Knight Owl: Night City Court of Law (a R. Talsorian Cyberpunk Story): by Mike Pondsmith and Dave Alistair [ Novel / MiniSeries (Animated) | Cyberpunk / Court Drama ]
A-Plot: The neon lights of Night City shone bright as lawyer Rachel Nguyen made her way to the courthouse, her briefcase clutched tightly in her hand. She had been assigned to defend a notorious fixer named Jack "The Knife" Murphy, who had been accused of multiple counts of murder and racketeering. Rachel knew that this was going to be the toughest case of her career, but she was determined to see it through. She had spent countless hours poring over the evidence, interviewing witnesses, and preparing her defense.
As she entered the courtroom, Rachel could feel the eyes of the various gang members and fixers in the gallery on her. She took a deep breath and began to present her case, arguing that the prosecution had no concrete evidence linking Jack to the crimes. But the prosecution was relentless, and they had a number of witnesses who were more than willing to testify against Jack. Rachel fought back, cross-examining each witness and tearing apart their testimonies piece by piece.
As the trial went on, Rachel began to uncover a web of corruption and deceit that went all the way to the top. She discovered that the prosecution had fabricated evidence and coerced witnesses in order to secure a conviction. Determined to see justice served, Rachel brought this information to the attention of the judge, who ultimately declared a mistrial and ordered a new trial with an independent prosecutor.
Rachel's hard work and dedication had paid off, and Jack "The Knife" Murphy was eventually acquitted of all charges. Rachel had not only defended her client, but she had also exposed the corruption and rot at the heart of Night City's legal system. As she walked out of the courthouse, Rachel knew that she had made a difference. She had shown that even in a city as corrupt and brutal as Night City, justice could still prevail.
Rachel Nguyen's work on the Jack "The Knife" Murphy case was a resounding success. She had uncovered corruption and deceit within the legal system of Night City and helped secure her client's acquittal. However, unbeknownst to Rachel, Jack was, in fact, guilty of all charges. After his release, Jack continued his criminal activities, emboldened by his victory in court. He expanded his racketeering operations and became more ruthless than ever before. His newfound power and influence allowed him to evade the law for years, and he became a notorious figure in Night City's criminal underworld.
Meanwhile, Rachel's reputation suffered a severe blow. Rumors began to circulate that she had helped a known criminal go free, and her credibility as a lawyer was called into question. She struggled to find work, and many clients were hesitant to hire her, fearing that she would not be able to defend them effectively. The fallout from the case had destroyed her career, and she had never fully recovered. In the end, Rachel realized that justice was not always black and white. She had done her best to defend her client, but in doing so, she had inadvertently allowed a dangerous criminal to continue his reign of terror. She vowed to never make the same mistake again and to always ensure that she was on the right side of the law.
All that was left was her story, and the blood money she'd been payed with...she needed a professional to deal with this, and that meant she needed to talk to a Fixer.
A/N: Fifth time tonight the cats I've been pet-sitting have fucking headbutted me awake for scritches, so I've given up on sleep and decided to watch Lincoln Laywer (highly recommend it)...which then inspired me to write this pitch for a Laywer Drama.
