Judge Oaks looked toward Marissa. "You received this?"
Shaw stood. "Your Honor, my client is asserting her right not to provide testimony that could affect parallel criminal inquiries."
The judge nodded. "She may do so. The email is admitted based on foundation already established."
Renee did not need Marissa to explain it. The date was enough.
She played the first camera clip.
Marissa and Trent studied the gate.
The second showed the chain being cut.
The third showed the association crew entering.
Then came the camera repositioning.
"Turn that away from the bay," Marissa's recorded voice said.
Judge Oaks leaned forward.
Renee paused the video. "Stonebridge Ridge claims this was an open, lawful possession action."
Shaw stood. "Argument."
"Sustained," the judge said. "Ask your witness a question."
Renee called Duncan.
He testified only to what he knew firsthand. He owned the warehouse. He had never agreed to Stonebridge Ridge membership. He had never granted the association a road easement.
He had declined Northgate's offers. He had sent certified surveys and title records in response to the fines. He had never received a valid court order or foreclosure notice.
Renee asked him to describe what he found when he returned.
"A new lock, a Stonebridge Ridge sign, private guards, association files inside, and damage to my office."
"What happened when you told them to leave?"
"I was restrained."
"Did you identify yourself as a federal officer before that?"
"No."
Shaw looked up sharply.
"Why not?" Renee asked.