Shu keyaka
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The Black Book
The year is 2018. The weather is cold. It’s snowing. The sun is setting. It’s the weekend before Thanksgiving. And also the worst time to be incarcerated. “Take him up to booking,” says the intake officer. The booking officer tells Dan, “Stand there. We’re gonna take your picture.” Dan proceeds to walk to the tape on the floor that marks where to stand. Though he has had many pictures taken before, he has never had one taken in jail. Dan is feeling a mix of emotions - anger disappointment, rage and frustration - but for some strange reason, he asks himself, “Should I smile?” Before he makes his decision, he hears the click of the camera and sees a flash of light. “Turn to your left so I can take a side view picture,” says the officer. “What am I charged with,” Dan asks. “Battery and second-degree assault,” the officer replies. “But I was just defending myself. The guy tried to shoot me,” Dan protested. “Save it. You don’t need to plead your case to me. Tell it to the judge,” the officer says. He adds, “Since it’s Friday night, you’re spending the weekend here.” The officer proceeds to give Dan his jumpsuit, picks up a mattress, and puts him in a holding cell. “This is your room till we find you a cell.”
By Shu keyaka3 years ago in Criminal