Bystander: Did everyone just see what that man in the navy suit did?
Second Bystander: He literally hit an old woman and knocked her walker down the stairs!
The elderly woman stands trembling on the courthouse steps as bystanders watch in shock while an American flag waves behind them[cite: 1].
An ambient wind howled through the stone columns as murmurs rippled across the gathering crowd[cite: 1].
Bystander: Someone call 911 immediately! Don't let him walk inside!
Richard: Mind your own business, people! This is a private family dispute!
Second Bystander: There is nothing private about assault in broad daylight!
Clara: You heard them, Richard. The entire street is watching your crimes.
Richard: They can watch all they want. My lawyers will bury any witness statements.
Evelyn: Clara, my legs are shaking. I don't think I can stand much longer.
Clara: Just lean all your weight on me, Grandma. We are almost inside.
Richard: You're wasting your time. The probate judge is my fraternity brother.
Clara: That fraternity brother was suspended by the bar association yesterday morning.
Richard: You're lying. That's impossible.
Clara: Check your corporate phone right now, Richard. Your accounts have been frozen.
Richard pulled his smartphone from his breast pocket with trembling fingers, his face turning pale.
Will the incoming legal reinforcements arrive in time to lock him out of the building permanently?