Another. The person using those credentials removed 47 seconds corresponding to the exact confrontation we just watched from another source. Richard's jaw tightened. David laid down the final document. Three days later, Crestline received payment from Grant Strategic Services for something described only as emergency data remediation.
Richard leaned forward. That proves nothing about me. David remained calm. It proves the contractor who accessed university evidence without authorization received money from a company tied to your business network shortly afterward. That is a legitimate vendor relationship.
Maybe David held his gaze. That's why I didn't call it proof of your order. Susan looked at Richard, but it is enough to require an independent investigation. For the first time, Richard lost some of his composure. You're allowing a retired security officer to turn a student discipline hearing into a criminal accusation.
David's voice didn't change. I haven't accused you of a crime. He tapped the folder. I preserved records. That sentence seemed to irritate Richard more than any accusation could have.
Facts did not argue. They waited. The door opened behind them. Maya turned. Walter Brooks stepped inside.
His worn brown jacket was damp at the shoulders. He held his old canvas bag in one hand. Sorry, he said quietly. Parking was worse than I remembered. Maya's chest loosened.
Grandpa.Walter smiled at her. Then one of the faculty panel members stared. Walter Brooks? Walter looked over. Yes, ma'am.
You taught transit safety workshops for quite a while. David stepped aside. The faculty member shook her head slowly. My husband took one of your classes as years ago. Walter gave a modest nod.
Hope it helped him. It did. Richard looked from Walter to David. Something new entered his expression. He had spent the entire case judging Maya by visible status.
Now a retired mechanic in a worn jacket walked into the room and changed its emotional center without trying. Susan invited Walter to sit, Richard's attorney objected. On what basis is he relevant? Susan looked toward Maya, toning. That ended the objection.
Walter watched Jason's video once. He did not smile. He did not look proud. When it ended, Susan asked, Mr. Brooks, you trained Maya? Yes, for seven years.
Yes. The technique she used have seriously injured Mr. Grant. The room tightened. Walter looked at Tyler, then Maya. Yes, Richard leaned forward.
His attorney almost spoke. Walter continued. If she had continued, nobody interrupted him now. She controlled his wrist and balance. She did not strike.
She did not extend the restraint after he stopped pulling her hair. She released him immediately. Walter looked toward Richard. The reason your son walked away unharmed is not because Maya lacked the power to hurt him. His voice stayed gentle.