1 00:00:00,619 --> 00:00:02,020 Previously on LAL. 2 00:00:02,280 --> 00:00:03,980 If you can't take a stand, leave without me. 3 00:00:23,310 --> 00:00:27,430 I think some of the problems that led to the riots were caused because people in 4 00:00:27,430 --> 00:00:30,350 South Central L .A. weren't given their fair share. Are you saying you helped 5 00:00:30,350 --> 00:00:31,350 cause the riots? 6 00:00:32,009 --> 00:00:33,010 No. 7 00:00:34,910 --> 00:00:37,070 Yeah. We're trying to help. 8 00:00:37,270 --> 00:00:41,170 No. No, you're not. You're not trying to help. You're trying to convict these 9 00:00:41,170 --> 00:00:46,010 people. I, um, took a home pregnancy test. 10 00:00:47,050 --> 00:00:48,330 We're gonna have a baby. 11 00:00:48,950 --> 00:00:50,190 We're gonna have a baby. 12 00:00:50,910 --> 00:00:55,010 To you, Eric Schiller was a business partner. To me, he was a life partner. 13 00:00:55,010 --> 00:00:56,010 lost my husband. 14 00:00:56,090 --> 00:00:58,670 You don't think I'm sensitive to your situation? 15 00:00:59,230 --> 00:01:03,490 I took the law into my own hands, hoping to spare you the humiliation of 16 00:01:03,490 --> 00:01:06,910 discovering the cause of Eric's death. This wasn't a personal favor, Ben. 17 00:01:06,910 --> 00:01:10,470 been buying time, trying to keep things quiet until after Worldwide's annual 18 00:01:10,470 --> 00:01:11,510 stockholders' meeting. 19 00:01:11,850 --> 00:01:12,850 Who are you? 20 00:01:13,090 --> 00:01:14,090 Bad Dream. 21 00:01:15,030 --> 00:01:16,030 You're worth nightmare. 22 00:01:16,470 --> 00:01:17,470 Didn't you get my gift? 23 00:01:22,090 --> 00:01:25,010 I'm Allison Morales, Daniel's wife. 24 00:01:32,670 --> 00:01:34,770 How's that article on 10b -5 disclosures? 25 00:01:35,050 --> 00:01:38,770 I love the law, and I love you, too. 26 00:02:01,250 --> 00:02:03,250 Daniel, it's not my birthday. 27 00:02:06,230 --> 00:02:08,289 Is that some kind of perverted joke? 28 00:02:09,610 --> 00:02:15,130 Oh, I guess I should have poked air holes in the box, huh? You are sick, 29 00:02:15,390 --> 00:02:16,390 Gwen? 30 00:02:16,750 --> 00:02:17,750 Wait. 31 00:02:20,610 --> 00:02:22,490 You'll see a job in life in a journey. 32 00:02:24,390 --> 00:02:25,890 Don't run me in the hall, Gwen. 33 00:02:27,610 --> 00:02:28,650 Daniel's chasing me. 34 00:02:29,480 --> 00:02:31,760 I know, been after you for some time. You have to stop him. 35 00:02:33,060 --> 00:02:35,000 Maybe. No, you don't understand. 36 00:02:35,720 --> 00:02:37,840 Daniel promised me that he wasn't the stalker. 37 00:02:38,060 --> 00:02:39,060 But now I know. 38 00:02:39,300 --> 00:02:40,540 I know that he was lying. 39 00:02:41,040 --> 00:02:42,040 No fooling. 40 00:02:43,080 --> 00:02:44,080 Gwen. 41 00:02:44,180 --> 00:02:46,180 Gwen. Baby, baby, it's okay. 42 00:02:46,660 --> 00:02:48,320 What? You're having a bad dream. 43 00:03:02,090 --> 00:03:03,690 You shouldn't be sleeping with my husband. 44 00:05:35,460 --> 00:05:38,780 Since when are you so concerned about my punctuality? You lighten up. It's not 45 00:05:38,780 --> 00:05:40,040 my fault you had a bad night's sleep. 46 00:05:40,680 --> 00:05:42,180 Get the Haagen -Dazs before bed. 47 00:05:42,400 --> 00:05:43,400 Maybe you won't have nightmares. 48 00:05:43,800 --> 00:05:44,840 No, we have to talk. 49 00:05:45,080 --> 00:05:46,260 Later. I have a busy day. 50 00:05:47,900 --> 00:05:50,880 Benny, staff meetings begin precisely on the hour. 51 00:05:51,260 --> 00:05:52,740 You're not ready. Neither are we. 52 00:05:52,960 --> 00:05:56,780 Yes, Mr. Bracknell. Now, Douglas, seems I'm relaxed a bit around here. Exactly 53 00:05:56,780 --> 00:06:00,060 my point. Look where it's gotten us. I'm sure you all share my concern when it 54 00:06:00,060 --> 00:06:01,380 comes to our rating of the firm. 55 00:06:01,770 --> 00:06:05,310 If you want to be number one, let's start by putting our collective noses to 56 00:06:05,310 --> 00:06:07,510 grindstone. Cash bonus would be a nice incentive. 57 00:06:08,650 --> 00:06:12,270 First, people versus Emery Lewis and Gary Stubbs. 58 00:06:12,570 --> 00:06:14,370 Preliminary hearing gets underway later today. 59 00:06:14,610 --> 00:06:17,590 Good luck. I know it's been a long uphill battle for you both. And 60 00:06:17,590 --> 00:06:21,130 unfortunately, it's not over yet. If Stewart's not convincing on the stand, 61 00:06:21,130 --> 00:06:23,910 case won't proceed to trial and his attackers will go free. 62 00:06:24,290 --> 00:06:26,980 Next. Osgood versus the state of California. 63 00:06:27,200 --> 00:06:29,180 I've asked Melina to try locating an eyewitness. 64 00:06:29,400 --> 00:06:32,460 After 34 years, the trail must be ice cold. You'd be surprised. 65 00:06:32,700 --> 00:06:35,760 Working at the AG's office, I've learned a lot about tracking down suspects. 66 00:06:36,080 --> 00:06:39,320 Finally, city of Los Angeles versus Peter Philipson. Peter Philipson? 67 00:06:39,530 --> 00:06:42,310 I know that name. Peter Philipson owns and operates the newly reopened 68 00:06:42,310 --> 00:06:43,310 Gentleman's Club downstairs. 69 00:06:43,990 --> 00:06:44,989 Gentleman's Club? 70 00:06:44,990 --> 00:06:48,310 Yes. In addition to steak and ale, the establishment now features female 71 00:06:48,310 --> 00:06:49,750 entertainers. Topless dancers? 72 00:06:50,130 --> 00:06:52,930 There's a strip joint in the lobby? No wonder it's been tough getting an 73 00:06:52,930 --> 00:06:56,390 elevator. Philipson subleased space from the city without incident for the past 74 00:06:56,390 --> 00:06:57,229 12 years. 75 00:06:57,230 --> 00:07:00,290 Since he's out of the entertainers, however, pressure's been brought to bear 76 00:07:00,290 --> 00:07:01,269 the mayor's office. 77 00:07:01,270 --> 00:07:04,030 If he's in sync with the municipal code, shouldn't be a problem. The city 78 00:07:04,030 --> 00:07:07,570 attorney is asking for an injunction against Philipson, claiming he's 79 00:07:07,570 --> 00:07:09,170 decency clause in his lease. 80 00:07:09,420 --> 00:07:13,060 Wasn't it just last week that you balked at the firm taking on a B andD dominatrix 81 00:07:13,060 --> 00:07:14,400 as a client? This is different. 82 00:07:14,760 --> 00:07:18,500 Upscale adult clubs are popping up all over the country. They're completely 83 00:07:18,500 --> 00:07:21,760 respectable. That's right. There's no more perverted old men in raincoats 84 00:07:21,760 --> 00:07:25,580 watching bumps and grinds. I've known Peter Phillips since quite some time. 85 00:07:25,580 --> 00:07:27,500 to believe he's operating this kind of establishment. 86 00:07:27,740 --> 00:07:31,000 Every paying client helps ensure our budget stays in the black. So if there 87 00:07:31,000 --> 00:07:35,180 no more questions, three minutes, 11 seconds. Now that's what I call a staff 88 00:07:35,180 --> 00:07:37,980 meeting. All work and no play. We're adjourned. 89 00:07:44,240 --> 00:07:45,600 Morning. Morning. 90 00:07:48,320 --> 00:07:51,020 I missed you last night. Me too. 91 00:07:51,360 --> 00:07:52,760 I'm getting used to spooning. 92 00:07:53,020 --> 00:07:54,240 Did you finish your work? 93 00:07:54,840 --> 00:07:56,820 Ready or not, here comes Stewart's preliminary. 94 00:07:58,020 --> 00:08:02,720 Tommy, I know you're under a lot of pressure at work, and I know that we 95 00:08:02,720 --> 00:08:06,060 to just let our relationship happen, but... When do you want to move in 96 00:08:06,060 --> 00:08:07,080 together? Next weekend. 97 00:08:07,340 --> 00:08:08,340 Deal. 98 00:08:10,600 --> 00:08:11,600 See ya. 99 00:08:12,080 --> 00:08:13,080 Oh! 100 00:08:13,680 --> 00:08:14,680 I almost forgot. 101 00:08:18,500 --> 00:08:21,160 He's never too early for him to work on his three -point shot. 102 00:08:22,000 --> 00:08:23,460 I thought you wanted a girl. 103 00:08:27,600 --> 00:08:28,980 Look, aren't you, aren't they adorable? 104 00:08:29,380 --> 00:08:31,560 Uh, the cutest, Rox. Listen, I'll be... What's with you? 105 00:08:31,920 --> 00:08:36,440 Ever since I told you I was having a baby, you've been totally unsupportive. 106 00:08:36,440 --> 00:08:39,480 I have to listen to this crap for seven more months? No. Good. I'll be at Eric 107 00:08:39,480 --> 00:08:42,299 Shuler's Memorial and Worldwide Studios. You can reach me on the portable. 108 00:09:11,629 --> 00:09:14,310 Frankly, I encountered some resistance from my partner. 109 00:09:14,830 --> 00:09:18,710 Don't they understand that this is simply a response to changing times? 110 00:09:18,710 --> 00:09:21,110 have preconceived notions about topless bars. 111 00:09:21,470 --> 00:09:23,350 I have to admit, I wasn't sure myself. 112 00:09:23,710 --> 00:09:27,110 I've got to check the kitchen before we leave. Simon had a slight mishap with a 113 00:09:27,110 --> 00:09:28,410 cleaver watching one of the girls. 114 00:09:28,810 --> 00:09:30,130 My nephew's filling in. 115 00:09:30,390 --> 00:09:32,090 Can't cook, but who notices? 116 00:09:32,350 --> 00:09:35,850 I could sell tasseled loafers to the guys that watch this show and they'd eat 117 00:09:35,850 --> 00:09:37,150 them. I'll be right back. 118 00:09:47,700 --> 00:09:49,480 Douglas Brackman. Very nice. 119 00:09:50,120 --> 00:09:51,120 Boots up front. 120 00:09:52,000 --> 00:09:55,600 Peter Philipson happens to be a client. Not that this is any of your business. 121 00:09:55,860 --> 00:09:59,260 Oh, but it is. I'm representing the city against Philipson. 122 00:09:59,920 --> 00:10:03,440 Personally, I'm in favor of women taking off their clothes to music. 123 00:10:04,240 --> 00:10:05,600 Heck, to a kazoo band. 124 00:10:06,640 --> 00:10:09,760 But winning this case will be a major career boost. 125 00:10:10,780 --> 00:10:13,080 Unless you care to concede defeat right now. 126 00:10:14,080 --> 00:10:15,200 See you in court, Romney. 127 00:10:22,430 --> 00:10:23,450 That is Allison. 128 00:10:24,390 --> 00:10:26,250 That was not too long after we were married. 129 00:10:26,690 --> 00:10:29,630 I can't tell if this is the woman who came to the house. Gwen, please believe 130 00:10:29,630 --> 00:10:31,550 me. It's not the woman. 131 00:10:35,750 --> 00:10:37,150 Daniel, there is something. 132 00:10:40,250 --> 00:10:43,030 Last week I had a blood test for Huntington's chorea. 133 00:10:43,830 --> 00:10:44,830 It's hereditary. 134 00:10:45,870 --> 00:10:46,910 Hitting in midlife. 135 00:10:48,070 --> 00:10:49,290 Causing lack of coordination. 136 00:10:50,170 --> 00:10:53,470 then mental deterioration, and finally, death. 137 00:10:54,590 --> 00:10:57,130 But there's a 50 -50 chance I don't have it. 138 00:10:57,430 --> 00:10:59,950 But I thought I should tell you. 139 00:11:01,070 --> 00:11:02,070 What? 140 00:11:02,510 --> 00:11:03,690 Let's talk about it later. 141 00:11:05,770 --> 00:11:09,470 Okay. Your wife, she was pretty. 142 00:11:13,690 --> 00:11:15,950 Stuart, you gotta be aggressive. I'm gonna get my coat. 143 00:11:18,290 --> 00:11:19,290 Yeah, don't worry. 144 00:11:19,960 --> 00:11:23,660 Getting Stuart to talk about the attack was like pulling teeth. You saw that. 145 00:11:24,200 --> 00:11:25,560 Christopher. No, thanks. 146 00:11:25,880 --> 00:11:27,260 I'm trying to quit smoking. 147 00:11:28,020 --> 00:11:29,020 Stuart will be ready. 148 00:11:29,580 --> 00:11:31,060 Besides, we've got another eyewitness. 149 00:11:31,860 --> 00:11:32,859 Lorian Wilson? 150 00:11:32,860 --> 00:11:35,720 Yeah. Frankly, I'm not sure how she'll hold up during cross. 151 00:11:36,380 --> 00:11:39,360 What about Adam Baywell? You spent three hours prepping his testimony. 152 00:11:39,740 --> 00:11:40,740 Still won't testify. 153 00:11:41,160 --> 00:11:43,300 Hasn't the DA's office ever heard of a subpoena? 154 00:11:46,079 --> 00:11:49,680 Lots of people were there watching your husband get played like a bongo drum. 155 00:11:49,780 --> 00:11:53,340 Trick has always been finding someone to stand up to the gangs and ID the 156 00:11:53,340 --> 00:11:57,140 suspects. I know how you feel. I want the bums bound over for trial, too. 157 00:12:03,800 --> 00:12:04,800 What? 158 00:12:04,960 --> 00:12:07,940 Nothing. You want to remind me again how I'm supposed to perform in court? 159 00:12:08,220 --> 00:12:11,480 Stuart, that's not what I... I'm like a trained seal and Kelsey's animal act. 160 00:12:11,560 --> 00:12:12,580 Folks, we're going to be late. 161 00:12:37,040 --> 00:12:38,040 How are you? 162 00:12:39,580 --> 00:12:40,580 Okay. 163 00:12:40,940 --> 00:12:41,859 I guess. 164 00:12:41,860 --> 00:12:43,680 I have something that might make you feel better. 165 00:12:45,220 --> 00:12:46,220 What? 166 00:12:47,220 --> 00:12:48,220 Benny, what's wrong? 167 00:12:48,680 --> 00:12:50,160 Yesterday you were so happy. 168 00:12:51,160 --> 00:12:52,540 Meanwhile, this is sneaky. 169 00:12:52,980 --> 00:12:53,980 Oh, Benny. 170 00:12:54,980 --> 00:13:00,200 You know, if I'm going to be a good fairy godmother to Gwen, I have to make 171 00:13:00,200 --> 00:13:03,080 she doesn't get any more mail that might upset her. 172 00:13:03,320 --> 00:13:04,320 Yeah. 173 00:13:08,480 --> 00:13:10,960 Does everybody have a fairy godmother? 174 00:13:11,480 --> 00:13:12,480 Of course. 175 00:13:13,460 --> 00:13:15,340 Maybe I should tell Gwen. No. 176 00:13:17,140 --> 00:13:22,320 No, you must never tell Gwen. Then the magic spell is broken, and I will die. 177 00:13:24,360 --> 00:13:29,440 But she'd probably like to meet you, and thank you for protecting her. 178 00:13:29,920 --> 00:13:30,920 Someday. 179 00:13:31,540 --> 00:13:32,540 Soon. 180 00:13:49,000 --> 00:13:53,500 Mrs. Wilson, what did you see on the corner of South and Western the 181 00:13:53,500 --> 00:13:55,120 of April 29, 1992? 182 00:13:55,720 --> 00:13:58,460 It was the day of the verdict, start of the riots. 183 00:13:58,700 --> 00:13:59,920 People went crazy. 184 00:14:00,240 --> 00:14:03,780 And did you see Stuart Markowitz in your neighborhood that afternoon? 185 00:14:04,120 --> 00:14:06,000 Yes. A mob jumped the car. 186 00:14:06,200 --> 00:14:10,200 One man broke the window while another one pulled Mr. Markowitz out of the 187 00:14:10,340 --> 00:14:14,660 They started kicking, hitting him with rocks, and beating him with a baseball 188 00:14:14,660 --> 00:14:18,600 bat. And do you see any of those men who attacked Mr. Markowitz here today? 189 00:14:18,990 --> 00:14:20,870 Yes. Would you point them out, please? 190 00:14:21,410 --> 00:14:25,970 Let the record show Mrs. Wilson has identified the suspects, Emery Lewis and 191 00:14:25,970 --> 00:14:26,970 Gary Stubbs. 192 00:14:27,250 --> 00:14:28,450 Thank you, Mrs. Wilson. 193 00:14:28,970 --> 00:14:30,670 Nothing further at this time, Your Honor. 194 00:14:32,010 --> 00:14:35,650 Mrs. Wilson, you stated that on that afternoon people went crazy. 195 00:14:35,970 --> 00:14:37,450 I take it you agreed with the verdict. 196 00:14:37,890 --> 00:14:39,850 Objection. Goes to impeach this witness's credibility. 197 00:14:40,290 --> 00:14:41,069 I'll allow. 198 00:14:41,070 --> 00:14:42,070 Witness will answer. 199 00:14:42,430 --> 00:14:43,550 Yes, I agree. 200 00:14:43,750 --> 00:14:46,550 But even if I didn't, that's no reason to turn wild. 201 00:14:47,160 --> 00:14:48,860 Breaking windows and looting stores. 202 00:14:49,280 --> 00:14:51,260 Mrs. Wilson, how long have you lived in South Central? 203 00:14:51,520 --> 00:14:54,700 All my life. And in that time, would you say the neighborhood has changed? 204 00:14:55,000 --> 00:14:56,000 For the worse. 205 00:14:56,060 --> 00:14:57,560 Mostly because of the gangs. 206 00:14:57,840 --> 00:15:01,060 Yes, I understand you've organized neighborhood watch groups dedicated to 207 00:15:01,060 --> 00:15:04,200 eliminating gang activity from your neighborhood. Is that correct? I'm in a 208 00:15:04,200 --> 00:15:05,200 watch group. Yeah. 209 00:15:05,420 --> 00:15:09,020 In fact, on many occasions, haven't you confronted members of gangs? 210 00:15:09,420 --> 00:15:13,190 Objection, Your Honor. Defense is fishing here. Make your point, 211 00:15:13,210 --> 00:15:16,790 Wilson, aren't you really here this afternoon trying to rid your 212 00:15:16,790 --> 00:15:18,850 people like my client? I know what I saw. 213 00:15:19,150 --> 00:15:21,910 Well, how many people did you see attack Mr. Markowitz? Were there more than 10? 214 00:15:22,070 --> 00:15:23,330 Yes. More than 20? 215 00:15:24,450 --> 00:15:25,790 I'm not certain. Yes. 216 00:15:26,030 --> 00:15:29,290 Well, how many were African -American? How many were white, Hispanic, Korean? 217 00:15:29,550 --> 00:15:30,469 I'm not certain. 218 00:15:30,470 --> 00:15:33,990 Again, you're not certain. Why is that? Well, there was so much happening on 219 00:15:33,990 --> 00:15:35,390 that... Yet you were able to pick out my client. 220 00:15:35,840 --> 00:15:38,320 I've seen them before, causing trouble. 221 00:15:38,560 --> 00:15:39,800 Now I understand. 222 00:15:40,160 --> 00:15:44,300 Because if they walk like muggers, talk like muggers, act like muggers, then 223 00:15:44,300 --> 00:15:48,280 they must be muggers, because on that... Objection! Mr. Holmes, that'll do. 224 00:15:49,240 --> 00:15:50,240 Nothing further. 225 00:15:55,740 --> 00:15:56,740 Hi, 226 00:15:59,600 --> 00:16:00,820 Gwen. Hey, Benny. 227 00:16:01,160 --> 00:16:02,720 What's that on your sweater, glitter? 228 00:16:03,160 --> 00:16:04,540 No, berry dust. 229 00:16:05,150 --> 00:16:06,390 Oh, I could use some of that. 230 00:16:06,810 --> 00:16:07,810 You could? 231 00:16:08,230 --> 00:16:09,390 Then I did good. 232 00:16:09,610 --> 00:16:13,450 I've been meaning to ask you. Hmm? How do you feel about winning the Ajamian 233 00:16:13,450 --> 00:16:15,170 case? It got away cheap. 234 00:16:15,530 --> 00:16:16,530 What do you mean? 235 00:16:16,590 --> 00:16:18,250 Well, after the verdict, there was a demonstration. 236 00:16:18,510 --> 00:16:19,510 A lot of confusion. 237 00:16:19,610 --> 00:16:24,050 The cops overreacted, fired off tear gas, the crowd grew frenzied, and a 238 00:16:24,050 --> 00:16:24,929 was pulled down. 239 00:16:24,930 --> 00:16:27,270 A lot of protesters were arrested. Some weren't. 240 00:16:27,770 --> 00:16:28,770 Like myself. 241 00:16:29,210 --> 00:16:30,430 Wait a minute. You were there? 242 00:16:30,870 --> 00:16:32,370 I helped topple the damn statue. 243 00:16:33,410 --> 00:16:35,230 Wow. Yeah, wow. 244 00:16:37,470 --> 00:16:38,570 Yeah, this is Gwen Taylor. 245 00:16:40,410 --> 00:16:45,010 Uh, uh, can you hold on just a minute? I'm going to take this call in private. 246 00:16:50,210 --> 00:16:51,210 Roxanne. 247 00:16:51,990 --> 00:16:53,050 Whoa. What's wrong? 248 00:16:53,410 --> 00:16:54,890 I'm dizzy. 249 00:16:56,170 --> 00:16:58,130 Oh, I just... 250 00:16:58,510 --> 00:17:01,290 Hit me all of a sudden. I don't feel so hot. You need the bathroom? 251 00:17:01,590 --> 00:17:02,590 No, no. 252 00:17:03,690 --> 00:17:05,150 I'm going to go lay down. 253 00:17:05,710 --> 00:17:06,710 Can I get you anything? 254 00:17:06,869 --> 00:17:09,670 No, thank you. No, Daniel, I'm going to be fine. 255 00:17:17,230 --> 00:17:20,589 Oh, Gwen, I'm going to rest for a while. 256 00:17:21,329 --> 00:17:22,589 I need these naps. 257 00:17:29,710 --> 00:17:30,710 Want to talk? 258 00:17:31,870 --> 00:17:33,010 What's there to talk about? 259 00:17:34,390 --> 00:17:35,570 That was my doctor. 260 00:17:37,090 --> 00:17:38,090 Roxanne. 261 00:17:38,390 --> 00:17:40,390 I have Huntington's disease. 262 00:17:45,310 --> 00:17:46,310 It's okay. 263 00:17:47,490 --> 00:17:48,490 It's all right. 264 00:17:49,170 --> 00:17:50,170 It's all right. 265 00:17:53,970 --> 00:17:55,150 Mr. McClain. 266 00:17:55,640 --> 00:17:59,420 As city lease administrator, what can you tell us about the decency clause? 267 00:17:59,780 --> 00:18:02,620 It's part of every lease for commercial property owned and leased by the city. 268 00:18:02,800 --> 00:18:03,800 And why is that? 269 00:18:04,620 --> 00:18:08,300 Because the government, not to mention the taxpayers, has a right to decide 270 00:18:08,300 --> 00:18:11,120 goes on on city -owned property, and that includes Mr. Phillipson's 271 00:18:11,120 --> 00:18:14,420 establishment. Aren't you concerned about impinging on Mr. Phillipson's 272 00:18:14,720 --> 00:18:19,280 Absolutely not. After all, he is free to run his nightclub on private property. 273 00:18:19,460 --> 00:18:21,060 But aren't you holding Mr. 274 00:18:21,480 --> 00:18:22,520 Phillipson to standards? 275 00:18:23,230 --> 00:18:25,810 Other adult entertainment businesses are not? 276 00:18:26,110 --> 00:18:29,810 The Los Angeles taxpayers have elected officials to make just that kind of 277 00:18:29,810 --> 00:18:34,170 determination. If Mr. Philipson's business is on city property, then in 278 00:18:34,170 --> 00:18:35,830 he's representing the city's interests. 279 00:18:36,090 --> 00:18:38,750 That's the interests of the community, the taxpaying community. 280 00:18:39,070 --> 00:18:43,490 Mr. Philipson is really renting from every citizen of Los Angeles, and he has 281 00:18:43,490 --> 00:18:45,070 the burden of satisfying those citizens. 282 00:18:45,430 --> 00:18:46,430 Nothing further. 283 00:18:46,770 --> 00:18:47,770 Your witness. 284 00:18:48,690 --> 00:18:49,710 Mr. McClain. 285 00:18:50,320 --> 00:18:53,400 Mr. Philipson has been a tenant for 12 years, correct? 286 00:18:53,820 --> 00:18:57,860 Yes. Other than the current allegation, has my client ever violated his lease in 287 00:18:57,860 --> 00:18:58,479 any way? 288 00:18:58,480 --> 00:19:02,220 No, not until now. Defense would like to enter into evidence this conditional 289 00:19:02,220 --> 00:19:07,020 use permit applied for by Mr. Philipson and granted by the city, allowing him to 290 00:19:07,020 --> 00:19:08,060 feature adult entertainment. 291 00:19:09,000 --> 00:19:11,560 So ordered. Was your office aware of this application? 292 00:19:11,900 --> 00:19:12,960 We received notice, yes. 293 00:19:13,180 --> 00:19:16,360 And did you or anyone from your office appear in front of the zoning board to 294 00:19:16,360 --> 00:19:17,880 contest Mr. Phillipson's application? 295 00:19:18,340 --> 00:19:20,220 Well, these things take time. Yes or no? 296 00:19:21,300 --> 00:19:25,340 No. Even though you had ample opportunity to appear before the zoning 297 00:19:25,520 --> 00:19:28,700 isn't it true you didn't initiate these proceedings until after Mr. 298 00:19:28,920 --> 00:19:30,080 Phillipson opened the new club? 299 00:19:30,300 --> 00:19:31,520 Yes, but... Why did you wait? 300 00:19:32,260 --> 00:19:36,640 As I said, these things take time. Mr. McClain, did you receive a... 301 00:19:36,800 --> 00:19:40,920 confidential memo from Councilman Rafferty's office urging you to invoke 302 00:19:40,920 --> 00:19:41,779 decency clause? 303 00:19:41,780 --> 00:19:43,340 Objection. Uh, privilege. 304 00:19:43,640 --> 00:19:44,559 On what grounds? 305 00:19:44,560 --> 00:19:47,120 Uh, well, political. 306 00:19:47,340 --> 00:19:48,580 You must be joking. 307 00:19:48,920 --> 00:19:52,520 Overruled. Carry on, Counselor. I will ask you again. Did you receive a 308 00:19:52,520 --> 00:19:56,260 confidential memo from Councilman Rafferty's office urging you to invoke 309 00:19:56,260 --> 00:19:57,260 decency clause? 310 00:19:57,840 --> 00:20:02,100 Yes. Your office has no interest in my client's business or community affairs, 311 00:20:02,300 --> 00:20:05,660 for that matter. You were pressured by a city councilman. 312 00:20:06,110 --> 00:20:07,190 to make this an issue. 313 00:20:07,470 --> 00:20:08,470 No further questions. 314 00:20:13,390 --> 00:20:18,530 Before we begin, Ben, speaking for Beatrice and for your fellow members of 315 00:20:18,530 --> 00:20:23,930 board, I just want to say how touched we all were by your sensitive eulogy. 316 00:20:24,190 --> 00:20:26,950 Eric Shuler was loved. My husband was despised. 317 00:20:27,190 --> 00:20:29,850 Everyone attended the funeral to make sure he was dead. 318 00:20:30,130 --> 00:20:33,490 Spare us the Georgie Jethro and read the will, Heber. 319 00:20:33,810 --> 00:20:34,810 Of course. 320 00:20:35,580 --> 00:20:40,620 Well, as you know, it's a bit unusual to have a public reading, so as executor, 321 00:20:40,620 --> 00:20:42,800 I'm required to follow Eric's instructions. 322 00:20:43,200 --> 00:20:47,360 How like him not to spare me a public humiliation. But then, of course, this 323 00:20:47,360 --> 00:20:49,720 a man who enjoyed his humiliation leather -bound. 324 00:20:50,000 --> 00:20:54,420 I, Eric Rylander Shuler, being of sound mind... He was never of sound mind. Cut 325 00:20:54,420 --> 00:20:55,660 to the chase and why we're here. 326 00:20:55,920 --> 00:20:56,920 Certainly, Beatrice. 327 00:20:57,200 --> 00:21:01,940 In consideration of my controlling interest in Worldwide Studios, I hereby 328 00:21:01,940 --> 00:21:05,200 bequeath all my holdings to... Spit it out. 329 00:21:08,360 --> 00:21:10,360 To my wife, Beatrice. 330 00:21:10,600 --> 00:21:11,600 Oh, Eric, darling. 331 00:21:12,040 --> 00:21:12,959 Mr. Snow. 332 00:21:12,960 --> 00:21:13,960 Ava, you're fired. 333 00:21:14,280 --> 00:21:18,180 Oh, but you can't fire him now, Ben, because I'm running the studio. And that 334 00:21:18,180 --> 00:21:20,760 means for one brief moment in time, I am your boss. 335 00:21:21,080 --> 00:21:23,920 Change the locks and have his ass thrown off my lot. 336 00:21:24,180 --> 00:21:27,460 As for the rest of you, consider your futures and weigh your options. 337 00:21:27,740 --> 00:21:28,740 Good day. 338 00:21:34,320 --> 00:21:36,700 No need for an escort, Beatrice. 339 00:21:36,920 --> 00:21:40,840 I'll leave this lot the way I came in almost a half century ago. 340 00:21:41,480 --> 00:21:43,520 A little bent button, not broken. 341 00:21:44,820 --> 00:21:45,820 Becker. 342 00:21:47,660 --> 00:21:50,500 I mean, you're always welcome. 343 00:21:50,960 --> 00:21:52,220 Oh, thanks, Beatrice. 344 00:21:57,620 --> 00:22:00,340 Mine! Oh, mine! 345 00:22:05,280 --> 00:22:07,000 Miss Shuler can walk. 346 00:22:07,400 --> 00:22:09,960 And she just tap -danced all over us. 347 00:22:31,220 --> 00:22:37,700 And then my car was surrounded by this angry crowd. 348 00:22:38,200 --> 00:22:41,620 Go on. The driver's side window was smashed. 349 00:22:42,250 --> 00:22:47,330 and I was pulled from the car and beaten until I lost consciousness, and then 350 00:22:47,330 --> 00:22:50,750 next thing I remember, I woke up in the hospital. 351 00:22:50,970 --> 00:22:55,330 Before you lost consciousness, do you recall anything in particular about your 352 00:22:55,330 --> 00:22:57,150 attackers? Yes, I remember two men. 353 00:22:57,550 --> 00:23:01,910 One of them beat me with a baseball bat, while the other one grabbed my wallet. 354 00:23:02,170 --> 00:23:03,590 Those men, are they here today? 355 00:23:06,170 --> 00:23:07,169 Indicate Mr. 356 00:23:07,170 --> 00:23:11,430 Markowitz has identified the defendants, Emery Lewis and Gary Stubbs. 357 00:23:11,950 --> 00:23:14,790 Are these also the men you identified in a police lineup? 358 00:23:15,590 --> 00:23:17,170 Yes. Nothing further. 359 00:23:17,570 --> 00:23:21,850 Mr. Markowitz, you experienced severe head trauma as a result of your beating. 360 00:23:22,410 --> 00:23:24,150 Trauma that interfered with your memory. 361 00:23:24,410 --> 00:23:25,410 Is that a fair assessment? 362 00:23:25,850 --> 00:23:29,430 Yes, it is. In fact, several months ago, when first shown photographs of my 363 00:23:29,430 --> 00:23:31,950 clients, you had no idea who they were, did you? 364 00:23:32,170 --> 00:23:36,410 No. I had a temporary loss of memory, and I have since regained it. Yet, when 365 00:23:36,410 --> 00:23:40,290 faced with my clients in a lineup, knowing they were in possession of your 366 00:23:40,290 --> 00:23:42,270 wallet... You had a miraculous recovery. 367 00:23:42,650 --> 00:23:45,290 Objection. This was a police investigation. 368 00:23:45,750 --> 00:23:48,510 Mr. Markowitz clearly identified the two suspects. 369 00:23:49,010 --> 00:23:50,730 Sustain, Mr. Holmes. 370 00:23:50,930 --> 00:23:54,330 File a motion to suppress if you have a problem with official procedure. 371 00:23:54,570 --> 00:23:58,670 Mr. Markowitz, since sustaining your injuries, you suffer from erratic 372 00:23:58,930 --> 00:24:00,850 correct? Mood swings, yes. Mood swings. 373 00:24:01,610 --> 00:24:06,170 Tossing your chair through your law firm's window, buying a handgun. 374 00:24:06,170 --> 00:24:07,850 Behavior goes to this witness's competency. 375 00:24:08,310 --> 00:24:11,920 Overruled. Mr. Markowitz, did you buy a .44 Magnum? 376 00:24:12,140 --> 00:24:13,340 Yes, I did, for protection. 377 00:24:13,680 --> 00:24:17,740 Protection from whom? Surely not the unarmed attendant at the dog pound you 378 00:24:17,740 --> 00:24:18,740 pulled the gun on. 379 00:24:19,040 --> 00:24:21,720 Objection! Overruled. I was afraid of your clients. 380 00:24:21,940 --> 00:24:22,940 They were in jail. 381 00:24:23,140 --> 00:24:24,920 How could they possibly have harmed you? 382 00:24:25,640 --> 00:24:26,960 I had irrational fears. 383 00:24:27,180 --> 00:24:28,099 About Mr. Lewis? 384 00:24:28,100 --> 00:24:30,340 About Mr. Stubbs? Behind bars? 385 00:24:30,780 --> 00:24:32,360 It wasn't just them. Who then? 386 00:24:32,620 --> 00:24:34,380 I don't... Who were you afraid of? 387 00:24:35,580 --> 00:24:37,040 The ones who really hurt you. 388 00:24:37,450 --> 00:24:40,350 Pulled you from your car and beat you senseless? They were the men who pulled 389 00:24:40,350 --> 00:24:43,150 from my car. No, no, no. Isn't it true that your own paranoia compelled you to 390 00:24:43,150 --> 00:24:46,650 make an erroneous identification of my clients? No. When in fact, you don't 391 00:24:46,650 --> 00:24:49,410 remember who hurt you? No. Isn't that what really happened? 392 00:24:49,730 --> 00:24:50,730 No. 393 00:24:51,330 --> 00:24:52,930 Those were the men who pulled me from the car. 394 00:24:53,230 --> 00:25:00,090 Those were the men who threw me down and beat me and beat me and beat me until 395 00:25:00,090 --> 00:25:02,010 I almost died. 396 00:25:05,350 --> 00:25:06,350 I remember. 397 00:25:07,310 --> 00:25:08,310 Nothing further. 398 00:25:29,770 --> 00:25:30,770 Mr. 399 00:25:31,810 --> 00:25:34,630 Philipson, what exactly can be seen in your establishment? 400 00:25:34,970 --> 00:25:36,210 We feature runway entertainment. 401 00:25:36,750 --> 00:25:38,810 A twice -nightly review as well as lap dancing. 402 00:25:39,070 --> 00:25:39,749 Which is? 403 00:25:39,750 --> 00:25:43,490 A dancer performs her act at a customer's table by his request, of 404 00:25:43,730 --> 00:25:45,070 Is there ever a physical contact? 405 00:25:45,470 --> 00:25:46,449 None whatsoever. 406 00:25:46,450 --> 00:25:51,010 And the women aren't actually unclothed, are they? At the table, never. On the 407 00:25:51,010 --> 00:25:54,590 runway, they do take off their tops, but they always wear a G -string bottom, 408 00:25:54,630 --> 00:25:56,950 similar to bathing suits you might find on public beaches. 409 00:25:57,230 --> 00:26:00,300 Objection! Beaches where? The south of France? 410 00:26:00,700 --> 00:26:04,760 Sustained. Mr. Philipson, why did you decide to incorporate adult 411 00:26:04,760 --> 00:26:06,060 into your restaurant? 412 00:26:06,360 --> 00:26:10,860 Well, I'm a businessman. I've run a successful restaurant 40 years by 413 00:26:10,860 --> 00:26:12,340 to the demands of my customers. 414 00:26:12,560 --> 00:26:14,780 Would you characterize the entertainment as indecent? 415 00:26:15,000 --> 00:26:16,580 Objection. Calls for a legal conclusion? 416 00:26:16,920 --> 00:26:20,260 I'd like the witness to answer. What goes on in Philipson's is something you 417 00:26:20,260 --> 00:26:22,220 might see at the finer casinos in Las Vegas. 418 00:26:22,720 --> 00:26:25,820 I don't consider it at all indecent. Thank you. 419 00:26:29,889 --> 00:26:34,990 We're not in Las Vegas, are we? Or Peoria. By that, do you mean to slander 420 00:26:34,990 --> 00:26:35,990 good people of Illinois? 421 00:26:36,330 --> 00:26:39,970 No, I... You assert that your establishment provides entertainment 422 00:26:39,970 --> 00:26:41,750 decent and morally acceptable? 423 00:26:42,110 --> 00:26:45,930 Yes, I do. I see. And have you ever brought your mother to the club, Mr. 424 00:26:46,070 --> 00:26:51,230 Philipson? No. No? Why? If what you offer is so morally acceptable, why 425 00:26:51,230 --> 00:26:53,050 the show be something your own mother would enjoy? 426 00:26:53,370 --> 00:26:54,370 She's no longer alive. 427 00:26:54,700 --> 00:26:59,360 Never mind. I hold in my hand a copy of the lease agreement you signed on April 428 00:26:59,360 --> 00:27:00,360 8th, 1989. 429 00:27:00,520 --> 00:27:01,499 Is this your signature? 430 00:27:01,500 --> 00:27:05,500 Yes. Please read the highlighted portion, paragraph 49, clause A. 431 00:27:08,060 --> 00:27:12,120 And with regard to the undertaking of retail entertainment or public service 432 00:27:12,120 --> 00:27:16,880 businesses to be occupying the premises, such businesses must comply with 433 00:27:16,880 --> 00:27:19,800 community standards and nudity. 434 00:27:20,740 --> 00:27:24,040 Portial or total shall be deemed indecent. You should be ashamed. 435 00:27:29,460 --> 00:27:32,920 Barney? Rox, I told you I didn't want to be disturbed. 436 00:27:33,320 --> 00:27:34,320 You're being horrible. 437 00:27:34,440 --> 00:27:35,660 Yeah, well, I deserve to be horrible. 438 00:27:36,280 --> 00:27:40,260 Wasted months cultivating a relationship with Ben Flicker at Worldwide Studios 439 00:27:40,260 --> 00:27:41,700 only to come up empty? 440 00:27:42,060 --> 00:27:44,620 Well, then you'll be glad to know that Beatrice Shuler is here. 441 00:27:46,800 --> 00:27:48,000 Beatrice Shuler is here? 442 00:27:48,320 --> 00:27:49,320 What, is there an echo? 443 00:27:49,850 --> 00:27:50,850 Show her in. 444 00:27:50,950 --> 00:27:53,630 I have to play this right down the middle. Professional indifference. 445 00:27:54,170 --> 00:27:57,210 Just a hint of righteous indignation. 446 00:28:00,950 --> 00:28:03,350 Beatrice, I really don't have the time. 447 00:28:03,570 --> 00:28:04,369 Yes, you do. 448 00:28:04,370 --> 00:28:05,710 Otherwise, you would have turned me away. 449 00:28:06,010 --> 00:28:07,010 I'm not into games. 450 00:28:07,130 --> 00:28:08,130 Oh, but you are. 451 00:28:09,690 --> 00:28:11,230 I think you love games. 452 00:28:14,570 --> 00:28:16,210 Brings out the little boy in you. 453 00:28:17,690 --> 00:28:18,690 All right. 454 00:28:19,590 --> 00:28:21,050 Man to man, what do you want? 455 00:28:21,810 --> 00:28:25,190 Ben Flicker had his flaws, but if there's one thing he knew, it was 456 00:28:25,190 --> 00:28:26,190 executive talent. 457 00:28:27,290 --> 00:28:31,110 I want you to remain at Worldwide as my right arm. Oh, is that now conveniently 458 00:28:31,110 --> 00:28:34,950 paralyzed like your legs used to be? Surely, as a divorce lawyer, you 459 00:28:34,950 --> 00:28:39,130 a woman scorned. When it got to the point where my late husband threatened 460 00:28:39,130 --> 00:28:41,590 physically, I played the only cards I had. 461 00:28:43,390 --> 00:28:45,430 You'll find in my employ... 462 00:28:46,060 --> 00:28:47,980 At the very least, I'm one shrewd cookie. 463 00:28:48,220 --> 00:28:50,400 I know you're shrewd. I just don't trust you. 464 00:28:51,960 --> 00:28:54,280 And you trust a man who'd give you that title? 465 00:28:54,900 --> 00:28:58,900 President and creative director of current long -form and feature 466 00:29:00,540 --> 00:29:02,540 There must be a better way to say it. 467 00:29:05,200 --> 00:29:06,720 President Worldwide Studios? 468 00:29:07,340 --> 00:29:09,680 The shorter the title, the greater the power. 469 00:29:09,960 --> 00:29:11,240 This isn't about power. 470 00:29:11,540 --> 00:29:14,660 Well, of course it isn't. True power comes through cooperation. 471 00:29:15,550 --> 00:29:19,370 Study the light in the sky, the gravity of the earth, the unfolding of your own 472 00:29:19,370 --> 00:29:20,370 ideas. 473 00:29:21,090 --> 00:29:25,990 Natural events are potent because nature works in harmony. 474 00:29:26,690 --> 00:29:27,690 Ah. 475 00:29:28,270 --> 00:29:29,790 Oh, one more thing. 476 00:29:30,110 --> 00:29:35,170 If you decide to accept my offer, I think you deserve your own stock 477 00:29:35,690 --> 00:29:39,510 We'll start at 15 ,000 shares and work from there. 478 00:29:43,430 --> 00:29:44,690 I'll wait for your call. 479 00:29:51,689 --> 00:29:52,870 Son? You got a minute? 480 00:29:53,410 --> 00:29:54,410 Certainly. 481 00:29:59,370 --> 00:30:04,190 A little while ago, I got a... I got a phone call, and, uh... 482 00:30:04,190 --> 00:30:10,690 My blood test came back 483 00:30:10,690 --> 00:30:11,690 positive. 484 00:30:12,050 --> 00:30:16,050 Oh, I'm... I'm sorry. 485 00:30:16,270 --> 00:30:18,950 You know what I said to the doctor when she told me the results? 486 00:30:20,040 --> 00:30:21,600 I said, thank you. 487 00:30:23,400 --> 00:30:28,400 The woman tells me that I am destined for slow, debilitating death, and I 488 00:30:28,500 --> 00:30:29,500 thank you. 489 00:30:29,900 --> 00:30:36,580 Like you'd say to a... traffic cop 490 00:30:36,580 --> 00:30:43,320 writing you a ticket for a... I still have ten good 491 00:30:43,320 --> 00:30:45,420 years left, though, right? Maybe more. 492 00:30:45,720 --> 00:30:47,940 When they're making... 493 00:30:48,280 --> 00:30:50,340 Medical breakthroughs every day. 494 00:30:51,060 --> 00:30:52,240 There are advances. 495 00:30:55,280 --> 00:31:00,460 If you'd like to take a leave of absence, you'll have a job as long as 496 00:31:02,000 --> 00:31:08,440 I guess I could, um... learn to sail or go 497 00:31:08,440 --> 00:31:12,800 on an archaeological dig or join the Peace Corps. 498 00:31:22,860 --> 00:31:26,840 The court accepts Professor Plump as an expert in cultural anthropology. 499 00:31:27,140 --> 00:31:30,940 Thank you, Your Honor. Professor, briefly, have Western society's 500 00:31:30,940 --> 00:31:32,280 decency changed over the years? 501 00:31:32,500 --> 00:31:37,060 Absolutely. During Napoleon's rule, it was considered fashionable for women's 502 00:31:37,060 --> 00:31:38,100 nipples to be exposed. 503 00:31:38,540 --> 00:31:42,540 Still in the Victorian era, showing even the slightest bit of ankle was 504 00:31:42,540 --> 00:31:43,540 considered improper. 505 00:31:43,840 --> 00:31:48,400 People used to cover piano legs. Tell me, did you visit my client's 506 00:31:48,720 --> 00:31:49,629 I did. 507 00:31:49,630 --> 00:31:53,010 And can you place our controversy in its appropriate cultural context? 508 00:31:53,330 --> 00:31:53,929 I'll try. 509 00:31:53,930 --> 00:31:58,090 But first, you must accept the role that sexuality plays in propagation, 510 00:31:58,510 --> 00:32:00,130 survival of the species. 511 00:32:00,530 --> 00:32:06,390 A woman, historically, has wanted the security provided by a powerful man. The 512 00:32:06,390 --> 00:32:09,950 warrior leader wanted a woman that best graced his position. 513 00:32:10,270 --> 00:32:14,630 Maybe so. But how does this relate to Philipson's restaurant and today's 514 00:32:14,630 --> 00:32:18,190 mundane attitude toward nudity and topless clubs in general? 515 00:32:18,490 --> 00:32:22,210 But we live in a time when there is a need for a redirected sexuality. 516 00:32:23,030 --> 00:32:26,030 AIDS, the new monogamy, less drug use. 517 00:32:26,230 --> 00:32:30,690 These factors preclude the discos and the nightclubs of the 70s and 80s where 518 00:32:30,690 --> 00:32:34,530 people congregated with the intent of seeking out casual sex. 519 00:32:34,810 --> 00:32:38,410 In your opinion, does the adult entertainment at my client's 520 00:32:38,410 --> 00:32:41,350 violate contemporary community standards of decency? 521 00:32:41,610 --> 00:32:46,270 Not at all. Quite the contrary. Would be indecent to prevent it. No further 522 00:32:46,270 --> 00:32:47,270 questions. 523 00:32:49,680 --> 00:32:53,660 Professor, you say you find exposure of the human body socially acceptable. 524 00:32:53,920 --> 00:32:54,719 That's correct. 525 00:32:54,720 --> 00:32:56,100 And bearing the female breasts beautiful. 526 00:32:56,460 --> 00:32:58,000 Yes. Then take off your blouse. 527 00:32:58,200 --> 00:33:01,480 Excuse me? Your Honor, objection. Your Honor, the witness has stated she finds 528 00:33:01,480 --> 00:33:05,520 public nudity socially acceptable. I'm simply asking her to prove the 529 00:33:05,600 --> 00:33:09,220 There's nothing to be ashamed of. Then, if it would please the court, and it 530 00:33:09,220 --> 00:33:11,860 would, remove your jacket and your bra. 531 00:33:12,180 --> 00:33:14,000 Breasts are simply mammary glands. 532 00:33:14,300 --> 00:33:18,340 Scene two, you've seen them all. Of course not. Well, let's have a look. Not 533 00:33:18,340 --> 00:33:19,340 problem. 534 00:33:21,820 --> 00:33:23,460 I object to that characterization. 535 00:33:23,860 --> 00:33:27,200 Why? She is some pair of Winnebago's. Professor, this is not a nightclub. Put 536 00:33:27,200 --> 00:33:28,760 your clothes back on or I'll hold you in contempt. 537 00:33:29,040 --> 00:33:30,460 I'd still respect you in the morning. 538 00:33:34,480 --> 00:33:37,620 Gwen, your doctor's on line three. 539 00:33:39,060 --> 00:33:41,520 Again? Why don't you take it in Douglas' office? 540 00:33:53,130 --> 00:33:54,130 This is Gwen Taylor. 541 00:33:55,630 --> 00:33:56,630 What? 542 00:33:57,930 --> 00:33:58,970 Why are you calling back? 543 00:34:01,610 --> 00:34:04,110 I didn't request any counseling. 544 00:34:06,090 --> 00:34:07,750 No. No. Look. 545 00:34:09,449 --> 00:34:13,350 Look. I don't need reminding of how much I'm going to suffer. 546 00:34:32,429 --> 00:34:35,750 One question at a time. What were the defendants to charge you with? Attempted 547 00:34:35,750 --> 00:34:39,250 murder, assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated battery robbery. 548 00:34:39,670 --> 00:34:42,070 Mr. Markowitz, how do you feel about the attempted murder charge? 549 00:34:42,290 --> 00:34:45,830 I have no comment. We feel very good. When will you proceed with trial? Next 550 00:34:45,830 --> 00:34:48,889 week. Mr. Markowitz, were you surprised the defendants made bail? I don't want 551 00:34:48,889 --> 00:34:51,570 to say anything. The important thing is the DA's commitment to prosecute this 552 00:34:51,570 --> 00:34:54,949 case to the full extent of the law. I think it's necessary for me to remind 553 00:34:54,949 --> 00:34:58,050 of you, the judicial process is based on the premise of innocence. 554 00:34:58,560 --> 00:34:59,339 for proving guilty. 555 00:34:59,340 --> 00:35:02,340 And I will not rest until the men that he's defending are punished for what 556 00:35:02,340 --> 00:35:05,240 did. Allegedly. As a lawyer, you should choose your language more precisely. 557 00:35:05,480 --> 00:35:08,260 I'm not the acting attorney in this case. I'm the victim's wife. Who's 558 00:35:08,260 --> 00:35:11,780 being victimized in this case? This trial is further evidence of the media 559 00:35:11,780 --> 00:35:13,480 the judicial system's inherent prejudice. 560 00:35:13,760 --> 00:35:17,480 That prejudice is based on a double standard. One for white cops, another 561 00:35:17,480 --> 00:35:18,480 poor blacks. 562 00:35:19,140 --> 00:35:22,500 This is a media trial, ladies and gentlemen. One that you should be aware 563 00:35:28,200 --> 00:35:29,200 Need something? 564 00:35:29,760 --> 00:35:30,760 No. 565 00:35:40,060 --> 00:35:42,440 Oh, for sure yourself up there, weren't you? 566 00:35:53,760 --> 00:35:55,000 I'm done, Daddy. 567 00:35:55,640 --> 00:35:56,680 Don't forget to flush. 568 00:36:03,940 --> 00:36:07,460 Let's go wash your hands. Here we go, man. 569 00:36:11,540 --> 00:36:17,760 I have a bit about the same age. 570 00:36:37,390 --> 00:36:38,390 Where are you going? 571 00:36:38,890 --> 00:36:39,890 Out of here. 572 00:36:39,990 --> 00:36:40,990 Home. My place? 573 00:36:41,730 --> 00:36:43,010 I don't think so. Hey. 574 00:36:45,070 --> 00:36:46,070 Come here. 575 00:36:50,810 --> 00:36:53,190 Let's be together tonight, okay? 576 00:36:54,030 --> 00:36:57,370 With all the stuff that's going on, I need to know that we have each other. 577 00:36:58,710 --> 00:37:00,270 Yeah, I need that too. 578 00:37:01,590 --> 00:37:03,090 So I'll finish as soon as I can. 579 00:37:05,150 --> 00:37:06,150 Okay. 580 00:37:06,730 --> 00:37:08,210 You'd be handing over your license. 581 00:37:08,570 --> 00:37:11,530 What does it matter? Lately, how effective have I really been as a 582 00:37:11,710 --> 00:37:13,950 That's not the point. What I did was a crime. 583 00:37:15,510 --> 00:37:19,630 A misdemeanor. And even if you aren't disbarred, you can bet there'll be an 584 00:37:19,630 --> 00:37:20,630 ethics investigation. 585 00:37:20,930 --> 00:37:24,370 Jonathan, you cannot go to the police with a statue. 586 00:37:24,670 --> 00:37:26,430 You know, innocent people were hurt in the process. 587 00:37:26,630 --> 00:37:28,590 I should just be glad I got away with it. Absolutely. 588 00:37:28,950 --> 00:37:31,150 For a couple of seconds, you lost your head. 589 00:37:31,390 --> 00:37:32,570 Like the rioters last summer? 590 00:37:33,170 --> 00:37:38,590 Trust me. Trust me. me go to church flagellate yourself anything only don't 591 00:37:38,590 --> 00:37:45,250 to the police the evidence 592 00:37:45,250 --> 00:37:50,610 presented fails to convince me mr phillipson's restaurant will cause a 593 00:37:50,610 --> 00:37:56,230 irreparable harm if the nude entertainment isn't terminated 594 00:37:56,230 --> 00:38:01,430 result at this time i cannot grant a motion for a preliminary injunction uh 595 00:38:01,430 --> 00:38:07,950 however The lease does clearly prohibit nudity of any type. What isn't clear 596 00:38:07,950 --> 00:38:12,530 is whether the city can enforce this kind of standard of decency in a 597 00:38:12,530 --> 00:38:14,710 contractual instrument rather than by ordinance. 598 00:38:15,790 --> 00:38:19,210 Los Angeles has chosen not to enact such an ordinance. 599 00:38:19,470 --> 00:38:23,590 And I'm not altogether certain there aren't some serious constitutional 600 00:38:23,590 --> 00:38:24,590 here as well. 601 00:38:24,690 --> 00:38:29,570 Therefore, I want briefs from both parties on these questions in 30 days, 602 00:38:29,570 --> 00:38:31,070 which time I'll make my final ruling. 603 00:38:31,550 --> 00:38:32,770 Till then, this court's adjourned. 604 00:38:48,790 --> 00:38:50,330 No, I don't care for it. 605 00:38:52,990 --> 00:38:56,150 Opportunity card gets turned over, I have to play. I'll talk to you later. 606 00:38:56,410 --> 00:38:58,950 Can't go through life wondering what if. 607 00:39:00,400 --> 00:39:01,560 Why can't you get started? 608 00:39:02,060 --> 00:39:06,220 I won't just abandon Mackenzie Brackman, but I'll do my best to split my time 609 00:39:06,220 --> 00:39:06,819 until I can. 610 00:39:06,820 --> 00:39:09,820 Get your hands off of me. Let me go. 611 00:39:10,700 --> 00:39:13,780 At least I'm entitled to get my Rolodex. Turn him loose. 612 00:39:16,700 --> 00:39:17,960 The two -becker. 613 00:39:19,160 --> 00:39:21,820 You know, Brando was a great Mark Anthony. 614 00:39:22,320 --> 00:39:24,920 I told Mankiewicz, so what if he mumbles? 615 00:39:25,180 --> 00:39:27,160 It's over, Ben. You know how I'm sure? 616 00:39:27,790 --> 00:39:31,890 Since I stepped in, worldwide stock had a two -point uptick to 23 a share. 617 00:39:34,210 --> 00:39:36,130 Becca, how could you? 618 00:39:37,290 --> 00:39:43,030 I took you under my wing. The heir apparent. You manipulated, used and 619 00:39:43,030 --> 00:39:45,950 every chance you had, Ben. You were like a son. 620 00:39:46,170 --> 00:39:47,170 A son. 621 00:39:48,050 --> 00:39:49,050 Goodbye, Ben. 622 00:39:57,960 --> 00:39:58,960 Let's get started. 623 00:40:00,120 --> 00:40:04,120 Read these screenplays. See if any of them spark your interest. 624 00:40:04,440 --> 00:40:05,780 My interest has already sparked. 625 00:40:08,840 --> 00:40:12,360 Bob Rosenthal called from Harper, Dutton and Rowe. He's sending over the galleys 626 00:40:12,360 --> 00:40:16,180 to a hot novel about a lawyer mistakenly sent to prison. 627 00:40:17,040 --> 00:40:19,000 Sounds perfect for an Easter release. 628 00:40:19,760 --> 00:40:21,260 I'll be back to you first thing tomorrow. 629 00:40:23,520 --> 00:40:24,520 Arnie? 630 00:40:25,380 --> 00:40:27,220 You made the right choice. 631 00:40:30,960 --> 00:40:33,560 Ladies and gentlemen, that was the lovely Tiffany. 632 00:40:39,500 --> 00:40:44,160 Peter Philipson said I'd find you here. You believe this twerp, Romney? I should 633 00:40:44,160 --> 00:40:45,058 have won this hearing. 634 00:40:45,060 --> 00:40:48,520 Philipson said until you go back to court, you've worked some kind of 635 00:40:48,740 --> 00:40:49,439 Big deal. 636 00:40:49,440 --> 00:40:50,700 Well, at least he's still operating. 637 00:40:51,120 --> 00:40:55,060 Men, gents, I couldn't find a church, so here I am. 638 00:40:55,800 --> 00:40:56,800 Yes, indeed, 639 00:40:57,520 --> 00:41:00,860 and I'm hoping to see some naked women as well. The show begins any minute. 640 00:41:01,080 --> 00:41:02,180 Well, I'll see you tomorrow. 641 00:41:02,460 --> 00:41:03,299 You understand? 642 00:41:03,300 --> 00:41:08,300 I dare any judge to try to enforce that decency clause when he hears them play 643 00:41:08,300 --> 00:41:09,540 the Schubert -Trout quartet. 644 00:41:09,780 --> 00:41:10,780 One of my favorites. 645 00:41:11,420 --> 00:41:12,420 Show's starting. 646 00:41:13,900 --> 00:41:16,400 Well, good night, everybody. 647 00:41:40,970 --> 00:41:41,970 You ready? 648 00:41:42,250 --> 00:41:43,250 I'll move. 649 00:41:44,290 --> 00:41:45,510 You were terrific today. 650 00:41:46,130 --> 00:41:48,510 Confident, unshaken, the perfect witness. 651 00:41:49,310 --> 00:41:52,510 Testify like that at the trial, the judge will be sure to hand down an 652 00:41:52,510 --> 00:41:53,510 murder conviction. 653 00:41:53,670 --> 00:41:55,450 Those men are going to jail. 654 00:41:55,990 --> 00:41:56,990 Boys. 655 00:41:57,910 --> 00:41:59,610 What? They're not men, Ann. 656 00:42:00,890 --> 00:42:03,330 They're boys looking at life imprisonment. 657 00:42:04,510 --> 00:42:06,790 They committed a brutal crime. They have to answer for that. 658 00:42:07,170 --> 00:42:09,150 We take so much for granted, you and I. 659 00:42:10,640 --> 00:42:11,640 Our son's fine. 660 00:42:13,180 --> 00:42:16,860 He's safe, well -fed, goes to a great school. 661 00:42:17,760 --> 00:42:18,760 We're doing just fine. 662 00:42:19,000 --> 00:42:22,880 But what do we know about bringing up a kid in South Central L .A.? I mean, 663 00:42:22,900 --> 00:42:24,760 enough of those kids grow up without fathers. 664 00:42:25,180 --> 00:42:26,260 What's this about, Stuart? 665 00:42:26,720 --> 00:42:27,900 I'm not sure. 666 00:42:30,560 --> 00:42:33,620 All my life as a lawyer, I was taught to look at things objectively, look at 667 00:42:33,620 --> 00:42:37,200 both sides of the issues. For God's sake, Stuart, you were so sure on the 668 00:42:37,300 --> 00:42:38,098 What happened? 669 00:42:38,100 --> 00:42:39,780 I'm not sure that this hasn't become personal. 670 00:42:40,400 --> 00:42:41,560 That we're not looking for revenge? 671 00:42:41,820 --> 00:42:46,780 The fact that you think there could even be two sides to this beating makes me 672 00:42:46,780 --> 00:42:49,180 think that maybe you were hit on the head harder than anybody imagined. 673 00:42:49,760 --> 00:42:54,540 Look, you handle this any way you want. Only don't come in here expecting me to 674 00:42:54,540 --> 00:42:56,200 feel sympathy for Lewis and Stubbs. 675 00:42:56,500 --> 00:42:59,840 I am the one who sat by your bed and watched you fight for every breath. 676 00:43:00,140 --> 00:43:04,300 I am the one who faced a future without a husband, without a father for my 677 00:43:04,300 --> 00:43:08,160 child. You're damn right it's personal. You're damn right it's revenge. It's 678 00:43:08,160 --> 00:43:09,600 also called justice. 679 00:43:10,180 --> 00:43:12,140 Justice is fine, Ann, but justice for who? 680 00:43:12,660 --> 00:43:13,660 Can we go? 681 00:43:36,220 --> 00:43:37,220 Daniel? 682 00:43:41,190 --> 00:43:42,190 Daniel isn't here. 683 00:43:43,710 --> 00:43:44,750 Who let you in here? 684 00:43:45,430 --> 00:43:46,430 What are you doing? 685 00:43:46,650 --> 00:43:47,650 Whipping egg whites. 686 00:43:48,090 --> 00:43:49,990 Lemon meringue pie is my husband's favorite. 687 00:43:50,870 --> 00:43:52,350 Who are you? 688 00:43:53,790 --> 00:43:55,630 I want us to be friends. 689 00:43:56,770 --> 00:43:58,290 We just got off on the wrong foot. 690 00:43:59,090 --> 00:44:00,730 After all, you do work with Daniel. 691 00:44:01,130 --> 00:44:04,290 He thinks you are going to make a wonderful lawyer. 692 00:44:06,250 --> 00:44:08,570 I'd give you a hug, but my egg whites are peaking. 693 00:44:10,169 --> 00:44:11,170 Aren't you going to stay for dinner?