Asking the defendant to rise, he read the list of charges against Senator William Swanson. Courtney blinked back tears as she realized the extent of his transgressions. How would she feel if he were any other criminal? Extortion. Drug trafficking. Blackmail. Real estate fraud. Courtney held her breath as the indictment was read.
The jurors returned a true bill, agreeing with the charges brought by the federal prosecutor. Before Judge Lopez could set minimum bail, the prosecutor requested that all funds be frozen, and since the Senator was a flight risk, having properties in several states and abroad, that he relinquish his passport. No sooner had Judge Lopez agreed, than two police officers stepped forward with an arrest warrant. The arraignment hearing would be in a couple of days, at wh
