Here in Manhattan, Chapter Nine: Your Witness

Goliath's unprecedented trial begins as the world watches to see whether a gargoyle can be recognized as a person under the law. Witnesses take the stand to testify about their experiences with the Manhattan Clan, while District Attorney Margot Yale employs aggressive tactics to paint the gargoyles as dangerous monsters. Elisa Maza faces the difficult decision of how much to reveal about her relationship with Goliath and the clan's activities. The courtroom becomes a battleground for the future of human-gargoyle relations as both sides present their cases.