Chapter 16 - The Trial of the Mercers
The criminal case lasted fourteen months.
Diane was charged with conspiracy, wire fraud, theft, arson, and obstruction.
Prosecutors proved she ordered the warehouse fire to destroy records.
They could not prove she intended Logan’s death.
But her actions caused it.
She was convicted of felony murder under Texas law and multiple financial crimes.
Jason pleaded guilty to conspiracy and making the call that lured Logan into the warehouse.
His cooperation reduced his sentence, but it did not erase what he had done.
In court, he tried to apologize to Claire.
She did not look at him.
Diane blamed everyone.
Robert.
Jason.
Logan.
Claire.
The jury watched her deny responsibility until the final verdict.
When the judge announced the sentence, Diane’s composure finally shattered.
The woman who had controlled executives, contracts, and entire families was led away with nothing left but her own name.
The stolen assets were seized.
Millions returned to Bennett Freight.
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Additional funds compensated injured customers and workers.
👉 Diane lost the empire she tried to steal, but Claire still had to decide what Bennett Freight deserved to become.
