That echoed too loudly in the marble hallway I appreciate the concern but my report is perfect everything happened exactly as I wrote it even with the video evidence videos don't show everything. Savannah replied her tone dismissive judge Carter will understand that we have to make Split Second decisions in the field besides I heard he's tough but fair Thompson's weathered face tightened you're not listening. The heavy courtroom doors opened and a baith emerged all parties in Washington versus the city judge Carter's court is now in session Savannah straightened. Her shoulders and flashed Thompson a confident smile watch and learn Sarge inside the courtroom was filling quickly Darnell Washington sat at the defense table with his attorney Marcus. Williams his family occupied the first row behind him his mother Patricia sister Michelle and several other relatives they were dressed formally their faces composed but tense.
Savannah stroe to the prosecutions table where the city's Attorney James Morton waited he was reviewing a thick file his forehead creased with concern. Officer Mitchell he murmured as she sat down I need to know if there's anything in these videos that might contradict your report anything. At all Mr Morton Savannah replied her voice carrying a hint of condescension I assure you all rise the BFF's voice cut through the murmured conversations. The honorable Judge Marcus Carter presiding judge Carter entered with measured steps his black robe flowing around him he was tall with close cropped gray hair and dark skin. That showed its age in distinguished lines around his eyes and mouth those eyes sharp and observant swept across the courtroom as he took.
His seat be seated he said his voice deep and clear we're here today regarding the matter of Washington versus the city concerning an arrest made. By Officer Savannah Mitchell on Thursday afternoon Mr Williams you may proceed with your motion Marcus Williams stood straightening his tie your honor we moveed to dismiss all charges against Mr Washington and request. An immediate investigation into officer Mitchell's conduct during this arrest we have video evidence from multiple sources showing that my client was fully compliant and that officer. Mitchell escalated the situation without cause objection Savannah blurted out half rising from her chair judge Carter's gaze fixed on her officer Mitchell in my courtroom objections come from the attorneys not the witnesses. Mr Morton the City attorney placed a restraining hand on Savannah's arm no objection your honor however we maintain that the videos don't show.
The complete context of the interaction we'll examine that context thoroughly judge Carter replied Mr Williams present your evidence Williams nodded to his assistant who dimmed. The lights a large screen descended from the ceiling and the first video began to play it was from a bystander's phone showing Darnell standing quietly. By the store entrance checking his phone Savannah's approach was visible her body language aggressive from the start as you can see your honor. Williams narrated Mr Washington was simply waiting for his sister causing no disturbance when officer Mitchell approached him without probable cause that's not Savannah started to interrupt again. Officer Mitchell judge Carter's voice carried a note of warning interrupt these proceedings one more time without being addressed and I will hold you.