Five Minutes After Our Divorce Became Final, My Husband Said, “Take the Girls. I Have a Son Coming Now”—Hours Later, He Finally Learned What I Really Did in the Army

My marriage had failed.

My professional obligations had not.

PART 42 — THE DEFENSE

Julian’s lawyers argued that he relied on employees.

That the documents were marketing materials rather than formal government endorsements.

That some billing irregularities were accounting mistakes.

That Malcolm had exceeded authority.

Some arguments were stronger than others.

That is what defense attorneys do.

They force prosecutors to prove specifics.