The federal courthouse steps were crowded with media when the armored transport carrying Ral Anderson pulled up for his arraignment. Louis stood among reporters with her attorney, preparing to surrender herself after Ral's hearing concluded. Neither noticed the three men in maintenance uniforms positioning themselves near the courthouse entrance with equipment bags that contained more than tools.
"Defendant will rise," the judge commanded as Ral stood before the bench, his federal defender beside him. "Mr. Anderson, you are charged with conspiracy to obstruct justice, witness tampering, and—"
The courthouse's west wall exploded inward with force that sent the judge's bench skidding across the room and threw everyone to the ground. Smoke filled the courtroom as armed figures in tactical g
