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Soon, Claire's examination results were released. Surprisingly, Claire was not confirmed to have any severe mental illness. Her language logic and thought processes showed no significant abnormalities, which left Lisa feeling troubled.
Lisa carefully reviewed the reports, her brow furrowed. This meant that the jury and the judges had lost a lot of favorable evidence. She had hoped to use Claire's mental state to mitigate her culpability, but it seemed that this avenue was no longer viable.
Sitting at her desk in the office, Lisa pondered her next strategy. She knew she had to find a new direction for the defense. It quickly dawned on her that the only feasible path was to shift the focus of the case onto Mark's actions and portray Claire as a victim.
She recalled the painful experiences Claire had described, including Mark's verbal humiliation and acts of violence against her. These details could be used to depict Claire as someone who had long lived in fear and under pressure. While this might not completely absolve her of guilt, it could at least garner some sympathy and understanding.
Lisa decided to concentrate her efforts on this angle, portraying Claire as an abused and controlled victim while depicting Mark as a violent and controlling abuser. Such a strategy might evoke more compassion from the jury and judges towards Claire.
She began organizing the details Claire had previously provided, preparing to draft a comprehensive defense plan. Lisa knew this would be a tough battle, but she had to give it her all. She silently prayed for a chance to secure some hope for Claire in this trial.
Lisa also set about crafting an entirely new narrative—one of a woman oppressed by male dominance due to Mark's long-term bullying. She would shape Claire into a victim who had been treated as an object for sexual gratification, ultimately rebelling under unbearable pressure, leading to this tragic outcome.
Lisa carefully considered every possible clue; the photos in the camera were undoubtedly the most troublesome evidence. However, these images could also support her narrative. She planned to frame these photos as evidence of Mark forcing Claire to take them, using them as leverage to coerce her into remaining his tool for release. This interpretation could elicit sympathy from female jurors or judges, helping them understand the pain she endured.
Lisa began drafting this new story, piecing together all the details. She envisioned a scene where Claire was subjected to long-term torment and humiliation by Mark, suffering both mentally and physically. She described how Claire was forced to take those humiliating photos on countless nights, with Mark threatening that if she disobeyed him, he would make those photos public, ruining her reputation.
"Did Mark force you to take these photos?" Lisa noted this crucial question in her notebook before continuing: "Claire, how did you feel after each photo session? Did Mark threaten you further?"
Through these details, Lisa hoped to present an image of a woman who had suffered oppression, thereby eliciting more sympathy and understanding from the jury and judges towards Claire. She knew that such a story needed to be authentic and persuasive to have an impact in court.
She recalled all the painful experiences Claire had previously mentioned and skillfully wove them into a cohesive narrative. Every detail was carefully considered with the aim of making this story feel more genuine and convincing. She understood that this was a psychological battle that required deftly guiding the emotions and thoughts of the jury.
In the days that followed, Lisa and her team began gathering various pieces of evidence, interviewing potential witnesses, and meticulously analyzing every detail. They needed to ensure that each detail could support their narrative, making it impossible for the jury to overlook the pain and oppression Claire had endured.
Lisa devised a comprehensive defense strategy for the case. She understood that Claire's words and actions would become the most powerful tools in blurring the focus of the trial. Although the prosecutor's testimony was weighty, Claire's experiences and expressions would redirect attention, creating opportunities for their defense.
Lisa realized that there would likely be multiple court sessions; the longer the process dragged on, the greater the pressure from public opinion. The more intense this pressure became, the more likely Claire was to escape the death penalty or even avoid life imprisonment. She had a complete plan in mind, which she would implement step by step to make Claire the focal point of both public opinion and the courtroom.
First, Lisa decided to have the media conduct extensive coverage of Claire's story on the eve of the trial. She carefully selected several influential media outlets and provided them with Claire's narrative, emphasizing how she had suffered under Mark's violence and control. This coverage would attract public attention and begin to sway public opinion in favor of Claire.
Next, during the trial, Lisa planned to have Claire speak in her own words to move the jury. She knew that Claire had a strong emotional expressiveness that could evoke empathy. Lisa would guide Claire to recount her experiences with Mark, particularly those filled with violence and humiliation. She needed to show the jury that Claire was not a cold-blooded murderer but a victim pushed to her limits.
Lisa also intended for Claire to display her vulnerability and helplessness in court, which would elicit sympathy from the jury. She understood that these emotional expressions could overshadow the prosecutor's testimony and lead the jury to question the truth of the case.
Additionally, Lisa would seize every opportunity in court to challenge the prosecutor's evidence, especially regarding photographs taken by cameras. She would insist that these photos were taken under duress by Mark, who used them to coerce Claire into continuing as his tool for gratification. She aimed to convince the jury that what Claire exhibited in those photos was not voluntary but rather fear and helplessness.
Ultimately, Lisa's strategy was to shift the entire focus of the case onto Mark's issues, leading both the jury and judge to believe that Claire acted out of desperation. She needed everyone to understand that this was a woman who had been subjected to long-term abuse and control, finally rebelling in despair, which resulted in this tragedy.
Looking at the materials on her desk, Lisa felt a surge of determination. Her gaze shifted to her computer screen, where a photo of Claire displayed a face filled with pain and helplessness, tightening her heart. She knew this defense would be a tough battle, but she was ready.
Lisa gently closed her folder, silently vowing that no matter how difficult it became, she would give it her all. She understood that absolute justice was not what they needed; people always chose selectively what they wished to believe. Her mission was to create a compelling story—one that resonated with both the jury and judge.
She recognized that in this world, people were more inclined to believe stories that touched their hearts. While law and evidence were undoubtedly important, human emotions were far more elusive. Lisa knew her task was to weave Claire's story into a beautiful narrative capable of moving hearts—a story that would resonate with both the jury and judge.
When Lisa finally completed this narrative, she took a deep breath, looking at Claire's photo with a glimmer of resolve in her eyes. She knew this story could bring them a glimmer of hope.
"People always selectively believe what they want to believe," Lisa murmured to herself. "And my task is to create this beautiful and true story."
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