American Tax Officer

But the arrests had just been made, and the members of the Human Rights Organization were not those criminals, so there certainly were no significant handles to grab, and what's more deadly, David had already put out his word that the trial would take place today, which was far too hasty in terms of timing.

The possibility of securing a conviction could not be said to be nonexistent, but it was also exceedingly low.

So what should be done?

The best solution could only be to talk to the Human Rights Organization and attempt to decrease the severity of the situation.

But after the members of the Human Rights Organization had been bullied to this extent, how could they possibly let bygones be bygones?

Unless...

The National Tax Bureau made some concessions.

For example, the sentencing for this case had taken a dive from a thousand years to just 20 years imprisonment, which from a certain perspective, definitely counted as a major concession to the Human Rights Organization!

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Inside the Los Angeles Human Rights Organization, many members thought along the same lines upon hearing this news.

"Haha, Chairman Butler, I think the high-ranking officials of the National Tax Bureau must have realized that they cannot handle this matter well and have decided to bow down to us, looking for a way out."

"That's right, David usually sentences criminals to thousands of years, but this time, he only gave a 20-year sentence. This has to be due to pressure from their higher-ups. I believe it won't be long before they call us, asking for a way to step down."

"Thinking of asking us for a way out now? What the hell were they doing earlier? And they dared to arrest our people in broad daylight, haha!"

"..."

The members of the Human Rights Organization were discussing animatedly, as if they had won a great victory, all with smiles on their faces.

And at that moment, although Chairman Butler did not speak, the joy on his face was also hard to conceal. Haha, even the National Tax Bureau has its moments of submission?

David, you just arrested my people with such arrogance; what happened to that boldness now?

"Chairman, this is a significant victory for our Human Rights Organization. I think we should properly arrange the follow-up work now!"

Upon hearing a member's reminder, Butler came back to his senses from the inner joy. The National Tax Bureau had compromised with their Human Rights Organization – wouldn't they make a great fuss about it?

Thinking this, he immediately nodded and said, "First, make the arrangements. After we receive notice from the National Tax Bureau, we will go all out in our publicity!"

"Yes."

...

Los Angeles, City Bureau of the National Tax Bureau.

David was drinking coffee in a lounge when Lewis walked in and reported, "Director, a lot of rumors are circulating outside. They say the reason we gave those eight crime syndicate leaders a light sentence was actually to ease the conflict with the Human Rights Organization..."

After hearing this, David was dumbfounded.

He had sentenced the eight leaders lightly in order to underscore the policy that criminals in his jurisdiction could receive leniency if they confessed. But now it turned into seeking a way out with the Human Rights Organization?

Lewis cautiously said, "Director, after all, the Human Rights Organization had just made trouble, and then these eight people received a lighter sentence, so it's not hard to understand why it might be seen this way from the outside..."

David came to his senses and thought about it more carefully; it did seem to be the case.

"Forget it, don't bother about it!"

No matter what people outside say, once the court resumed and he dealt with those three members of the Human Rights Organization, everyone would know if he was really seeking a way to step down or not.

An hour of recess flew by in a flash, and 50 minutes had already passed.

Just then, Buckynison Simmons walked in, out of breath, saying, "Director, as per your request, it's all done!"

After speaking, the three handed over a document bag each.

David took them and carefully checked each one. After verifying there were no issues, he got up and headed toward the courtroom.

Los Angeles Human Rights Organization Headquarters.

Butler and the members of the Human Rights Organization had been waiting for a call or someone from the National Tax Bureau, but as the court session approached, there was still no news from them.

This prompted one of the members to lose patience, saying angrily, "What the hell is going on? Why hasn't there been any movement from the National Tax Bureau?"

The others, though silent, were equally puzzled.

Could it be that the eight crime syndicate leaders were given lighter sentences simply due to their good attitude in confessing, and not because the National Tax Bureau was looking to the Human Rights Organization for a way to step down?

With this thought, Butler clenched his fists until they were rigid, and he bitterly said, "Fine, I really want to see how that damn David is going to convict our people!"

Meanwhile, at the Washington D.C. Headquarters, the high-ranking officials of the National Tax Bureau were gathered in a conference room, watching the real-time footage of the courtroom with serious, tense, and anxious expressions.

Although David had promised them he would find a way to pin tax evasion on the three individuals, a promise was still a promise, and before the outcome became clear, no one could guarantee what would happen next.

...

In the courtroom, close to the beginning of the session, the place was packed to capacity.

Everyone wanted to see firsthand who would have the last laugh in the dispute between the Western Suburb Branch and the Human Rights Organization, and whether David's confidence in convicting the three individuals would pay off.

As everyone eagerly anticipated, the time reached 4:30 PM.

"All rise!"

Through the aisle, Nicola walked out, took her seat, and then announced, "Court is now in session, bring in the defendants!"