There’s a rumor that she turned down a big appointment in Washington because she likes it where she is. She’s a legend.”
“Interesting,” David said. “The trial is going to be in Santa Clara County?” “Yes.” “Then you’ll have my old friend Mickey Brennan prosecuting.”
Tell me about him.” “He’s a feisty Irishman, tough on the inside, tough on the outside. Brennan comes from a long line of over-achievers.
His father runs a huge publishing business; his mother’s a doctor; his sister is a college professor.
Brennan was a football star in his college days, and he was at the top of his law class.” He leaned forward. “He’s good, David. Be careful.
His trick is to disarm witnesses and then move in for the kill. He likes to blind-side them.... Why does Judge Williams want to see you?”
I have no idea. The call just said she wants to discuss the Patterson case with me.
Jesse Quiller frowned. “That’s unusual. When are you meeting with her?”
“Wednesday morning.” “Watch your back.” “Thanks, Jesse. I will.”
The superior courthouse in Santa Clara County is a white, four-story building on North First Street.
Directly inside the courthouse entrance is a desk manned by a uniformed guard;
there is a metal detector, a railing alongside and an elevator.
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