million dollars,” I continued. “Six months later, the property was transferred through two holding companies and refinanced at a valuation exceeding 3.8 million.”
Martin stood again.
“Your Honor, real estate appreciation is not evidence of misconduct.”
“I agree,” I said.
He stared at me.
I turned toward him.
“So perhaps you can explain why one of the intermediary companies
was registered to a nonexistent person.”
The courtroom became silent again.
Martin’s mouth opened.
Nothing came out.
I returned to my table and removed another document.
“Daniel Carter.”
Preston looked
