At trial, Hardy (P)( testified she voluntarily stayed in the office to attempt to exonerate herself.The jury returned a verdict for LaBelle (D), and Hardy (P) appealed.

• 在审讯中，哈代证实了她自愿留在办公室里试图为自己摆脱嫌疑，法院裁定拉贝尔公司和哈代的上诉。