Chicago 1990

"By the way, do you want to book Cochrane first? Don't let the strongest black defense lawyer be invited by MJ."

If he had to imitate the Simpsons group of dream lawyers, Cochrane, who helped MJ, Simpson, and Snoop Dogg in the lawsuit, had to ask for it. That guy is recognized as having the only acquittal ability among black defense lawyers. "He is very expensive now?" Song Ya asked Goodman.

"Of course, even the Simpson case can be acquitted..."

Goodman replied: "But Cochrane will not work for MJ anymore. He has always been concerned about MJ's sudden insistence on a civil settlement with the dentist father and son in the 1993 case. He thinks that is a stain on his winning career. , The main reason is that the client MJ’s character is too fickle and weak, and he does not think he is a good partner."

"He won't say this publicly?" Song Ya asked suspiciously.

Goodman turned his head and blinked with a smile, "Tell me privately, he is in Chicago."

"Ha, does he think I will be a good customer?" Song Ya understood the meaning of Goodman's smile, "In his capacity, don't you need to be so proactive?"

"Why not? Even successful lawyers can't sit in the office and wait for clients to come."

Goodman replied: "Besides he owns his own private jet, it is very convenient to take a trip."

In the defense attorney industry, Cochrane has achieved the highest level even without considering his skin color. He has three major advantages. He was the deputy attorney general of the city of Los Angeles, and later also practised and opened a law firm in Los Angeles, where the wealthy people who need defense attorneys Many, his contacts and other resources are top-notch.

In the choice of defense strategy, he is also a commander-in-chief with keen intuition and profound skills.

Also, he is very good at manipulating the public opinion of the black community, which has been very well demonstrated in the MJ case and the Simpson case.

"It is rumored that your law firm collected tens of millions of dollars from MJ in one case in 1993, is it true?"

Soon, in the highland park mansion, Song Ya met the top defense lawyer. Goodman only called on his own behalf to inquire the second price. Unexpectedly, the other party immediately came to meet in person, "I just watched Newspaper, this year MJ was entangled by that nasty dentist again, will you still act for him?"

Cochran has a generous face with a bushy moustache. He moves like a bear and is cumbersome. He speaks slowly. After the greeting, Song Ya did not mention his troubles, "Please sit down, Mr. Cochran."

"Sorry, it is not convenient for me to talk about this with other people..."

Cochrane sat down slowly, "But there is a high probability that he won't act for MJ anymore. This year his trouble is not big, and the dentist is not a threat.

"Oh? Why?" Song Ya was very interested. "The dentist received more than 20 million civil settlement money, isn't it stronger?"

"Uh... the specific reason is very complicated, I can't say too much, it involves the settlement agreement between the two of them." Cochrane took the wine from Linda, "Thank you, Linda."

"Do you know each other before?" Song Yacha said and looked at each other.

"Of course, MC Hammer caused a lot of trouble in the richest years." Cochran nodded.

"Others are pretty good." Song Ya commented.

"Yes, it's essentially a simple big boy who got rich." Cochran said along the way: "But only the two black lights in Chicago have the most promising future. This is recognized by our African-American legal circles."

He should be referring to himself and Jordan, "Thank you." Song Ya raised his glass towards him.

"APLUS, you are in danger right now. Being targeted by Dan Burton means that you have become the target prey of white ultraconservatives..."

Cochran warned: "I feel that your recent performance has been a little too contemptuous of the Barn Chemical case. Before I came, I had studied the public witness testimony of Danburton with my assistants. There are not a few pieces of the evidence chain for the conviction."

"I haven't done it or I haven't done it. I can stand up straight."

He was not his own attorney before signing, Song Ya lied nonchalantly.

"I heard that the Chicago police have received a report, and the criminal investigation will begin immediately, right?" Cochran asked: "There is also the possibility that the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee may appoint an independent prosecutor at any time. This position has the power to mobilize law enforcement resources. Big."

"Perhaps."

"You don't seem to need my help?" The barrister ran over happily, a little disappointed and displeased with the attitude of potential clients who are always playing haha, "I thought..."

"Don't get me wrong, I may indeed need your help."

It's just possible. After all, the situation has improved. His active visit was a surprise. After all, after Song Yashi's Simpson case, Cochrane became famous and also added a label in the hearts of the American public, that is, to find him. The client who represented the case must have committed a crime, otherwise, who would spend a lot of money and must find him to help in the lawsuit?

In layman's terms, whoever looks for him is guilty of conscience!At least the current tendency of public opinion is this.

So Song Ya’s current attitude is precisely because Cochrane is a little tired of fame. On the one hand, he has to plan for the worst. He needs Cochran to set a'schedule' for the possible treason felony lawsuit. On the other hand, After paying such a high price for putting A+CN in the cage, the situation has eased, and it is indeed not suitable for the outside world to be informed that he is discussing cooperation with Cochrane.

"But I have not made up my mind yet. I hope you can understand Mr. Cochrane."

Song Ya asked: "Would it be convenient to disclose the fee standard of your law firm first?"

"Okay." Cochrane handed over a document.

"Wow wow wow wow..." Song Ya sighed as he watched, attorney fees, consulting fees, working hours, etc., according to this price list, he estimated that he would spend 10 million on his team for a year of lawsuit Around the knife, it's no wonder Simpson showed up all kinds of money after the lawsuit...

"I can give you a discount. My colleagues and I appreciate your APLUS very much." Cochrane said: "You know that I am always happy to deal with all kinds of troubles for my compatriots."

"Thank you, but my lawsuit may not necessarily open." If the money can't be paid or not, and when the time comes to form a dream lawyer team, he will not be the only one to invite, Song Ya responded.

"Are you so confident?" Cochrane didn't know everything under the counter, but he was very keen. "Based on public information, I personally feel not very optimistic. Of course you may have other information."

"APLUS is not MC Hammer or even MJ. We have more and stronger political and economic relations." Linda proudly interjected for the boss, "Even Simpson is far from being compared with us."

Song Ya raised his eyelids unexpectedly, and then forced a smile at Cochrane.

"I understand I understand that all African Americans have been watching APLUS grow a little bit in the past few years, and we are all proud of it... Well, that's it."

Cochrane stood up, "I'm going to fly to another city to see a client soon, so I won't bother too much. Your manor house is very beautiful APLUS. Call me if you need it. The door of my law firm is open for you at any time. ."

"Okay, goodbye, send it to Goodman for me. Sorry Mr. Cochrane, it is not convenient for me to be photographed with you..."

"Understand."

"A Nger who can see through people's hearts." Song Ya said to Linda after watching him and Goodman go out.

"There are countless black stars he has represented, and sometimes this kind of thing can be done only by experience..." Linda turned to regret halfway through the conversation, "I was wrong, right? Sorry APLUS, I just think he seemed a little despised. you."

"It's okay Linda, he didn't despise me, otherwise he would not take the initiative to offer to help, of course, also for his business. Uh, the Barn Chemical case is indeed a bit troublesome, but..."

"but what?"

"Let's put it this way, I, MJ, our governor Peter Flock, too many stars or politicians are carrying multiple lawsuits at the same time, and life is going to continue? It's okay, don't be too nervous Linda."

Previously, the subordinates who didn't understand the internal situation were too optimistic. Now Song Ya feels that the big trouble has begun to move away after a series of operations, but the subordinates seem to be more nervous than himself, Song Ya relieved her.

"Ms. Michelle is here." Taraji came in to report.

After returning from New York, Song Ya sent Dr. May back to the 3DFX headquarters, allowing Taraji to take over a lot of daily work.Anyway, he is also used to switching the black, white and yellow around him for various purposes.

"I saw Danburton on TV..."

Except for dinners and other events, Michelle rarely visits alone, so there must be something urgent when they come. After the two exchanged opinions on the Barn Chemicals case, "What's the matter? Just talk about Michelle, so many years. Friends." Song Ya asked.

"Well, we expect that Alice Palmer, my husband's primary opponent, should be able to collect signatures from voters before the 20th." Michelle was indeed anxious.

According to the last time I went to their campaign headquarters, Song Ya knew that once Alice Palmer, who had surrendered the constituency before and now had a carbine, entered the Donkey Party primary election, whether he won or lost, Michelle’s husband would fall into a moral dilemma. This opportunity was given by Alice Palmer. Now that she is back, as a man, are you still licking your face and continue to choose?

"This is to collect signatures?"

Song Ya asked Old Mike to drive Michelle, herself and Linda to a street not far from Hyde Park, and saw some black middle school students wearing school uniforms and slanting Alice Palmer’s campaign slogan ribbons holding them by the side of the road Signing documents to solicit passersby, "it's a bit like posting a small advertisement," he said.

"Not all, it's mainly through election rallies, door-to-door phone calls, door knocking, etc..."

Michelle rubbed his hands nervously: "The efficiency of the road sign is not high. Alice Palmer should have used all the methods that can be used. According to the intelligence, it should be only a thousand or even a few hundred short."

"Uh……"

It was so difficult for the previous senator from the original electoral district to collect enough signatures. This shows how successful the sniping work of his and his wife’s campaign team is, but it seems not enough. "Don’t worry about Michelle. It’s okay for Spalmer to enter the primary election. I don’t think there is a politician with no moral blemish. Since everyone is running sick, you can win her. Life must continue."

Song Ya used her feelings to persuade her.

"Maybe, but I want to be more perfect." Michelle replied.

"Well... what do you need me to do?" Song Ya joked: "The public security in these neighborhoods is not very good. You don't want me to find gang members to stop..."

"No no, can you ask Pastor William to come and help?" Michelle waved his hand repeatedly.

"Oh! I see."