Chapter 1026: In Court (4) Amnesia Exposure
Barely reacting to the prosecution's statement, the defense lawyer calmly requested, "Your Honor, please allow me to call another witness."
"Permission granted."
A slightly older man entered.
"Who are you?" the defense asked.
"My name is Roosevelt Red. I'm from Jolencami, Besse's attending physician," the man replied, producing a work ID card. The card was shown to the court officials and submitted to the jury.
The defense lawyer addressed Roosevelt: "You are Besse's attending physician and are familiar with her physical condition. Can you tell us more?"
"Yes," Roosevelt nodded. "After Besse's accident and severe head trauma, she remained unconscious for a long time. She regained consciousness a year later, but with complete amnesia. These are her hospital and subsequent medical records." He submitted the evidence.
"So, after the accident, she had no memory of events preceding it?" the defense counsel asked.
"Yes."
"I object!" the plaintiff's attorney exclaimed. "I doubt the authenticity of these reports! Northfield's records should be presented!"
Minerva visibly reacted. Securing this far had been difficult; forcing Besse into this situation even more so. This objection threatened her chances of winning a substantial sum and enhancing her reputation.
"Don't worry," the defense counsel said calmly. "I also have Northfield's hospital certification."
The plaintiff's attorney fell silent.
"Your Honor, I request another witness."
"Allowed."
Another man entered—Benedict Castillo, a renowned doctor and authority in Northfield's medical community. The plaintiff's lawyer's unease was palpable. Castillo's testimony could unravel their case.
"What is your name?"
"I am Benedict Castillo, president of Capital Hospital and director of its research institution." His identity caused a stir.
"Mr. Castillo, was my client, Miss Besse, a patient of yours suffering from amnesia?"
"Yes. I diagnosed her with memory loss resulting from blood clots pressing on cranial nerves. These formed due to her accident years ago and are too dangerously located for removal."
"So, Besse suffers from amnesia?" the defense lawyer confirmed.
"Yes, our assessment confirms it," Benedict replied.
"Thank you, Mr. Castillo."
Minerva interjected, "Why believe you? My lawyer said Besse could easily fake this. Finding doctors from Jolencami or Northfield proves nothing! Amnesia only happens in cheesy dramas!"
The courtroom’s gaze fell upon Minerva. Without Castillo's testimony, her skepticism might have resonated. But Castillo's authority silenced doubts; his reputation precluded fabrication. To question him would be to display ignorance.
"Plaintiff, remain quiet," the judge warned sternly.
Minerva, despite her dissatisfaction, remained silent, appealing to her lawyer for help. He remained impassive.
"Your Honor," Besse's lawyer said, submitting another document, "Mr. Castillo's personal diagnosis report."
Benedict left the courtroom.
Besse's lawyer continued his summation: "If my client saw Phantom's original work, it was at least eight years ago, before her amnesia. While subconscious recollection might explain similarities, it's unintentional. I ask for leniency."
Just as he sat, the plaintiff's attorney objected: "I object! I believe Besse recently saw my client's design plan!"