Chapter 6 - The Hearing
Finnley’s attorney filed an emergency motion to review his conviction.
The bank records, server logs, and authentication evidence showed that the original prosecution had relied on manipulated data.
His conviction was vacated pending full dismissal.
He was released from post-prison supervision and allowed to appear in civilian clothing.
But when Reagan was arrested at a separate property hearing, an outdated transportation order mistakenly placed Finnley in a county jumpsuit for the combined court session.
He refused to delay.
He wanted the judge to see exactly what Reagan’s lies had done.
The probate hearing became a criminal review when investigators produced Camden’s storage records.
Reagan claimed every item was forged.
Carter’s phone contradicted her.
Messages between them discussed keeping Finnley “locked down” until the later will became uncontested.
Another message from Carter asked:
What if Dad tells someone he’s alive?
Reagan replied:
Nobody believes sick men or prisoners.
Judge Price ordered Camden brought into the courtroom under protective escort.
Reagan screamed when she saw him.
“You were supposed to stay gone!”
The words escaped before her attorney could stop her.
The entire gallery heard them.
Camden looked at the woman who had taken his company, his home, and three years of his son’s freedom.
“You buried me because I found out what you did.”
Carter lowered his head.
He later admitted creating the vendor accounts but blamed Reagan for designing the plan.
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Reagan blamed Carter’s debts.
Neither explanation changed whose name they had used to protect themselves.
