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That a suspect who could possibly be sentenced to immediate execution is held in solitary confinement in the detention center is precisely because they might seek to extend their own lifeline by killing other suspects.

Killing another would constitute a new crime; the original procedures would have to be initiated all over again. Better a bad life than a good death, as staying alive one more day is always better.

No one knows whether it was a technical issue, but after the case was pronounced, the courtroom live broadcast site didn't cut off the signal in time. As a result, netizens heard the appeal and were utterly speechless.

"The evidence is so clear, I'm really puzzled what there is to appeal, just apologize, is it really that hard?"

Netizens were venting, but Old Tang was already thinking about heading to The Capital. There was no need to worry about the second trial; the concern was about the execution.

It's hard enough to make an ordinary person apologize by a court's decision, let alone such an administrative body.

If the other party doesn't comply, what can you do, apply for judicial detention due to their refusal to execute the judgment and ruling? Arrest that leader? What are you thinking, it's something you wouldn't even encounter in your dreams.

This is still the age of the developed internet; in the past, you could have won a lawsuit and they would still have a thousand ways to get around it.

Old Tang had witnessed a case in a previous life, involving a traffic authority's fine. Originally, the fine was set at one thousand; after great efforts, he won in both the first and second trials, leading the court to order the authority to revoke the punishment.

Alright, it was revoked, but then they handed out another punishment: a fine of five thousand. Continue to sue if you want.

This case had once been posted on the National People's Congress website and reported by many official media outlets.

So, he was already prepared; if the other party wouldn't act gracefully, then he would help them save face!

The first trial had ended. Online, netizens were abuzz, mainly discussing the matter of admitting one's mistake. Amidst this atmosphere, Old Tang had already arrived in The Capital.

At this moment, another voice had emerged online. Many media journalists were speaking out, current events included: if **** Daily were to lose the case, who would dare to speak out in the future?

This was an article written by a famous journalist.

"If the newspaper really loses this time, it will become an even more influential case than the 'helping the elderly' case. Journalists have supervisory powers, but if they lose, how will they dare to speak out when they encounter issues in the future?"

"Lawyer Tang is famous and can pursue legal channels to protect his rights, but what about everyone else? Can Lawyer Tang take care of everyone? He can't, and others still have to rely on the media and public opinion to speak out."

"Under such circumstances, does Lawyer Tang still believe his actions are just? Shouldn't he voluntarily withdraw the lawsuit and settle?"

"Also, all those netizens who continue to curse, now you mock an official media outlet across the whole network, but please remember your behavior now when no one is willing to speak up for you in the future!"

Old Tang had just gotten off the plane when he saw this article, only to think that it was no wonder the journalist was famous, with a profound understanding of human nature.

The whole article seemed logically flawless on the surface but in fact was sidestepping the main issue.

This reminded him of some opinions in his past life; after the public intellectuals group was reviled, many people claimed that now there was no one daring to speak up for the common people because of that stigmatization...

It must be said that such concept switching was adroit. What public intellectuals were vilified at the time? It was the kind who believed that "everything overseas is good, everything domestic is bad."

It was the kind of public intellectuals who thought it was okay for foreigners to eat meat at will but when Chinese people ate meat, it would impact the disappearance of tropical rainforests.

Therefore, Old Tang didn't hesitate and immediately posted a status update: Without investigation, there is no right to speak—"Oppose book worship."

There's no need to say anything more; this sentence alone is enough. Regarding the 'helping the elderly' case, it was an issue due to too many sensational operations, along with that statement on the judgment document, that led to the subsequent impacts.

Instances of media being held responsible for inaccurate reporting had happened before, it's just that this time it had escalated to official media, prompting some to jump out.

But it didn't matter, Tang Fangjing had no fear now, daring anyone to try and take him down. If you can't kill me, I will keep hopping online, hey, just ask if you're annoyed!

Old Tang's rebuttal once again stirred up a storm among netizens, and amidst such a climate, the time for the court hearing arrived.

Compared to the labor inspection department case, the trial with the official media was simpler.

The reporting was seriously inaccurate and had caused severe repercussions, all of which were extremely clear. Just taking out the reports was enough to serve as evidence.

When Peng Wanrong saw the news, she was completely dumbfounded. Since the person in question had started working there, she would take days off whenever she pleased, working just a few days in a month, what more was expected!

Yue Wenying sat in the defendant's seat, not saying a word, while the lawyer beside her was making a great effort to refute the claims, but these rebuttals seemed feeble to the netizens.

A netizen pointed out directly that in comparison, things seemed a bit better in Bright District at least they hadn't denied the issue.

On the other hand, that lawyer was blatantly lying.

With the evidence slapped right in the face, still refuting stubbornly, such rebuttals were even more disliked by the people.

Inside the Bright District office, Xiao Zhao was bewildered while looking at the comments in the livestream, confused about how he got praised after being laid out in the court hearing.

Heaven knows it was only because he had no way to refute that he had acted that way...

Judge Wang remained expressionless throughout. He dared not show any bias—it was a live court trial!