"I think she is making a very bad decision, but I also think the decision is her own decision," Altman said. Still, she repeatedly told Altman she understood him. She would have to follow them, Altman told her, and it would be up to her to object when prosecutors didn't. He told Zhang to study the books and to read and examine the evidence. As the hearing ended, the judge set a trial date of Aug. 19, telling Zhang she had two months to prepare.

Source: ABC News June 12, 2019 07:30 UTC