Obsessed

The defense

Niki's defense lawyer stood up and approached the witness stand where Y/N was seated. "Ms. Y/L/N, you've testified today that you were attacked by my client, Mr. Niki, on the night in question," he began. "Can you please tell us exactly what happened?"

Y/N took a deep breath and recounted the events of that night, detailing how Niki had broken into their home and attacked them. She described in vivid detail the fear and terror she had felt during the attack, and the injuries she had sustained.

The defense lawyer listened carefully, then began to cross-examine Y/N. "You said that you identified my client as the attacker based on his clothing and build," he said. "But isn't it possible that it was someone else who was wearing similar clothes and had a similar build?"

Y/N shook her head. "No, it was definitely him," she said firmly. "I saw his face when he attacked me."

The defense lawyer pressed on, trying to poke holes in Y/N's testimony. But despite his efforts, her story remained consistent and believable.

After the defense lawyer finished his cross-examination, the prosecutor called several other witnesses to the stand, including the police officers who had responded to the scene and the medical examiner who had examined Y/N's injuries.

As the trial continued, it became clear that the evidence against Niki was overwhelming. The defense lawyer did his best to argue his case, but in the end, the jury found Niki guilty of all charges.

Niki was sentenced to several years in prison, and Y/N was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief, knowing that she was safe from him at last.

The defense lawyer, Mr. Johnson, stood up and addressed the jury, "Ladies and gentlemen, my client is innocent. There is no direct evidence linking him to the crime. Yes, he had a motive, but motive alone does not make someone guilty."

Mr. Johnson continued, "The prosecution's case rests entirely on the testimony of the victim. But we all know that memory is a fragile thing. It's subject to suggestion and contamination. We can't trust the accuracy of the victim's recollection of events."

Y/N could feel her heart racing as she watched Mr. Johnson try to undermine her testimony. She had been so sure that she was telling the truth, but now she was starting to doubt herself.

Mr. Johnson continued, "Furthermore, the prosecution has not produced any physical evidence that links my client to the crime. No fingerprints, no DNA, nothing. It's all just circumstantial."

Y/N's mind was spinning. What if Mr. Johnson was right? What if she had misremembered something? What if Niki really was innocent?

But then she remembered the fear in her heart as Niki had broken into her home. She remembered the way he had threatened her and made her feel like she was in danger. She knew that he was guilty.

Y/N looked up at the jury, hoping that they could see the truth in her eyes. She knew that the defense lawyer was trying to cast doubt on her testimony, but she hoped that they would see through it.

As Mr. Johnson finished his argument, Y/N felt a sinking feeling in her stomach. She knew that the outcome of the trial was now in the hands of the jury. All she could do was wait and hope that justice would be served.

The defense lawyer continued, "Furthermore, there is no direct evidence linking my client to the crime. The prosecution's case is based solely on circumstantial evidence and speculation."

The judge nodded thoughtfully and turned to the prosecutor. "What is your response to the defense's argument?"

The prosecutor stood up, straightened his tie, and addressed the court. "Your Honor, while it is true that there is no direct evidence linking the defendant to the crime, the circumstantial evidence we have presented is strong enough to establish guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. We have the victim's testimony, eyewitness accounts, and physical evidence linking the defendant to the crime scene. All the pieces of the puzzle fit together."

The judge nodded again and leaned forward. "Thank you, prosecutor. Defense, do you have any further arguments to make?"

The defense lawyer hesitated for a moment before speaking. "Your Honor, I would like to request a short recess to confer with my client."

The judge nodded and announced a ten-minute recess. The courtroom emptied out as everyone filed out, and Y/N was left alone with their thoughts. They couldn't believe they were in this position, testifying against someone they had once trusted and cared for.

As the recess came to an end, everyone filed back into the courtroom and took their seats. The judge called for the defense to continue their argument, and the defense lawyer approached the podium once again.

"Your Honor, after conferring with my client, we have decided to change our plea to guilty," the defense lawyer announced, shocking everyone in the courtroom.

The judge looked surprised but pleased. "Very well. In light of this new development, I will schedule a sentencing hearing for next week. Court is adjourned."

Y/N sat there in shock, feeling a mix of relief and sadness. They had finally received justice for what had happened to them, but at what cost? The betrayal and trauma they had experienced would never truly go away.