The little girl hadn’t spoken since the night her mother was found on the kitchen floor! Then the court dog lowered his head-and she whispered one sentence toward the defense table…

shortly after the assault, wearing a red tie consistent with the child’s drawing. Financial records show a substantial payment from an entity connected to Derek Mallory, who had motive to prevent Ms. Carter from giving a statement in a separate fraud investigation.”

The courtroom took in the information unevenly, like people stepping onto stairs in continue reading …