Chapter 22 - THE LAST PLEA OFFER
Prosecutors offered Gavin a negotiated resolution.
He would admit:
Unlawful administration of a prescription medication without Bianca’s consent.
Attempted coercion tied to the financial documents.
Interference with medically indicated testing.
No claim he intended fetal injury.
No claim he stole Marcello’s empire.
No completed property transfer.
Sentence range:
Custodial term.
Probation.
Treatment.
No-contact protections.
Restitution for certain medical/legal expenses where permitted.
Gavin would admit the financial pressure.
Not the medication.
Deal failed.
Lenora received a separate offer.
Admission to:
Participating in coercive financial conduct.
Knowing facilitation of the medication incident.
No claim she physically administered the substance.
A shorter custodial exposure with probation possible given age, no prior record, and cooperation if she testified truthfully.
She refused too.
Why?
Pride.
Her attorney later said she could not accept language describing Bianca as a victim.
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That told me more than any asset schedule.
Trial remained.
