Three months later, the courtroom was packed with people.
The trial for attempted assault and fraud had begun.
David sat near his mother in the front row.
Victoria sat at the defense table in orange attire.
Her high-priced divorce lawyer looked visibly stressed out today.
The prosecutor stood up to address the seated judge.
Prosecutor: We call Evelyn Vance to the stand.
Evelyn walked slowly up to the witness stand box.
She placed her right hand on the sacred bible.
She swore to tell the absolute truth to everyone.
Prosecutor: Please tell the court what happened that afternoon.
Evelyn: She pushed me into the deep water intentionally.
Prosecutor: And what happened when you tried to climb out?
Evelyn: She deliberately crushed my hand with her shoe.
The courtroom murmured softly at the harsh testimony presented.
The prosecutor then played the clear security video footage.
The high-definition recording played on large screen monitors.
Everyone in the room saw Victoria's cold vicious smile.
They saw David leap into the pool to rescue her.
The evidence was overwhelming and completely undeniable to all.
Victoria's lawyer tried to object to the video evidence.
Defense Lawyer: Objection, Your Honor, the video lacks proper context!
Judge: Overruled, counsel, the video footage is perfectly clear.
David was then called up to give his testimony.
He spoke calmly and clearly into the microphone attached.
David: She stole millions before trying to harm my mother.
Prosecutor: Do you have the financial records to prove that?
David: Yes, all verified by state forensic accountants.
The judge carefully reviewed the pile of financial documents.
The paper trail led directly to Victoria's hidden accounts.
She had planned to strip the entire estate empty.
She was going to leave the family with nothing left.
The judge looked down over his glasses at Victoria.
Judge: The evidence against the defendant is overwhelming.
Victoria lowered her head onto the defense table quietly.
She knew her fight was completely lost today.