My Sister Called Me “Legally Stupid” Outside the Courtroom. Then Her Lawyer Learned Who I Really Was

me.

“Proceed.”

I nodded.

“Exhibit 14 contains a witness statement from a caregiver who never worked in my father’s home.”

The judge looked toward Blake.

“Response?”

Blake cleared his throat.

“We relied on information provided by our client.”

I expected that answer.

Everyone did.

Then I handed another document to the clerk.

“Payroll records from the agency.”

The judge reviewed them.

The alleged witness worked in another city during the entire period referenced in the statement.

A reporter immediately began typing.

Vanessa stopped smiling.

The judge’s expression darkened.

“Continue.”

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