Sophia:
The opening statements set the tone for the clash.
When Sean ended his statement with, "Ladies and gentlemen, the evidence will show that Stanley Griggs is not the benevolent mentor he claims to be," Sean's statement was winding down, his voice smooth and persuasive. "Death By Arcade's career was on the rise until Stanley's actions brought it crashing down, costing one person their life and nearly costing the drummer hers. Can we truly call such a person a mentor?" Stanley watched as Sean laid out his arguments; his face was stern and flushed as Sean laid out the truths as facts for the judge and jury to see.
When Sean was finished, Amanda Turner, the only woman on Stanley's legal team, stood first, addressing the jury with confidence. "Ladies and gentlemen, my client built th
