United states tax collector

Detention room.

After Marcellus and others were brought back, they thought they would soon be interrogated by the Western Suburban Branch or David.

And they were also prepared to succumb to the bleeding, but they didn't expect that after waiting all night, no one came to interrogate them, and they were not even allowed to make a phone call, which made them feel... Extremely irritable.

Finally, Valentin couldn't bear the torture anymore. He put his foot on the iron fence and cursed at the guard not far away: "What the hell is going on with your IRS? I want to kill or chop him into pieces." You have to give us a sure word!"

"shut up!"

The guard did not show any weakness at all and immediately replied.

"What the hell..."

"Okay Valentin!"

Marcellus stepped forward and stopped Valentin, who was about to run away, and comforted: "They can't keep us locked up forever. They just want to teach us a lesson, so be patient..."

He believed that because they did not pay the tax before 3 o'clock yesterday as ordered by David, David was just imposing punishment now.

Not long after he finished speaking, a person suddenly walked in at the door, and after seeing this person, the expressions of the Xiongguo people finally softened a little.

Because the person who came was none other than Bucky who they had seen following David yesterday.

It seems that David is going to see them!

All the people in the Bear Country thought so, but what Bucky said next made them all dumbfounded.

"Marcellus, Valentin... gentlemen, you can call a lawyer now."

"Looking for a lawyer? No need..."

Marcellus and others haven't realized what happened yet. They think that since David has raided their warehouse and arrested so many of them, they can just admit defeat and pay the tax. There is no need to go there again. Why are you talking to a lawyer?

"No, we should be able to use it in court."

As soon as these words came out, everyone in the Bear Country felt that their brains were a little short-circuited.

Marcellus was the first to react. Realizing that something was not going well, he asked tentatively: "To the court? What court?"

"Your group is suspected of a major tax evasion case and will be tried in our city bureau's court in two hours, that is, at 10 o'clock!"

"What did you say!!!"

All the people in the Bear Country were dumbfounded.

The words were said so clearly, how could they not realize what was going on.

They always believed that David captured them and locked them up overnight just to teach them a lesson and force them to pay taxes.

But looking at it now, David is planning to kill them!

Thinking of this, the people in the Bear Country began to panic.

They knew that when David was in Nevada, after everyone was brought to court, the final sentence for that person would not be less than 1,000 years.

If they are sent to prison, once they are convicted, they will have to spend the rest of their lives in prison.

Marcellus suppressed the panic in his heart and said: "Tax Commissioner Bucky, this... what is going on? We are willing to pay taxes. There is no need to take us to court for such a serious matter."

"hehe?"

Bucky sneered and replied disdainfully: "Our director gave you a chance before, but you didn't know how to cherish it, so now you can only blame yourself."

Hearing this, all the Xiong people were a little more anxious. Valentin didn't care about anything else and begged: "Tax Chief Bucky, it was our fault before. We now know that we were wrong. Please tell me." Director David, we are willing to pay taxes truthfully... If necessary, it is not impossible to pay more to contribute to the IRS..."

"Yes, yes, Chief Tax Officer Bucky, please help tell Chief David."

"Tax Commissioner Bucky, please help..."

No matter how fierce and majestic their organization is on the outside, now that it has fallen into the hands of the IRS, it is fish and meat on the chopping block.

Therefore, in order to escape sanctions, these people from the Bear Country also lost the arrogance of the drug dealers before, and each one was almost begging.

But Bucky ignored them and turned to the guards and ordered: "Watch them, only the lawyers are allowed to call, not anyone else!"

"clear."

"Tax Commissioner Bucky!"

Looking at Bucky leaving, all the Bear Nation people roared hysterically.

And a Xiong countryman angrily yelled at Marcellus: "Damn it, I've already said that David is not easy to mess with. Just pay the tax as he asks and that's it. Do you have to fight with him for the right to speak?" , what the hell terms are we talking about, what should we do now?!”

Marcellus also looked bitter.

In fact, this was Rodgorski's decision, and he really didn't expect that even if David had so much information about their group, he would be so ruthless and capture them without even speaking to them. In short, it will be sent to court directly.

If he had known earlier, he would have had to pay this tax even if he borrowed loan sharks, but now it is too late to say anything...

…

Downtown Los Angeles is located at the junction of Long Beach and the western suburbs. As the time approached ten o'clock, IRS personnel from several regions, other administrative departments, and some invited people arrived here one after another.

And a large number of media reporters also came here and were broadcasting.

"You can now see that some officials from our Los Angeles City Hall have arrived at the scene, including our City Manager Mr. Ducepa, Deputy Mayor Mr. Silver, and..."

"Dear viewers, according to the news we have received so far, the trial of the Western Suburbs Branch against the drug trafficking group in the jurisdiction will be held at ten o'clock. Since the Internal Revenue Service trial has always been closed, we can only wait for the news outside. Please continue Watch our station.”

"Hello, viewers, Director David of the Western Suburbs Branch has only been in office for three days, and this case is also his first case after taking office. Let's see what the outcome will be..."

Amid the discussion in the media, the time came to 9.30.

At this time, someone at the scene shouted. Then everyone turned around and saw that a group of people from the Western Suburbs Bureau headed by David had arrived at the scene.

The media just wanted to swarm up for interviews, but they were isolated by the inspectors from the western suburbs branch and failed to do so. They could only watch David walk in.

"Our protagonist today is here."

Entering the city bureau hall, Mayor Felton immediately came to David and asked, "You are really resolute, Chief David. It seems you are very confident this time?"

"It's such a big thing, how can you do it if you're not sure..."

"That's okay. Oh, by the way, I'll introduce it to you."

Field pointed back, and only then did David realize that there was a man in his sixties following behind him. Although it was his first time meeting this man, he was not unfamiliar to him because he was the former director of the Western Suburbs Bureau. Vivian.

"This is Vivian, the former director of your western suburbs branch. I think Director David is familiar to you."

"Of course, hello Director Vivian."

"Director David, I am no longer the director, just call me Vivian."

There was a hint of emotion in Vivian's tone, and there was even a hint of imperceptible resentment in the way he looked at David. David naturally noticed it, but he was not surprised.

The reason why Vivian lost his position as director and was ordered to retire was of course due to ability issues, but there was also a reason to make room for David.

Another point is that the Rodgorski case was investigated during Vivian's tenure, and now David has uncovered the case again, and made it so public.

Once this case is successfully implemented and a large amount of tax evasion is discovered, wouldn't the comparison between the two reveal the incompetence of his former director even more?

"Director David, Judge Nicola is telling you to come to her office to discuss the details of the case."

The reminder from a staff member eased the embarrassment at the scene, and David said to the two of them: "I'm sorry, you two..."

"It's okay, go ahead, Director David."

Felton looked understanding. After David left, he turned to Vivian and said, "No matter what, he is already the director of the Western Suburbs Bureau. I don't think you need to look down on him like this." watch."

"Felton, since the Western Suburbs Branch made the decision from the main bureau, then I have no objection and I accept it. But he is digging up the old cases that I have sealed before. This is clearly an attempt to step on my face and establish his power!"

In fact, this reason plays a big role in why Vivian is unhappy with David.

As the saying goes, people want face, and trees want bark.

After all, he has been here in Los Angeles for so long. If this case achieves greater results in David's hands, where will his face go?

"Forget it, it's not a big deal, Vivian, just calm down..."

The two were not only colleagues but also friends for many years. Felton could only try to comfort him.

But Vivian didn't appreciate it very much. He snorted coldly: "He has only been in office for three days. I want to take a closer look at how he convicted people like Rodgorski!"

Felton could only shake his head helplessly, but he also wanted to see how much evidence David, the director who had just been in office for three days, had on this group when he got to the court.

The judge's office is located on the seventh floor of the City Bureau. David came here, knocked on the door, walked in, and extended his hand to Judge Nicola, who was about 50 years old inside: "Hello, Judge Nicola."

"Hello Director David, I already understand the case. I'm calling you here just to confirm it again. Are you sure your evidence is enough?"

Of course, Nicola knew that David had only taken office for three days today, and as for the arrest of the Rodgorsky Group that had only been launched yesterday, she was afraid that if there was insufficient evidence in the trial to convict, it would have an impact on the image of the IRS. .

"I am very sure."

"Well, what kind of sentencing arrangement do you want for the people and witnesses who are going to be tried?"

Although Nicola is the biggest person in the court, in cases like this, she usually has to consult the organizer of the case before she can set the penalty standard.

"I have never been relentless in dealing with criminals who evade taxes and pay huge sums of money in Nevada, and I hope that this kind of sentence can be continued here in Los Angeles."

"Then I understand..."

"In addition, I have some witnesses who are also insiders of the Rodgorski Group, but I have reached an agreement with them to testify in exchange for non-prosecution. The specific list is here..."

David took out a list from his pocket and put it in front of Nicola. Nicola also picked it up and looked at it carefully, and finally nodded and said: "Okay, I will do it. Oh, by the way, there is something I want to tell you that our court hearing today will have a live broadcast source, which is required by the General Administration, and they want to watch this real-time court hearing."

David was startled when he heard this, but he soon felt relieved.

He is now not only the director of the western suburbs of Los Angeles, but as an elected candidate of the God-making Project, he is now also the face of the Internal Revenue Service.

And now this Rodgorski Group is his first case after taking office. If he handles it well, the IRS will naturally be proud of it. If it fails, the image of the IRS will also be damaged. Therefore, the General Administration It is reasonable to attach importance to his case this time.

In the following time, David and Nicola discussed some details of the case. It was not until the time reached 9.50 that David pushed out the door and walked towards the other courtroom on the floor.

When we arrived at the court, the gallery was already packed. City Hall, City Council, and some invited celebrities from Los Angeles were all present.

And as Nicola said, since the General Administration needs to watch in real time, the camera live broadcast source here is also in place.

Washington D.C. General Administration.

Obadiah, Vertonghen, Donald and other top IRS officials had gathered in the conference room to watch the live broadcast of the trial from Los Angeles.

It can be seen that Donald and other David supporters are still a little nervous about David's first case after taking office, and it is such a case with wide impact.

Under their fixed gaze, the time came to 10 o'clock sharp.

"All rise."

In the passage, as Nicola, wearing a judge's robe, walked out, everyone at the scene stood up.

And when Nicola came to the trial seat and sat down, everyone followed suit and sat down.

“The trial against members of the Rodgorski drug cartel is now open, bring the defendants!”

As soon as the words fell, the people from the Western Suburbs Bureau brought Marcellus, Valentin and others out.

As soon as these people arrived, they immediately began to glance downwards. When they saw David sitting in the auditorium, a Xiongguo man immediately shouted: "Director David, you don't have to do this. Stay here." With us, we will contribute to your IRS every month, which is more cost-effective than sending us in."

In the audience, David was unmoved by these words.

And all the people from the Bear Country began to despair.

After they were brought to the dock, Nicola said: "Marcellus, Valentin, Abram... Now you are accused of tax evasion, and the amount is very huge, what do you want to say? "

Marcellus and others remained silent, while the lawyer they called for urgently stood up with his hands raised and said: "Your Honor, since the IRS has accused my client of tax evasion, I want to come up with practical evidence. Evidence to prove it!”

Nicola looked at Big David in the audience and asked: "Director David, the case was investigated by your Western Suburban Branch, so please provide evidence."

David nodded and glanced at Simmons beside him. Simmons immediately stood up and delivered the prepared portfolio to the on-site staff.

The palace staff on site sent these file pairs to Nicola.

Nicola opened it one by one and looked at it. After seven or eight minutes, a trace of relief showed on her eyebrows. Then she picked up the item and said to the defense lawyer: "Defense lawyer, I have a copy of your client's capital account information here. , as well as detailed information on funds and witness testimony.”

"Your Honor, I would like to take a look."

Nicola handed these documents to the staff immediately, and then passed them to the defense lawyer. After looking at them carefully, the lawyer showed a trace of solemnity on his face, and finally walked to the office with these documents. Marcellus and others came forward and wanted them to confirm.

After Marcellus and others looked at the details of their accounts and funds on the documents, the last trace of luck in their hearts collapsed instantly, and their faces were as ugly as their dead mothers.

Washington D.C. General Administration.

Although the high-level officials could not clearly see the contents of the documents at the scene, they could roughly infer it from the expressions of the defense lawyer and Marcellus, the defendants.

One of David's supporters even proudly said: "I have already said that since David dares to hold a trial today, he must be sure of it. How can he be motivated?"

Although the other supporters did not speak out, most of the stones in their hearts fell to the ground. As for people like Viltonghen Lahan, their faces were a little quiet.

The scene of the trial.

Seeing that the defense lawyer and the defendant looked alike, Nicola on the stage continued to speak: "The defendant and the defense lawyer, you are not going to argue with these documents, are you?"

The defense lawyer paused and replied: "Your Honor, some of the accounts and funds in these documents do belong to my client, but some do not belong to my client. This needs to be distinguished."

He knew that with such detailed information, he would definitely not be able to get rid of the charge of tax evasion.

What he can do now is to try his best to lighten the charges for people like Marcellus and try not to be sentenced so severely. .

From his professional perspective, many of these account information are held through third-party institutions and other people, so this is a point that can be refuted slightly.

"Okay, if that's the case, let's summon the witnesses in the western suburbs branch."