Three weeks later the legal court hearing took place downtown sharply.
The courtroom was filled with news reporters and interested legal visitors.
Evelyn sat at the defense table wearing a plain gray jumpsuit.
She no longer wore her fine silk gowns or shiny golden rings.
Her high priced lawyer tried to argue for a simple release.
Lawyer: My client had a momentary loss of physical balance today.
Prosecutor: The clear video footage shows direct criminal intent to drop.
The judge played the 4K foyer video clip on the screen.
The entire courtroom gasped in shock as the footage played clearly.
The video showed Evelyn intentionally dropping the small child over rails.
It also showed Richard sliding across the marble floor to catch her.
The judge slammed his heavy wooden gavel down onto the desk.
Judge: This act was cruel, cold, and completely unforgivable today.
Evelyn lowered her head down as the strict verdict was read.
The judge voided the marriage prenup contract without any financial payout.
Evelyn was ordered to hand over all key rights to property.
She received a long prison sentence without any early parole option.
Richard held Maya's small hand while listening to the final ruling.
He felt a huge heavy weight lift off his chest instantly.
Justice had been served fully for his sweet little innocent child.
Evelyn was led away in hand cuffs through the side door.
She looked back at Richard with bitter defeat in her eyes.
Richard turned his back on her and walked out proud.
The bright sun shone warm outside the massive legal city courthouse.
He knew his late wife would be proud of his protection.