I looked at my wife, my voice firm, record everything, everything that’s happening in this room. Even though I was furious and hurt by what was happening, I’m a lawyer. I knew that in situations like this, evidence is the most important thing. Emotions can be twisted, memories can be changed, but video can’t.
Helen took the phone with trembling hands. She also rushed quickly toward Jackson, sitting down next to him on the sofa. With one hand, she hugged Jackson and comforted him, and her other hand still held the phone to record everything. After ensuring everything was being recorded, I stepped quickly to stand right in front of the two police officers, shielding my son behind me.
I stood facing them, my voice ringing out with anger. I asked, “What are you people doing to my son?” Aiden heard my voice and he immediately yelled, “Finally, you’re back. Your son used a screwdriver to attack Jacob.” Right after Aiden’s accusation, I felt a small hand gently tugging my shirt from behind. Jackson was sitting on the sofa, his voice whispering tearfully, “Dad, I didn’t attack Jacob. I was helping Jacob.
” As soon as Jackson finished speaking, Aiden yelled in my son’s face, “You’re lying. I saw you holding the screwdriver standing next to Jacob. Jacob was screaming and crying. Seeing Aiden’s aggression directed at my seven-year-old son. The anger inside me exploded beyond control. I turned to look straight at his face, I roared, “Shut up, Aiden.
Let Jackson speak.” My anger made Aiden back down a bit. He was about to say something else, but then fell silent, his lips pressed tight. After forcing Aiden to be quiet, I turned to face the two police officers. I said to them in a clear and firm voice, “Hello, I’m lawyer Brady, and I’m also Jackson’s father, the child you just took a statement from.
You violated protocol by working directly with my 7-year-old son without a legal guardian present. I will definitely file a complaint against both of you.” The faces of the two police officers went pale when they heard what I said. They looked at each other, then looked back at me with obvious worry. A few seconds later, one of the officers spoke up, his voice somewhat flustered.
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