Earlier, some people in the legal profession speculated that the suspect might make a plea bargain after pleading guilty and reach a plea agreement with the prosecution by explaining Yingying's whereabouts in exchange for misdemeanor prosecution or commutation. However, according to the latest news from Fox, Illinois, the suspect's lawyer said that the suspect intends to plead not guilty to the kidnapping of YINGYING ZHANG.
The move may be that the suspect is convinced that the police and the FBI can't find substantive evidence, so he intends to slow down by pleading not guilty. It is also possible that the suspect did not reach an agreement with the police on the terms of the negotiation, so he gave up the plea bargain.
The next pre-trial of the suspect will be held on the morning of July 14 10.
At this time, another detail that was ignored by everyone broke out:
"Tom Bruno, the defense lawyer of the suspect suspected of kidnapping Yingying, is actually the deputy mayor of Champagne. Why didn't anyone mention this? "
Outside the local federal court, the suspect's defense lawyers Tom Bruno (right) and Evan Bruno (left) were interviewed by reporters.
Another identity of Tom Bruno is indeed the vice mayor of Champagne official website, with a term of 20 15 to 20 19.
According to Tom Bruno's profile, he graduated from the Law School of the University of Illinois and later joined Bruno Law Firm, a private law firm. Now, he and his two sons, Anthony Bruno and Evan Bruno, work there, and they are also the defense lawyers of the suspects suspected of kidnapping YINGYING ZHANG.
Tom Bruno's law firm focuses on serious criminal cases in state courts and federal courts. In the 18 cases he represented, more than 10 cases defended defendants for sexual assault, sexual assault, speeding, etc., and won the defendant a reduced sentence:
Champagne city police accused of sexual assault finally admitted the crime of serious criminal sexual assault, and was sentenced to six months in prison, suspended for 48 months, leaving a record of lifelong sexual assault.
The 19-year-old college student was accused of child pornography and was finally given a light sentence of 24 months without a fine.
The party accused of drug trafficking was finally given a light sentence, only half of the government's sentencing proposal.
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Is there no conflict of interest when you have private affairs in public office?
In addition to Janelle O'Dea, many netizens are also worried: Is it unfair for Tom Bruno to participate in the defense of this case?
However, Tom Bruno is only the deputy mayor of Champagne, and the crime was committed in Urbana, and the court that accepted the case was also the US federal court. Therefore, how much influence his public office has on this case is still inconclusive.
Yingying's lawyer said that at present, her family has two main demands for this case:
The first thing is to find YINGYING ZHANG as soon as possible and take her home.
Second, I hope that the American police and judicial system can truly safeguard the jurisprudence and let the criminals get the final punishment!
Yingying's father has been in America for so many days, and he is getting old and haggard.
I hope this time, justice can be heard! I hope the U.S. judicial department can give justice to YINGYING ZHANG and his family!
Yingying's face looks beaming, smart, gentle and beautiful. How could she meet with bad luck? What a pity!