chapter eight: testimony

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complex: Ariana Grande appeared in front of a Los Angeles grand jury on this day to provide testimony against her former Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider in relations to the charges for sex abuse and murder - both in the first degree.

Although Schneider was initially charged with the felonies, they were soon dropped due to lack of evidence and unreliable eye witness testimonies. According to the DA's office in LA, Grande's testimony will be vital in reintroducing the charges.

Grande was also asked to provide testimony in regards to the late child actress Annabeth Wynters - whose death was initially ruled a suicide by LAPD. According to authorities, Grande had witnessed the murder, but was threatened into silence with an NDA. Threats included harm to her family, loved ones, and herself. The Grand Jury handed an indictment the same day.

Although her testimony will not be made public yet, the Los Angeles District Attorney is confident her testimony will be sufficient to convict Schneider on the felony charges. Schneider is looking at life in prison without the possibility of parole if convicted.

Grande is about to embark on the European leg of the Sweetener World Tour in two weeks time.

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user1: she saw her friend die and kept quiet? She's just as fucking guilty!
user2: do you not read? She was forced to sign an NDA
user1: She still helped cover it up! She could've broken it! She's rich and famous - what was the worst that could happen to her if she broke the NDA?
user3: she kept her mouth shut to protect the other people around her. She didn't have much of a choice!

user4: This poor girl. She suffered abuse under the people she should've been able to trust. She witnessed her friend being murdered in cold blood by those same people. Her grandfather passed away. She was slandered to the world by Jai Brooks - who claimed she was a cheater. The Manchester terrorist bombing - which took the lives of 22 beautiful souls - left her wracked with pain and guilt. She suffered the loss of her soulmate. The shit that she's been through, and she's still standing... I can't even imagine how she does it. We love you so much, Ari! We're so so proud of you!

jenniferaniston: @arianagrande You're bravery and courage is unmatched. Thank you for being who you are, and for speaking your truth.

user5: Ariana is such an incredible woman. She deserves all the good coming her way.

zendaya: @arianagrande You're my hero. I love you so much and I'm so proud of you for your bravery. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

madonna: Thank you @arianagrande - you potentially saved many more innocent souls with your testimony.

ladygaga: @arianagrande I'm sending you my love. You're such a fighter ❤️

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Taylor Swift | taylorswift
@arianagrande my heart goes out to you for all that you have endured. I'm thankful that your voice has been heard. You've inspired me so much, dear friend 🙂❤️

Hugh Jackman | RealHughJackman
@arianagrande You've always had my respect, but today, it grew ten-fold. I can't wait to see you again so I can give you another hug!

Justin Bieber | justinbieber
@arianagrande You're so amazing

Oprah Winfrey | Oprah
@arianagrande You did a brave thing today. Confronting the details of abuse is never easy. I commend you, and send my love.

Leonardo DiCaprio | LeoDiCaprio
@arianagrande Thank you for all that you have done and continue to do. The world is a brighter place because of you.

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tom
Hey beautiful
I wanted to check up on you
How've you been doing so far? How are you feeling?

ariana
i feel heavy
and exhausted
but on the positive side... my testimony indicted that son of a bitch
he's going to rot in jail

tom
I'm so sorry for what you went through with Schneider
You all were children at the time
It makes me so angry

ariana
on the plus side, it's over
he won't hurt anyone again

tom
I can truly and confidently say that I've never met anyone as strong as you are
You really do amaze me, my love

ariana
ily for saying that
but... i don't feel strong
tom, i watched my friend DIE
and i couldn't help her

tom
Because you physically couldn't
You were a child
And that predator used his power to silence you
Please, beautiful
None of this will ever be on you

ariana
i'll always feel a little bit of guilt no matter what
but... i just hope annabeth can rest now
knowing the person who took her life will never see the light of day

tom
He won't, Ari
You made sure of that

ariana
🙂
i'm going to miss u sm
i'm so sad u won't be at my first three london shows 😔

tom
I am too, my love
But I will definitely be there for the last two shows.
I just hope these promotional tours will be over soon. I don't want to be away from you

ariana
me neither 🤍🤍
text me everyday if u can
i love u 🖤🤍🖤

tom
I love you more 🤍

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