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Prompt

In a tense courtroom with wooden benches packed with observers, fluorescent lights cast harsh shadows. Braden Sterling (17, cheap suit, red eyes, trembling) stands at the defense table while his father Richard (50s, expensive suit, rigid posture) sits behind him looking furious. Judge Halloway (60s, stern, reading glasses) sits elevated at the bench holding a gavel. Close-up: The judge's face shows controlled fury as she speaks with devastating calm: "You lured a vulnerable child with friendship. You restrained him with zip ties. You poured sugar on him to attract biting insects. You abandoned him. And you recorded it." Cut to: Braden's face crumbles completely, tears streaming as the reality crashes down. His father stands abruptly in protest but the judge's gavel strikes. Wide shot: Bailiffs move toward Braden as he turns desperately toward his father, sobbing. The packed courtroom sits in heavy silence. Cinematic courtroom lighting, crushing justice delivered, photorealistic, predator becomes prisoner.