There was absolute media frenzy as Lea’s trial began over the attack of the doctor. Television reporters were filming live outside the courthouse, plus the usual gathering of newspaper reporters were there, and even the local radio stations had turned up. Legally, as far as the prosecution was concerned, things had not gotten off to the best of starts.
Her defense attorney had clearly gone for the emotional side of things to try and get the jury on their side and was doing a rather good job. There had been several tears evident as he recounted the day down by the river where she had been attacked herself, and citing that the doctor was at fault. They also had the testament from the neurologist to come, stating that the injuries she had suffered would have not have only impaired her j
