In addition to whether the process of solving the case complies with the regulations, whether the evidence for incrimination is sufficient, etc., other things that are easily put in the spotlight by the media, there are also many people who will express sympathy for the murderer, and then a bunch of people rush to defend the murderer.
It doesn’t matter what crime the murderer committed or how many people he killed.
It is understandable that the lawyer defends the murderer in order to save his life.
But why do ordinary people sympathize with the murderer... It can only be said that America has its own national conditions.
"Don't worry, Mr. Darren."
At the critical moment, Luo An came out.
He comforted Darren into the conference room and asked him to wait for a while. Then he walked out of the conference room and said to Augustus with a serious expression:
"It's definitely not someone from our team who leaked this case."
After hearing this, August's expression gradually improved, and the expressions of all the agents in the office area also gradually softened.
"Who leaked that?"
August asked: "You and the agents from the Trace Inspection Section are the only ones at the scene. Could it be traces... No!"
As he spoke, Augustus suddenly remembered something and his face darkened:
"You said before that you went to the crime scene with Lacey and the NYPD patrol officers, so it's the NYPD that leaked the case?"
Lacey's face suddenly turned ugly.
Luo An still shook his head and said:
"Besides those of us, there's Joseph, a freelance journalist."
"who?"
August frowned.
Luo An took Mona to the computer and asked her to enter the information on Joseph's driver's license that she had seen before. Soon, Joseph's identity, occupation and other information were displayed in front of everyone:
"Joseph Smith, 33, is a 'night stalker' who films conflicts, fires, murders and other crimes every night and then sells the captured footage to News Corporation to make a profit."
Lacey's expression on the side was extremely ugly. She didn't listen when Luo An called and drove Joseph away directly.
It was she who ignored the existence of Joseph.
"Fu-k!"
Augustus slapped the table hard, and Luo An explained:
"It seems that this wolfdog smelled the big news on us, and then used some method to get the general situation of the case."
The reason why I say it is roughly is because the host on TV only gave a general outline of the case and did not tell the key details of the case.
"I'll take care of this wolfdog."
Joseph's behavior went a bit too far this time, and August decided to go back and teach him a lesson, such as finding a crime and imprisoning him for a period of time.
The fact that the case was on the news shows that the development of the matter has been beyond August's control. Generally, when things are out of the control of the superior, the superior at the next level will start to question the guilt.
Sure enough, August's phone rang immediately. August looked at the contact person, team leader Veranith.
August: "..."
One year is too short, so let’s lock it up for three years!
He waved his hand to tell the detectives what to do. It was a rare thing for all the detectives to work overtime today on the kidnapping case of a rich woman.
Taking Luo An into the team leader's office, Augustus took a deep breath and pressed the answer button.
"Augus, I've seen the news."
Team leader Veranith didn't talk nonsense at all, and her voice was cold and crisp:
"What are you going to do next? Are you sure you can solve this case?"
August doesn't know what to say. Does Verenice know if he has the ability to solve crimes?
So without hesitation, he directly handed the phone to Luo An.
Luo An: "???"
Looking at the phone in his hand, Luo An looked confused.
Isn't this your commander?
Until Veranis's voice on the other end of the phone started to become a little impatient, Luo An secretly cursed Augustus for his black face and heart, and hurriedly answered the phone:
"Hello, sir, I'm Roan Greenwood."
The other end of the phone suddenly fell silent. After a long time, Veranith's voice rang again, coldly and without emotion at all:
"Why are you answering the phone, August?"
"he......"
Looking at Augustus who was sitting on the chair behind the desk and waving his hands repeatedly, Luo An immediately replied:
"He waved his hand at me and wouldn't let me give him the phone."
August: "..."
"snort."
Veranis on the other end of the phone snorted coldly. She knew Augustus's temper well and stopped talking nonsense and asked directly:
"This case has been in the news. My superiors ordered me to hold a press conference tomorrow morning. Once the press conference is held, the time to solve the case will be limited to 24 hours. Therefore, the case must be solved within 24 hours, and the murderer must be caught. can you do it?"
After a few seconds of silence, Luo An asked: "If I successfully solve the case within 24 hours, will there be any reward?"
Verenis on the other end of the phone sounded unkind:
"The case originally belonged to you, and the news was revealed because you failed to protect the case. Not only did I not punish your No. 5 Investigation Team, but you also want a reward?"
Before Roan could speak, Verenis continued:
"If you can't solve the case, tell me now and I'll hand it over to someone else immediately. If you think you can solve the case, but you don't succeed in solving the case within 24 hours, you can just leave your job when the time is up."
Even for the reward money after rescuing the rich woman, Luo An cannot quit.
Thinking of the speculation, Luo An had some idea and was ready to agree. At this moment, Augustus suddenly came over and snatched the phone.
Luo An: "?"
After grabbing the phone, Augustus had a very solemn expression on his face:
"Sir, has Blossom returned from the Washington headquarters?"
Hearing August's voice, Verenis wanted to taunt him, but when she heard the content of the other person's words, the other end of the phone suddenly became quiet.
She understood what August meant.
The call was immediately hung up.
Luo An looked at August with some doubts, and saw that August's face looked as ugly as black coffee without sugar. Considering what the other party just said, Luo An seemed to understand something.
After a moment, August's cell phone rang, and after pressing the answer button, Veranith's voice came from the other end:
"An hour before the TV news appeared, Blossom was promoted to group supervisor at the headquarters. Twenty-four hours later Blossom officially took office."
The tone was so cold that it would make people shiver upon hearing it, and Augustus's face showed a true expression.
Luo An, standing aside, nodded thoughtfully.
The thirteen investigation teams of the New York branch have already been divided up by four team managers including Veranith. How can there be any teams assigned to the newly promoted team manager Blossom.
Broson obviously knew what he would face in the future. In order to ensure that he would not become an empty frame and that he would have someone available, he decided to take a preemptive strike and pointed the finger at the team leader who had five investigation teams under him: Wei Rhynys.
This kidnapping case has escalated into a serial murder case. Now it seems that it is highly likely that Blossom leaked it to the media.
'Nightcrawler' Joseph is just a tool man.
Luo An had some doubts before. Joseph, a reporter wandering the streets, could not possibly not know the consequences of offending the FBI.
Are you really risking your life just to make money when this case is exposed to the media?
Now that I see Broson hiding behind the scenes, everything finally becomes smoother.
