Shattered

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"You may be seated," he said sternly, but a hint of softness. Everyone sat down. The four of them going back into their previous positions. "Today we will be discussing the case of Markus Withers." the judge said. The officers lead out the man himself, Benji's dad. Benji let out a soft whimper and hugged Brit closer to him, she snuggled her head into his neck. Cal gripped Benji's shoulder protectively and glared at Markus. His mom noticeably shuttered and scooted closer to Benjii. (i know nothing about laws and court stuff) "He is arrested for child abuse to his son and abuse to his wife," he stated, Markus's lawyer stood up,

"I would like to bring his son Benjamin to the stand." he looked over at Benji, Benji put Brit in his mom's lap and grabbed his crutches. With the help of Cal, he stood up and slowly made his way to the stand, with the help of an officer he got up the two stairs and sat in the seat.

They placed the book in his hand, "Do you swear you will tell the truth and nothing but the truth." one officer asked,

"Yes," Benji stated,

"So, what happened to your leg?" the layer asked,

"I had cancer in my leg, so I had to get it amputated," he stated,

"Ok, my condolences. You play basketball right?" he walked up to be right in front of the stand,

"Correct."

"So you would get bruises and hurt often."

"On occasions."

"So the pictures from the hospital of bruises and scars could be from basketball."

"Some, yes."

"Mr. Sindny, please state your point." the judge said,

"I will, my honor. So Benji, these bruises you had are from basketball, not your father."

"What! No! He broke my rib 3 months ago! He broke my leg when I was 12, he dislocated my shoulder when I was 11! He tried to stab me in the chest to kill me when I was 9! 9 years old!" Benji shouted the jury gasped.