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At sunrise that time, when Peng Yu, a heroic young man, was riding the bus, he suddenly witnessed in amazement that the weather-beaten old lady Xu Shoulan fell down, and tried to get up with difficulty, but could not do anything.
In an instant, Peng Yu did not hesitate to lend a helping hand, helped the old man up in time, and waited patiently beside him, his eyes full of deep concern, until the old man's family arrived in a hurry.
On the occasion of parting, the kind-hearted Peng Yu deeply felt the difficulty of the old man, and specially left 200 yuan as a condolence money to express his care and respect.
However, this act of kindness became a watershed in Peng Yu's life. Soon after, Peng Yu received a surprise phone call and was told that the old lady who had fallen insisted that he had pushed her down.
This news was like a thunderbolt from the blue, hitting Peng Yu's heart heavily, he never expected that his kind act would put him in such a thorny predicament.
Immediately afterwards, Peng Yu not only had to bear all the medical expenses of the old lady, but also had to pay various expenses such as compensation for mental damages, which was undoubtedly a heavy burden for an ordinary office worker.
However, in the face of such adversity, he had no choice but to seek legal help.
So, in 2007, the Peng Yu case, which attracted national attention, officially kicked off. The major media outlets were keenly aware of the major news value of this event and rushed to report it.
In the course of the court trial, there were some laughable situations, and the original crucial transcripts and photographic evidence at the scene disappeared mysteriously, which undoubtedly brought more pressure to Peng Yu's situation.
However, the most shocking thing is that at the trial scene, the presiding judge Wang Hao actually asked Peng Yu directly in front of everyone: "If it wasn't for you, why would you reach out to help?" This question is undoubtedly a denial of Peng Yu's goodwill and a challenge to the noble concept of serving the people.
For a time, the focus of public attention shifted from the truth of the incident itself to Judge Wang Hao's remarks, which triggered strong condemnation from all walks of life. People have questioned how a judge who is tasked with adjudicating impartially can openly question an act of good faith, which is undoubtedly a great affront to humanity and conscience.
After the changes in the second trial, what is surprising is that Peng Yu, who was resolute in his defense at the first trial, generously admitted the crime at this moment. What is the meaning of this? Does it mean that after twists and turns, Peng Yu finally realized the mistake he had committed? Or was it just a decision that had to be made as a last resort in order to settle this protracted dispute as soon as possible? Whatever the reason, after the baptism of many storms and storms, the Peng Yu case, which attracted the attention of the whole country, finally came to an end.
Looking back at the original trial scene, we can clearly see Judge Wang Hao's sentence "If it wasn't for you, why do you need to reach out to help" is like a thunderclap, shocking. This sentence not only detonated fierce controversy in all walks of life, but some people even accused it of denying the conscience and moral bottom line of human beings.
Perhaps, Judge Wang Hao did not foresee that his words would make such a huge wave at that time. For him, this is just an ordinary case, and he is just questioning something that seems to be unreasonable.
However, he obviously underestimated the influence of public opinion, and never thought that his words would become the fuse of the incident.
Since then, Judge Wang's career has come to a low point. His position as presiding judge was demoted and he was transferred to a remote area as a junior judge. This was undoubtedly a heavy blow, which not only damaged his professional dignity, but also shook his rich experience and outstanding talent accumulated over the years.
However, even in the difficult situation, Judge Wang Hao still stuck to himself and chose to start anew in the grassroots courts with a more professional spirit. He knows very well that only through concrete actions can he truly win the trust and respect of the people.
Therefore, he began to try every case with more rigorous and fair standards, and was committed to becoming a judge who truly serves the people.
In the long experience of grassroots training, Judge Wang Hao gradually found the way forward. He realized that as a judge, the most important thing is not only professional knowledge, but also a strong belief in fairness and justice, and a deep love for the general public.
Only by incorporating these qualities into his bloodline can he truly shoulder the sacred duty of a judge.
Looking back so far, 18 spring and autumn seasons have quietly slipped away, but when we look back at the Peng Yu case that happened in the past time, the emotion in our hearts is like a tide. Judge Wong Ho's remarks were admittedly inappropriate, but he did not intend to harm others.
Instead, he was dutifully searching for the truth of the matter, but he did not foresee the far-reaching impact of his words.
As time passed, Judge Wang Hao gradually realized his mistakes and began to work hard to correct and improve himself. In the experience of grassroots courts, he not only accumulated rich practical experience, but also improved his legal literacy and professional ethics.
18 years ago, when Peng Yu did not hesitate to reach out to help Mrs. Xu who had fallen, his heart must have been full of kindness and satisfaction. He never imagined that a seemingly ordinary act of kindness would lead to a lawsuit that shocked the whole country.
One of the reasons for this was the sentence put forward by the presiding judge Wang Hao at the time, "If you didn't hit it, why do you have to reach out to help". This sentence is undoubtedly a heavy blow, not only negating Peng Yu's good deeds, but also questioning people's conscience and morality.
As a judge with the responsibility of impartial adjudication, it is a shame for the whole society to publicly express such doubts.
What is even more striking is that such incidents are not an isolated phenomenon! As time goes by, egregious acts such as "porcelain bumping" have become more and more rampant, involving not only the elderly but even minors.
These criminals believe that if they are lifted up, they can take advantage of the opportunity to engage in extortion, which undoubtedly provides fertile ground for such evil to flourish.
In the face of such a grim reality, we cannot help but ask ourselves, how did social morality degenerate to such a state? Why did people become so ruthless and suspicious of the good intentions of others? Looking back at the Peng Yu case, it is not difficult for us to find that this is exactly a microcosm of social problems.
At that time, people generally had a heart of kindness and justice, and they did not hesitate to lend a helping hand. Nowadays, however, people's hearts are filled with all kinds of negative emotions, and they are wary of the kindness of others, and even resort to despicable means for personal gain.
This phenomenon is heart-wrenching and reveals the serious ills of our society. It is a great sorrow that a society full of justice and kindness has been reduced to the point where it is necessary to maintain a high degree of vigilance for every act of kindness.
Therefore, the enlightenment brought to us by Peng Yu's case is particularly important. It not only warns us that the boundaries between law and morality are not as clear as we think, but also reminds us that only when the moral foundation of justice and goodness is built can the law truly play its due role.