Chapter 11 - THE FALL OF DOMINIC RINALDI
Dominic's arrest triggered a wider investigation.
Financial records connected him to the foundation fraud.
Evidence linked his associates to the intimidation of Hannah and the manipulation of Sophia's medical records.
Investigators also examined the circumstances of Isabella's death.
The recovered traffic footage and witness testimony supported the conclusion that the SUV had pursued her Mercedes.
A former driver eventually testified that Dominic ordered the pursuit.
He claimed the intention was to stop Isabella from delivering evidence.
But the dangerous driving caused her to lose control.
Dominic was charged with multiple offenses.
His associates faced prosecution.
Dr. Victor Hale was investigated for falsifying medical documents and obstructing recommended treatment.
The hospital opened an independent review.
I cooperated.
The investigation also examined my own businesses.
I could no longer pretend that the Moretti empire had been built without harm.
For years, I had allowed men like Dominic to act in my name.
I had accepted results without asking how they were achieved.
Now I understood the cost.
One afternoon, I stood outside the courthouse.
Reporters shouted questions.
Cameras flashed.
A journalist asked:
"Mr. Moretti, do you believe your daughter was failed by the people closest to you?"
I looked toward the courthouse doors.
Then answered:
"Yes."
Another reporter shouted:
"Do you accept responsibility?"
I took a breath.
"For the decisions I made and the people I empowered, I have responsibilities I can no longer avoid."
I walked away.
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For the first time, I did not try to sound invincible.
I tried to tell the truth.
