But looking at it from another perspective, it makes sense.
After all, Qin Feng is the victim.
If it weren't for the campus bullying, she wouldn't have resorted to such drastic measures.
Moreover, she is only seventeen this year.
This is the prime time to enjoy youth and pursue dreams.
Yet her life has been ruined because of campus bullying.
It is indeed a very regrettable situation.
On April 17th, I attended my first court hearing.
The gallery was filled with people.
There were teachers and parents from Liren Middle School.
And a large number of reporters as well.
The topic of campus bullying has always been highly discussed.
With a murder case occurring, reporters flocked to cover the story.
Qin Feng stood on the defendant's stand, under everyone's gaze.
Her parents were in tears throughout the proceedings.
Her defense attorney, Mr. Liu, was present to represent her.
The entire court process was quite complicated.
However, Lawyer Liu raised several key points.
He first pointed out that Wu Jiajia had bullied her multiple times.
He believed this was the trigger for the case.
Lawyer Liu emphasized that without Wu Jiajia's bullying behavior, this case would not have occurred.
He attempted to persuade the judge to consider a lighter sentence by demonstrating Qin Feng's good attitude towards confession and highlighting Wu Jiajia's bullying actions.
Next, Lawyer Liu defended Qin Feng on the grounds of self-defense.
He noted that Wu Jiajia had continuously insulted and threatened Qin Feng on the rooftop.
She acted out of self-preservation, not with the intent to kill, but rather in excessive self-defense.
Finally, Lawyer Liu brought in Qin Feng's classmates, her homeroom teacher Yao Qiang, and a neighbor.
He sought to secure a reduced sentence through their positive evaluations of her.
Lawyer Liu's defense strategy left those present in shock.
What seemed like a nearly conclusive case suddenly found a breakthrough and took a turn.
Officer Li observed the entire court proceedings from the side.
He expressed admiration for Lawyer Liu's professional abilities.
At the same time, he realized the important role lawyers play in cases.
Although he was an experienced veteran detective, the lawyer was able to advocate for the suspect's rights from a legal perspective. This was something he could not do.
In the following month, Qin Feng underwent three court hearings. Each hearing brought new developments in the case. I gradually realized that this case was far from simple. The hidden truth was even more shocking.
Ultimately, Qin Feng paid a painful price…
However, the Prosecutor had gathered more substantial evidence. They brought in Principal Zhou Shuwei, the grade director, and the victim's parents, Wu Jiajia's Parents. These witnesses and material evidence were sufficient to prove that Qin Feng did not act in self-defense but rather committed intentional homicide.
They pointed out that although Wu Jiajia was petite, she was unarmed. Furthermore, Qin Feng's usual kindness did not change the nature of his actions.
In the end, after comprehensive consideration, the judge sentenced Qin Feng to ten years in prison for Intentional Homicide. This verdict elicited a wave of murmurs from the audience. Wu Jiajia's Parents angrily attempted to rush towards the Defendant's Stand but were stopped by staff members.
Wu Jiajia's mother wept bitterly, pointing at Qin Feng and shouting:
"You owe me my daughter!"
"Give me back my daughter!"
Qin Feng silently lowered his head, his shoulders shaking violently.
After the verdict was announced, it was already noon.
I had just finished my meal when I opened my phone.
Major news portals and short video platforms were competing to report on Qin Feng's case.
The headlines were more sensational than the last, and the comment sections were in an uproar.
Some claimed it was a self-directed act of self-pity to gain attention;
others argued that Qin Feng was the true victim and should be acquitted;
and many called for legal reforms to protect the rights of minors.
As I scrolled through the comments, my phone suddenly rang.
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