Court Trial Scene.
"How... How is this considered tax evasion? I had no idea this stone was worth 550 US dollars. I just thought it was beautiful and bought it to take home. This is a complete miscarriage of justice! Everyone, tell me if this isn't true!"
Defendant Flint was at the height of his frustration and turned to look at the onlookers, hoping someone in the crowd would speak up for him.
But after David's coup with the coupons and tips, who would dare speak on his behalf now?
They were afraid, after all. David was the kind of person who would dare to grab someone off the street and drag them into court for trial.
If any of them stood out, David might also find some excuse like tips or coupons to accuse them of tax evasion. Where could they then go to proclaim their innocence?
Moreover, here in this courtroom, where the judges were all from the tax bureau, if they dared to speak out, they could be charged with contempt of court, a burdensome consequence indeed.
