Tainted Justice Novels & Stories

Just nodded once, the kind of nod that comes when a man finally realises he's run out of excuses. Back in my office, I stood at the window, the city grey and slick with drizzle. Justice never feels clean. I'd seen enough justice in my life to know it always leaves someone bleeding, even when it's done right. You fool yourself into thinking it's clean, that truth is mercy, but there's no satisfaction in watching someone drown, even when they built the tide themselves. Dan had never helped Layla. He'd only taken what she offered, piece by piece, until there was nothing left but her strength holding up the life they shared.

the world may have moved on from him but i havent. i close the laptop and sit there staring into the dark. justice isnt clean. It never is. i exposed the truth but even now the echoes of their lies linger soft persistent whispering through the silence. and i know deep down that some stains dont wash away with proof.

"It is clear to me that a defendant who is guilty in the eyes of the law must receive a fair trial. Even if he is an untouchable ruler," replied Prosecutor Emily Carter. Hearing Emily's firm answer, Lieutenant Benjamin applauded with respect for the female prosecutor's idealistic view. He then said, "I can only promise you my loyalty and that of Sergeant Rodney. Though within my institution, there are many corrupt officers who have lost their sense of justice. It seems you may need to bring Captain Ryan Falderson into this as well, if possible, Em. He's the one who leaked witness data and endangered their lives."

He knew this was the most crucial step in his entire plan, and he regretted it because, unlike Judge Jeffrey, who could be bribed, or Attorney Darren Steeling, who easily betrayed him, Supreme Court Justice Austin Whitaker was renowned for his steadfastness. He had been a judge renowned for his anti-bribery stance from the beginning of his career. He was feared by lawyers and respected by prosecutors. Don't expect any case that comes across his desk to be resolved easily. His judgment is always accurate and fair, and he dares to bring to justice all guilty individuals without exception. As long as the evidence and witnesses are strong, the motive is clear, and the proper court procedures ha

I could see the anger in his eyes for being deprived of the opportunity to end Matthew's life, but I was glad it wasn't him. As much as I wanted Matthew dead for what he did to me I didn't want Nicholas to be a murderer because of me. I didn't want the blood of someone like that or anyone to be on him. Whatever he did before was in the past but now that I met him I wanted to start a clean slate with him. "I could not believe that I almost died," I admitted to him, "it was so scary." He held my hand and I felt deep strength in his touch.

I see different emotions flashing through them as if he were fighting them all. “As you all know, Tatum’s case is complicated. Even though the new detective is on her side, there are a lot of things that can be used against her, and trust me, they will use it. Thunder’s lawyers are sharks, they are money thirsty and they will use everything they can to destroy your reputation, they will use your past, they will use you,” Julien says as he looks directly at Thatcher who is biting his lip in anger as he nods. Julien looks back at me, and I can see the pain in his eyes. “They will use Grace,” he says, and I close my eyes as I cover my face with my hands and rest my elbows on the table.

Leaving out the rash part of being married to Felix Bailey, I told my mom everything and we had a nice time together. *** I staggered into Bailey's mansion, my shoes in my hands and full blown confidence on my face. I walked up to my so-called husband and whispered “you can’t treat me like trash and get away with it because I’m innocent”. I was walking away when I felt a grip on my arm. Gasping, I turned to see him smiling. He held my hand and dragged me by my waist bringing my face closer to his as he whispered seductively into my ears “I would love to see you try”

Romeo cringed and yelped, he wasn’t use to such blatantly honest people and haven’t met some in a long time. “I can assure you all that I’m not corrupt! There are a few corrupt ones amongst us, yes we know that but doesn’t mean we all are. Some of us are content with what we have and are passionate about justice. This questioning will be as transparent as possible so that we can all be comfortable in each other’s presence. I know something is going on, something fishy is going on and it seems as if someone wants to throw Mrs. Alice under the bus by framing her for it. Currently on the investigation, we are stuck and I will really appreciate it if you all work with me instead of against me. B

, She asked in a calm but deadly tone,"Who am I?" The system who had keenly watched her behavior from her outburst till this very moment, thought she was very 'Interesting'. She didn't look scared or anxious, being able to hold one's peace in such a situation was a huge feat, worthy of applause. It grinned 'I might be lucky to have her as my host.' Ignoring her questions, it replied. {I am system 078, The Villanness Justice System. You are my host now as you have been chosen by the Superiors, after being ejected from your original world. We are a perfect match in both matrix, mind and potential so we are now in a soul bound relationship.}

"You really don’t know how this happened?" Who was it that invited me to the ocean in the middle of a typhoon? Who abandoned me for Nora? And who dragged me half a mile across the road with his car? Michael rubbed at his nose, a flicker of guilt flashing in his eyes. Nonetheless, his voice was all righteousness and defense as he said, "I’ve told you, we’re innocent. I only helped her because I felt sorry for her. She’s just a small-town girl trying to survive in the city. If you can’t trust me, that’s on you."