A convicted police officer requested to visit his dog one more time, but when the German shepherd entered the courtroom, something unexpected happened The room was totally silent. Not a sound. Only the judge’s powerful voice boomed as he read the verdict. – Former officer Alex Miller was convicted guilty of corruption and abuse of power. Have you got anything to say, Mr. Miller?
Alex stood with his head lowered and fists so clenched that his knuckles were white. He no longer heard the words; each sentence ripped him apart from within. He said, “Please…” in a raspy whisper. — I want to say goodbye to Rex. He’s all I have left. I don’t have any family anymore. A murmur sounded around the room. The judge scowled and glanced at the prosecutor. He thought for a moment before nodding.
A few moments later, the door opened, and Rex entered—a German shepherd with eyes more human than most people’s. He moved with determination, as if he realized this wasn’t a normal day. Alex sank on his knees, arms out. Rex approached him, whining loudly. The man held the dog and pressed his forehead on his. — Excuse me, Rex… I apologize for letting you down. I apologize for not being able to prove my innocence.
Tears ran down his cheeks. Rex gave out a low growl, as if in displeasure, before quickly pulling away. And then something utterly unexpected occurred. Without looking back, the dog dashed towards another cop standing at the wall. It was Oliver, Alex’s former colleague. The same man who had previously testified against him. He had appeared calm until now.
Rex stopped in front of him and started growling. Deeply. Menacingly. The courtroom held its breath. — What does this mean? — the judge murmured. Oliver stepped back. Rex crept forward, raised onto his hind legs, and pressed his nose into the uniform’s breast pocket. Oliver flinched. — Get that dog away from me! — he exclaimed, but it was too late.
A guard moved forward, but the prosecutor indicated for him to wait. A court officer approached, opened the pocket, and took out a flash drive. —What is this?—the judge inquired. Rex sat down at Oliver’s feet and didn’t look away for a second. The flash drive was plugged into a laptop. A video started to play. Oliver is counting money. Oliver forges documents. Oliver on the phone: “We’ll blame everything on Miller. He refuses to speak; he is too haughty.
– The hearing has been suspended. The witness is placed under arrest. The verdict against Miller is void awaiting further inquiry. Alex remained down on the floor, gripping his chest. Rex moved carefully back over to him, pressing his nose against his cheek. Alex muttered, “You saved me.”