It was clearly visible: the theft had been committed by a completely different man. A young man in a hoodie, whose face was clearly captured by the cameras.

The courtroom gasped. The judge looked intently at the prosecutor, and for the first time, confusion flashed across his face.

— Let it be recorded in the protocol: the charges against the defendant are dropped, — the judge declared firmly.

The prosecutor turned pale, his lips trembling. He tried to speak, to defend himself, but the words stuck in his throat. At last he whispered:

— Forgive me… I was wrong…

But it was too late. His arrogance and the humiliation of the veteran had been seen by all.

The lawyer approached the veteran, picked up the medals from the floor, and respectfully returned them. The entire courtroom stood and burst into applause. The people no longer looked at the prosecutor, but at the old man, who once again straightened his back and proudly raised his head.

He had once again become a hero in the eyes of the people.