Wracked with guilt over what had happened to his daughter but resolved to prevent other women from suffering similarly, Anisa's father filed a formal lawsuit against Hasan. ⚖️
On the day of the court hearing, Anisa received a summons to testify. For support, her parents, Kirana, Yusuf, and Yugh accompanied her. Sitting in the cold, hard bench, a chill seeped into Anisa's entire body.
Soon, under police escort, Hasan was brought into the courtroom. Even after just a few days, his appearance was shocking unshaven, dishevelled, looking like a madman. 🧔
After the judge arrived and proceedings began, the legal battle commenced. Anisa was represented by a sharp, experienced lawyer, Ms. Maria. Hasan's side was represented by Mr. Peter, a lawyer reluctantly taking on what looked like a losing case.
Ms. Maria was first to present. "Your Honor, we are charging Mr. Hasan and his friends, Jaden and Mark, with Sexual Assault, Aiding and Abetting Sexual Assault, and Criminal Coercion," she stated clearly. 🧐
"We object! These charges are not entirely truthful. They are malicious and vindictive!" Mr. Peter immediately countered, rising to his feet.
A low murmur spread through the courtroom until the judge's voice cut through. "Silence! Ms. Maria, you are making very serious allegations. Do you have evidence to substantiate these claims?" 🗣
"Yes, Your Honor. I seek the court's permission to present that evidence," she replied.
"Permission granted." 💯
"Your Honor, my first piece of evidence is the testimony of my client, the victim in this matter, Ms. Anisa." Ms. Maria's voice rang out clearly in the hushed courtroom, setting the stage for the painful truth to be officially entered into the record.
The battle for justice, and for Anisa's voice to finally be heard, had begun. 🔥