Chapter 74

“Okay, you’ve made your point,” Roscoe said. “I’ll put a stop to it.”

“It’s too late,” I said. “Judge Hampton has already put a stop to it.”

“If you’re smart, you’ll do more than that, Roscoe,” Angus said. “I’m going to launch a grand jury investigation of your department, which will very likely end with your removal from office. You might possibly save your pension by resigning immediately, but even that won’t stop the investigation.”

Before the sheriff could reply, Angus turned to leave the room and said, “Let’s go, Charles, before I really lose my temper.”

We returned to the courthouse and were waiting on the steps when the first reporters began to arrive. When the appointed time came, I spoke up. “As many of you know, I’m Charles Barnett, senior partner of Chandler, Todd, Woodward & Barnett in Atlanta. With me is Angus Ferguson, District Attorney for Gwinnett County.”