CHAPTER 36: CHAPTER 36: NETIZENS: CAN THE SENTENCE BE REDUCED TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT? GU CHEN: NOT GUILTY!

The whole internet is exploding with heated discussions.

Many netizens feel sympathy for Wang Yongqiang.

After all, his wife Sun Yunmeng was raped by Liu Biao, and his family was constantly humiliated by Liu Biao.

Even the dog they kept at home was killed by Liu Biao.

Furthermore, Liu Biao himself was chained up like a dog...

Who can endure such humiliation?

But... there’s nothing that can be done.

Many netizens are expressing their support online.

[Gu Chen, please help Wang Yongqiang, changing the death sentence to life imprisonment would be amazing.]

[Waiting for Gu Chen to help Wang Yongqiang get his sentence changed to life imprisonment!]

[Sigh, killing someone results in a death sentence. No matter what Liu Biao did, he doesn’t deserve to die; it was just Wang Yongqiang acting impulsively.]

[First trial was death sentence, second trial is likely to be the death sentence too. Sun Yunmeng’s family is pitiful, and poor Wang Xiaomeng has grown up without a father; it’s truly a pity.]

[If Gu Chen can help Wang Yongqiang change the death sentence to life imprisonment, I’ll send gifts in Gu Chen’s livestream!]

[Don’t get your hopes up, guys. Wang Yongqiang did kill someone, and killing leads to a death sentence. Life imprisonment is difficult, and even though Wang Yongqiang was bullied first, it was excessive and intentional murder, the outcome will be the same, even with voluntary surrender, it’s still a death sentence, it can’t be saved, nobody can help.]

[I want to raise funds, to donate to Sun Yunmeng and Wang Xiaomeng, I just want to donate money, hoping to get treatment for the two deaf-mute people so they can at least hear what others are saying.]

[I’ll donate one too! Wang Yongqiang... sigh.]

Netizens are spontaneously donating to Sun Yunmeng and Wang Xiaomeng, hoping Wang Xiaomeng can continue her studies.

Gu Chen hasn’t streamed recently, he’s been busy with work.

The court case concerning Wang Yongqiang’s murder of Liu Biao is about to reconvene!!

Liu Yajun has already been arrested, waiting for the final verdict outcome.

Han Ziming visited Liu Yajun in prison.

Liu Yajun knows he’s not getting out due to loan sharking, he’ll surely be sentenced.

Liu Yajun had one thing to say.

Wang Yongqiang must be sentenced to death!

Liu Yajun said, "Lawyer Han, I don’t care about my outcome, it’s just how it is, but Wang Yongqiang must get the death penalty! He killed my son! So what if my son raped his wife, the law would naturally punish my son! Even rape doesn’t warrant a death sentence, right? Why did he kill my son? Why?"

Liu Yajun was emotionally charged.

Han Ziming said, "I’ll do my best, it’s my job."

Han Ziming knows the case is already famous nationwide.

The fact that Liu Yajun was killed is undeniable, and it’s the prosecution charging Wang Yongqiang!

Even if he didn’t defend, the prosecutor would fully push for Wang Yongqiang’s death sentence.

Actually, Han Ziming can’t do much, and the true pivotal part of this case lies with Gu Chen.

Because Gu Chen is the only defense lawyer for Wang Yongqiang.

Whatever Wang Yongqiang’s final sentence is, Gu Chen has a significant influence!

As for what Gu Chen previously said about Wang Yongqiang being innocent, that’s unlikely, unless Wang Yongqiang didn’t kill anyone. If there was a murder, he has to bear responsibility.

On the day before the court reconvened.

Fangda Law Firm.

Director Xue Yaoting, along with top lawyer Gao Yong, and several professional lawyers were sitting together, including Xue Yaoting’s granddaughter Xue Qingqing who was present.

Xue Qingqing is also in the legal field, excelling in her studies currently in her internship phase.

However, Xue Yaoting has yet to decide which lawyer Xue Qingqing should follow for her studies.

Xue Qingqing said, "Grandpa, I see the case of Wang Yongqiang killing Liu Biao, I don’t see how Wang Yongqiang can be innocent, why did Gu Chen say Wang Yongqiang is innocent and begin defending?"

Gao Yong said beside her, "Gu Chen is just bluffing, this case can’t possibly be innocent, no matter who represents, they can’t make Wang Yongqiang innocent, especially with this much public attention, murder is murder, thinking murder can be innocent is very difficult."

Xue Qingqing argued, "But I saw the previous case too, Gu Chen said to send Little Fairy inside and he did send her, even sent the lawyer and presiding judge inside, truly amazing. Now, for this case, Gu Chen said to send West Mountain Media inside, and also Liu Yajun, I think they’re nearly done investigating, they’ll surely be sent inside! But Wang Yongqiang’s part is what I don’t understand."

Gao Yong said beside her, "Every case Gu Chen takes is this kind of high-profile case. Admittedly, Gu Chen has some capability, able to find lots of evidence. This case Gu Chen fought well too, but getting back to the core, still can’t make Wang Yongqiang innocent, Wang Yongqiang killed Liu Biao, characterized as intentional murder, so it’s still a death sentence, even life imprisonment is difficult."

Xue Qingqing sighed, "Really no chance to change to life imprisonment? Does it have to be a death sentence?"

Gao Yong nodded, "Yes, the law stipulates this, can’t be helped, intentional murder leads to death sentence."

Xue Qingqing looked at her grandfather, "Grandpa, it really has to be a death sentence? But I see Gu Chen is really good, he seems to pull off what he claims, but this time... even I find it too hard."

Xue Yaoting smiled, "There is a possibility of becoming innocent, but that requires evidence."

Xue Qingqing: "Hm?"

Xue Yaoting said, "As long as you can prove Wang Yongqiang acted in legitimate self-defense and not intentional murder, then it can be changed to innocent, but legitimate self-defense is also divided into excessive defense, this distinction is extremely difficult."

Even Xue Yaoting felt that this case was indeed tricky.

This requires sufficient evidence, how to define Wang Yongqiang as acting in legitimate self-defense?

Is there evidence?

There isn’t!

Xue Qingqing’s eyes seemed to sparkle, "Then there’s still a chance! Gu Chen might truly be able to achieve it, might prove Wang Yongqiang acted in legitimate self-defense!"

Gao Yong helplessly shook his head and sighed.

...

Many lawyers across the internet are voicing their opinions.

Still, none believe Gu Chen can change Wang Yongqiang’s sentence from death to innocence.

Lawyer Little Meow: "Wang Yongqiang, changing from death to innocent? Impossible, intentional murder can’t be innocent. Intentional murder isn’t legitimate self-defense, the case’s nature is already determined."

Lawyer Zhang San: "Truly can’t be innocent, after so many years in court, this case truly can’t turn innocent, at best can change to life imprisonment, innocent is quite implausible unless Gu Chen presents new evidence, otherwise it’s absolutely impossible to be innocent, even with Gu Chen’s skills, he can’t change it to innocent."

Internet buzz continues to climb.

Finally.... the day of reopening came!

The Supreme People’s Court, 9 a.m., officially begins!!