1 00:00:01,431 --> 00:00:03,167 These are her most recent photos. 2 00:00:03,636 --> 00:00:05,900 The last month of e-mails off her computer. 3 00:00:06,194 --> 00:00:08,094 Her acceptance letter from Dartmouth. 4 00:00:08,516 --> 00:00:12,263 Elena was always so smart. So motivated. 5 00:00:12,322 --> 00:00:14,680 Ever since she was a kid she wanted to be a doctor. 6 00:00:16,115 --> 00:00:19,708 So I pushed her to apply for that scholarship at Clayton. 7 00:00:19,805 --> 00:00:21,689 It's not your fault, Mr. Hernandez. 8 00:00:22,110 --> 00:00:24,129 We need to establish Colin Brody pursued her. 9 00:00:24,379 --> 00:00:26,332 Well, there's not really much to say. 10 00:00:27,206 --> 00:00:29,630 He was in love with her, and... 11 00:00:30,181 --> 00:00:32,776 she thought he was a scary stalker dork. 12 00:00:33,449 --> 00:00:34,827 Why do you think he killed her? 13 00:00:34,982 --> 00:00:36,826 Because she wouldn't go to prom with him. 14 00:00:38,039 --> 00:00:38,753 That's it? 15 00:00:38,906 --> 00:00:40,350 He couldn't handle being dissed. 16 00:00:40,648 --> 00:00:41,863 Rich kid like that. 17 00:00:41,985 --> 00:00:44,533 It drove him crazy that some Latino girl 18 00:00:44,647 --> 00:00:46,322 from the Bronx just wasn't interested. 19 00:00:46,446 --> 00:00:48,962 Colin Brody? He was interested in a lot of girls. 20 00:00:49,066 --> 00:00:52,083 Fine. Let's review your police statement,okay? 21 00:00:52,195 --> 00:00:52,700 Sure. 22 00:00:53,987 --> 00:00:55,972 "I was hanging in the den with a few friends 23 00:00:56,025 --> 00:00:58,240 "when Colin came in and said Elena passed out. 24 00:00:58,528 --> 00:01:01,880 "I ran into the maid's room. Started shaking her. 25 00:01:02,475 --> 00:01:03,960 But she was already out of it." 26 00:01:05,326 --> 00:01:06,760 That sound right, Zach? 27 00:01:06,987 --> 00:01:09,400 At first I thought she was goofing around, you know. 28 00:01:10,747 --> 00:01:13,442 Her eyes were still open. 29 00:01:15,225 --> 00:01:16,403 But... But she was dead. 30 00:01:17,238 --> 00:01:18,241 Right. 31 00:01:19,115 --> 00:01:23,602 - I told everyone that choking game was stupid. - I told her that it would be a rush. 32 00:01:24,237 --> 00:01:26,701 That it was a way to get high without doing drugs. 33 00:01:26,887 --> 00:01:28,492 So you taught her how to play. 34 00:01:31,817 --> 00:01:34,232 He won't press too hard. 35 00:01:34,757 --> 00:01:38,340 Just enough to stop the oxygen from going to the brain. 36 00:01:42,718 --> 00:01:46,560 This was an accidental death resulting from a senseless game. Not murder. 37 00:01:46,688 --> 00:01:47,493 We disagree. 38 00:01:47,558 --> 00:01:49,433 The victim was a willing participant. 39 00:01:49,505 --> 00:01:51,230 My client intended her no harm. 40 00:01:51,296 --> 00:01:53,271 There's no depraved indifference here. 41 00:01:53,516 --> 00:01:56,093 I'm inclined to dismiss the Murder Two charge 42 00:01:56,097 --> 00:01:59,171 unless you can tell me why this isn't just another tragic accident, Mr. Steele. 43 00:01:59,228 --> 00:02:01,592 Because Colin Brody wanted Elena Hernandez dead. 44 00:02:01,816 --> 00:02:03,142 I assume you have a motive. 45 00:02:03,208 --> 00:02:05,503 The victim rejected the defendant's invitation to the prom. 46 00:02:06,378 --> 00:02:07,111 That's your motive? 47 00:02:07,165 --> 00:02:09,601 It wouldn't be the first time someone killed over unrequited love. 48 00:02:09,665 --> 00:02:11,973 I don't really see Murder Two here, Mr. Steele. 49 00:02:12,018 --> 00:02:14,272 Have you thought of a lesser charge? 50 00:02:14,406 --> 00:02:16,690 Involuntary manslaughter? Negligent homicide? 51 00:02:16,767 --> 00:02:18,090 The facts support Murder Two. 52 00:02:19,216 --> 00:02:21,051 I just said I don't see that. 53 00:02:21,128 --> 00:02:22,722 Well, in my experience, it's the DA's office 54 00:02:22,807 --> 00:02:25,292 that decides what a defendant is charged with,not the judge. 55 00:02:25,385 --> 00:02:25,851 Watch it. 56 00:02:25,905 --> 00:02:28,230 Because the kid is privileged, you deem him too good for the system? 57 00:02:28,256 --> 00:02:29,971 Unless you want to walk out of here in handcuffs, 58 00:02:30,005 --> 00:02:31,401 I'd advise you to shut your mouth-- 59 00:02:31,425 --> 00:02:32,632 Judge, the people have a strong case-- 60 00:02:32,685 --> 00:02:35,692 That's it. I warned you. Charley. 61 00:02:37,586 --> 00:02:41,053 - Would you please take Mr. Steele into custody. - You're kidding, right? 62 00:02:41,105 --> 00:02:41,993 Not in the least. 63 00:03:40,317 --> 00:03:43,181 Nice job, Jim. You're off to a smashing start. 64 00:03:43,197 --> 00:03:44,580 Guy tried to muscle me into a plea. 65 00:03:44,625 --> 00:03:45,883 You know what Hanford's like. 66 00:03:45,898 --> 00:03:48,251 - Yeah, he's a thug. - Come on, Jim. If you piss of a judge... 67 00:03:48,257 --> 00:03:49,800 What do you want me to do? Buy him a bottle of scotch? 68 00:03:50,907 --> 00:03:52,630 I know we agreed on Murder Two, 69 00:03:52,657 --> 00:03:55,502 but given the circumstances, we might want to reconsider. 70 00:03:55,868 --> 00:03:57,111 The facts support the charge. 71 00:03:57,127 --> 00:03:59,102 It doesn't matter if a judge has it in for you. 72 00:03:59,206 --> 00:04:01,683 What kind of example does it set if the Deputy Bureau Chief 73 00:04:01,748 --> 00:04:03,963 caves the minute a bully judge comes down on him? 74 00:04:03,988 --> 00:04:06,643 What kind of example were you setting when you got locked up? 75 00:04:07,005 --> 00:04:09,113 I can win this case, Alex. 76 00:04:09,487 --> 00:04:11,770 When the thumbs compress the carotid arteries in the neck, 77 00:04:11,988 --> 00:04:13,812 it induces a state of hypoxia. 78 00:04:13,946 --> 00:04:15,571 A lack of oxygen to the brain. 79 00:04:15,778 --> 00:04:17,823 For about 8 to 12 seconds. 80 00:04:18,025 --> 00:04:19,623 Upon release of the restriction, 81 00:04:19,706 --> 00:04:21,463 blood rushes back up into the brain, 82 00:04:21,527 --> 00:04:24,080 which can result in a brief sense of euphoria. 83 00:04:24,276 --> 00:04:25,552 That's the so-called high. 84 00:04:25,705 --> 00:04:29,453 Doctor, in your opinion, was it compression of the arteries that killed Elena Hernandez? 85 00:04:29,498 --> 00:04:32,821 No. There was severe hemorrhaging around the trachea. 86 00:04:32,977 --> 00:04:34,710 And the hyoid bone was broken. 87 00:04:35,465 --> 00:04:37,600 That must've taken a considerable amount of pressure. 88 00:04:37,698 --> 00:04:40,112 To break the hyoid bone requires some force. 89 00:04:40,738 --> 00:04:42,830 He would've felt it collapse, like... 90 00:04:43,085 --> 00:04:44,541 crushing a ping pong ball. 91 00:04:44,666 --> 00:04:47,041 Have you examined other teenagers 92 00:04:47,126 --> 00:04:49,161 killed during the so-called chocking game? 93 00:04:49,265 --> 00:04:50,773 Yes. Five. 94 00:04:51,136 --> 00:04:54,052 But I've studied the autopsy reports of a dozen other deaths. 95 00:04:54,115 --> 00:04:56,242 And did any of them have broken hyoid bones? 96 00:04:56,367 --> 00:04:58,061 - Objection. - Sustained. 97 00:04:59,896 --> 00:05:02,862 - On what ground? - Next question, Mr. Steele. 98 00:05:05,976 --> 00:05:09,391 I would like to submit into evidence a photograph of the victim 99 00:05:09,468 --> 00:05:12,310 - showing severe bruising around the neck. - Hold it, Mr. Steele. 100 00:05:12,355 --> 00:05:13,330 Will counsel approach? 101 00:05:13,668 --> 00:05:15,020 Let me see that photo. 102 00:05:18,127 --> 00:05:21,070 - This photo clearly shows-- - I know what it shows, Mr. Steele. 103 00:05:21,096 --> 00:05:22,682 But where's your motion in limine? 104 00:05:23,388 --> 00:05:26,213 My motion in limine? It's an autopsy photograph. 105 00:05:26,255 --> 00:05:28,991 - Since when does -- - No motion, no exhibit. It's not coming in. 106 00:05:32,136 --> 00:05:34,312 Your Honor, this photograph is tantamount-- 107 00:05:34,337 --> 00:05:37,423 I'm not having this conversation. Now, if there's nothing new to add with this witness-- 108 00:05:37,458 --> 00:05:39,113 I have more questions for Dr. Selinksy. 109 00:05:39,136 --> 00:05:40,861 Oh, fine. You can ask them after lunch. 110 00:05:42,307 --> 00:05:44,681 - I'd prefer to-- - After lunch. I'm starving. 111 00:05:50,108 --> 00:05:52,313 What's the deal with you and the judge? 112 00:05:52,538 --> 00:05:55,262 - Meaning? - He's dumping all over us. 113 00:05:55,347 --> 00:05:57,213 Breaking for lunch in the middle of a key witness. 114 00:05:57,235 --> 00:05:59,201 Kicking an autopsy photo on a technicality. 115 00:05:59,235 --> 00:06:01,270 - He's hardcore. - He's more than that. 116 00:06:01,296 --> 00:06:04,172 We have the facts to support a conviction, Billy. That's all that matters. 117 00:06:04,208 --> 00:06:06,180 Not if the guy in the black robe wants to stick it up your ass. 118 00:06:06,238 --> 00:06:08,153 - I'm not in there to make friends. - I'm just saying 119 00:06:08,805 --> 00:06:10,821 We should find a way to smooth it over with Judge Hanford 120 00:06:10,837 --> 00:06:12,103 before this gets out of control. 121 00:06:12,125 --> 00:06:15,232 You win a murder trial by focusing on the evidence. 122 00:06:15,326 --> 00:06:16,170 Not the judge. 123 00:06:17,505 --> 00:06:18,050 You understand? 124 00:06:24,397 --> 00:06:25,871 Hey, what's going on? 125 00:06:26,015 --> 00:06:26,480 What do you mean? 126 00:06:26,526 --> 00:06:28,521 Cabot just called. Told me to pick up a couple of your cases. 127 00:06:28,728 --> 00:06:29,421 Why? 128 00:06:29,608 --> 00:06:31,380 Don't know. She wants to see you in her office. 129 00:06:33,518 --> 00:06:35,793 Did I do something wrong? 130 00:06:35,895 --> 00:06:38,601 Hopefully, you're not gonna get fired. 131 00:06:41,346 --> 00:06:43,831 I feel like we've been summoned to the principal's office. 132 00:06:43,857 --> 00:06:45,311 We pretty much have. 133 00:06:45,768 --> 00:06:46,662 What do you think it's about? 134 00:06:47,095 --> 00:06:47,522 No clue. 135 00:06:48,366 --> 00:06:50,960 Why do I always feel guilty when this happens? 136 00:06:51,228 --> 00:06:52,411 - How's my tie? - It's good. 137 00:06:52,526 --> 00:06:56,170 I am convinced acting classes are effective at raising conviction rates. 138 00:06:56,305 --> 00:06:57,842 Plus you get your CLE credits. 139 00:06:58,026 --> 00:06:58,833 What's not to like? 140 00:06:58,915 --> 00:07:00,610 But I have a sentencing hearing-- 141 00:07:00,635 --> 00:07:01,813 Oh, Rossi will handle that. 142 00:07:01,836 --> 00:07:03,220 I've cleared both your schedules. 143 00:07:03,306 --> 00:07:04,510 This takes precedence. 144 00:07:04,531 --> 00:07:06,026 But already I took drama courses in-- 145 00:07:06,099 --> 00:07:07,727 Look, I've been watching you both. 146 00:07:07,892 --> 00:07:11,266 Christina, you could use some work on your courtroom presence. 147 00:07:11,349 --> 00:07:14,471 - My presence? - Nick, you tend to be a little robotic. 148 00:07:14,837 --> 00:07:17,253 - Really. - Classes start tomorrow morning. 149 00:07:17,916 --> 00:07:18,801 Break a leg. 150 00:07:22,446 --> 00:07:24,030 You're sure we're okay with our witness today? 151 00:07:24,136 --> 00:07:26,523 He'll be there. We got a lot of cops seeing to that. 152 00:07:26,686 --> 00:07:28,313 Well, if he's solid in court-- 153 00:07:28,346 --> 00:07:31,391 Don't worry about that. Like he told you. He saw everything. 154 00:07:31,565 --> 00:07:34,031 What we need you to do is bury that dirtbag that shot our guy. 155 00:07:34,225 --> 00:07:35,563 By the way, how's Ernie doing? 156 00:07:35,647 --> 00:07:36,283 Better. 157 00:07:36,375 --> 00:07:39,780 Still some nerve damage and a long road of rehab before he's back on the force. 158 00:07:40,206 --> 00:07:43,321 Well, if he can,tell him to get his dress blues pressed. 159 00:07:43,456 --> 00:07:45,481 I want him in court, looking like a hero. 160 00:07:45,677 --> 00:07:48,081 That a promise I can take back to the precinct? 161 00:07:48,286 --> 00:07:51,002 This scumbag's parole officer hasn't even been born yet. 162 00:07:51,075 --> 00:07:52,341 You're gonna be a hero. 163 00:07:53,306 --> 00:07:55,343 Fat lady sings today on your cop shooter, huh? 164 00:07:55,426 --> 00:07:58,190 Oh, she's warming up her vocal chords anyways. 165 00:07:58,536 --> 00:08:00,141 How's it going with you and Steele on that choking case? 166 00:08:00,217 --> 00:08:02,740 Rockin' the second chair, baby. What's not to like? 167 00:08:03,398 --> 00:08:05,731 So I rolled down to the corner to buy myself a pack of menthols. 168 00:08:05,767 --> 00:08:09,133 I turn, I see the dude standing right outside the bodega. 169 00:08:09,387 --> 00:08:11,311 Meaning the defendant? Curtis Jakes? 170 00:08:11,485 --> 00:08:13,183 Yeah, the dude right over there. That's him. 171 00:08:13,676 --> 00:08:15,281 What was he doing? 172 00:08:15,778 --> 00:08:17,560 Just standing out by the door. 173 00:08:17,837 --> 00:08:19,933 Like he was waiting on somebody to come out. 174 00:08:20,118 --> 00:08:22,000 He had on, like, a black puffy with a hood. 175 00:08:22,175 --> 00:08:25,313 A pair of Dickies and a sweet pair of yellow Puma Clydes. 176 00:08:25,705 --> 00:08:27,401 Could you see the defendant's face? 177 00:08:27,495 --> 00:08:28,681 No, not at first. 178 00:08:28,875 --> 00:08:30,042 You know, he had his back to me. 179 00:08:30,555 --> 00:08:32,503 But then the cop come out with a coffee in his hand. 180 00:08:32,695 --> 00:08:33,982 You mean Officer Ernie Marks? 181 00:08:34,337 --> 00:08:35,180 Yeah, that's him.Right. 182 00:08:35,615 --> 00:08:36,233 He come out, 183 00:08:36,376 --> 00:08:39,732 I see homeboy's hand come up inside a paper bag. 184 00:08:40,255 --> 00:08:41,670 Shot three times. 185 00:08:41,757 --> 00:08:44,391 He put two in the cop's back, one through the window. 186 00:08:44,645 --> 00:08:48,591 Cat turned. He ran right past me. That's when I saw his face. 187 00:08:49,396 --> 00:08:51,840 No further questions. 188 00:08:53,157 --> 00:08:57,352 You just said you saw my client shoot the officer with a gun concealed inside a paper bag. 189 00:08:57,587 --> 00:08:58,141 That's right. 190 00:08:58,316 --> 00:08:58,810 And yet... 191 00:08:59,377 --> 00:09:02,052 in your written statement, you describe the gun as a nine millimeter. 192 00:09:02,388 --> 00:09:05,172 - True that. - But the gun was never recovered. 193 00:09:05,857 --> 00:09:09,752 So how is it that you were able to identify the model of the gun when you never even saw it? 194 00:09:10,496 --> 00:09:11,980 I don't know where you're from, man, 195 00:09:12,518 --> 00:09:13,821 but I grew up in the Heights. 196 00:09:14,016 --> 00:09:15,903 Where any fool, even a six-year-old, 197 00:09:16,236 --> 00:09:18,452 could tell the difference between the sound of a nine, 198 00:09:18,898 --> 00:09:20,901 a deuce-deuce and a .357. 199 00:09:22,386 --> 00:09:25,242 Now that man shot that cop with a nine. 200 00:09:25,486 --> 00:09:30,051 Twice.In the back. Him right there. 201 00:09:36,527 --> 00:09:40,281 What's up, counselor? I though you'd be sipping on some Cristal or something 202 00:09:40,508 --> 00:09:42,061 after my testimony today. 203 00:09:42,307 --> 00:09:45,862 Hey, it ain't over till it's over, Sonny. So what's up? Why am I here? 204 00:09:46,306 --> 00:09:46,973 You play? 205 00:09:48,207 --> 00:09:49,963 I'm deadly on the board. 206 00:09:50,488 --> 00:09:52,170 Grand Master Flash. 207 00:09:52,367 --> 00:09:52,840 Pow! 208 00:09:53,135 --> 00:09:54,100 See that dude? 209 00:09:54,305 --> 00:09:56,290 - In six moves, it'd be over-- - Sonny. 210 00:09:56,416 --> 00:09:57,863 Sonny, now. 211 00:09:58,147 --> 00:09:58,892 Fine. 212 00:09:59,288 --> 00:10:00,240 "Now" it is. 213 00:10:00,757 --> 00:10:03,031 I want a little love for hooking you up. 214 00:10:03,755 --> 00:10:04,952 What the hell are you talking about, "love"? 215 00:10:05,018 --> 00:10:06,672 Oh, man, you owe me, Ace. 216 00:10:06,878 --> 00:10:08,512 I hooked you up big time. 217 00:10:08,685 --> 00:10:09,313 Sonny, 218 00:10:09,698 --> 00:10:12,830 I got your ass a "get out of jail free" card in exchange for your testimony. 219 00:10:12,848 --> 00:10:16,420 - Now, if you're not happy, hey, I can turn it around. - That ain't nothing but a given, bro. 220 00:10:16,886 --> 00:10:21,371 I just made your whole damn case. And I still ain't heard nothing about a reward, man. 221 00:10:21,905 --> 00:10:24,000 What, you expect me to pay you for your testimony? 222 00:10:24,097 --> 00:10:25,472 Well, that's how it works where I come from. 223 00:10:25,495 --> 00:10:26,620 No, not in court, Sonny. 224 00:10:27,127 --> 00:10:28,321 Okay? 225 00:10:29,635 --> 00:10:31,380 - Okay. - What? 226 00:10:31,557 --> 00:10:34,621 You had nothing on that cop shooting till I stepped up. 227 00:10:34,817 --> 00:10:37,781 And I gift-wrapped that baby. I sold it. 228 00:10:39,378 --> 00:10:40,843 Sold it? 229 00:10:41,187 --> 00:10:42,553 Come on, man. 230 00:10:42,948 --> 00:10:44,193 Come here. 231 00:10:46,258 --> 00:10:50,503 - You saying you lied? - No, man, I saw the guy shoot that cop. 232 00:10:50,657 --> 00:10:52,440 Maybe I just didn't see his face. 233 00:10:53,476 --> 00:10:54,961 I don't believe this. 234 00:10:55,595 --> 00:10:57,781 Look, I told everyone what they wanted to hear 235 00:10:57,847 --> 00:10:59,690 man ain't no problem, bro. 236 00:11:00,225 --> 00:11:04,191 Just take care of me is all I'm saying. 237 00:11:05,236 --> 00:11:08,811 Son of a bitch. 238 00:11:20,307 --> 00:11:25,571 - Hey, can I talk to you? - Sure. 239 00:11:25,795 --> 00:11:27,211 Uh, in private. 240 00:11:28,157 --> 00:11:29,923 Give me a couple of minutes 241 00:11:30,837 --> 00:11:32,322 Thanks. 242 00:11:33,777 --> 00:11:38,142 - What's up? - I had, uh, 243 00:11:39,096 --> 00:11:42,682 a chat after trial with our star witness, Sonny Villanueva. 244 00:11:43,126 --> 00:11:46,362 Seems his take on the shooting wasn't exactly ironclad. 245 00:11:47,125 --> 00:11:48,900 Sonny's just playing you. 246 00:11:49,116 --> 00:11:52,082 I mean, he's a grade-A hustler looking to score some back-end points. 247 00:11:52,126 --> 00:11:53,381 Oh, well... 248 00:11:54,027 --> 00:11:55,633 makes you wonder how he got that idea. 249 00:11:57,157 --> 00:11:58,121 What's that? 250 00:11:59,118 --> 00:12:00,942 Maybe somebody already gave him the front end. 251 00:12:01,187 --> 00:12:02,753 You accusing me of something, counselor? 252 00:12:02,808 --> 00:12:04,502 'Cause then we've got big problems. 253 00:12:04,807 --> 00:12:07,140 I'm just saying I don't like guys lying on the stand. 254 00:12:08,006 --> 00:12:09,250 Don't over-think it. 255 00:12:09,485 --> 00:12:11,603 - Conviction's in the bag. Leave well enough alone. 256 00:12:11,708 --> 00:12:12,852 No. 257 00:12:13,356 --> 00:12:14,160 Thing is... 258 00:12:14,267 --> 00:12:16,662 Perjured testimony is not "well enough" in my book. 259 00:12:16,728 --> 00:12:17,922 What are you, a Boy Scout, Peluso? 260 00:12:17,936 --> 00:12:18,683 No, I'm doing my job. 261 00:12:18,708 --> 00:12:19,842 So was Ernie Marks. 262 00:12:19,867 --> 00:12:23,351 Okay, if Sonny's lying, I am obligated to tell the judge. 263 00:12:24,685 --> 00:12:25,671 Are you kidding? 264 00:12:26,016 --> 00:12:29,551 He said he didn't make the defendant's face. 265 00:12:32,396 --> 00:12:33,742 You don't get it, do you? 266 00:12:34,337 --> 00:12:38,781 That son of a bitch shot one of us in the back. And you're gonna let him walk on a friggin' technicality? 267 00:12:39,767 --> 00:12:46,862 Whose side are you on, kid? 268 00:12:53,245 --> 00:12:54,183 Hey. 269 00:12:56,806 --> 00:12:59,693 - How you doing, Ernie? - Not too good. 270 00:13:00,216 --> 00:13:02,742 - What's the matter? - I'm hearing things. 271 00:13:02,957 --> 00:13:04,412 Things I hope aren't true. 272 00:13:05,305 --> 00:13:07,230 About Sonny Villanueva's testimony? 273 00:13:07,348 --> 00:13:09,900 Listen, that punk Jake shot me in the back, right? 274 00:13:10,965 --> 00:13:13,820 I'm pissing in a bag and I can't feel my feet. 275 00:13:14,626 --> 00:13:17,091 If it was you sitting in this chair instead of me... 276 00:13:17,716 --> 00:13:19,543 You gonna let him get away with this? 277 00:13:20,128 --> 00:13:22,482 - No. - Then do what's right. 278 00:13:30,958 --> 00:13:32,753 What was that about? 279 00:13:33,937 --> 00:13:38,942 I think my key witness in Ernie's trial lied on the stand. 280 00:13:39,176 --> 00:13:42,800 - Witness admit that? - Pretty much. 281 00:13:43,245 --> 00:13:45,243 Cops push him into it? 282 00:13:45,478 --> 00:13:46,811 What do you think? 283 00:13:47,187 --> 00:13:50,953 So what are you gonna do? Is a lie worth letting a cop shooter walk? 284 00:13:51,867 --> 00:13:55,423 - You know the answer to that? - Unfortunately. 285 00:14:00,435 --> 00:14:01,930 This is it. 286 00:14:02,035 --> 00:14:05,192 You think Cabot will find out if we ditch? 287 00:14:06,057 --> 00:14:07,092 We could just 288 00:14:07,585 --> 00:14:11,101 - go catch a matinee. - We have to get our CLE forms signed. 289 00:14:11,137 --> 00:14:13,143 Besides, how bad could it be? 290 00:14:14,546 --> 00:14:17,161 I'm a mother pheasant plucker. 291 00:14:17,277 --> 00:14:19,461 I pluck mother pheasants. 292 00:14:19,598 --> 00:14:25,243 I'm the most pleasant mother pheasant plucker to ever pluck a mother pheasant. 293 00:14:25,268 --> 00:14:27,011 Articulation, please. 294 00:14:27,538 --> 00:14:28,153 Again. 295 00:14:28,997 --> 00:14:31,513 I'm a mother pheasant plucker. 296 00:14:31,595 --> 00:14:33,903 I pluck mother pheasants. 297 00:14:33,975 --> 00:14:37,593 I'm the most pleasant mother pheasant plucker. 298 00:14:37,785 --> 00:14:41,773 Mr. Peluso, are you asking the court to disregard the witness' testimony in its entirety? 299 00:14:42,027 --> 00:14:44,022 No, Your Honor. I don't think that's necessary. 300 00:14:44,057 --> 00:14:45,813 Necessary? His eyewitness lied. 301 00:14:45,907 --> 00:14:46,933 About one thing. 302 00:14:47,195 --> 00:14:47,650 That's it. 303 00:14:48,195 --> 00:14:49,810 He claims everything else he said was true. 304 00:14:49,966 --> 00:14:52,580 You have no choice but to dismiss the case. 305 00:14:53,085 --> 00:14:54,460 I'm not dismissing anything. 306 00:14:54,707 --> 00:15:00,232 Mr. Peluso will recall the witness. And you can cross-examine him to your little heart's content. 307 00:15:00,618 --> 00:15:01,953 Thank you. 308 00:15:02,805 --> 00:15:04,712 Judge Hanford's tough, but fair. 309 00:15:04,778 --> 00:15:07,292 A letter of the law kind of guy. What can I say? 310 00:15:07,538 --> 00:15:09,953 Seems to me there's something personal going on here, Mavis. 311 00:15:10,147 --> 00:15:10,831 Personal? 312 00:15:10,908 --> 00:15:12,542 - Mm-hmm. - That would be inappropriate. 313 00:15:12,677 --> 00:15:15,471 - Come on, don't give me that. - Billy, don't play me. 314 00:15:15,606 --> 00:15:16,223 Play you? 315 00:15:16,417 --> 00:15:19,581 I'm just trying to figure out what the hell's going on with your boss. 316 00:15:19,737 --> 00:15:20,723 We're getting killed. 317 00:15:20,935 --> 00:15:23,781 Maybe your boss should've thought twice before mouthing off to the judge. 318 00:15:24,237 --> 00:15:24,971 Mouthing off? 319 00:15:25,125 --> 00:15:27,251 What, you didn't know Hanford held Steele in contempt? 320 00:15:27,568 --> 00:15:29,231 Had him thrown in the clink. 321 00:15:29,877 --> 00:15:32,600 - Guess Steele's not the sharing type. - Guess not. 322 00:15:32,848 --> 00:15:35,523 Hanford thought the evidence didn't support murder. 323 00:15:35,666 --> 00:15:38,190 Steele challenged him. And here we are. 324 00:15:38,287 --> 00:15:39,803 Okay, so what can we do to fix this? 325 00:15:39,866 --> 00:15:41,581 - That ship's sailed. - Sailed? 326 00:15:41,646 --> 00:15:45,303 That's ridiculous. Come on, a young girl is dead. 327 00:15:45,377 --> 00:15:47,941 That's gotta be more important than your boss' fragile ego. 328 00:15:47,986 --> 00:15:49,380 You know how judges can get. 329 00:15:49,925 --> 00:15:51,663 Well, would a call from Judge Fuller help? 330 00:15:51,906 --> 00:15:53,530 He can vouch for Steele's reputation. 331 00:15:54,508 --> 00:16:00,923 Billy, you want to throw names around like that, you better perfect your whisper. 332 00:16:01,608 --> 00:16:05,161 We were playing a game. I don't know! And she just passed out. 333 00:16:05,285 --> 00:16:07,970 Please, just hurry! Please! 334 00:16:08,666 --> 00:16:10,370 When did you decide to call for help? 335 00:16:10,488 --> 00:16:12,281 When I came back into the room. 336 00:16:12,696 --> 00:16:15,523 Elena was lying there flat out on the floor. 337 00:16:16,086 --> 00:16:16,903 Where was Colin? 338 00:16:17,235 --> 00:16:19,190 He was just standing over her. 339 00:16:19,528 --> 00:16:20,830 Kind of spaced out. 340 00:16:21,008 --> 00:16:23,210 - He wasn't trying to revive her? - No. 341 00:16:23,576 --> 00:16:26,250 It was like he wasn't sure what to do. 342 00:16:26,667 --> 00:16:30,822 - Are you aware that Colin had asked Elena to the prom? - Yeah. 343 00:16:31,075 --> 00:16:34,520 He had this outrageous flower arrangement delivered to AP History. 344 00:16:34,555 --> 00:16:35,831 Objection. Hearsay. 345 00:16:36,067 --> 00:16:36,721 Sustained. 346 00:16:36,775 --> 00:16:39,541 Did Elena say that Colin was mad when she turned him down? 347 00:16:39,647 --> 00:16:40,393 Don't answer that. 348 00:16:42,035 --> 00:16:43,433 Move on, Mr. Steele. 349 00:16:44,278 --> 00:16:46,832 I'm trying to establish that the defendant had motive. 350 00:16:46,936 --> 00:16:49,400 I know what you're trying to do, but this isn't the way to do it. 351 00:16:52,456 --> 00:16:57,703 Alyssa, on the night in question, how would you characterize Colin's mood? 352 00:16:58,216 --> 00:17:00,513 He was kind of edgy. 353 00:17:00,875 --> 00:17:03,533 - But that could've been the weed. -Excuse me, 354 00:17:03,856 --> 00:17:06,692 young lady? There were drugs at this party? 355 00:17:07,175 --> 00:17:09,053 I told Mr. Steele we were smoking. 356 00:17:09,087 --> 00:17:11,370 At this point in time, I'm advising the witness 357 00:17:11,386 --> 00:17:13,630 of her Fifth Amendment right not to incriminate herself. 358 00:17:13,658 --> 00:17:17,871 I've already discussed the drug consumption with Ms. Burnside and do not intend to prosecute her for it. 359 00:17:17,977 --> 00:17:21,651 Well, thank you, counselor, but I'm going to insist that the witness consult with a lawyer. 360 00:17:24,835 --> 00:17:27,781 But, Your Honor, she hasn't even requested a lawyer. 361 00:17:27,915 --> 00:17:29,203 I'm appointing one. 362 00:17:30,355 --> 00:17:32,271 - I don't believe this. - Believe it, counselor. 363 00:17:32,976 --> 00:17:37,010 And next time, don't send your second chair to do your dirty work with my clerk. 364 00:17:37,047 --> 00:17:38,392 Understand me? 365 00:17:39,496 --> 00:17:42,222 - You Honor, I was simply-- - Keep your mouth shut, son. 366 00:17:42,375 --> 00:17:44,322 Your Honor, I have no knowledge of the conversation 367 00:17:44,397 --> 00:17:45,830 between Mr. Desmond and your clerk. 368 00:17:45,865 --> 00:17:48,431 Your witness is gone. She's taking the Fifth. Now step back. 369 00:17:48,536 --> 00:17:49,280 Your Honor, please you can-- 370 00:17:49,316 --> 00:17:51,620 Mr. Steele, this is my courtroom. 371 00:17:52,056 --> 00:17:54,432 I can do what I want. 372 00:17:54,935 --> 00:17:57,591 Now, go back to your table and proceed. 373 00:18:03,708 --> 00:18:05,600 Leave the files at my office. You're off this case. 374 00:18:05,615 --> 00:18:07,192 - Off the case? - You went around my back. 375 00:18:07,225 --> 00:18:07,933 Can I say something? 376 00:18:07,967 --> 00:18:10,091 - There's nothing you could say I'd be interested in hearing. - I was just trying to help. 377 00:18:10,167 --> 00:18:13,971 - The judge is pissed. - Just leave the files in my office. 378 00:18:15,988 --> 00:18:18,092 I'm sorry I stepped out of line. I am. 379 00:18:18,188 --> 00:18:19,972 But you could've told me the judge sent you to jail. 380 00:18:20,037 --> 00:18:22,091 You're second chair. You're on a need-to-know basis. 381 00:18:22,115 --> 00:18:24,610 Fine. It's your case. I get it. But if I were you, I would make the deal. 382 00:18:24,647 --> 00:18:27,312 - This guy Hanford means business. - What do you want me to do? 383 00:18:27,747 --> 00:18:29,943 Roll over because the judge is a bully? 384 00:18:30,427 --> 00:18:31,851 Screw that. I can win this case. 385 00:18:31,877 --> 00:18:34,063 It's tough to throw a strike when the umpire wants to kick your ass. 386 00:18:34,097 --> 00:18:38,023 We're not talking about a baseball game, Billy. We're talking about a murder trial. 387 00:18:38,446 --> 00:18:40,570 It's still a game. 388 00:18:41,735 --> 00:18:44,611 I want you to imagine that you've just walked in on your mom 389 00:18:44,758 --> 00:18:49,083 having mind-blowing sex on the kitchen floor with the Roto-Rooter guy. 390 00:18:49,428 --> 00:18:51,692 - Oh, my God. - Exactly. Go with it. 391 00:18:56,456 --> 00:18:58,370 Mom... 392 00:18:59,217 --> 00:19:03,932 - What about your herniated disc? - Un-uh! Stay in the moment. 393 00:19:07,067 --> 00:19:08,521 How could you do this? 394 00:19:08,897 --> 00:19:10,643 - Dad worships you. - Get in there. 395 00:19:11,117 --> 00:19:12,670 Reach, reach deeper. 396 00:19:14,268 --> 00:19:15,441 Deeper. 397 00:19:16,097 --> 00:19:18,101 Unlock the safe. 398 00:19:27,875 --> 00:19:30,393 And what about all those lectures on respect? 399 00:19:31,715 --> 00:19:33,861 "Respect yourself, Christina. 400 00:19:34,458 --> 00:19:38,951 "Don't let some drunk frat boy take your respect from you. You're too good for that." 401 00:19:39,548 --> 00:19:40,881 My God. 402 00:19:41,378 --> 00:19:42,532 Do you realize 403 00:19:42,868 --> 00:19:48,242 how many opportunities I missed out on because I had your voice in the back of my head? 404 00:19:49,105 --> 00:19:51,260 Where's the respect now, Mom? 405 00:19:58,088 --> 00:19:59,051 Bravo. 406 00:19:59,366 --> 00:20:01,811 - Whew! - Um, 407 00:20:02,308 --> 00:20:05,462 - sorry. I guess I just lost it for a second. - That's exactly the point. 408 00:20:06,227 --> 00:20:08,621 You've got some real raw talent, my dear. 409 00:20:08,978 --> 00:20:09,700 I do? 410 00:20:09,848 --> 00:20:11,551 Not to mention a fantastic look. 411 00:20:12,546 --> 00:20:13,143 Really? 412 00:20:13,198 --> 00:20:15,261 All that repressed sexuality bubbling beneath that... 413 00:20:16,206 --> 00:20:19,012 Nervous Nelly exterior. 414 00:20:19,875 --> 00:20:21,520 Thank you. 415 00:20:24,508 --> 00:20:26,430 Okay. Um... 416 00:20:26,576 --> 00:20:28,151 Mr. Potter, 417 00:20:28,346 --> 00:20:29,853 care to give it a stab? 418 00:20:30,776 --> 00:20:32,140 No, thanks. 419 00:20:32,715 --> 00:20:34,060 Hmm. Not quite there yet. 420 00:20:38,936 --> 00:20:39,652 Wow. 421 00:20:39,916 --> 00:20:41,452 So Steele... 422 00:20:41,546 --> 00:20:43,282 cut you loose from the case. 423 00:20:43,318 --> 00:20:45,581 I was just trying to run some interference, man. 424 00:20:45,638 --> 00:20:46,331 I know, but... 425 00:20:46,365 --> 00:20:50,713 you know, but... Steele is a tricky cat as it is, and he doesn't like a lot of help. 426 00:20:51,095 --> 00:20:52,980 Are you burning the midnight oil there, Peluso? 427 00:20:54,668 --> 00:20:55,561 Real comforting. 428 00:20:55,648 --> 00:20:57,182 Ernie Marks is at home in a wheelchair, 429 00:20:57,217 --> 00:20:58,671 you're out boozing in the middle of his case? 430 00:20:58,706 --> 00:20:59,873 - Easy, fellas. - Easy? 431 00:21:00,065 --> 00:21:03,803 Your man here is about to let the punk who shot a cop walk. You're telling me to take it easy? 432 00:21:06,037 --> 00:21:07,423 I'm out of here. 433 00:21:11,825 --> 00:21:15,781 Yeah, go home, jackass. You screwed up enough for one day. 434 00:21:16,137 --> 00:21:17,481 - What did you say? - Let it go. 435 00:21:17,597 --> 00:21:20,393 No, I'm fine. What? You heard him, tough guy. 436 00:21:20,476 --> 00:21:22,530 Any time, you punk son of a bitch. 437 00:21:22,646 --> 00:21:26,213 Hey, hey! Come on, man! Come on, man! What do you got? 438 00:21:33,567 --> 00:21:34,860 Hey Tom 439 00:21:35,157 --> 00:21:38,460 Hey Listen I need you to bring in an informant. Sonny Villanueva. 440 00:21:38,508 --> 00:21:40,810 He hangs out at Columbus Park with the chess hustlers. 441 00:21:41,057 --> 00:21:42,161 Yeah, I'll try and get to it. 442 00:21:42,605 --> 00:21:44,803 Actually, it's a priority. I need him in court this afternoon. 443 00:21:44,858 --> 00:21:45,220 Why? 444 00:21:45,755 --> 00:21:47,052 So you can tell the jury that he lied? 445 00:21:47,226 --> 00:21:49,380 And then this lowlife thug that shot Ernie, he gets a walk? 446 00:21:52,365 --> 00:21:54,791 Are you telling me you're not gonna pick this guy up? 447 00:21:54,998 --> 00:21:57,950 I'm just telling you I got more pressing business. That's all. 448 00:22:03,586 --> 00:22:05,351 - You got a minute? - What? 449 00:22:05,578 --> 00:22:07,193 Maybe this'll help. 450 00:22:07,638 --> 00:22:10,391 I've been going through the e-mails Mr. Hernandez gave us. 451 00:22:10,696 --> 00:22:14,800 Appreciate it, Billy, but I'm flying solo. Elena was in love with Colin's best friend Zach. 452 00:22:18,026 --> 00:22:20,053 Zach never mentioned this in his interviews? 453 00:22:20,085 --> 00:22:20,641 No 454 00:22:20,895 --> 00:22:23,371 but I have Detective Barry dragging his ass in here as we speak. 455 00:22:25,518 --> 00:22:28,591 - Good. - Sure. 456 00:22:29,938 --> 00:22:31,760 Good luck with the case. 457 00:22:32,326 --> 00:22:33,961 Desmond. 458 00:22:35,778 --> 00:22:36,983 Thanks. 459 00:22:37,318 --> 00:22:38,752 So you and me, we're okay? 460 00:22:40,548 --> 00:22:42,012 Yeah. 461 00:22:42,327 --> 00:22:43,112 Hug it out? 462 00:22:43,245 --> 00:22:43,820 Whoa. 463 00:22:43,856 --> 00:22:46,513 I'd rather focus on Zach Rothman's testimony. 464 00:22:47,028 --> 00:22:48,580 That mean I'm back on the case? 465 00:22:48,845 --> 00:22:49,460 Yeah. 466 00:22:50,998 --> 00:22:54,822 - Jess, hey. - Hey, get to it. I'm running late. 467 00:22:55,675 --> 00:22:58,061 35th is coming up. You can't take a little time for that? 468 00:22:58,127 --> 00:22:59,553 Like that's cause for celebration? 469 00:22:59,677 --> 00:23:00,890 Aw, give it a rest. 470 00:23:01,087 --> 00:23:03,091 Dad hasn't had a drink in over a month. 471 00:23:03,638 --> 00:23:05,231 He's really trying, Jess. 472 00:23:05,457 --> 00:23:08,082 And Mom's been happy. She's singing those show tunes. 473 00:23:08,356 --> 00:23:10,290 It's kind of annoying, actually. 474 00:23:10,635 --> 00:23:13,480 Come on, hardass. Say yes. 475 00:23:13,587 --> 00:23:15,180 Uh, where is this happy event? 476 00:23:15,225 --> 00:23:17,420 I'm gonna set it up at some really nice restaurant. 477 00:23:18,108 --> 00:23:19,412 I'll let you know. 478 00:23:19,955 --> 00:23:21,573 Okay. 479 00:23:22,325 --> 00:23:24,821 You never told me you and Elena had a thing. 480 00:23:27,067 --> 00:23:30,502 - Colin's my best friend. - Perjury's a felony, Zach. 481 00:23:31,126 --> 00:23:32,080 What's that mean? 482 00:23:32,356 --> 00:23:35,071 I means you better tell the truth, or we're gonna throw your ass in jail. 483 00:23:38,887 --> 00:23:41,641 Me and Elena had been hanging out for, like, a week. 484 00:23:42,425 --> 00:23:45,221 But I didn't know Colin was so into her. I swear to God. 485 00:23:45,467 --> 00:23:47,432 If I knew, I would've stayed away. 486 00:23:47,757 --> 00:23:50,790 Did Colin see you and Elena together that night? 487 00:23:51,057 --> 00:23:52,301 Yeah. 488 00:23:52,547 --> 00:23:54,051 He walked in on us. 489 00:23:54,516 --> 00:23:57,071 You know, fooling around. 490 00:23:57,597 --> 00:23:59,781 What did he do? 491 00:24:00,425 --> 00:24:05,082 He went into the other room. Started drinking. 492 00:24:05,505 --> 00:24:08,941 I tried to talk to him, but he freaked. 493 00:24:09,155 --> 00:24:12,493 - Freaked? - He went nuts. He wanted to fight me. 494 00:24:13,186 --> 00:24:14,890 I'd never seen him like that. 495 00:24:14,947 --> 00:24:16,403 When did he and Elena pair off? 496 00:24:16,867 --> 00:24:20,963 About ten minutes later, everybody started playing that stupid choking game. 497 00:24:21,567 --> 00:24:24,292 Elena seemed kind of scared. But 498 00:24:24,648 --> 00:24:26,962 Alyssa talked her into it. 499 00:24:27,298 --> 00:24:29,411 We're gonna need you to testify to all this. 500 00:24:29,946 --> 00:24:31,933 You understand? 501 00:24:34,755 --> 00:24:36,801 It was a rhetorical question, Zach. 502 00:24:37,547 --> 00:24:38,742 Oh, 503 00:24:39,306 --> 00:24:40,812 - right. - We'll give you a call. 504 00:24:41,147 --> 00:24:46,351 - Let you know when to show up. - Right 505 00:24:48,247 --> 00:24:50,842 I'll set up a Sandoval hearing to admit Zach's testimony. 506 00:24:50,878 --> 00:24:54,160 No, don't. This judge'll never let him testify if we ask outright for it. 507 00:24:54,495 --> 00:24:54,983 Right. 508 00:24:55,146 --> 00:24:57,730 Fastball on the outside corner. The ump doesn't like you. It's a ball. 509 00:24:58,878 --> 00:25:02,071 - So you do listen to what I say, huh? - Sometimes. 510 00:25:03,286 --> 00:25:04,450 So what do we do? 511 00:25:04,607 --> 00:25:07,201 Colin's always been an exceptionally bright boy. 512 00:25:07,305 --> 00:25:08,832 Excelled in everything he did. 513 00:25:08,986 --> 00:25:10,563 Academics. Sports. 514 00:25:10,596 --> 00:25:12,790 Would you consider him disruptive or angry? 515 00:25:12,837 --> 00:25:13,972 Objection. Leading. 516 00:25:14,076 --> 00:25:14,931 Overruled. 517 00:25:15,125 --> 00:25:16,932 No, quite the opposite. 518 00:25:17,107 --> 00:25:20,680 Colin approached everything in his life with a positive, upbeat attitude. 519 00:25:20,966 --> 00:25:22,850 - He was very peaceful. - Thank you. 520 00:25:23,346 --> 00:25:24,782 Nothing further. 521 00:25:25,995 --> 00:25:28,403 Prosecution. 522 00:25:28,637 --> 00:25:30,931 The People have nothing for the witness at this time. 523 00:25:31,107 --> 00:25:33,202 Any further witnesses, Mr. Lohman? 524 00:25:33,626 --> 00:25:35,022 Defense rests, Your Honor. 525 00:25:35,618 --> 00:25:40,151 At this time the People would like to call a rebuttal witness to refute the testimony of Headmaster Reynolds. 526 00:25:40,646 --> 00:25:41,730 Approach. 527 00:25:45,858 --> 00:25:48,402 - Who's this witness, Mr. Steele? - Your Honor, 528 00:25:48,558 --> 00:25:50,740 Zach Rothman was present the night of the murder 529 00:25:50,767 --> 00:25:53,643 and will testify to the defendant's hostile feelings toward the victim. 530 00:25:53,786 --> 00:25:55,971 This is a last ditch attempt to circumvent 531 00:25:56,046 --> 00:25:57,920 the prior ruling pertaining to motive. 532 00:25:58,045 --> 00:25:58,960 I agree. 533 00:25:59,418 --> 00:26:03,480 Headmaster Reynolds put the defendant's character at question by characterizing him as "peaceful." 534 00:26:03,647 --> 00:26:06,091 I have information that refutes the witness' testimony. 535 00:26:06,177 --> 00:26:08,020 Here are five cases directly on point. 536 00:26:15,165 --> 00:26:19,591 I'll allow the witness. But you better stay on course, or I'm throwing him out. 537 00:26:20,135 --> 00:26:21,602 The People call Zach Rothman. 538 00:26:33,315 --> 00:26:36,413 I love him. I love him. 539 00:26:36,728 --> 00:26:38,440 I love that man. 540 00:26:38,766 --> 00:26:43,752 I fell in love with his voice and what he said. 541 00:26:43,825 --> 00:26:45,183 It's my fate. 542 00:26:45,495 --> 00:26:47,782 It's my destiny to love him. 543 00:26:48,036 --> 00:26:49,470 And he loves me. 544 00:26:50,516 --> 00:26:52,412 Isn't it all terrible? 545 00:26:53,435 --> 00:26:56,490 Or is it wonderful? 546 00:26:58,675 --> 00:27:00,001 Scene. 547 00:27:02,297 --> 00:27:04,431 A commendable effort, Ms. Fin. 548 00:27:04,716 --> 00:27:06,071 A commendable effort. 549 00:27:10,185 --> 00:27:12,371 Mr. Potter, you're up. 550 00:27:12,546 --> 00:27:15,980 Um, I don't feel so hot today. 551 00:27:16,027 --> 00:27:18,021 Well, then I guess you'll be joining us next week, 552 00:27:18,358 --> 00:27:20,870 because I won't be signing your CLE form today. 553 00:27:33,835 --> 00:27:39,463 Uh, this is Hamlet by William Shakespeare. 554 00:27:40,206 --> 00:27:44,131 Oh, what a rogue and peasant slave am I. 555 00:27:44,545 --> 00:27:48,502 Is it not monstrous that this player here, but in a fiction, in a dream of passion-- 556 00:27:48,627 --> 00:27:50,121 Oh, come on, Mr. Potter. 557 00:27:50,977 --> 00:27:54,983 Hamlet is trying to muster up the courage to avenge his father's murder. 558 00:27:55,426 --> 00:27:58,973 Give us some trepidation. A little fear, perhaps. 559 00:28:03,868 --> 00:28:06,211 Am I a coward? 560 00:28:06,795 --> 00:28:08,973 Who calls me villain? Breaks my pate across? 561 00:28:09,047 --> 00:28:10,981 Plucks off my beard and blows it in my face? 562 00:28:11,026 --> 00:28:12,680 What are you protecting in there? 563 00:28:12,916 --> 00:28:14,820 Break down those walls. 564 00:28:17,738 --> 00:28:20,111 Bloody, bawdy villain. 565 00:28:20,316 --> 00:28:23,660 Remorseless, treacherous, lecherous, kindless villain. 566 00:28:24,317 --> 00:28:25,811 Oh, vengeance. 567 00:28:26,328 --> 00:28:29,230 Why, what an ass am I? Mr. Potter, show us your fears. 568 00:28:29,507 --> 00:28:33,950 Gut-wrenching, heart-palpitating fears. Do you have any idea what that's like? 569 00:28:34,358 --> 00:28:38,442 Hamlet knew fear. Make me know fear. 570 00:28:40,816 --> 00:28:44,680 You want to know fear? Real fear? 571 00:28:45,478 --> 00:28:48,732 Like staring down the barrel of a nine millimeter wondering if the son of a bitch 572 00:28:48,786 --> 00:28:52,722 is gonna pull the trigger and blow your brains all over your new suit. 573 00:28:53,417 --> 00:28:55,792 Picturing the bullet piercing your skull. 574 00:28:55,906 --> 00:28:58,832 Your own funeral. Your mother wailing. 575 00:28:59,218 --> 00:29:01,871 Is that the kind of fear you're looking for? 576 00:29:09,908 --> 00:29:12,261 So you never really saw my client shoot anybody, did you? 577 00:29:12,336 --> 00:29:13,201 No, no, no. 578 00:29:13,336 --> 00:29:14,873 I saw him shoot that cop. 579 00:29:15,116 --> 00:29:16,483 I saw the whole thing 580 00:29:16,557 --> 00:29:19,181 - from across the street. - Now you say you were across the street. 581 00:29:19,607 --> 00:29:21,732 Before, you said he ran right past you. 582 00:29:22,126 --> 00:29:23,700 Which is it? 583 00:29:23,887 --> 00:29:26,482 I was across the street. I just came out of the OTB. 584 00:29:26,567 --> 00:29:28,831 I saw him looking through the window of the bodega. 585 00:29:28,937 --> 00:29:31,422 But if you were across the street, how could you have identified his face? 586 00:29:31,957 --> 00:29:33,621 I didn't see his face. 587 00:29:34,137 --> 00:29:36,951 But I would recognize those yellow Puma Clydes anywhere. 588 00:29:37,006 --> 00:29:38,260 So you have no idea 589 00:29:38,517 --> 00:29:39,702 who shot Officer Marks. 590 00:29:40,018 --> 00:29:40,752 Is that what you're saying? 591 00:29:40,776 --> 00:29:41,533 What I'm saying 592 00:29:41,618 --> 00:29:43,520 is I saw Jakes in his Clydes 593 00:29:43,688 --> 00:29:45,242 lean up against the glass 594 00:29:45,398 --> 00:29:46,962 and look through the window. 595 00:29:47,167 --> 00:29:50,130 Now he waited for that cop to come out, and then he shot him. 596 00:29:50,187 --> 00:29:50,610 Thank you. 597 00:29:51,407 --> 00:29:53,553 I think we've all heard enough stories from you, Mr. Villanueva . 598 00:29:53,696 --> 00:29:54,792 uh Your Honor, 599 00:29:55,495 --> 00:29:59,491 based on new information that has surfaced, I'd like to ask for adjournment to consult with an expert witness. 600 00:29:59,725 --> 00:30:01,272 Court will adjourn until 3:00. 601 00:30:01,287 --> 00:30:04,131 We'll hear from any final witnesses then. 602 00:30:07,347 --> 00:30:10,113 Cowher. Detective! 603 00:30:10,356 --> 00:30:12,561 - What the hell do you want? - Your help. 604 00:30:12,786 --> 00:30:15,331 The window from the shooting's still in evidence, right? 605 00:30:15,386 --> 00:30:16,253 Forget it. 606 00:30:16,287 --> 00:30:18,970 You heard Sonny. The defendant put his hand up to the glass. 607 00:30:19,078 --> 00:30:19,623 If we dust it-- 608 00:30:19,676 --> 00:30:23,123 I heard what Sonny said the first time. But you decided he was lying, remember? 609 00:30:23,175 --> 00:30:25,632 Sonny's new testimony is better than the lie. 610 00:30:25,698 --> 00:30:26,411 Help me. 611 00:30:28,368 --> 00:30:30,363 So that was all just talk, right? 612 00:30:30,605 --> 00:30:32,582 About stepping up when one of yours gets shot? 613 00:30:32,865 --> 00:30:34,612 'Cause it seems to me you're more interested in playing tough guy 614 00:30:34,626 --> 00:30:35,711 than getting a guilty verdict. 615 00:30:36,426 --> 00:30:38,080 You watch your mouth, you little prick. 616 00:30:38,148 --> 00:30:39,780 Are you gonna play badass? 617 00:30:40,276 --> 00:30:45,412 Or are you gonna help me bury the guy who shot Ernie Marks? 618 00:30:49,498 --> 00:30:52,652 Yeah, Colin was pissed off. 619 00:30:52,988 --> 00:30:56,142 Thought I'd broken some guy code or something, 'cause I was fooling around with Elena. 620 00:30:56,416 --> 00:30:57,762 Did he get physical with you? 621 00:30:58,605 --> 00:30:59,441 He pushed me. 622 00:31:00,045 --> 00:31:00,880 Took a swing. 623 00:31:01,325 --> 00:31:03,972 Approximately what time did you and Colin have this altercation? 624 00:31:05,067 --> 00:31:06,441 I don't know. Maybe 11:30. 625 00:31:06,488 --> 00:31:07,370 Roughly 40 minutes 626 00:31:07,385 --> 00:31:10,263 before the 911 call came in that Elena Hernandez had stopped breathing. 627 00:31:10,416 --> 00:31:13,280 - Objection. Is there a question? - Sustained. 628 00:31:13,476 --> 00:31:17,120 Zach, what did you say to the defendant when he accused you of hitting on Elena Hernandez? 629 00:31:17,258 --> 00:31:18,761 I told him I didn't know he liked her. 630 00:31:18,916 --> 00:31:20,831 Did he say anything else? 631 00:31:21,457 --> 00:31:23,523 - He called her a whore. - Objection. 632 00:31:23,695 --> 00:31:26,230 - Sustained. - After you and Colin argued, where did he go? 633 00:31:28,046 --> 00:31:30,063 - Into the maid's room. - The maid's room. 634 00:31:30,206 --> 00:31:33,322 Where Elena Hernandez would be strangled to death less than an hour later. 635 00:31:34,528 --> 00:31:37,251 That's it, Mr. Steele. You're done with this witness. 636 00:31:39,566 --> 00:31:41,770 What the hell do you think you're doing, Steele? 637 00:31:42,025 --> 00:31:42,593 Excuse me? 638 00:31:42,625 --> 00:31:46,231 I've been a judge for 20 years, and you got the balls to talk over me? 639 00:31:46,298 --> 00:31:48,153 Ignore my rulings in front of the jury? 640 00:31:48,187 --> 00:31:48,861 I'm not ignoring-- 641 00:31:48,896 --> 00:31:51,182 I told you this is not a murder case, but you-- 642 00:31:51,216 --> 00:31:52,581 Because that's what I believe. 643 00:31:52,627 --> 00:31:55,190 You really want to send a decent kid to prison for life, 644 00:31:55,317 --> 00:31:57,581 because he asked a girl to the prom and she said no? 645 00:31:57,608 --> 00:32:00,640 - There is more to this case-- - It's a tragic, horrible 646 00:32:00,958 --> 00:32:02,043 accident. 647 00:32:02,727 --> 00:32:06,723 Maybe he pressed too hard. Maybe he was jealous. But for God's sake, Steele 648 00:32:06,915 --> 00:32:09,530 Where's the depraved indifference, the intent? 649 00:32:10,395 --> 00:32:13,733 Let's resolve this case and let Colin Brody get on with his life. 650 00:32:13,747 --> 00:32:16,110 Unfortunately, Elena Hernandez can't get on with hers. 651 00:32:16,125 --> 00:32:18,991 Tell me how ruining Brody's life changes that. 652 00:32:19,558 --> 00:32:21,283 It's called punishment. 653 00:32:22,706 --> 00:32:25,792 This kid's nightmares will be punishment enough. 654 00:32:26,337 --> 00:32:28,023 I want you to plead this out 655 00:32:28,467 --> 00:32:30,942 to Negligent Homicide today. 656 00:32:31,076 --> 00:32:35,081 - I'll give him one to three. - We've already been over this. 657 00:32:35,796 --> 00:32:37,192 I can't do that. 658 00:32:38,167 --> 00:32:39,743 Where the hell are you going? 659 00:32:39,836 --> 00:32:43,503 To my office. I want to prepare my closing argument. 660 00:32:52,435 --> 00:32:54,120 What? 661 00:32:54,325 --> 00:32:58,651 Nothing. You just really tapped into something raw there. 662 00:32:59,345 --> 00:33:01,672 What are you, Master Thespian now? 663 00:33:01,986 --> 00:33:05,833 Hey, Winston told me I had real potential. 664 00:33:06,256 --> 00:33:09,883 - I wouldn't quit your day job. - Very funny. 665 00:33:10,118 --> 00:33:14,080 Look, the thing is when I got mugged, 666 00:33:14,947 --> 00:33:17,192 I just tried to keep it all inside, you know? 667 00:33:17,737 --> 00:33:19,493 Act like it was no big deal. 668 00:33:19,858 --> 00:33:21,330 Smile and move on. 669 00:33:21,895 --> 00:33:24,593 - Did they ever catch the guy? - Yeah. 670 00:33:24,738 --> 00:33:26,391 Yeah, a few days after it happened. 671 00:33:26,707 --> 00:33:29,261 They did? I had no idea. That's great. 672 00:33:30,207 --> 00:33:33,001 - Not exactly. - What do you mean? 673 00:33:34,668 --> 00:33:36,853 I... 674 00:33:38,805 --> 00:33:42,263 I let the guy walk from a lineup. 675 00:33:43,486 --> 00:33:45,860 Were you sure it was him? 676 00:33:46,096 --> 00:33:47,601 Yeah, yeah, it's-- 677 00:33:47,926 --> 00:33:49,483 I don't know. 678 00:33:50,295 --> 00:33:52,392 I wanted to point him out, but-- 679 00:33:56,337 --> 00:33:57,702 I guess I was afraid. 680 00:33:59,807 --> 00:34:01,430 Well, it's not easy, Nick, 681 00:34:01,557 --> 00:34:03,001 to put yourself out there like that. 682 00:34:03,027 --> 00:34:04,921 But I'm ready now to ID him. 683 00:34:05,016 --> 00:34:06,660 I just needed some time. 684 00:34:06,748 --> 00:34:09,002 I'd just leave it alone. No need to go down that road again. 685 00:34:09,085 --> 00:34:12,113 I can't let this guy get away with what he did to me. 686 00:34:14,517 --> 00:34:23,861 - But I already did, huh? - Yeah, unfortunately. 687 00:34:24,707 --> 00:34:27,950 Can you tell us what caused this hole in the window? 688 00:34:28,437 --> 00:34:29,243 It was a bullet. 689 00:34:29,365 --> 00:34:31,793 And was the spent round recovered from inside the bodega? 690 00:34:32,015 --> 00:34:32,963 Yes. 691 00:34:33,156 --> 00:34:37,640 And that bullet matched the striations on the other two bullets recovered from Officer Marks during surgery. 692 00:34:37,948 --> 00:34:40,852 So all three bullets were fired from the same nine millimeter weapon. 693 00:34:41,208 --> 00:34:41,791 Correct. 694 00:34:41,977 --> 00:34:44,021 Did you find anything else when you dusted the window? 695 00:34:44,127 --> 00:34:45,740 We found a right palm print. 696 00:34:45,868 --> 00:34:47,383 - From this part of the hand? - Correct. 697 00:34:47,525 --> 00:34:49,710 The same part that would be used to peer through a window? 698 00:34:49,736 --> 00:34:51,000 Objection. Foundation. 699 00:34:51,037 --> 00:34:51,732 Withdrawn. 700 00:34:52,377 --> 00:34:55,361 What did you find when you compared the palm print with that of the defendant's? 701 00:34:55,448 --> 00:34:57,241 It was a perfect match. 702 00:34:58,107 --> 00:34:59,180 Thank you. 703 00:34:59,788 --> 00:35:01,433 No further questions, Your Honor. 704 00:35:15,007 --> 00:35:17,163 It may sound trivial to you and me, 705 00:35:17,447 --> 00:35:19,141 but to a high school student, 706 00:35:19,845 --> 00:35:22,352 there is nothing more painful than being rejected. 707 00:35:23,275 --> 00:35:25,762 Now, most kids get over it. 708 00:35:26,208 --> 00:35:29,730 They move on. They find other crushes. 709 00:35:30,045 --> 00:35:32,451 But not Colin Brody. 710 00:35:33,087 --> 00:35:37,683 Colin Brody was different. 711 00:35:38,695 --> 00:35:40,730 He waited for just the right moment. 712 00:35:41,765 --> 00:35:45,481 And when he had his chance, he put his hands on Elena Hernandez's neck. 713 00:35:46,697 --> 00:35:48,753 And he squeezed. 714 00:35:49,178 --> 00:35:51,801 And he kept squeezing. 715 00:35:52,025 --> 00:35:57,253 He squeezed so hard that he crushed... the hyoid bone in her neck. 716 00:36:01,158 --> 00:36:04,850 And that's when the game stopped being fun. 717 00:36:05,665 --> 00:36:09,641 That's when it became murder. 718 00:36:22,818 --> 00:36:26,260 - Thanks. - Hey. Dinner tonight? 719 00:36:26,496 --> 00:36:29,611 You can either help me celebrate or help me drown my sorrows. 720 00:36:29,705 --> 00:36:31,391 I got a thing. 721 00:36:31,747 --> 00:36:33,501 - Family obligation. - Ahh. 722 00:36:33,806 --> 00:36:37,022 That's right behind, "My friend from college is in town." 723 00:36:37,258 --> 00:36:40,943 If I was blowing you off, I'd just say, "I'm blowing you off." 724 00:36:41,955 --> 00:36:45,633 Good point. Maybe we can hook up after? 725 00:36:45,755 --> 00:36:49,220 Family functions don't usually leave me in a very good mood. 726 00:36:49,935 --> 00:36:51,572 Aye. 727 00:36:53,318 --> 00:36:55,342 Good luck on your verdict. 728 00:37:10,397 --> 00:37:15,431 - Ladies and gentlemen, have you reached a verdict? - We have. 729 00:37:15,758 --> 00:37:16,950 What say you? 730 00:37:17,276 --> 00:37:22,840 To the charge of murder in the second degree, we find the defendant, Colin Brody, 731 00:37:23,228 --> 00:37:24,110 guilty. 732 00:37:34,735 --> 00:37:38,323 Thank you, ladies and gentlemen of the jury. You're excused. 733 00:37:44,665 --> 00:37:47,552 Thank you for everything. 734 00:37:56,058 --> 00:38:02,700 What's going on? I thought we-- Congratulations, Mr. Steele. Your tenacity was inspiring. 735 00:38:03,727 --> 00:38:04,671 Thank you. 736 00:38:05,137 --> 00:38:06,963 I'm reducing the charge. 737 00:38:07,645 --> 00:38:08,442 - Come again? 738 00:38:08,637 --> 00:38:12,362 I'm allowing the defendant's 3-30-30 motion and setting aside the verdict. 739 00:38:14,248 --> 00:38:15,291 What? 740 00:38:15,438 --> 00:38:19,283 The conviction will stand on the lesser charge of Negligent Homicide. 741 00:38:19,297 --> 00:38:22,473 I'm sentencing Colin Brody to two years probation. 742 00:38:22,575 --> 00:38:23,340 Probation. 743 00:38:23,925 --> 00:38:26,570 Thank you, Your Honor. It's a fair result. 744 00:38:34,476 --> 00:38:39,681 Colin Brody murdered that girl. The jury just voted to convict. 745 00:38:39,967 --> 00:38:42,171 Who are you to tell them that they're wrong? 746 00:38:42,686 --> 00:38:47,393 With all due respect, Mr. Steele, you won on your argument. 747 00:38:48,086 --> 00:38:50,340 Now I win on my opinion. 748 00:38:57,386 --> 00:39:01,422 You pulled that one out of your ass, huh, kid? 749 00:39:01,958 --> 00:39:07,221 A guilty verdict's a guilty verdict. Doesn't matter where it comes from. 750 00:39:08,615 --> 00:39:12,721 I'm sorry about all the drama here, Ernie. Couldn't help it. 751 00:39:13,175 --> 00:39:15,670 I was never gonna let that lowlife get away with shooting you. 752 00:39:15,866 --> 00:39:17,912 Never. You gotta know that. 753 00:39:19,797 --> 00:39:21,622 Come on. 754 00:39:24,025 --> 00:39:27,602 What can I say? Guess you got lucky. 755 00:39:28,175 --> 00:39:32,261 It's not about me. It's about that punk doing time. 756 00:39:33,157 --> 00:39:36,943 But I guess you guys forgot about that. 757 00:39:40,288 --> 00:39:43,470 Checked over at Uncle Jeff's. He said the game ended an hour ago. 758 00:39:43,818 --> 00:39:46,962 I'm sure he just got caught in traffic. 759 00:39:50,186 --> 00:39:52,590 You know what, Mom? Why don't you go ahead and open your gift? 760 00:39:52,818 --> 00:39:55,412 - Oh, I should wait for your father. - No, he'd want you to. 761 00:40:01,307 --> 00:40:05,051 Oh, it's such a pretty shade, isn't it? 762 00:40:10,528 --> 00:40:14,933 Oh, it's--it's-- it's too much. It's beautiful. 763 00:40:15,248 --> 00:40:16,850 Try it on. 764 00:40:20,256 --> 00:40:25,392 - Your father really bought this? - Absolutely. 765 00:40:26,685 --> 00:40:29,593 You kids have places to go tonight. Let's go ahead and order. 766 00:40:29,817 --> 00:40:33,051 Your dad will show up soon. 767 00:40:59,015 --> 00:41:03,223 - Jim, what are you-- - The judge reduced the charge, George. 768 00:41:03,736 --> 00:41:04,992 The kid's walking. 769 00:41:05,538 --> 00:41:09,340 I didn't want you to read about it in the paper. 770 00:41:09,556 --> 00:41:13,370 A judge can do that? After you won the case fair and square? 771 00:41:13,408 --> 00:41:15,350 Unfortunately, he can. 772 00:41:18,515 --> 00:41:23,360 - Why on earth would the bastard do something like this? - Because he's a bastard. 773 00:41:25,718 --> 00:41:29,880 Captured by RaceMan 774 00:41:32,465 --> 00:41:36,220 --------------------------- 775 00:41:39,305 --> 00:41:43,902 ---------------------------