Can’t Win Me Back novel (Alyssa and Jasper) novel Chapter 1491

Sentenced to death… He was sentenced to death?

Jeffrey's mind felt like it had been struck by a massive explosion. He couldn't hear what Steven was saying next, and he didn't want to either.

He grabbed onto the railing and shouted hysterically, "How could I be sentenced to death? I'm not a citizen of your country! Are you bullying me because I don't understand the law?

"Even if I'm sentenced to death, it shouldn't be by you. I should be deported back to my country and be judged by my country's court! You can't sentence me to death!"

Steven glanced at Jeffrey's pale and sinister face with a faint smile, then coldly raised his voice. "You're talking to me about the law? Okay, I'll give you a simple lesson in law, then.

"According to the Diplomatic and Consular Immunity Act, the criminal responsibility of foreigners who enjoy diplomatic immunity is resolved through diplomatic channels. Jeffrey, what qualifications do you think you have to enjoy this right?

"Furthermore, foreigners who commit crimes within our country are subject to our country's laws, equal to our citizens. However, some foreigners who enjoy diplomatic immunity may be given a chance of survival. But Jeffrey, you're clearly not one of them."

Jeffrey trembled. "No, that's not possible."

"Also, the Tsulu Embassy contacted us after the trial this morning. They said they wouldn't interfere in your case and gave us full rights over it. Since you don't enjoy diplomatic immunity, according to the principle of jurisdiction, our court has the right to judge you according to the law.

"Now, you're convicted of first-degree murder, so we can lawfully sentence you to death."

"I did kill, but Sophia threatened me! I was forced!"

Jeffrey glared fiercely at Sophia. "I was just an accomplice! Sophia is the mastermind! She manipulated me. She should be the one sentenced to death!"

Sophia stared at Jeffrey with bloodshot eyes and spat rudely at his face.

It was like a dead animal had been buried under her feet for a long time. Ominous odors rose in waves, wrapping around her tightly.

She crinkled her nose, sniffing around like a dog, searching for the source of the smell.

"After trial and investigation, it's confirmed that Sophia Kirkman tried to cover up the truth of her murder of Anne Bartley 20 years ago by hiring Jeffrey Snyder to cruelly kill Nina Carle to silence her. Her methods were extremely brutal, and the nature of the case was extremely vile.

"Therefore, the High Court of Solana City has decided to sentence the defendant Sophia Kirkman to 30 years in prison for solicitation of murder and contract killing."

Steven's tone was even colder and more solemn when announcing the sentence this time compared to when he was dealing with Jeffrey.

Sophia shuddered all over. Would she still be alive after 30 years?