Fortunately, Miles Hancock stepped forward to testify for Gem Atkinson and strongly asserted Gem's innocence.
At the same time, Interpol sent over irrefutable evidence, presenting to the Congress and the Cabinet all the records of Nathan Mamet's collusion and dealings with GS and the Sato Organization over the years. Among them, this time's Phoenix Mountain transaction was included, along with many other deals dating back to when Nathan Mamet served as vice president.
Only then was Gem Atkinson's innocence finally confirmed, allowing him to smoothly pass the political vetting.
Listening to Gem Atkinson's detailed narration, Forsythia Brown sighed and said, "Thank goodness Interpol intervened, or this time it could have indeed been impossible to clear your name, even if you jumped into the Mississippi River."
"Indeed, it was perilously close," Gem added.