know he rang his bell so much it caused dents in the interior of it.
