1 00:00:00,960 --> 00:00:02,360 Previously on L .A. Law. 2 00:00:08,900 --> 00:00:12,720 As most of you know, I have decided to run for city council. Only I didn't take 3 00:00:12,720 --> 00:00:14,000 into account the time that's needed. 4 00:00:15,020 --> 00:00:16,520 I'd like to extend my leave of absence. 5 00:00:16,800 --> 00:00:17,800 We'll be fine, Jonathan. 6 00:00:18,080 --> 00:00:19,058 All the best. 7 00:00:19,060 --> 00:00:22,120 This is a different world from my private practice up north, I'll tell 8 00:00:22,340 --> 00:00:23,340 Where were you up north? 9 00:00:23,500 --> 00:00:24,500 Santa Barbara. 10 00:00:25,720 --> 00:00:26,900 You want to see my scar? 11 00:00:27,820 --> 00:00:28,820 Yeah. 12 00:00:42,120 --> 00:00:43,520 None? 13 00:00:45,420 --> 00:00:46,420 None? 14 00:01:20,750 --> 00:01:24,410 As a prisoner's rights advocate, I hear a lot of guys claim they're innocent. 15 00:01:24,730 --> 00:01:26,810 33 years and two months. 16 00:01:27,610 --> 00:01:29,210 I love the woman. 17 00:01:29,650 --> 00:01:35,270 I didn't kill her. That's why I'm here. I have a signed confession by someone 18 00:01:35,270 --> 00:01:36,390 who agrees with you. 19 00:01:37,070 --> 00:01:38,430 Name's Philip Tice. 20 00:01:38,970 --> 00:01:40,690 Why is he coming forward now? 21 00:01:40,970 --> 00:01:44,770 Mr. Tice is dying of stomach cancer and afraid of burning in hell. 22 00:01:46,810 --> 00:01:48,070 I'm living in it. 23 00:01:49,800 --> 00:01:51,060 So when do I get out? 24 00:01:51,260 --> 00:01:55,500 Courts are skeptical of third -party confessions. Before I could do anything, 25 00:01:55,500 --> 00:01:58,360 need Tithe to take a polygraph to see if he's for real. For real? 26 00:02:00,020 --> 00:02:04,940 I've been in this pit half my life writing a beef for a crime I didn't 27 00:02:06,080 --> 00:02:07,080 That's real. 28 00:02:07,220 --> 00:02:08,220 Well, it's your call. 29 00:02:09,320 --> 00:02:12,520 If you want to pursue this, I'll handle the case. 30 00:02:12,760 --> 00:02:16,800 I was 27 years old when that son of a bitch put me away. 31 00:02:18,190 --> 00:02:20,210 prosecutor in the DA's office. 32 00:02:21,210 --> 00:02:24,790 Smug, cocky, phony New England accent. 33 00:02:25,030 --> 00:02:26,550 I'll never forget him. 34 00:02:28,090 --> 00:02:29,490 Leland McKenzie. 35 00:04:29,680 --> 00:04:33,200 Next up, people versus Brackman. Well, weren't the looting charges dropped? 36 00:04:33,440 --> 00:04:35,940 Yes, but a pesky, disturbing the peace charge remains. 37 00:04:36,160 --> 00:04:40,080 One officer used an illegal chokehold while escorting me to the paddy wagon. I 38 00:04:40,080 --> 00:04:42,840 expressed my outrage verbally. The elbow was in. 39 00:04:43,330 --> 00:04:46,990 Douglas, maybe you should pay the fine and be done with it. The city attorney 40 00:04:46,990 --> 00:04:50,390 stopping by this afternoon, and since I have an eyewitness, he'll be forced to 41 00:04:50,390 --> 00:04:51,329 drop the charges. 42 00:04:51,330 --> 00:04:53,510 Would you mind if I observed? I'd like to see the process. 43 00:04:53,810 --> 00:04:54,529 Bring a notebook. 44 00:04:54,530 --> 00:04:55,530 It should prove educational. 45 00:04:55,890 --> 00:04:59,930 Moving on, Osgood versus the state of California. That's my pro bono case. 46 00:05:00,150 --> 00:05:03,870 Leland, I still need to speak with you about this one. In my office, right 47 00:05:03,870 --> 00:05:04,629 this meeting. 48 00:05:04,630 --> 00:05:05,269 I'll be there. 49 00:05:05,270 --> 00:05:09,150 And since we're on the subject of pro bono work, I'd like to congratulate you 50 00:05:09,150 --> 00:05:12,090 all on your commitment to rebuilding Los Angeles. 51 00:05:12,310 --> 00:05:15,510 While we're busy patting ourselves on the back, let me reiterate yesterday's 52 00:05:15,510 --> 00:05:19,110 message. Mackenzie Brackman numbers are at their lowest level in six years. 53 00:05:19,190 --> 00:05:20,470 We're losing out to our competition. 54 00:05:20,770 --> 00:05:23,450 It doesn't take 20 -20 vision to know we may not land on our feet. 55 00:05:23,670 --> 00:05:28,410 If things don't turn around, this probably allows you time to be 56 00:05:28,410 --> 00:05:29,410 the DA's office. 57 00:05:29,530 --> 00:05:30,530 You bet it is. 58 00:05:31,620 --> 00:05:34,920 Just to be close to Zoe? Oh, come on, Ann. It's bigger than that. 59 00:05:35,260 --> 00:05:39,040 This is no secret. I've given it a lot of thought. This makes our loss in our 60 00:05:39,040 --> 00:05:43,400 tax and domestic litigation areas seem inconsequential. If that is a not -so 61 00:05:43,400 --> 00:05:47,920 -thinly -veiled comment about my husband's job, you will be glad to know 62 00:05:47,920 --> 00:05:49,060 is coming home today. 63 00:05:49,340 --> 00:05:53,080 Goodness. Stuart, like myself, was a victim of events beyond his control. 64 00:05:53,640 --> 00:05:57,060 Mr. Arnold Beck is disappearance, on the other hand. I mean, who's kidding whom? 65 00:05:57,220 --> 00:06:01,140 Five months and nothing but a series of cryptic postcards from around the world? 66 00:06:01,300 --> 00:06:03,260 It is puzzling. Puzzling? It's downright irresponsible. 67 00:06:03,900 --> 00:06:07,780 The man is a partner in this firm. He owes it to us to be present and holding 68 00:06:07,780 --> 00:06:08,780 his own. 69 00:06:09,040 --> 00:06:10,040 Here's my witness. 70 00:06:10,920 --> 00:06:14,780 Before we adjourn, serious weight should be given to Douglas' comments. 71 00:06:15,100 --> 00:06:19,280 The future of Mackenzie Brackman is in serious jeopardy. In the upcoming weeks, 72 00:06:19,380 --> 00:06:22,840 I would like you all to consider whether or not we have a future. 73 00:06:27,580 --> 00:06:30,300 My apartment's just across the street from the liquor store. 74 00:06:31,000 --> 00:06:33,620 Convenient if I need a little creme de menthe. Yes, right. 75 00:06:34,400 --> 00:06:38,280 Miss Hennepin, how much of my arrest did you actually witness? 76 00:06:38,520 --> 00:06:39,580 Oh, beginning to end. 77 00:06:40,380 --> 00:06:41,800 Totally uncalled for. 78 00:06:42,080 --> 00:06:44,520 That policeman used excessive force. 79 00:06:44,880 --> 00:06:48,300 And would you be willing to testify to that effect at my trial? Oh, goodness, 80 00:06:48,400 --> 00:06:49,400 yes. 81 00:06:49,820 --> 00:06:52,740 Miss Hennepin, Mary, you're a dream come true. 82 00:06:53,390 --> 00:06:56,550 I'll have my assistant come in to take a statement. Shouldn't we discuss 83 00:06:56,550 --> 00:07:01,670 remuneration? Excuse me? Well, there'll be certain out -of -pocket expenses, 84 00:07:02,030 --> 00:07:03,670 eating lunch, taking a bus. 85 00:07:03,910 --> 00:07:06,070 Oh, of course. And remunerated you shall be. 86 00:07:06,750 --> 00:07:08,930 Not to mention the value of my time. 87 00:07:13,450 --> 00:07:15,690 Exactly what dollar sum did you have in mind? 88 00:07:15,990 --> 00:07:17,750 Oh, I don't know. 89 00:07:17,990 --> 00:07:19,550 Ballpark it. And even grand. 90 00:07:19,810 --> 00:07:20,850 A thousand dollars? 91 00:07:21,130 --> 00:07:22,310 I've seen the car you drive. 92 00:07:22,990 --> 00:07:26,770 You can afford it. Madam, I will not participate in bribery. 93 00:07:27,110 --> 00:07:28,110 Eight hundred. 94 00:07:31,370 --> 00:07:32,910 You'll not get a penny from me. 95 00:07:33,130 --> 00:07:34,690 Seven hundred. Not one red cent. 96 00:07:34,910 --> 00:07:39,210 Five hundred. Take it or leave it. What kind of a sucker do you think I am? 97 00:07:39,470 --> 00:07:40,470 First class. 98 00:07:51,130 --> 00:07:52,130 Roxanne. 99 00:07:52,590 --> 00:07:54,570 Another postcard from Arnie. Good. 100 00:07:55,070 --> 00:07:57,830 Where are the seashells? Down by the seashore. 101 00:07:59,450 --> 00:08:03,930 Oh, the Seychelles Islands. They're off the east coast of Africa. 102 00:08:04,510 --> 00:08:06,530 Is Arnie ever coming back? 103 00:08:06,830 --> 00:08:07,830 I hope so. 104 00:08:08,550 --> 00:08:09,550 Me too. 105 00:08:09,830 --> 00:08:11,970 Um, can I keep this one? 106 00:08:13,330 --> 00:08:14,430 It's my favorite. 107 00:08:14,730 --> 00:08:15,730 Why's that? 108 00:08:17,190 --> 00:08:18,190 Nudie. 109 00:08:25,330 --> 00:08:27,390 Philip Tice aced his polygraph. 110 00:08:28,990 --> 00:08:32,390 Well, nothing in this confession convinces me he's telling the truth. 111 00:08:33,470 --> 00:08:37,650 One thing is certain, this statement isn't worth the paper it's printed on. 112 00:08:37,650 --> 00:08:41,730 can recant any time, and there'd be no evidence to prosecute him for this 113 00:08:41,730 --> 00:08:43,950 murder. I've gone over the court transcripts. 114 00:08:44,310 --> 00:08:48,470 You had no direct evidence. Your case against Osgood was circumstantial. This 115 00:08:48,470 --> 00:08:50,990 was my first capital case. I was damn careful. 116 00:08:51,350 --> 00:08:52,550 I did my job. 117 00:08:53,320 --> 00:08:56,800 In any event, this is a conflict of interest for you. You'll have to drop 118 00:08:56,880 --> 00:09:01,600 Given the time that's passed, the DA is willing to waive the conflict on the 119 00:09:01,600 --> 00:09:03,920 condition we agree in writing not to discuss the case. 120 00:09:04,120 --> 00:09:07,500 If I refuse, I look like I'm stonewalling to protect myself. 121 00:09:08,740 --> 00:09:09,980 Is that the idea? 122 00:09:10,260 --> 00:09:13,920 Leland, it's possible the man you convicted is innocent. 123 00:09:33,650 --> 00:09:34,650 Zoe? 124 00:09:36,870 --> 00:09:37,870 Welcome back. 125 00:09:38,890 --> 00:09:41,370 I guess I forgot to ask someone to water this. 126 00:09:42,990 --> 00:09:46,310 Well, last time you left, they wheeled you out on a stretcher. 127 00:09:46,910 --> 00:09:48,590 Probably had other things on your mind. 128 00:09:50,050 --> 00:09:51,930 It's strange. This is the Meacham file. 129 00:09:52,250 --> 00:09:55,710 Right where I left it. Like I haven't been gone at all. Did they paint? 130 00:09:56,410 --> 00:09:58,450 I don't remember the office being so dark. 131 00:09:58,690 --> 00:09:59,910 Zoe, I want to talk... 132 00:10:02,980 --> 00:10:07,100 You're early for our interview. I just thought I'd stop by and see how Zoe's 133 00:10:07,100 --> 00:10:10,280 doing. Well, I'll see you in my office. 134 00:10:12,780 --> 00:10:13,780 You okay? 135 00:10:13,860 --> 00:10:14,860 I don't know. 136 00:10:15,940 --> 00:10:17,340 I thought I'd feel different. 137 00:10:18,740 --> 00:10:19,740 More comfortable. 138 00:10:19,920 --> 00:10:22,140 Maybe I've been too hard on you to get back. 139 00:10:22,720 --> 00:10:27,600 But you know, if you're not ready, you're not ready. I don't want to push. 140 00:10:27,600 --> 00:10:29,620 can tell me to shut up anytime you want. Shut up. 141 00:10:33,130 --> 00:10:34,430 You sure you don't want to move in together? 142 00:10:34,770 --> 00:10:40,550 Then if I take this job here, working side by side, sleeping side by side, we 143 00:10:40,550 --> 00:10:44,270 can get a bed that converts into a partner's desk. I'm leaving. I'm gone. 144 00:11:07,720 --> 00:11:13,000 Because Jonathan Rollins lives 15 miles and a world apart from the district he 145 00:11:13,000 --> 00:11:14,160 pretends to represent. 146 00:11:14,500 --> 00:11:17,600 Now, come November, we have a chance to change that. 147 00:11:17,840 --> 00:11:18,840 Same to you, Ellis. 148 00:11:19,120 --> 00:11:21,580 Why can't you write a speech like that? Instead, you give me this. 149 00:11:21,980 --> 00:11:25,920 Racism is like a virus emerging when the resilience of the body politic is lured 150 00:11:25,920 --> 00:11:26,960 by economic disparity. 151 00:11:27,360 --> 00:11:28,339 It's a good metaphor. 152 00:11:28,340 --> 00:11:31,940 You can't categorize the riots as a race issue. What does that say? That's one 153 00:11:31,940 --> 00:11:33,560 line about underclass versus middle class. 154 00:11:34,100 --> 00:11:35,840 It's all skewed very black. 155 00:11:36,170 --> 00:11:37,990 I don't want to alienate the Latinos and Koreans. 156 00:11:38,210 --> 00:11:39,830 They were all equally affected by the riots. 157 00:11:40,110 --> 00:11:41,570 Jeff, you stink. 158 00:11:42,190 --> 00:11:43,190 Fix it. 159 00:11:46,850 --> 00:11:47,850 Yeah. 160 00:11:48,430 --> 00:11:50,090 I can't make it that early. 161 00:11:50,730 --> 00:11:51,730 Okay. 162 00:11:52,330 --> 00:11:56,430 The latest numbers show you're tracking way down with the over 60 set. Ellis has 163 00:11:56,430 --> 00:11:57,490 pulled within eight points. 164 00:11:58,510 --> 00:12:00,370 You need the endorsement of Councilman Cook. 165 00:12:00,810 --> 00:12:01,810 Desperately. 166 00:12:02,090 --> 00:12:03,110 Councilman Cook's... 167 00:12:03,470 --> 00:12:05,290 Been a force in South Central for years. 168 00:12:06,130 --> 00:12:09,790 He throws a lot of weight. He carries a lot of water. I don't know, Terry. I 169 00:12:09,790 --> 00:12:13,490 mean, the man makes me crazy. Jonathan, this isn't personal. This is business. 170 00:12:13,830 --> 00:12:15,050 You're hemorrhaging in the polls. 171 00:12:15,590 --> 00:12:17,990 An endorsement from Councilman Cook could stop that. 172 00:12:22,810 --> 00:12:23,810 I'll go see him. 173 00:12:24,510 --> 00:12:28,010 Well, aren't you required to report solicitation of a bribe? Why? 174 00:12:28,440 --> 00:12:31,260 So an investigation can be opened and more of this firm's valuable time 175 00:12:31,260 --> 00:12:34,480 squandered? No, thank you. It would be an impropriety. I'll take my chances. 176 00:12:34,720 --> 00:12:35,720 Pay attention. 177 00:12:35,840 --> 00:12:42,180 City Attorney Dana Romney? That's me. 178 00:12:42,720 --> 00:12:45,300 You're Douglas Brackman. 415 violation. 179 00:12:45,600 --> 00:12:46,780 Let me introduce... Gwen Taylor? 180 00:12:47,140 --> 00:12:49,540 I used to see you hovering around the Law Review office. 181 00:12:49,900 --> 00:12:51,440 Always thought you had great legs. 182 00:12:51,740 --> 00:12:54,240 Thanks. You went to Loyola? Just graduated. 183 00:12:54,500 --> 00:12:56,020 How long you been with the city attorney's office? 184 00:12:56,340 --> 00:12:59,440 This is my first case. They gave it to me because it's a slam dunk. 185 00:12:59,820 --> 00:13:02,580 Young man, pardon me. Pardon you. 186 00:13:02,900 --> 00:13:03,900 Wish I could. 187 00:13:04,360 --> 00:13:08,100 I would hardly call my case a slam dunk. I was falsely arrested while headed for 188 00:13:08,100 --> 00:13:09,100 my wedding. 189 00:13:10,030 --> 00:13:15,390 I have a gold shield cop with no history of force who says you used profanity, 190 00:13:15,530 --> 00:13:19,010 spit in his face. I was exercising my right to free speech. Is that why you're 191 00:13:19,010 --> 00:13:22,430 persecuting me while 80 % of looting -related charges have been dropped? 192 00:13:22,650 --> 00:13:23,650 Police don't want you dropped. 193 00:13:26,730 --> 00:13:27,950 I'll tell you what, Brackman. 194 00:13:28,670 --> 00:13:30,170 Thanksgiving's just around the corner, right? 195 00:13:30,490 --> 00:13:33,790 You already spent time in the slam. I'll recommend the judge give you time 196 00:13:33,790 --> 00:13:35,030 served if you plead guilty. 197 00:13:35,630 --> 00:13:39,370 I'd rather be vivisected with a rusty church key. Now, you listen to me, 198 00:13:39,530 --> 00:13:43,150 You're talking with an experienced litigator. If you want to avoid 199 00:13:43,150 --> 00:13:46,090 yourself in court, I suggest you drop the charges. 200 00:13:47,150 --> 00:13:50,090 Mr. Brackman, I've waited years to say this. 201 00:13:51,030 --> 00:13:52,350 I'll see you in court. 202 00:13:54,310 --> 00:13:56,390 Let's grab a drink sometime. The hell she will. 203 00:13:56,810 --> 00:13:57,810 Well, I... 204 00:14:06,440 --> 00:14:07,440 Stuart? Hi. 205 00:14:09,800 --> 00:14:10,800 What are you doing? 206 00:14:12,480 --> 00:14:15,140 I'm looking at the wires and gears. They make the bed move, see? 207 00:14:16,200 --> 00:14:17,920 Stuart, the car is parked out front. 208 00:14:18,120 --> 00:14:19,480 Let's finish packing your suitcase. 209 00:14:20,360 --> 00:14:21,480 Are you taking me home? 210 00:14:22,060 --> 00:14:24,080 Uh -huh. Remember, we talked about this. 211 00:14:26,000 --> 00:14:27,720 I don't want to finish packing right now. 212 00:14:29,100 --> 00:14:30,100 Anne? 213 00:14:34,540 --> 00:14:35,540 Hello, Stuart. 214 00:14:36,980 --> 00:14:37,980 I'm busy. 215 00:14:41,040 --> 00:14:45,420 Whenever Stuart feels threatened or scared, the pattern is the same. 216 00:14:45,800 --> 00:14:48,480 Regression, inappropriate, even childish behavior. 217 00:14:48,920 --> 00:14:53,240 I thought his recovery would be quicker. He bounced back so fast after his heart 218 00:14:53,240 --> 00:14:55,480 attack. Don't underestimate Stuart's return. 219 00:14:55,760 --> 00:14:57,600 His blood clotting is under control. 220 00:14:58,120 --> 00:15:02,380 Latest MRI shows no new swelling in the medial temporal lobe where your husband 221 00:15:02,380 --> 00:15:03,760 suffered the most brain damage. 222 00:15:04,020 --> 00:15:05,020 He's so unpredictable. 223 00:15:05,180 --> 00:15:08,680 One minute he makes complete sense. The next, gibberish. 224 00:15:09,160 --> 00:15:14,560 And the mood swings and periods of sadness. The area in Stuart's brain 225 00:15:14,560 --> 00:15:17,660 been affected has to do with the storage of information. 226 00:15:18,300 --> 00:15:22,240 A full or even partial recovery could take months. 227 00:15:22,460 --> 00:15:26,720 We don't know how much tissue was actually damaged when he was beaten. 228 00:15:27,640 --> 00:15:30,160 You know, I've been a neurologist half my life. 229 00:15:30,680 --> 00:15:34,560 I've seen miraculous recoveries. Well, he could stay this way forever. 230 00:15:34,840 --> 00:15:35,960 Have patience, Ed. 231 00:15:36,880 --> 00:15:38,240 Try again. 232 00:15:47,160 --> 00:15:49,580 Felicia Holiday lived in the upstairs apartment. 233 00:15:50,380 --> 00:15:55,000 She had borrowed 300 bucks from me and never paid me back, so I went to 234 00:15:55,560 --> 00:15:59,380 This would be February 3rd, 1959, the night of the murder. 235 00:15:59,580 --> 00:16:04,240 That's right. She claimed that she was broke, so I suggested an alternative 236 00:16:04,240 --> 00:16:06,200 method for settling the debt. 237 00:16:06,440 --> 00:16:07,440 How? 238 00:16:09,080 --> 00:16:10,080 Oral sex. 239 00:16:11,100 --> 00:16:16,120 Felicia told me to leave, but I wasn't about to leave until I got paid back, 240 00:16:16,120 --> 00:16:17,120 way or another. 241 00:16:17,140 --> 00:16:21,360 I started to kiss her, and she grabbed a pair of scissors. 242 00:16:22,840 --> 00:16:24,100 That's when I... 243 00:16:24,910 --> 00:16:29,850 Went for her throat. She was wearing a big necklace, and I started to twist it 244 00:16:29,850 --> 00:16:33,290 to make her drop the scissors, but she wouldn't let go. 245 00:16:35,470 --> 00:16:36,830 I didn't mean to kill her. 246 00:16:37,130 --> 00:16:40,770 Mr. Tice, the police never found that necklace you claim to have used to 247 00:16:40,770 --> 00:16:42,990 strangle Felicia Holliday. Can you describe it? 248 00:16:43,250 --> 00:16:49,990 It was a thick silver chain with a cluster of heavy 249 00:16:49,990 --> 00:16:51,530 metal hearts on the front. 250 00:16:51,870 --> 00:16:55,750 I dropped the necklace down a sewer grate. I was worried about my 251 00:16:56,130 --> 00:17:00,050 Your Honor, I'd like to offer into evidence the affidavit of Felicia 252 00:17:00,050 --> 00:17:03,810 mother, taken last week, confirming the victim owned a necklace matching the 253 00:17:03,810 --> 00:17:07,550 description given by Mr. Tice. It was a family heirloom, missing from the 254 00:17:07,550 --> 00:17:08,990 victim's effects after her death. 255 00:17:09,230 --> 00:17:10,230 Any objection? 256 00:17:10,490 --> 00:17:14,230 No. Additionally, it is stipulated that none of the documents filed in 257 00:17:14,230 --> 00:17:17,250 connection with Miss Holliday's death contain any mention of this necklace. 258 00:17:17,550 --> 00:17:21,450 What's more, the width of the necklace, as described by the witness, conforms to 259 00:17:21,450 --> 00:17:23,450 the bruise on the victim's neck. 260 00:17:24,050 --> 00:17:29,270 Stipulated. Mr. Tice, what prompts you to confess at this time? 261 00:17:29,690 --> 00:17:32,650 My doctor says I have less than a year to live. 262 00:17:34,710 --> 00:17:35,710 Stomach cancer. 263 00:17:37,610 --> 00:17:43,870 That made me take a hard look at my choices, my mistakes. 264 00:17:44,230 --> 00:17:49,530 I know I can't give Frank Osgood back the last 33 years, 265 00:17:49,690 --> 00:17:55,170 but I want him to have his freedom for whatever time he has got left. 266 00:17:55,510 --> 00:17:56,510 Thank you. 267 00:17:57,030 --> 00:17:58,030 Nothing further. 268 00:17:58,750 --> 00:18:00,530 Court will take a brief recess. 269 00:18:04,360 --> 00:18:05,860 Yeah, it's been pretty fast up there. 270 00:18:06,080 --> 00:18:08,200 Like I told you, Frank, it's an uphill push. 271 00:18:08,880 --> 00:18:10,680 Your first trial, you were presumed innocent. 272 00:18:11,100 --> 00:18:12,540 This time it's the other way around. 273 00:18:22,020 --> 00:18:25,980 Then my coming to see you is beside the point? I have been approached by your 274 00:18:25,980 --> 00:18:29,360 opponent, Mr. Ellis, but I haven't promised him my endorsement. 275 00:18:29,660 --> 00:18:30,660 That's what you mean? 276 00:18:31,040 --> 00:18:32,660 Then you'll still consider endorsing me? 277 00:18:33,900 --> 00:18:35,600 despite our past differences. 278 00:18:36,160 --> 00:18:38,500 But I need your support in return. 279 00:18:38,840 --> 00:18:44,020 I've been impressed by your leadership, enabling merchants to rebuild faster. 280 00:18:44,280 --> 00:18:48,020 Best way for this community to recover its dignity is to continue mobilizing 281 00:18:48,020 --> 00:18:48,779 cleanup efforts. 282 00:18:48,780 --> 00:18:51,340 Open stores, help to get people working again. 283 00:18:51,540 --> 00:18:54,160 That's true. However, you've excluded certain businesses. 284 00:18:54,860 --> 00:18:56,260 Liquor outlets, for instance. 285 00:18:56,880 --> 00:18:59,980 I believe we should encourage owners to redirect their efforts in a more 286 00:18:59,980 --> 00:19:06,340 positive way. Of course. But I assume if I gave you my endorsement, you'd help 287 00:19:06,340 --> 00:19:09,100 me protect those store owners who want to open their doors again. 288 00:19:09,360 --> 00:19:13,480 When I took this office, I promised myself I would act according to my 289 00:19:13,480 --> 00:19:16,780 conscience. The constituents don't give a damn about your conscience. They want 290 00:19:16,780 --> 00:19:20,160 your help. By discriminating against liquor stores burned during the riots, 291 00:19:20,200 --> 00:19:22,440 don't you think you're punishing those merchants twice? 292 00:19:23,900 --> 00:19:25,580 Rethink your position on this. 293 00:19:27,550 --> 00:19:28,750 Something to consider. 294 00:19:34,270 --> 00:19:35,270 All rise. 295 00:19:35,750 --> 00:19:41,470 Case number 62589, People v. Brackman, the Honorable Janice L. Neiman 296 00:19:41,630 --> 00:19:42,630 Be seated. 297 00:19:43,110 --> 00:19:46,870 Mr. Romney, present your first witness. The people call Mary Hennepin to the 298 00:19:46,870 --> 00:19:48,550 stand? You've got to be kidding. 299 00:19:50,690 --> 00:19:54,790 Your Honor, move to find Mary Hennepin, an unfit witness. 300 00:19:54,990 --> 00:19:56,290 On what grounds, Count? 301 00:19:56,520 --> 00:20:00,500 Yesterday, this woman solicited a bribe in return for testifying on my behalf. 302 00:20:00,740 --> 00:20:04,320 Did a conversation take place between you and Mr. Brackman? Yes, he invited me 303 00:20:04,320 --> 00:20:06,620 to his office and tried to bribe me. 304 00:20:06,860 --> 00:20:09,040 Liar. Mr. Brackman, go on, please. 305 00:20:09,390 --> 00:20:14,330 Well, he offered to pay me $1 ,000 to change my story and testify for him. 306 00:20:14,590 --> 00:20:18,790 Lawyer! Counselor, as an officer of the court, you are obligated to report such 307 00:20:18,790 --> 00:20:20,570 things to the city attorney immediately. 308 00:20:21,070 --> 00:20:25,050 Your Honor, may I address the court? I'm Gwen Taylor, Mr. Brackman's intern. I 309 00:20:25,050 --> 00:20:27,630 can attest to his version of the alleged bribe. 310 00:20:27,910 --> 00:20:32,050 Alleged? Mr. Brackman, I'm denying your motion. Ms. Hennepin may testify. 311 00:20:32,530 --> 00:20:34,210 Maybe then we'll get to the bottom of this. 312 00:20:34,520 --> 00:20:38,560 Your Honor, in that case, I request a recess so I can prepare to question the 313 00:20:38,560 --> 00:20:39,560 witness. 314 00:20:39,740 --> 00:20:41,740 We'll reconvene tomorrow morning. 315 00:20:41,980 --> 00:20:43,000 Courts adjourned. 316 00:20:48,760 --> 00:20:49,760 Wow. 317 00:20:57,700 --> 00:20:58,840 This is our home. 318 00:20:59,820 --> 00:21:01,220 Yours, mine, and the bank's. 319 00:21:16,460 --> 00:21:18,400 We live here with our son. 320 00:21:19,180 --> 00:21:20,740 I forgot his name again. 321 00:21:21,840 --> 00:21:25,200 Matthew. Why can't I remember that? It's a nice name. 322 00:21:26,400 --> 00:21:32,300 Matthew. I like the color of the walls. 323 00:21:33,360 --> 00:21:37,000 You hated this color. We had a huge argument at the paint store. 324 00:21:39,420 --> 00:21:40,420 It's me. 325 00:21:45,770 --> 00:21:46,770 Who are these people? 326 00:21:47,390 --> 00:21:51,470 That's Matthew, and that's your daughter, Sarah. She's away at school, 327 00:21:51,470 --> 00:21:52,169 that's me. 328 00:21:52,170 --> 00:21:53,170 I know you. 329 00:21:53,290 --> 00:21:54,690 I'm your wife. I know. 330 00:21:57,510 --> 00:21:58,510 Where were they taken? 331 00:21:59,850 --> 00:22:01,730 That's our backyard. That was my birthday party. 332 00:22:05,070 --> 00:22:06,070 Happy birthday. 333 00:22:06,770 --> 00:22:07,770 Thank you. 334 00:22:10,290 --> 00:22:14,470 Stuart, do you really know that I'm your wife? 335 00:22:19,449 --> 00:22:20,510 Yeah. Welcome home. 336 00:22:23,550 --> 00:22:27,390 Mr. Tice, what's your relationship with Mr. Osgood? We were neighbors when he 337 00:22:27,390 --> 00:22:29,870 lived with Felicia. That isn't the only time you were neighbors, was it? 338 00:22:30,380 --> 00:22:35,560 I'm referring to your 1982 fraud conviction. You served nine months in 339 00:22:35,560 --> 00:22:36,560 was in for eight months. 340 00:22:36,780 --> 00:22:41,120 You and Mr. Osgood labored on the same work detail, didn't you? We hardly 341 00:22:41,260 --> 00:22:45,040 and we never talked about Felicia. Yet the only proof you offer to back up your 342 00:22:45,040 --> 00:22:49,370 confession... is a description of a necklace which may or may not be the 343 00:22:49,370 --> 00:22:53,370 weapon. Is the reason you're able to describe this necklace because Frank 344 00:22:53,370 --> 00:22:54,370 described it to you? 345 00:22:54,410 --> 00:22:55,930 Objection. Asked and answered. 346 00:22:56,210 --> 00:23:00,170 Sustained. Are you expecting the court to believe that you worked alongside an 347 00:23:00,170 --> 00:23:03,010 old neighbor and never... I avoided Frank Osgood. 348 00:23:03,370 --> 00:23:06,050 And if he remembered me, he never showed it. 349 00:23:06,270 --> 00:23:10,130 Your illness must be saddling your family with a sizable debt. 350 00:23:11,530 --> 00:23:14,810 Has Mr. Osgood offered to help you financially if you help him? 351 00:23:15,090 --> 00:23:16,970 Objection. Assuming fact, not in evidence? 352 00:23:17,250 --> 00:23:21,610 I'll allow it. Osgood never offered me a thing. Mr. Tice, when you were on trial 353 00:23:21,610 --> 00:23:23,230 for fraud, did you ever lie under oath? 354 00:23:24,110 --> 00:23:25,810 Yes, but I'm telling the truth now. 355 00:23:26,670 --> 00:23:28,410 I killed Felicia Holiday. 356 00:23:29,730 --> 00:23:31,850 I swear on my life. 357 00:23:32,090 --> 00:23:33,590 That's not saying a lot, Mr. Tice. 358 00:23:34,050 --> 00:23:35,650 Objection. Withdrawn. Nothing further. 359 00:23:44,220 --> 00:23:45,220 Yep. 360 00:23:46,880 --> 00:23:47,880 Settling in? 361 00:23:48,260 --> 00:23:50,840 Ruby, I want more to do than just write a pellet brief. 362 00:23:52,020 --> 00:23:53,940 I thought you should start back slowly. 363 00:23:54,200 --> 00:23:58,420 Well, I appreciate your concern, but I want a full case load, not the victim's 364 00:23:58,420 --> 00:23:59,420 discount. 365 00:24:00,260 --> 00:24:01,260 Okay. 366 00:24:01,800 --> 00:24:04,860 The asset forfeiture unit is bogged down. I'll send you the file. 367 00:24:05,100 --> 00:24:06,100 Good. 368 00:24:07,240 --> 00:24:11,840 Zoe, I want you to know that I do... 369 00:24:12,280 --> 00:24:16,160 Feel somewhat responsible for what happened. You were in a vulnerable place 370 00:24:16,160 --> 00:24:17,160 during the Meacham trial. 371 00:24:17,480 --> 00:24:20,920 Ruby, you and I both know you advised me to perjure myself. 372 00:24:21,280 --> 00:24:24,960 But the decision was mine. You're not responsible for what I said on the 373 00:24:24,960 --> 00:24:25,960 stand. 374 00:24:26,060 --> 00:24:28,080 I'm not blaming you because I got shot. 375 00:24:28,600 --> 00:24:30,280 Then we'll be able to get past this. 376 00:24:30,740 --> 00:24:31,960 We have to, don't we? 377 00:24:55,740 --> 00:24:56,740 Hey, Tom. 378 00:24:56,760 --> 00:24:58,380 Got a moment? Sure, Leland. 379 00:24:59,060 --> 00:24:59,779 What's up? 380 00:24:59,780 --> 00:25:00,780 How was your interview? 381 00:25:01,280 --> 00:25:02,620 It was good, I think. 382 00:25:04,460 --> 00:25:05,460 Thanks for asking. 383 00:25:08,420 --> 00:25:13,840 And Leland, I know that we're shorthanded around here. I'm just... I'm 384 00:25:13,840 --> 00:25:14,840 feeling restless. 385 00:25:15,120 --> 00:25:19,320 I wonder what it might be like working at the DA's office, you know? Truth and 386 00:25:19,320 --> 00:25:22,040 justice and the American way. 387 00:25:22,650 --> 00:25:25,850 Well, for what it's worth, lately I empathize with your restlessness. 388 00:25:27,290 --> 00:25:28,290 Tom. Hey. 389 00:25:28,750 --> 00:25:30,570 Leland. I'm glad I caught you. 390 00:25:30,930 --> 00:25:32,410 What is it, Daniel? I'm late. 391 00:25:33,270 --> 00:25:34,810 Tomorrow I'm calling you as a witness. 392 00:25:36,210 --> 00:25:39,630 What exactly do you hope to accomplish, putting me on the stand? 393 00:25:42,370 --> 00:25:45,110 Questions have cropped up about how you prosecuted the case. 394 00:25:46,070 --> 00:25:48,730 What questions? I can't discuss the details with you. 395 00:25:49,540 --> 00:25:52,420 If you'd like, speak to the prosecutor. I've already apprised her. 396 00:25:57,240 --> 00:25:58,240 I'm sorry. 397 00:26:16,420 --> 00:26:20,060 Mr. Osgood, where were you the night Felicia Holliday was killed? 398 00:26:20,380 --> 00:26:22,200 Lone in my picoefficiency. 399 00:26:23,420 --> 00:26:24,620 Blitzed out of my brain. 400 00:26:24,840 --> 00:26:25,940 I was a wreck. 401 00:26:26,560 --> 00:26:29,020 Felicia and I had stopped seeing each other a few weeks before. 402 00:26:29,480 --> 00:26:33,060 And you still had feelings for her? She was the only woman I ever loved. 403 00:26:34,180 --> 00:26:37,980 Of course, in prison, my opportunities have been limited. 404 00:26:40,100 --> 00:26:44,160 At any time, did you discuss Felicia's murder with Mr. Tice? 405 00:26:44,510 --> 00:26:48,430 No, I barely remember him at the apartments. Not at all at Lompoc. 406 00:26:48,630 --> 00:26:54,390 And Mr. Osgood, over the 33 years since your arrest, have you steadfastly 407 00:26:54,390 --> 00:26:55,470 maintained your innocence? 408 00:26:55,870 --> 00:27:00,350 At the time, the DA offered me seven years if I'd plead to manslaughter, but 409 00:27:00,350 --> 00:27:03,790 wouldn't take it. Two years ago, the parole board said they wouldn't let me 410 00:27:03,790 --> 00:27:05,430 because I would show remorse. 411 00:27:05,710 --> 00:27:08,390 I can't show remorse for something I didn't do. 412 00:27:08,910 --> 00:27:09,910 Thank you. 413 00:27:10,160 --> 00:27:14,260 Mr. Osgood, you had a history of physically abusing Felicia Holiday. 414 00:27:14,460 --> 00:27:18,800 In fact, three months before she was murdered, you were arrested for 415 00:27:18,800 --> 00:27:19,579 her, weren't you? 416 00:27:19,580 --> 00:27:23,760 She called the cops, yeah. Isn't it true you said to the arresting officer, I'll 417 00:27:23,760 --> 00:27:24,760 kill her for this? 418 00:27:24,900 --> 00:27:28,900 Yeah, but I never... And weren't you identified by two eyewitnesses as the 419 00:27:28,900 --> 00:27:32,820 they saw running from Miss Holiday's apartment the night she was murdered? 420 00:27:33,760 --> 00:27:34,760 They were mistaken. 421 00:27:35,420 --> 00:27:36,420 Thank you. 422 00:27:36,480 --> 00:27:37,480 Nothing further. 423 00:27:40,650 --> 00:27:44,230 It was horrible. The police were risking their lives while this man screamed 424 00:27:44,230 --> 00:27:49,430 threats and obscenities. Oh, the officers tried reasoning, but he just 425 00:27:49,430 --> 00:27:50,429 taunting them. 426 00:27:50,430 --> 00:27:53,450 And is the man you saw presently in our midst? 427 00:27:53,670 --> 00:27:55,770 Presently in our midst? That's the man. 428 00:27:57,990 --> 00:28:01,850 Let the record show Miss Hennepin has identified the defendant, Douglas P. 429 00:28:02,130 --> 00:28:03,130 Brackman. 430 00:28:03,570 --> 00:28:04,570 Thank you, ma 'am. 431 00:28:04,930 --> 00:28:05,930 Your witness. 432 00:28:06,470 --> 00:28:07,470 Watch this. 433 00:28:08,630 --> 00:28:09,650 Miss Hennepin. 434 00:28:11,210 --> 00:28:13,210 Had you been drinking on the night in question? 435 00:28:13,490 --> 00:28:17,790 I don't drink. Not even a little creme de menthe now and then? Objection. 436 00:28:17,790 --> 00:28:18,729 Leading the witness. 437 00:28:18,730 --> 00:28:21,070 Witness will answer. I hadn't sipped any that night. 438 00:28:21,290 --> 00:28:24,170 How many people were in the parking lot during the arrest? 439 00:28:24,670 --> 00:28:27,030 Twenty, maybe thirty. You're not sure? 440 00:28:27,610 --> 00:28:28,610 Objection. Irrelevant. 441 00:28:28,870 --> 00:28:33,410 Overruled. Twenty -five people. And you're absolutely certain it was me you 442 00:28:33,410 --> 00:28:38,170 among that crowd at dusk from across the street? Objection. Badgering. Oh, shut 443 00:28:38,170 --> 00:28:39,890 up. Counselors, that's enough. 444 00:28:40,410 --> 00:28:43,870 Miss Hennepin, if you would answer that question, please. It was Mr. Brackman I 445 00:28:43,870 --> 00:28:47,930 saw. His bald head was shining like a beacon. 446 00:28:48,490 --> 00:28:52,570 Your Honor, it's time for my medication, may I? Your Honor, this is an obvious 447 00:28:52,570 --> 00:28:53,810 ploy to gain sympathy. 448 00:28:54,110 --> 00:28:56,170 Ma 'am, you go right ahead. 449 00:28:58,550 --> 00:29:02,510 Miss Hennepin, were you taking medication on the night in question? 450 00:29:04,830 --> 00:29:07,650 Yes, primadol. For what ailment, may I ask? 451 00:29:08,650 --> 00:29:09,650 Change of life? 452 00:29:09,770 --> 00:29:14,930 Isn't it true that the menopausal condition can cause hot flashes, wild 453 00:29:14,930 --> 00:29:19,610 swings, irrational outbursts, symptoms that can distort a woman's perception? 454 00:29:19,910 --> 00:29:24,210 Objection. Speculation. You're also insulting half the population, Mr. 455 00:29:24,310 --> 00:29:28,270 I use the same prescription. And believe it or not, I experience neither 456 00:29:28,270 --> 00:29:30,270 irrational outbursts nor misperception. 457 00:29:30,590 --> 00:29:32,110 Your Honor, I meant no disrespect. 458 00:29:32,330 --> 00:29:37,170 Mr. Brackman, any further legitimate questions for the witness? 459 00:29:44,140 --> 00:29:47,140 Okay, run that by me again. I'm having Jeff rewrite my proposal. 460 00:29:47,360 --> 00:29:49,080 I'm taking out the sanctions against the liquor stores. 461 00:29:50,000 --> 00:29:52,740 That's not going to look good. There's a lot of resistance from community 462 00:29:52,740 --> 00:29:55,340 leaders. I need Cook's support. You said that yourself. It's the only way we can 463 00:29:55,340 --> 00:29:57,360 get it. How do you feel about the latest poll? 464 00:29:58,940 --> 00:30:02,740 I'd like to make a brief statement before answering any questions. 465 00:30:04,180 --> 00:30:07,400 I'm here to tell you that South Central is growing strong again. 466 00:30:08,320 --> 00:30:10,600 You know, not far across town, there are vacant lots. 467 00:30:11,380 --> 00:30:13,340 Scars, not from our most recent unrest. 468 00:30:13,840 --> 00:30:16,860 but from the Watts riot nearly three decades ago. 469 00:30:17,120 --> 00:30:21,340 I will not allow this neglect to continue. It's a waste, it is a shame, 470 00:30:21,340 --> 00:30:22,299 going to have to stop. 471 00:30:22,300 --> 00:30:25,080 Remember how you changed your stand on the licensing of liquor stores? 472 00:30:25,320 --> 00:30:29,000 Many small businesses rely on alcohol sales to maintain their profit margin, 473 00:30:29,180 --> 00:30:33,140 thereby allowing them to sell milk and bread at a reasonable cost. Are you 474 00:30:33,140 --> 00:30:35,260 surprised by Councilman Cook's endorsement? 475 00:30:35,740 --> 00:30:38,780 Should I be? Now that he's supporting Ellis, do you consider yourself the 476 00:30:38,780 --> 00:30:39,780 underdog? 477 00:30:41,949 --> 00:30:44,710 The councilman's endorsement is his business. 478 00:30:45,430 --> 00:30:49,270 Look, I'm not here to maintain a status quo. We need to shake things up. 479 00:30:49,550 --> 00:30:50,590 We need to wake up. 480 00:30:52,110 --> 00:30:52,530 Who 481 00:30:52,530 --> 00:30:59,790 are 482 00:30:59,790 --> 00:31:01,570 you? How did you get in here? 483 00:31:01,790 --> 00:31:02,910 Jane, thanks, Dec. 484 00:31:03,570 --> 00:31:06,230 I saw your name on the door. It wasn't locked. 485 00:31:06,530 --> 00:31:07,630 What can I do for you? 486 00:31:08,010 --> 00:31:12,390 The woman in Mrs. Thomas' office said I should see you about my asset forfeiture 487 00:31:12,390 --> 00:31:13,390 case. 488 00:31:16,030 --> 00:31:17,690 Why are you prosecuting me? 489 00:31:18,250 --> 00:31:19,550 I'm not a drug dealer. 490 00:31:20,730 --> 00:31:24,390 My son Michael made a terrible mistake. I'm not saying that he shouldn't be held 491 00:31:24,390 --> 00:31:25,390 accountable. 492 00:31:25,719 --> 00:31:28,960 But I wasn't charged with a crime. How can you take away my home? 493 00:31:29,160 --> 00:31:32,500 Mrs. Sangstack, if drugs were found on your property, we can seize your house. 494 00:31:32,520 --> 00:31:36,240 That's the law. But I didn't know he must have been doing this after school, 495 00:31:36,300 --> 00:31:37,500 before I got home from work. 496 00:31:37,760 --> 00:31:40,340 According to this affidavit, an informant said you were present. 497 00:31:40,600 --> 00:31:43,980 According to this affidavit and that report and this informant, take your 498 00:31:43,980 --> 00:31:44,980 out of that file and listen. 499 00:31:45,420 --> 00:31:49,220 Mrs. Sangstack, you should really talk with your lawyer. I spent 20 years 500 00:31:49,220 --> 00:31:50,220 the mortgage. 501 00:31:50,960 --> 00:31:52,880 Most of my money is in that house. 502 00:31:54,440 --> 00:31:59,640 I drive an 82 Civic with a bad clutch, and ever since you took away my home, me 503 00:31:59,640 --> 00:32:01,260 and my 8 -year -old have been living in it. 504 00:32:12,600 --> 00:32:13,600 Ann? 505 00:32:14,200 --> 00:32:15,200 Ann? 506 00:32:15,760 --> 00:32:16,760 What is it, Stuart? 507 00:32:17,320 --> 00:32:18,320 How does this work? 508 00:32:18,400 --> 00:32:19,740 How does what work? This. 509 00:32:20,260 --> 00:32:21,480 It's Chinese checkers. 510 00:32:21,860 --> 00:32:23,840 Doesn't work like the checkers I had at the hospital. 511 00:32:26,570 --> 00:32:28,250 Don't let him put any marbles in his mouth. 512 00:32:34,670 --> 00:32:35,670 What's your name? 513 00:32:35,910 --> 00:32:36,910 Beth, we do. 514 00:32:37,550 --> 00:32:38,890 Right. Sorry. 515 00:32:55,980 --> 00:33:01,140 Mr. McKenzie, in 1959, as deputy district attorney, you successfully 516 00:33:01,140 --> 00:33:04,340 Frank Osgood for the murder of Felicia Holliday. Is that correct? 517 00:33:04,680 --> 00:33:08,100 Yes. This note was found in your files on the Holliday investigation. 518 00:33:08,500 --> 00:33:09,580 Do you recognize the handwriting? 519 00:33:09,920 --> 00:33:13,880 It appears to be my own. For the record, the note is dated September 4th, 1959, 520 00:33:14,240 --> 00:33:16,460 one month before Frank Osgood's murder trial. 521 00:33:16,660 --> 00:33:18,360 Would you please read the note aloud? 522 00:33:19,040 --> 00:33:23,200 5 .30 p .m. Call from Frank Yates, probation officer. 523 00:33:23,680 --> 00:33:28,340 Prisoner in custody claims he saw a man leave Holiday Apartment on night of 524 00:33:28,340 --> 00:33:30,320 murder, not Osgood. 525 00:33:30,740 --> 00:33:35,340 And below is the single word, unreliable. It's underlined twice. 526 00:33:35,720 --> 00:33:38,840 Did you tell Mr. Osgood's lawyer about this potential eyewitness? 527 00:33:39,060 --> 00:33:42,860 As I recall, the probation officer who passed this information on to me 528 00:33:42,860 --> 00:33:46,900 cautioned that the prisoner had not been credible in the past, as underscored 529 00:33:46,900 --> 00:33:50,940 here. Is it possible you determined the informant was unreliable and dependent 530 00:33:50,940 --> 00:33:52,300 at the probation officer's assessment? 531 00:33:52,600 --> 00:33:56,200 All that. The conversation took place over 30 years ago. To the best of my 532 00:33:56,200 --> 00:34:00,300 recollection, I was told the informant was unreliable. 533 00:34:00,500 --> 00:34:03,240 Did you make any attempt whatsoever to track down this witness? 534 00:34:03,700 --> 00:34:07,960 No. And by not giving this information to Mr. Osgood's attorney, didn't you 535 00:34:07,960 --> 00:34:10,219 deprive him of the chance to seek out this witness? 536 00:34:10,480 --> 00:34:15,480 It's true. I didn't pass it on. But otherwise, I have no idea. Isn't it 537 00:34:15,480 --> 00:34:18,940 if someone had tracked down this witness, now lost forever? 538 00:34:19,449 --> 00:34:23,489 He might have identified Philip Tithe as the man seen running from Felicia 539 00:34:23,489 --> 00:34:27,350 Holliday's apartment. I suppose it's within the realm of possibility. 540 00:34:27,670 --> 00:34:28,670 Thank you. 541 00:34:29,949 --> 00:34:30,949 Your witness. 542 00:34:31,670 --> 00:34:37,409 Mr. McKenzie, in 1959, when you were a prosecutor, the rules governing 543 00:34:37,409 --> 00:34:40,210 disclosure of evidence were less rigid than today, correct? 544 00:34:40,610 --> 00:34:41,268 That's correct. 545 00:34:41,270 --> 00:34:45,530 You had no legal obligation to turn over information that appeared unreliable, 546 00:34:45,570 --> 00:34:46,558 did you? No. 547 00:34:46,560 --> 00:34:50,600 And rumors from a prisoner attempting to barter early release are hardly 548 00:34:50,600 --> 00:34:55,000 convincing, particularly when that prisoner has a history of being 549 00:34:55,120 --> 00:34:56,118 Nothing more. 550 00:34:56,120 --> 00:34:57,120 Redirect. 551 00:34:58,440 --> 00:35:04,500 The legal obligation aside, didn't you have a moral obligation 552 00:35:04,500 --> 00:35:08,780 to turn over evidence suggesting Mr. Osgood might be innocent? 553 00:35:09,020 --> 00:35:10,020 Objection, irrelevant. 554 00:35:10,200 --> 00:35:12,280 Overruled. I'd like Mr. McKenzie to answer. 555 00:35:12,500 --> 00:35:13,860 Didn't you have a moral obligation? 556 00:35:14,430 --> 00:35:17,390 To tell Mr. Osgood's lawyer about this third witness. 557 00:35:19,690 --> 00:35:20,690 Perhaps. 558 00:35:31,730 --> 00:35:35,830 You set me up. 559 00:35:36,210 --> 00:35:38,370 You never had any intention of giving me your endorsement. 560 00:35:40,450 --> 00:35:42,250 I consider supporting you. 561 00:35:42,860 --> 00:35:46,720 But I decided the 16th District would be better served by Ellis. 562 00:35:47,220 --> 00:35:48,220 Why? 563 00:35:50,300 --> 00:35:51,300 Honestly? 564 00:35:53,160 --> 00:35:55,720 You grew up in Privilege, UCLA, Harvard. 565 00:35:56,000 --> 00:35:59,140 Now, what does the editor of the Law Review know about the streets of South 566 00:35:59,140 --> 00:36:02,580 Central? Ellis fought his way up. He knows the problems firsthand. 567 00:36:02,780 --> 00:36:05,360 He's someone I can work with, find practical solutions. 568 00:36:07,060 --> 00:36:08,360 Give us a minute, please. 569 00:36:12,140 --> 00:36:14,180 I'd love to know what kind of deal you offered Ellis. 570 00:36:14,420 --> 00:36:17,460 Oh, don't be so sanctimonious. You were pretty quick to make a deal yourself. 571 00:36:18,860 --> 00:36:20,320 So you don't think I'm the best man? 572 00:36:20,600 --> 00:36:22,020 It's not about who's best. 573 00:36:22,520 --> 00:36:24,120 It's about getting into office. 574 00:36:25,320 --> 00:36:27,240 Frankly, I don't think you're going to win. 575 00:36:27,580 --> 00:36:28,580 Excuse me. 576 00:36:34,460 --> 00:36:39,120 In the matter of the people versus Douglas Brackman, violation of Penal 577 00:36:39,120 --> 00:36:43,530 415, disturbing the peace... I find the defendant guilty as charged. 578 00:36:43,790 --> 00:36:50,050 Oh, Your Honor, the people asked that Mr. Brackman receive the maximum 579 00:36:50,050 --> 00:36:54,370 of 90 days in the county jail. Over my dead body, Your Honor, I protest. 580 00:36:54,650 --> 00:36:57,050 Protest all you want, Mr. Brackman. 581 00:36:57,390 --> 00:37:02,030 Your conduct when placed under arrest was disgraceful. As an officer of this 582 00:37:02,030 --> 00:37:05,970 court, you're expected to set an example by showing respect for law enforcement. 583 00:37:06,230 --> 00:37:10,490 And since you failed to do so, I'm making an example out of you. Sentencing 584 00:37:10,490 --> 00:37:11,288 be Monday. 585 00:37:11,290 --> 00:37:14,830 Bailiff, take Mr. Brackman into custody. Hurry back to the office. Get Leland on 586 00:37:14,830 --> 00:37:17,770 top of this and Mulaney. For God's sake, get Benny. Anyone. 587 00:37:18,090 --> 00:37:19,850 Glenn. Glenn, come meet my folks. 588 00:38:56,680 --> 00:38:57,680 It's okay, Stuart. 589 00:38:58,180 --> 00:39:00,020 Everything's going to be all right, I promise. 590 00:39:03,100 --> 00:39:04,640 We will all come to order. 591 00:39:05,840 --> 00:39:06,840 Be seated. 592 00:39:11,960 --> 00:39:16,800 Although I'm unable to dismiss Mr. Tifer's confession entirely, it comes 593 00:39:16,800 --> 00:39:21,940 surrounded by doubts, unsupported by physical proof, so that it's impossible 594 00:39:21,940 --> 00:39:23,500 believe with any degree of certainty. 595 00:39:24,140 --> 00:39:27,980 Therefore, the petitioner's request for a new trial is denied. 596 00:39:29,440 --> 00:39:30,440 He's innocent. 597 00:39:31,540 --> 00:39:33,700 Damn it! Mr. Tice, sit down. How can you do this? 598 00:39:34,000 --> 00:39:37,240 Philip, don't do this. Mr. Morales, get control of your witness. I confess. 599 00:39:37,800 --> 00:39:39,380 What more do you want me to do? 600 00:39:39,640 --> 00:39:41,220 Bailiff, remove him. This isn't fair. 601 00:39:41,440 --> 00:39:43,580 One innocent person has died already. 602 00:39:44,440 --> 00:39:45,440 Isn't that enough? 603 00:39:45,940 --> 00:39:47,460 The man is innocent. 604 00:40:03,020 --> 00:40:04,400 I found this in your bottom drawer. 605 00:40:05,340 --> 00:40:06,360 I hope you don't mind. 606 00:40:09,340 --> 00:40:10,660 It's a gift from my ex. 607 00:40:14,500 --> 00:40:16,040 How bad do you think Cook's hurt me? 608 00:40:17,380 --> 00:40:19,740 They disposed of you and Ellis under dead heat. 609 00:40:22,760 --> 00:40:26,900 Sorry about your losing the endorsement, but how was my speech? Did the 610 00:40:26,900 --> 00:40:28,740 Reaganomics joke, did it get a laugh? 611 00:40:29,020 --> 00:40:30,020 I didn't use it. 612 00:40:30,860 --> 00:40:31,799 Why not? 613 00:40:31,800 --> 00:40:32,800 Jeff. 614 00:40:33,140 --> 00:40:34,700 Don't let the door hit you in the ass. 615 00:40:41,400 --> 00:40:45,040 Jonathan, just because you got sandbagged doesn't mean you have to give 616 00:40:45,040 --> 00:40:45,718 good fight. 617 00:40:45,720 --> 00:40:48,660 If you want, I can have Jeff do some opposition research. 618 00:40:48,980 --> 00:40:50,260 Euphemism for digging up dirt. 619 00:40:50,900 --> 00:40:54,720 Ellis has momentum. We have to drop him in his tracks. That means change our 620 00:40:54,720 --> 00:40:55,720 tactics. 621 00:40:56,380 --> 00:40:57,380 Go on the offense. 622 00:40:57,960 --> 00:40:58,960 No, no. 623 00:41:00,980 --> 00:41:01,980 You want to win? 624 00:41:02,560 --> 00:41:03,560 Who do you want to lose? 625 00:41:09,380 --> 00:41:10,380 All right. 626 00:41:11,720 --> 00:41:12,720 Let's go after Alice. 627 00:41:13,720 --> 00:41:14,980 See what Jeff can come up with. 628 00:41:20,720 --> 00:41:21,720 Hey there, Benny. 629 00:41:22,160 --> 00:41:24,060 We got another postcard from Arnie. 630 00:41:24,840 --> 00:41:27,300 Roxanne, another postcard from Arnie. 631 00:41:29,920 --> 00:41:34,670 You know... Going to find yourself is one thing, but if Arnie doesn't get 632 00:41:34,750 --> 00:41:36,370 he's going to find himself unemployed. 633 00:41:38,250 --> 00:41:39,250 Jesus. 634 00:41:40,590 --> 00:41:41,590 Close. 635 00:41:45,310 --> 00:41:46,310 Arnie? 636 00:41:46,650 --> 00:41:47,650 Oh, you rocks. 637 00:41:54,110 --> 00:41:56,030 Benny. I know. 638 00:42:01,130 --> 00:42:02,130 You've lost weight? 639 00:42:02,150 --> 00:42:05,350 Yeah, I started a macro diet in the western Antilles. Five months, guys, 640 00:42:05,410 --> 00:42:07,290 traveling the globe, I saw it all. 641 00:42:07,870 --> 00:42:12,830 The Brazilian rainforest, the Himalaya Mountains, the Sahara Desert. 642 00:42:13,730 --> 00:42:16,050 I've always wanted to visit Egypt. 643 00:42:16,590 --> 00:42:20,870 The pyramids, the Sphinx. What was it like? 644 00:42:21,150 --> 00:42:23,790 A little too much chlorine at the Cairo Hilton, but rocks. 645 00:42:24,090 --> 00:42:27,730 You would have loved this spot, the Yak and Yeti. You never left the hotels? 646 00:42:28,970 --> 00:42:31,180 Didn't you? five months away teach you anything? 647 00:42:31,640 --> 00:42:32,640 No. 648 00:42:33,920 --> 00:42:36,080 Of course I left the hotels. 649 00:42:36,560 --> 00:42:38,380 This is a new dawn, a new day. 650 00:42:38,660 --> 00:42:39,660 A new me. 651 00:42:39,800 --> 00:42:40,960 I've heard this before. 652 00:42:41,280 --> 00:42:42,380 Well, you wait and see, Rox. 653 00:42:43,280 --> 00:42:44,280 I've changed. 654 00:42:46,020 --> 00:42:47,960 By the way, have you been starting my car? 655 00:42:48,340 --> 00:42:50,580 After two weeks, I disconnected the battery. 656 00:42:51,000 --> 00:42:53,260 Rox, you know that screws up the alarm. 657 00:43:00,430 --> 00:43:01,730 So I am looking at this woman. 658 00:43:04,570 --> 00:43:06,630 And I think she's telling me the truth. 659 00:43:06,970 --> 00:43:11,010 But a sworn affidavit says that she knew her son was selling cocaine in the 660 00:43:11,010 --> 00:43:12,010 house. 661 00:43:12,070 --> 00:43:14,110 She might even be selling coke herself. 662 00:43:14,510 --> 00:43:16,390 Well, let the jury decide who's telling the truth. 663 00:43:16,670 --> 00:43:18,350 She's living in her car, Tommy. 664 00:43:18,570 --> 00:43:23,670 All I'm saying is that maybe my time is better served going after serious 665 00:43:23,670 --> 00:43:27,610 criminals instead of single mothers of small -time dealers. 666 00:43:28,090 --> 00:43:31,250 Talk to Ruby. Convince her. Right, and reaffirm her suspicions that I've gone 667 00:43:31,250 --> 00:43:33,030 soft, that I can't handle this anymore. 668 00:43:33,330 --> 00:43:34,330 Ow, ow. 669 00:43:34,410 --> 00:43:35,670 You have gone soft. 670 00:43:35,950 --> 00:43:36,950 I don't know. 671 00:43:37,290 --> 00:43:39,870 Maybe I've been avoiding going back because I don't want to go back. 672 00:43:42,090 --> 00:43:43,430 I mean, why should I? 673 00:43:44,450 --> 00:43:45,630 Upholding the law, remember? 674 00:43:45,930 --> 00:43:46,990 Getting the bad guys. 675 00:43:47,230 --> 00:43:48,630 Thank you, corporate lawyer. 676 00:43:49,210 --> 00:43:52,790 All your rah -rah -ing about moving to the DA's office, hop on over. 677 00:43:53,090 --> 00:43:54,270 Next week, soon enough. 678 00:43:56,090 --> 00:43:57,190 Are you serious? 679 00:43:59,850 --> 00:44:01,890 I'm feeling kind of bad about jumping ship. 680 00:44:02,550 --> 00:44:06,090 Looks like Mackenzie Brackman is unraveling. That's not your problem. 681 00:44:06,330 --> 00:44:07,730 In that case, I feel great. 682 00:44:10,710 --> 00:44:13,950 I'm so happy for you. Yeah, I'm happy for me, too. 683 00:44:15,970 --> 00:44:16,970 I'm getting happier. 684 00:44:34,960 --> 00:44:35,960 Car won't start? 685 00:44:36,900 --> 00:44:38,260 I owe you an apology. 686 00:44:38,500 --> 00:44:39,500 Me first. 687 00:44:39,560 --> 00:44:42,980 You heard the judge. He found your non -disclosure of a witness acceptable. 688 00:44:43,840 --> 00:44:45,980 Given the code in 1959. 689 00:44:47,840 --> 00:44:52,380 To dismiss a possible witness without even talking to him is arrogant. 690 00:44:52,780 --> 00:44:56,360 A hotshot working in the DA's office about to make his career. 691 00:44:56,800 --> 00:44:58,560 Leland, you believed in your case. 692 00:44:59,000 --> 00:45:01,360 Fought hard for a conviction. At worst... 693 00:45:02,280 --> 00:45:07,340 You made an error in judgment. This case launched my career, put me in private 694 00:45:07,340 --> 00:45:08,340 practice. 695 00:45:09,280 --> 00:45:14,260 The thought that my error may have cost a man a life of freedom is almost too 696 00:45:14,260 --> 00:45:15,260 staggering to bear. 697 00:45:20,340 --> 00:45:21,340 Good night, Dan.