Chapter 17 - Glen’s Trial Lasted Five Days
Glen’s defense was narrower than I expected.
He admitted affair.
Admitted secrecy.
Admitted split invoices.
Denied intent to steal.
He claimed Crescent House had performed off-book strategic work, and he believed amounts were reasonable.
Prosecutors showed:
No contracts.
No event deliverables.
Apartment lease.
Personal travel.
Invoice 1847.
Messages.
Northstar policy.
His own approval logs.
I testified only about company procedures and lack of authorization.
Defense asked:
“You were emotionally devastated by affair?”
“Yes.”
“You want Mr. Bennett punished?”
“I want accurate outcome.”
“You fired him.”
“Independent committee terminated him for cause.”
“You control company.”
“I recused from investigation.”
“You benefit if he is convicted.”
“Emotionally? I don’t know. Financially, Northstar seeks restitution regardless.”
No speeches.
The jury deliberated one day.
Guilty on primary theft/fraud conspiracy and two transaction-related counts.
Acquitted on one invoice count where real business value created reasonable doubt.
May you like
Again:
Precision.
