Chapter 240
A paid attendee pretending to represent online critics raised his land to question. The police official nodded, signaling he could proceed. The male attendee asked, "What do you say abou the other scandals surrounding Cheryl? "There are claims she entered a director's room to offer herself and caused a car accident involving someone's spouse Shouldn't there be an explanation? Otherwise, how can the public be convinced?"
The lawyer immediately countered, "I'd like to ask which director are you referring to. Please name them. Who is this alleged spouse? What is their name? Which hospital treated then after the supposed accident?" The attendee looked uncomfortable. He had no idea, as he was following Judy's instructions to slander Cheryl. There was no way he could know such specific details.
"Those are just online rumors. I didn't verify them, and I have no obligation to do so. Isn't it your job to prove your client's innocence?" the male attendee declared self-righteously.
The lawyer's expression turned icy. "It seems shameless people are more common than ever these days. There are countless examples of rumors ruining lives. By spreading unverified claims, you are disseminating slander
The lawyer continued, "My client has every right to sue you for defamation. Expect a legal notice soon. As for your earlier claims, I will let the police address them, as their findings carry more authority."
The lawyer's piercing gaze bore into the attendee, as though trying to drill a hole through him. The attendee was visibly shaken, his hands trembling as he held the microphone.
The male attendee regretted coming to stir up trouble for a small sum of money. A sinking feeling told him he would spend the rest of his life paying for today's foolishness.
The police official said immediately, "According to our investigation, Ms. Porez was only in the industry for half a year before she was sidelined by the company and struggled to get work. During this period, her workload was very limited.
"She participated in the recording of two shows and did a few promotional events. To be thorough, we investigated each of the directors involved in these programs and found that none of the six directors had any personal connection with Ms. Porez, not even private contact details."
The officer continued, "These are purely defamatory claims. As for the rumors online about causing a car accident involving someone's spouse, this is completely false. The police have already verified that no such person exists. "Here are the process and results of our investigation, all of which were recorded. Please take a look."
The large screen began showing footage of the investigation, including interviews with those directors. They even invited anyone doubting their words to verify directly with them.
The rumors about Cheryl were effectively debunked. Most viewers believed the explanation, especially since it came from law enforcement. However, a minority clung to skepticism, believing there might be some truth to the rumors. They questioned why others didn't have rumors spread about them, yet Cheryl was targeted. There were also many who had the "victim-blaming" mentality, thinking Cheryl was responsible for her predicament. Finally, the lawyer concluded by reiterating that the accusations against Cheryl were entirely baseless. As a final note, the lawyer presented records of Cheryl's past charitable contributions to orphanages.
While her donations were modest, with one significant contribution of 20 thousand dollars during her brief success, they highlighted her genuine kindness and integrity.
This unexpected turn of events left many viewers reeling. The rapid developments were overwhelming, and some struggled to process the truth.
Some quick-thinking netizens, including individuals arranged by Elvira, swiftly compiled a detailed timeline of events concerning Cheryl. At the same time, Elvira's team began actively debunking rumors about Cheryl online.
Posts portraying Cheryl's struggles over the past two years gained traction, evoking widespread sympathy, particularly among female viewers who were moved to tears. many netizens sympathy was stirred, and some quickly changed from critics to fans.
Cheryl, previously unknown, suddenly gained a growing fanbase determined to stand by her. Just as Elvira had predicted, Cheryl became a rising star. Now, she only needed a strong project to cement her place as a leading actress. As Cheryl's reputation shifted positively in record time, Elvira decided it was the perfect moment for Cheryl to address the public directly.
Cheryl was in tears. She was still in disbelief that her situation had turned around. She knew that all of this was thanks to Elvira.
Cheryl stood up again, her voice trembling but firm. "I want to thank Mr. Willis for helping me. If she hadn't shown up in time, I fear I wouldn't have been able to hold on and would have been driven to despair by those people. "She saved me from the mess I was in. Now, I'm not afraid anymore because I have done nothing wrong. I am willing to accept everyone's supervision. You will all see what kind of person I am in time!"
She added, "I will never do anything that would make me ashamed of myself! Thank you all!"
After that, Cheryl sat down, wiping away her tears and managing a determined smile.
Areporter raised a hand, prompting the lawyer to allow a question. "What about the case involving Morris? Wasn't it proven that he bullied someone to the point of severe injury?"
The lawyer responded sternly, "While it is true that Mr. Peterson struck someone, the situation is not as the internet has portrayed. The so-called 'victim' was actually caught attempting to assault fellow artist Vivian Scott.
"Mr. Peterson happened upon the scene and acted out of outrage, which led to his actions. As for the individual's subsequent disability, it was due to a genetic condition unrelated to Mr. Peterson's actions." The room erupted in shock, mirrored by the reactions of those watching the livestream.
Another reporter interjected skeptically, "This happened years ago. You can say whatever you want now, but how can anyone verify the truth?"
"Law is based on evidence. I dare to make such claims because we have proof. Do you think we're here to play games? Watch the video, and you'll see the truth." The lawyer then played a clip. Though it was a surreptitious recording, it provided enough detail to reconstruct the event.
The video began from Morris's perspective, initially showing only the upper half of a person, with the face not visible. The first thing that came into view was a man pinning a woman down and assaulting her. The woman's face was blurred, but it was clear that she was young. The man was the one rumored to be the victim. Immediately, Morris rushed in, pulled the man away, and then beat him up.
The recording cut off after this, likely because the individual filming was too afraid to continue. However, the audio captured crying, yelling, and the man's desperate pleas for mercy.noveldrama
Regardless, the truth was now fully revealed. The entire internet was stunned. Many felt they had been deceived once again. This evidence was as solid as a rock, completely clearing Morris's name.