It was a cruel act from Jarrodâs side against Nicole.
Jarrod hadnât seen this coming because he believed he had erased that video across the Internet.
Yet, Nicole still possessed the original.
A slight smile crossed Jarrodâs face.
It looked like Nicole was really committed to this lawsuit and had done a lot of preparation.
Roscoe, who was there too, watched and found himself clenching his fist, feeling a sudden wave of anger he couldnât quite explain.
Even though the video was blurry, he felt the urge to jump into the scene and start beating Jarrod.
His own reaction surprised him.
He wasnât typically impulsive or quick to anger.
After the video concluded, Rhett stated, âYour Honor, as depicted in the video, it shows my client and the defendant in an incident of abuse where the defendant forces my client into submission.
While my client initially consented for justifiable reasons, the footage clearly shows unilateral harshness, which suggests that this individual is not suitable to be a father.
Additionally, we have evidence that Mr.
Schultz has been under treatment for mental health issues.
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Rhett then introduced a pharmacological report that detailed Jarrodâs medications.
After reviewing the evidence, the judge scrutinized it and asked Jarrod if he concurred with the plaintiffâs allegations.
âI do not agree,â Jarrod quickly rebutted.
Nicole shivered at his reply, and even Rhett noticed it.
Rhett swiftly wrote âRelaxâ on a note and showed it to Nicole.
Nicole gradually regained her composure and nodded at Rhett.
Jarrod didnât defend himself but deferred to his attorney.
His attorney was also highly competent.
âRegarding the video, my client Mr.
Schultz and the plaintiff Miss Lawrence were single back then.
People have their own tastes in relationships.
Also, itâs obvious from the video that Miss Lawrence wanted the encounter with my client.
They were just engaged in role-playing.
There was no force.
â
Nicole went pale as she listened to these audacious claims, her fingers pressing into her palms.
This shameless guy actually claimed they were just engaged in role-playing.
Rhett quickly countered, âI disagree with the defense attorneyâs interpretation.
The video clearly involves a third party.
This isnât merely a consensual role-play between a couple but obvious coercion.
â
The defense attorney calmly asked, âCould the third party testify that this was an instance of coercion or abuse?â
Rhett looked troubled.
He had previously asked Nicole if the third party could testify.
The person in the video could have been excellent proof.
Regrettably, Nicole had indicated the third party would not testify.
The defense attorney continued, âClearly, the plaintiff cannot substantiate this.
Shall we consider that the third partyâs involvement was part of a consensual act?â
Nicoleâs face went pale.
This question had to be Jarrodâs idea.
He was confident Roscoe wouldnât testify because Roscoe remembered nothing.
How could he?
Nicoleâs face looked miserable.
From Roscoeâs perspective, she appeared completely helpless and pitiful.
Nicole wanted to glance up at the gallery several times but held herself back.
Roscoe was no help.
He remembered nothing.
The defense attorney added, âFurthermore, the drugs mentioned in the plaintiffâs report arenât the ones my client uses.
Heâs fit and fine, proven by his latest medical check-up and the mental evaluation we got from the court.
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