1 00:00:08,095 --> 00:00:09,661 Previously on "All Rise"... 2 00:00:09,705 --> 00:00:11,489 Me and Rachel workingtogether is weird, right?[ laughs ] 3 00:00:11,533 --> 00:00:14,101 I received this two days ago, anonymously. 4 00:00:14,144 --> 00:00:16,277 This could lead to charges against Deputy Rashel. 5 00:00:16,320 --> 00:00:18,670 And you want me to testify. Yeah, I don't think so. 6 00:00:18,714 --> 00:00:21,151 Don't do it alone. Put together an army. 7 00:00:21,195 --> 00:00:22,892 That means going against the sheriff, 8 00:00:22,935 --> 00:00:25,851 their union, and a host of powerful people. 9 00:00:25,895 --> 00:00:27,592 What about Tony Carver? What's his take? 10 00:00:27,636 --> 00:00:28,854 You've worked police shootings, right? 11 00:00:28,898 --> 00:00:30,421 Until I barked up a tree that bit back. 12 00:00:30,465 --> 00:00:32,075 You wanna help me walk on eggshells? 13 00:00:32,119 --> 00:00:34,121 Look at this.Why are you so keen on this case? 14 00:00:34,164 --> 00:00:38,081 At last count, there were seven cops in my extended family. 15 00:00:38,125 --> 00:00:40,301 And you're gonna do this? You're gonna take down a cop? 16 00:00:40,344 --> 00:00:41,824 I'm gonna try. 17 00:00:42,825 --> 00:00:49,353 ♪♪♪ 18 00:00:49,397 --> 00:00:52,487 ♪ It's the most wonderful time of year ♪ 19 00:00:52,530 --> 00:00:54,358 ♪ Cocoa and carols 20 00:00:54,402 --> 00:00:56,143 ♪ Laughter and cheer 21 00:00:56,186 --> 00:00:57,927 ♪ Jingle, jangle, it's Christmas time ♪ 22 00:00:57,970 --> 00:01:00,364 First jury trial since COVID. 23 00:01:00,408 --> 00:01:02,584 A dozen jurors, pregnant judge. 24 00:01:02,627 --> 00:01:06,762 I don't have to deliver a verdict on my own.Swarming with risks. 25 00:01:06,805 --> 00:01:08,329 Trust me, Sherri.It'll be great.It'll be great. 26 00:01:08,372 --> 00:01:10,592 Never thought I'd see a real jury trial this year 27 00:01:10,635 --> 00:01:12,463 because of COVID, but it's actually happening. 28 00:01:12,507 --> 00:01:13,638 Don't expect fanfare. 29 00:01:13,682 --> 00:01:16,511 This case seems fairly straightforward, 30 00:01:16,554 --> 00:01:19,427 a good one first to ease back into with the jury. 31 00:01:19,470 --> 00:01:22,865 Orientation begins in three, two... [ mouths words ] 32 00:01:22,908 --> 00:01:26,129 [ computer chimes ]Hello. I am Judge Carmichael. 33 00:01:26,173 --> 00:01:28,392 Welcome to the first jury orientation 34 00:01:28,436 --> 00:01:32,353 in Los Angeles Superior Court since the pandemic. 35 00:01:32,396 --> 00:01:34,224 ♪♪♪ 36 00:01:34,268 --> 00:01:36,922 Thank you for getting dressed, 37 00:01:36,966 --> 00:01:38,881 at least from the waist up, and for traveling 38 00:01:38,924 --> 00:01:41,144 at least as far as your kitchen tables 39 00:01:41,188 --> 00:01:44,452 to begin this sacred civil service. 40 00:01:44,495 --> 00:01:46,454 ♪♪♪ 41 00:01:46,497 --> 00:01:47,759 [ chuckles ] 42 00:01:47,803 --> 00:01:50,022 Oh! 43 00:01:50,066 --> 00:01:52,808 Nice decorating, Juanita. 44 00:01:52,851 --> 00:01:54,766 Hmm, no, the neighbors did all that. 45 00:01:54,810 --> 00:01:56,725 - How you holding up? - Not sure how much longer 46 00:01:56,768 --> 00:01:59,597 I can manage these kids alone with Leon in jail. 47 00:01:59,641 --> 00:02:02,644 It's been four months. Damn shame. 48 00:02:02,687 --> 00:02:04,341 Well, trial starts tomorrow, so hang tight. 49 00:02:04,385 --> 00:02:07,388 If you would have told me I'd live to see my son stand trial 50 00:02:07,431 --> 00:02:12,044 for protecting his little girlfrom a creep, the--[ door opens ] 51 00:02:12,088 --> 00:02:14,830 Miss Emily!6 feet, Levi. Put your mask on, okay? 52 00:02:14,873 --> 00:02:17,180 I was hoping I'd see you guys this time. 53 00:02:17,224 --> 00:02:18,747 I brought you a little something to wear in court. 54 00:02:18,790 --> 00:02:21,010 - Thank you, Miss Emily. - [ chuckles ] You're welcome. 55 00:02:21,053 --> 00:02:24,056 So you'll both look sharp for trial. 56 00:02:24,100 --> 00:02:26,276 So? Dad won't even get to see us. 57 00:02:26,320 --> 00:02:27,799 He knows you'll be there for him. 58 00:02:27,843 --> 00:02:29,540 Is he coming homefor Christmas?[ horn honks ] 59 00:02:29,584 --> 00:02:32,108 Oh, that'll be Mrs. Robinson. 60 00:02:32,152 --> 00:02:33,457 Hey! 61 00:02:33,501 --> 00:02:34,850 Never miss a week, huh, Roxy? 62 00:02:34,893 --> 00:02:39,071 Well, I could say the same thing about you, Emily. 63 00:02:39,115 --> 00:02:39,898 [ dog barking in distance ] 64 00:02:39,942 --> 00:02:41,552 Is that... 65 00:02:41,596 --> 00:02:45,208 Ah. [ laughs ]Yeah, that's Bean.Oh! 66 00:02:45,252 --> 00:02:47,950 Judge Carmichael has been glowing at work. 67 00:02:47,993 --> 00:02:49,517 Well, I wouldn't know, sweetheart. 68 00:02:49,560 --> 00:02:52,607 Because of COVID, Lola is satisfied 69 00:02:52,650 --> 00:02:55,479 seeing her dad and me only on FaceTime. 70 00:02:55,523 --> 00:02:57,133 But I guess it could be worse. 71 00:02:57,177 --> 00:02:59,918 Look at this family, barely getting by. 72 00:02:59,962 --> 00:03:03,357 Don't forget to tell Daddy I love him. 73 00:03:03,400 --> 00:03:04,401 I won't. 74 00:03:04,445 --> 00:03:08,057 LOLA: 12 of you may be selected 75 00:03:08,100 --> 00:03:10,712 to determine the facts presented at trial. 76 00:03:10,755 --> 00:03:14,237 Based solely on these facts and the law, 77 00:03:14,281 --> 00:03:16,674 you must deliver a unanimous verdict 78 00:03:16,718 --> 00:03:18,241 beyond a reasonable doubt. 79 00:03:18,285 --> 00:03:21,636 You will determine guilty or not guilty. 80 00:03:21,679 --> 00:03:24,639 - I just wanna, um... - Yes. Juror number 2. 81 00:03:24,682 --> 00:03:26,510 I'm just confirming, reasonable doubt 82 00:03:26,554 --> 00:03:28,686 is a thorough consideration of evidence that-- 83 00:03:28,730 --> 00:03:30,732 That leaves you with an abiding conviction 84 00:03:30,775 --> 00:03:32,690 that the allegation is true, yes. 85 00:03:32,734 --> 00:03:34,605 Noted. Is there intake protocol? 86 00:03:34,649 --> 00:03:36,912 Do we get hazmat suits, PPE? 87 00:03:36,955 --> 00:03:38,653 - A mask will suffice. - One more thing-- 88 00:03:38,696 --> 00:03:40,916 I appreciate your enthusiasm, 89 00:03:40,959 --> 00:03:44,572 but unfortunately, that is time. 90 00:03:44,615 --> 00:03:46,748 Thank you, everyone. 91 00:03:48,053 --> 00:03:51,970 - Dude is gonna be extra. - There is always one. 92 00:03:52,014 --> 00:03:55,496 It almost feels back to normal.[ cellphone chimes ] 93 00:03:55,539 --> 00:03:56,801 [ squeals ] 94 00:03:56,845 --> 00:03:59,761 [ giggling ] 95 00:03:59,804 --> 00:04:05,245 Aw.One week until Robin is home for Christmas. 96 00:04:05,288 --> 00:04:06,724 ♪ Reunited 97 00:04:06,768 --> 00:04:09,205 - ♪ And it feels so good - ♪ Feels so good 98 00:04:09,249 --> 00:04:12,034 - Peaches and Herb. Classic. - Who? 99 00:04:12,077 --> 00:04:13,122 ♪ Reunited 100 00:04:13,165 --> 00:04:14,254 Peaches and Herb. 101 00:04:14,297 --> 00:04:18,170 [ humming ] 102 00:04:18,214 --> 00:04:19,911 ♪ Towards the end of December 103 00:04:19,955 --> 00:04:23,219 ♪ When the weather is chilly 104 00:04:23,263 --> 00:04:25,700 I'm sorry. My client check-in turned into a pep talk. 105 00:04:25,743 --> 00:04:27,832 I mean, why landlords thought they could get away 106 00:04:27,876 --> 00:04:30,052 with evictions during COVID, I will never know. 107 00:04:30,095 --> 00:04:32,402 Whoo, they'll regret that Amy Quinn is on the case. 108 00:04:32,446 --> 00:04:34,970 Yeah. How's the Rashel case shaping up? 109 00:04:35,013 --> 00:04:37,233 I got my evidence vetted and ready 110 00:04:37,277 --> 00:04:39,931 to present the case to Choi.You're pitching to Choi without your victim's cooperation? 111 00:04:39,975 --> 00:04:43,152 Omar will come around.Well, if he doesn't, you don't have a case. 112 00:04:43,195 --> 00:04:45,241 Not true. And... can we table this? 113 00:04:45,285 --> 00:04:49,201 I am hunting for the perfect tree. This is nice. 114 00:04:49,245 --> 00:04:52,466 I haven't celebrated Christmas in God knows how long. 115 00:04:52,509 --> 00:04:54,337 I usually just crash Lola's Christmas. 116 00:04:54,381 --> 00:04:56,208 And Roxy even got me a stocking. 117 00:04:56,252 --> 00:04:58,298 - Oh, did she fill it with coal? - Vic might've if he ever 118 00:04:58,341 --> 00:05:00,082 bothered to remember it was Christmas at all. 119 00:05:00,125 --> 00:05:01,997 Yeah, well, holidays can be a buzzkill. 120 00:05:02,040 --> 00:05:05,217 - Whoo! Not this year, Mama. - Why is that, hotshot? 121 00:05:05,261 --> 00:05:10,875 ♪ 'Cause I found the perfect tree ♪ 122 00:05:10,919 --> 00:05:13,574 Dude, it's beautiful. Look at this thing. 123 00:05:13,617 --> 00:05:14,879 [ chuckles ] 124 00:05:14,923 --> 00:05:16,577 ♪♪♪ 125 00:05:16,620 --> 00:05:19,971 How are Jillian and Levi? Are they staying out of trouble? 126 00:05:20,015 --> 00:05:21,277 They're being really strong. 127 00:05:21,321 --> 00:05:22,626 They're excited to see you at trial. 128 00:05:22,670 --> 00:05:24,498 - I told them to stay home. - They'll be safe. 129 00:05:24,541 --> 00:05:27,675 They'll be masked and watching via closed circuit. 130 00:05:27,718 --> 00:05:30,155 Levi says to tell you that he loves you. 131 00:05:30,199 --> 00:05:34,856 If Angie could see me in cuffs, 132 00:05:34,899 --> 00:05:36,597 our kids living at my mom's... 133 00:05:36,640 --> 00:05:39,077 you need to put me on the stand so I can say my truth. 134 00:05:39,121 --> 00:05:42,646 If I do my job right, and I will, 135 00:05:42,690 --> 00:05:44,474 you will not have to take the stand. 136 00:05:44,518 --> 00:05:46,258 With all due respect, Ms. Lopez, 137 00:05:46,302 --> 00:05:48,913 I know the jury considers more than just the facts. 138 00:05:48,957 --> 00:05:51,960 One look at me, they may think they have all they need to know. 139 00:05:52,003 --> 00:05:53,440 I need to say my piece. 140 00:05:53,483 --> 00:05:55,311 Tell the jury I pulled the trigger 141 00:05:55,355 --> 00:05:56,660 in a fight to stay alive. 142 00:05:56,704 --> 00:05:58,532 Not for me, but for my kids. 143 00:05:58,575 --> 00:06:00,621 If you testify, you waive your Fifth Amendment right 144 00:06:00,664 --> 00:06:02,187 not to self-incriminate. 145 00:06:02,231 --> 00:06:04,276 Our defense is strong. 146 00:06:04,320 --> 00:06:06,496 The only reason that you should ever take the stand 147 00:06:06,540 --> 00:06:07,976 is as a last resort. 148 00:06:08,019 --> 00:06:10,282 I may never see Jillian and Levi again. 149 00:06:10,326 --> 00:06:13,198 Just trust me. 150 00:06:13,242 --> 00:06:18,116 ♪♪♪ 151 00:06:18,160 --> 00:06:21,598 Captioned by Los Angeles Distribution and Broadcasting, Inc. 152 00:06:24,949 --> 00:06:27,691 ♪♪♪ 153 00:06:27,735 --> 00:06:29,650 Another trial against Maggie Palmer. 154 00:06:29,693 --> 00:06:31,347 - The one with the pantyhose? - [ chuckles ] 155 00:06:31,391 --> 00:06:32,696 Yup. She offered a plea deal with time served 156 00:06:32,740 --> 00:06:34,742 while still maintaining a felony on his record, 157 00:06:34,785 --> 00:06:38,441 hoping that Leon would... [sighs] take anything 158 00:06:38,485 --> 00:06:40,008 to get released from jail. 159 00:06:40,051 --> 00:06:41,401 They're betting on recidivism. 160 00:06:41,444 --> 00:06:43,011 My office rejected the offer, 161 00:06:43,054 --> 00:06:45,405 so she's gonna go for the jugular, but I'm ready. 162 00:06:45,448 --> 00:06:46,797 I wish I could see you take her down. 163 00:06:46,841 --> 00:06:49,147 Well, how about you come with me 164 00:06:49,191 --> 00:06:51,672 to the H.O.J. Christmas party instead? 165 00:06:51,715 --> 00:06:53,978 Qué lindo.I'll go, on one condition. 166 00:06:54,022 --> 00:06:56,198 - Oh. There are conditions? - Meet me at my house tonight. 167 00:06:56,241 --> 00:06:59,897 Bring an old sweater, glue,and some jingle bells. 168 00:06:59,941 --> 00:07:01,159 Jingle bells? You're serious? 169 00:07:01,203 --> 00:07:02,857 Oh, yeah. As a heart attack.Um... 170 00:07:02,900 --> 00:07:04,380 - Hey, Sara.- Well, uh, I'll call you later. 171 00:07:04,424 --> 00:07:05,773 - Okay. - Okay? 172 00:07:05,816 --> 00:07:06,817 - Bye. - Bye. 173 00:07:06,861 --> 00:07:08,515 [ cellphone chimes ] 174 00:07:10,865 --> 00:07:12,649 Joaquin is comingto the Christmas party. 175 00:07:12,693 --> 00:07:15,217 And you're frowning because? 176 00:07:15,260 --> 00:07:16,653 Too much too soon? 177 00:07:16,697 --> 00:07:19,700 No. This is definitely good news. 178 00:07:19,743 --> 00:07:21,919 How are your grandparents? Store fixed yet? 179 00:07:21,963 --> 00:07:23,921 Renovations are almost done. 180 00:07:23,965 --> 00:07:25,749 All they've got to do is paint. 181 00:07:25,793 --> 00:07:27,664 Thank God I won my cash playing poker.Hmm. 182 00:07:27,708 --> 00:07:29,449 Had to buy enough chisels, paint, 183 00:07:29,492 --> 00:07:31,102 and spackle to do the whole bodega. 184 00:07:31,146 --> 00:07:32,364 RIP my wallet. 185 00:07:32,408 --> 00:07:34,671 Well, at least it's his property. 186 00:07:34,715 --> 00:07:36,499 SHERRI: I suggest always having hand sanitizer 187 00:07:36,543 --> 00:07:38,109 on your person at all times. 188 00:07:38,153 --> 00:07:40,198 Squirt it in your palm.Freeze, Ms. Lopez. 189 00:07:40,242 --> 00:07:42,592 Ms. Castillo, sanitize upon entering and exiting. 190 00:07:42,636 --> 00:07:43,898 Stock each sanitation stationwith gloves, 191 00:07:43,941 --> 00:07:45,465 face shields, and masks. 192 00:07:45,508 --> 00:07:47,554 I want 6 feetbetween each juror. 193 00:07:47,597 --> 00:07:48,685 They are going to be in the jury box. 194 00:07:48,729 --> 00:07:50,034 They are going to be in the gallery, 195 00:07:50,078 --> 00:07:52,080 There will be germs, germs,germs everywhere. 196 00:07:52,123 --> 00:07:54,125 - Got it? - BAILIFFS: Got it. 197 00:07:54,169 --> 00:07:56,127 Where are we seating the jury?Two in the jury box, the rest in the gallery. 198 00:07:56,171 --> 00:07:57,389 Well, what about the gallery? 199 00:07:57,433 --> 00:07:59,043 We have two public spots in here. 200 00:07:59,087 --> 00:08:01,568 The rest can view the trial froman overflow room. COVID-safe. 201 00:08:04,092 --> 00:08:05,789 - [ sniffing ] - Executed safety protocols 202 00:08:05,833 --> 00:08:07,530 with frightening efficiency, Sherri. 203 00:08:07,574 --> 00:08:09,663 We're going to get through this in one piece, Your Honor. 204 00:08:09,706 --> 00:08:23,154 ♪♪♪ 205 00:08:23,198 --> 00:08:24,112 All right, everybody, here we go. 206 00:08:24,155 --> 00:08:26,418 Ms. Palmer, your first witness. 207 00:08:26,462 --> 00:08:28,333 Jamie Hallford, Your Honor. 208 00:08:31,075 --> 00:08:32,773 BAILIFF: Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, 209 00:08:32,816 --> 00:08:35,906 and nothing but the truth? - I do. 210 00:08:35,950 --> 00:08:38,387 - Ms. Palmer, you may inquire. - ROXY: I'm so sorry. 211 00:08:38,430 --> 00:08:40,476 I have one of the public seats today. Where are they? 212 00:08:40,520 --> 00:08:41,912 Oh, thank you. 213 00:08:43,610 --> 00:08:45,568 [ whispers ] Hi. I'm Roxy. 214 00:08:51,182 --> 00:08:52,793 Ms. Palmer. 215 00:08:52,836 --> 00:08:54,534 Mr. Hallford, please tell the jury 216 00:08:54,577 --> 00:08:56,753 what happened on the night in question. 217 00:08:56,797 --> 00:08:59,626 I played ball at Downey High back in '08. 218 00:08:59,669 --> 00:09:01,018 That night, I stopped by the tailgate 219 00:09:01,062 --> 00:09:05,109 to pregame with some alum, and I see this cute girl. 220 00:09:05,153 --> 00:09:06,720 PALMER: Did you know this girl? 221 00:09:06,763 --> 00:09:09,200 Nah, but she looked my way, so I blew her a kiss. 222 00:09:09,244 --> 00:09:10,767 Then brother man runs up on me. 223 00:09:10,811 --> 00:09:13,161 What happened after the defendant ran upon you? 224 00:09:13,204 --> 00:09:15,685 He yells,"Stay away from my daughter." 225 00:09:15,729 --> 00:09:18,514 Starts going off.Backs me into the food table, 226 00:09:18,558 --> 00:09:20,995 then kicks me outof the tailgate for good. 227 00:09:21,038 --> 00:09:23,606 So the defendant was the aggressor? 228 00:09:23,650 --> 00:09:26,348 - Objection. Leading. - Sustained. Next question. 229 00:09:26,391 --> 00:09:30,613 What happened next?After the game,old dude rushes me with a gun. 230 00:09:30,657 --> 00:09:33,747 I take off running.Then he shoots me, then dips. 231 00:09:33,790 --> 00:09:35,487 So the defendant brandishes a gun, 232 00:09:35,531 --> 00:09:39,404 and as you run for your life, he shoots you, correct? 233 00:09:39,448 --> 00:09:41,319 - That's correct. - Nothing further. 234 00:09:43,670 --> 00:09:45,019 LOLA: Ms. Lopez? 235 00:09:46,194 --> 00:09:48,936 You mentioned blowing a kiss at a young girl. 236 00:09:48,979 --> 00:09:50,546 - Was she a student? - I don't know. Maybe. 237 00:09:50,590 --> 00:09:52,113 So you don't make it your business 238 00:09:52,156 --> 00:09:53,636 to know the age of young girls before hitting on them 239 00:09:53,680 --> 00:09:55,682 at a high school? MAGGIE: Objection. Irrelevant. 240 00:09:55,725 --> 00:09:58,510 LOLA: Sustained. Move along, Ms. Lopez. 241 00:09:58,554 --> 00:10:01,078 You said that you went to pregame with old teammates. 242 00:10:01,122 --> 00:10:03,428 - Were you drinking? - I had a little buzz. 243 00:10:03,472 --> 00:10:05,387 Isn't it true that Mr. Parson removed you 244 00:10:05,430 --> 00:10:08,085 because you were belligerent? - Objection. Argumentative. 245 00:10:08,129 --> 00:10:09,783 - Sustained. - [ Roxy grunts ] 246 00:10:11,654 --> 00:10:14,962 Please continue, Ms. Lopez. 247 00:10:15,005 --> 00:10:18,705 - Do you own a gun? - Sure do. A 9-millimeter. 248 00:10:18,748 --> 00:10:20,576 - And where is that gun now? - I lost it. 249 00:10:20,620 --> 00:10:23,274 - When? - Maybe three, four months ago. 250 00:10:23,318 --> 00:10:25,102 Did you report that to the police? 251 00:10:25,146 --> 00:10:28,715 Nope.Figured it'd turn up. 252 00:10:28,758 --> 00:10:30,934 Huh. The medical report says that 253 00:10:30,978 --> 00:10:32,632 you were shot with a 9-millimeter round. 254 00:10:32,675 --> 00:10:35,635 That's the same caliber as your gun, right?I guess so. 255 00:10:35,678 --> 00:10:39,116 In fact, you did not lose your 9-millimeter gun, did you? 256 00:10:39,160 --> 00:10:40,422 It was the same gun that you were shot with 257 00:10:40,465 --> 00:10:42,293 during the incident, correct? - No. 258 00:10:42,337 --> 00:10:46,733 - Thattagirl. - Quiet in the gallery, please. 259 00:10:56,220 --> 00:11:00,224 Deputy Rashel said he shot Omar Aziz to protect himself, 260 00:11:00,268 --> 00:11:01,965 but that screenshotshows otherwise. 261 00:11:02,009 --> 00:11:03,184 You get Omar's statement yet? 262 00:11:03,227 --> 00:11:06,100 I was waitingfor your take on charges. 263 00:11:06,143 --> 00:11:08,232 It's risky. Might be a job for the feds. 264 00:11:08,276 --> 00:11:10,060 I prosecuted this case eight years ago 265 00:11:10,104 --> 00:11:11,279 without all the facts. 266 00:11:11,322 --> 00:11:12,584 Now with this new evidence, 267 00:11:12,628 --> 00:11:14,064 I should be the one to retry it, not the feds. 268 00:11:14,108 --> 00:11:15,892 Why not focus on exonerating Omar first? 269 00:11:15,936 --> 00:11:17,589 - After that, we-- - If I clear Omar first, 270 00:11:17,633 --> 00:11:19,983 it'll tip off the sheriffs that we're going after Rashel 271 00:11:20,027 --> 00:11:22,246 before D.A. Bravo has a chance to file the charges. 272 00:11:22,290 --> 00:11:26,207 Fine. I'll try to get you a meeting with Bravo. 273 00:11:26,250 --> 00:11:28,209 But a warning, Callan. 274 00:11:28,252 --> 00:11:30,690 "Keep this quiet. There's no telling who's listening." 275 00:11:30,733 --> 00:11:32,996 He said that? Choi's spooked. 276 00:11:33,040 --> 00:11:34,563 You didn't tell Choi that Omar gave you the finger? 277 00:11:34,606 --> 00:11:36,521 And risk having him kill the case 278 00:11:36,565 --> 00:11:38,349 before I get Omar on board?Yeah, there's no case without him. 279 00:11:38,393 --> 00:11:40,047 Let's just shore up the evidence first. 280 00:11:40,090 --> 00:11:42,136 No, no evidence beats hearing the truth 281 00:11:42,179 --> 00:11:43,964 straight from the horse's mouth. 282 00:11:44,007 --> 00:11:47,010 What's the latest on Deputy Rashel?Seems that man can't stay put. 283 00:11:47,054 --> 00:11:49,447 Six transfers in two years, no explanation. 284 00:11:49,491 --> 00:11:52,233 Yeah. Even my buddy over at the South L.A. station 285 00:11:52,276 --> 00:11:55,105 came up dry. - I can get intel. 286 00:11:55,149 --> 00:11:57,107 What? I have a source. 287 00:11:57,151 --> 00:11:58,848 Nothing surprises me anymore. 288 00:11:58,892 --> 00:12:00,981 Did I miss the memo? 289 00:12:01,024 --> 00:12:02,939 Just finishing lunch. 290 00:12:02,983 --> 00:12:05,246 Gotta run. Trimming the tree tonight. 291 00:12:07,988 --> 00:12:09,424 So... 292 00:12:09,467 --> 00:12:12,253 you wanna go tothe Christmas party together? 293 00:12:14,168 --> 00:12:15,343 Sure. 294 00:12:15,386 --> 00:12:16,692 ♪♪♪ 295 00:12:16,736 --> 00:12:20,740 ♪ Silent night 296 00:12:20,783 --> 00:12:23,307 The evidence screams that Rashel framed Omar. 297 00:12:23,351 --> 00:12:25,657 Somebody sat on it for eight years. Why drop it now? 298 00:12:25,701 --> 00:12:28,051 Mark, Choi's afraid of prosecuting Rashel, 299 00:12:28,095 --> 00:12:29,574 and Omar won't testify? 300 00:12:29,618 --> 00:12:30,793 You shouldn't push. 301 00:12:30,837 --> 00:12:32,708 You--you need both of them on board. 302 00:12:32,752 --> 00:12:34,579 I can't ignore this, Amy. 303 00:12:34,623 --> 00:12:36,799 Deputy Rashel probably isn't the only sheriff 304 00:12:36,843 --> 00:12:38,540 who scrubbed evidence to cover his ass. 305 00:12:38,583 --> 00:12:40,542 You just need to take it slow. You know, do it right. 306 00:12:40,585 --> 00:12:43,806 You push too hard. You put yourself at risk. 307 00:12:43,850 --> 00:12:45,416 ♪ Holy infant 308 00:12:45,460 --> 00:12:47,157 - Ugh. - Okay. 309 00:12:48,942 --> 00:12:51,727 I haven't seen this in years. 310 00:12:51,771 --> 00:12:53,424 Uh, uh, my mom bought this 311 00:12:53,468 --> 00:12:57,472 for our... [ sighs ] Christmas family gatherings. 312 00:12:57,515 --> 00:13:01,215 One of the few times I would see her giddy. [ chuckles ] 313 00:13:01,258 --> 00:13:03,739 I forgot I packed this when I left Missouri. 314 00:13:03,783 --> 00:13:05,219 If it's a family heirloom, it's going on the tree. 315 00:13:05,262 --> 00:13:06,829 - Come on. - No, I--it-- 316 00:13:06,873 --> 00:13:08,135 - Yeah. - It clashes. 317 00:13:08,178 --> 00:13:10,659 All right, lady. [ grunts ] 318 00:13:10,702 --> 00:13:13,183 Oh. [ laughs ] Mwah. Perfect. 319 00:13:13,227 --> 00:13:18,145 ♪ Sleep in heavenly Oh. 320 00:13:18,188 --> 00:13:20,974 ♪ Peace 321 00:13:21,017 --> 00:13:22,889 Ms. Hashemi, tell us what you saw. 322 00:13:22,932 --> 00:13:27,676 I was waiting on a passenger across from Downey High School. 323 00:13:27,719 --> 00:13:31,114 I drive for Lyft. I saw a man packing boxes. 324 00:13:31,158 --> 00:13:33,769 A second man approached a younger, 325 00:13:33,813 --> 00:13:35,858 also African American. 326 00:13:35,902 --> 00:13:39,383 They started arguing. I couldn't hear the words. 327 00:13:39,427 --> 00:13:41,516 Both men fell to the ground, 328 00:13:41,559 --> 00:13:44,258 punching and kicking. I heard a gunshot. 329 00:13:44,301 --> 00:13:47,000 Then the younger man fell over, injured. 330 00:13:47,043 --> 00:13:49,567 For the record, you clearly saw 331 00:13:49,611 --> 00:13:52,701 the defendant shoot the younger man? 332 00:13:52,744 --> 00:13:54,877 Yes, ma'am, in the stomach. 333 00:13:54,921 --> 00:13:57,271 After the defendant shot his victim, 334 00:13:57,314 --> 00:13:58,750 what did he do next? 335 00:13:58,794 --> 00:14:01,014 - He ran away with the gun. - And then what happened? 336 00:14:01,057 --> 00:14:02,667 I called an ambulance. 337 00:14:02,711 --> 00:14:05,322 Youcalled the police, not the defendant 338 00:14:05,366 --> 00:14:07,934 who accidentally shot his victim? 339 00:14:07,977 --> 00:14:10,806 What isyour question, Ms. Palmer? 340 00:14:10,850 --> 00:14:14,027 I withdraw. Nothing further. 341 00:14:14,070 --> 00:14:15,158 LOLA: Ms. Lopez? 342 00:14:15,202 --> 00:14:16,638 Ms. Hashemi, do you know 343 00:14:16,681 --> 00:14:17,987 either of the men you saw that night? 344 00:14:18,031 --> 00:14:20,076 No, I do not. 345 00:14:20,120 --> 00:14:21,643 You testified that the younger man 346 00:14:21,686 --> 00:14:23,732 approached Mr. Parson first, is that right? 347 00:14:23,775 --> 00:14:25,168 Uh, yes, that is true. 348 00:14:25,212 --> 00:14:27,344 Did you see a gun on Mr. Parson 349 00:14:27,388 --> 00:14:29,172 before the aggressor approached him? 350 00:14:29,216 --> 00:14:30,130 No, ma'am. 351 00:14:30,173 --> 00:14:31,696 And when the men started arguing, 352 00:14:31,740 --> 00:14:33,873 did Mr. Parson have a gun then? - No. 353 00:14:33,916 --> 00:14:35,396 Did you see who brought the gun? 354 00:14:35,439 --> 00:14:38,921 Yes, the younger man pulled it from his jacket pocket. 355 00:14:42,969 --> 00:14:45,667 Take a look at Defense Exhibit A. 356 00:14:45,710 --> 00:14:47,887 Do you see the aggressor here? 357 00:14:49,540 --> 00:14:50,759 This man. 358 00:14:50,802 --> 00:14:52,674 And you are certain this is the man 359 00:14:52,717 --> 00:14:54,894 who brandished the gun first? - I am. 360 00:14:54,937 --> 00:14:56,896 For the record, Ms. Hashemi identifies 361 00:14:56,939 --> 00:14:59,289 Jamie Hallford as the aggressor in the attack. 362 00:14:59,333 --> 00:15:00,247 Mm-hmm. 363 00:15:00,290 --> 00:15:02,423 Mrs. Robinson, one more peep, 364 00:15:02,466 --> 00:15:05,426 and you will be held in contempt. 365 00:15:07,863 --> 00:15:09,082 Nothing further. 366 00:15:09,125 --> 00:15:11,301 Ms. Palmer, do you have any more witnesses? 367 00:15:11,345 --> 00:15:13,347 The People rest. 368 00:15:17,829 --> 00:15:20,180 Your Honor, I'm sorry. I have a question. 369 00:15:21,746 --> 00:15:23,705 Thank you. 370 00:15:31,408 --> 00:15:33,236 What the... 371 00:15:39,416 --> 00:15:42,942 The Court has received a jury question. 372 00:15:42,985 --> 00:15:46,119 I will review and send my answer shortly. 373 00:15:46,162 --> 00:15:47,990 [ gavel pounds ] 374 00:15:48,034 --> 00:15:49,339 [ gavel clatters ] 375 00:15:49,383 --> 00:15:54,214 ♪♪♪ 376 00:15:58,044 --> 00:16:03,005 ♪ O come, Thou Key of David, come ♪ 377 00:16:03,049 --> 00:16:05,529 What's the matter? Sarita, hija. 378 00:16:05,573 --> 00:16:07,923 Mm. Christmas without everyone's just not the same. 379 00:16:07,967 --> 00:16:09,446 I'm glad to be here with you two, though. 380 00:16:09,490 --> 00:16:11,361 Cures the holiday blues. 381 00:16:11,405 --> 00:16:13,189 Ever since the looting, I've been blue, too. 382 00:16:13,233 --> 00:16:15,409 Damn protests. It's all those people's fault. 383 00:16:15,452 --> 00:16:18,455 Shame on them. Useless criminales 384 00:16:18,499 --> 00:16:20,153 exploiting the hard-working people, hija. 385 00:16:20,196 --> 00:16:23,112 Those people are protesters. They're not criminals. 386 00:16:23,156 --> 00:16:25,767 Not looters. 387 00:16:25,810 --> 00:16:27,203 [ laughter ] 388 00:16:27,247 --> 00:16:29,640 What is so funny? 389 00:16:29,684 --> 00:16:32,904 We're talking about the insurance adjusters. 390 00:16:32,948 --> 00:16:35,168 [ laughs ] They've been nickel and diming us 391 00:16:35,211 --> 00:16:36,778 ever since the looting. 392 00:16:36,821 --> 00:16:38,606 I thought you were against the protests. 393 00:16:38,649 --> 00:16:40,912 Unh-unh. They stand with us when we get deported. 394 00:16:40,956 --> 00:16:43,524 We stand with them when they're losing their lives. 395 00:16:43,567 --> 00:16:46,266 - ¿Que no? - Should have known better. 396 00:16:46,309 --> 00:16:48,703 Ay! 397 00:16:48,746 --> 00:16:50,574 ♪♪♪ 398 00:16:50,618 --> 00:16:53,534 Omar, third message this week. 399 00:16:53,577 --> 00:16:55,884 We need to talk ASAP. Call me back. 400 00:16:55,927 --> 00:16:58,147 - I got updates. - [ sighs ] 401 00:16:58,191 --> 00:17:01,455 Maybe Luke can help? I feel weird excluding him. 402 00:17:01,498 --> 00:17:03,022 The fewer people involved, the better. 403 00:17:03,065 --> 00:17:05,546 - What's the update? - Rashel's transfers. 404 00:17:05,589 --> 00:17:07,069 Each happened after he was reported 405 00:17:07,113 --> 00:17:08,549 for excessive use of force on duty. 406 00:17:08,592 --> 00:17:10,072 So Omar's not his only victim. 407 00:17:10,116 --> 00:17:12,944 This establishes a pattern of violence. I need names. 408 00:17:12,988 --> 00:17:14,424 Not admissible in court 409 00:17:14,468 --> 00:17:15,860 under the Police Officer Bill of Rights. 410 00:17:15,904 --> 00:17:17,253 Gotta go through Bravo first, 411 00:17:17,297 --> 00:17:19,995 but this kind of information helps. Thank you. 412 00:17:21,083 --> 00:17:22,519 [ sighs ] 413 00:17:22,563 --> 00:17:25,827 Omar, Mark Callan again.I got news.[ door closes ] 414 00:17:25,870 --> 00:17:27,307 [ knocks on door ] 415 00:17:27,350 --> 00:17:29,874 What did that juror's note say? 416 00:17:29,918 --> 00:17:31,354 He asked me to clarify 417 00:17:31,398 --> 00:17:32,790 the premeditated murder allegation. 418 00:17:32,834 --> 00:17:34,270 It's a little early for that, isn't it? 419 00:17:34,314 --> 00:17:36,142 Agreed. That juror definitely gave me 420 00:17:36,185 --> 00:17:38,753 the weirdest feeling, that stare. 421 00:17:38,796 --> 00:17:40,450 Oh, I wonder how Ms. Lopez feels. 422 00:17:40,494 --> 00:17:42,496 The jury's clarifying charges 423 00:17:42,539 --> 00:17:43,497 before she can even begin her defense. 424 00:17:43,540 --> 00:17:46,239 Sherri, about Roxy... 425 00:17:46,282 --> 00:17:50,199 Ah. On it, Your Honor. [ chuckles ] 426 00:17:51,679 --> 00:17:53,724 Ooh! [ chuckles ] 427 00:18:02,298 --> 00:18:04,518 You...good? 428 00:18:04,561 --> 00:18:06,128 You see that woman over there? 429 00:18:06,172 --> 00:18:07,738 That's Judge Carmichael's mother, Roxy. 430 00:18:07,782 --> 00:18:10,089 - Why is her mom here? - She advocates for victims, 431 00:18:10,132 --> 00:18:12,743 and I have to tell her to leave. 432 00:18:12,787 --> 00:18:14,441 That is bold. 433 00:18:14,484 --> 00:18:16,878 She can be a little...distracting. 434 00:18:16,921 --> 00:18:18,706 Oh, well, if you need some help, I could... 435 00:18:18,749 --> 00:18:21,578 Yes. You shouldmeet Roxy. 436 00:18:25,843 --> 00:18:28,803 Mrs. Roxy? Hi. Ness Johnson. 437 00:18:28,846 --> 00:18:32,285 Um, Judge Carmichael requested that you vacate the courtroom. 438 00:18:32,328 --> 00:18:34,200 - She thinks that-- - My daughter said what? 439 00:18:34,243 --> 00:18:36,245 Uh, Judge Carmichael. 440 00:18:36,289 --> 00:18:39,118 Um, she thinks that you're a distraction. 441 00:18:39,161 --> 00:18:41,555 Mm! 442 00:18:42,947 --> 00:18:46,995 Uh...ma'am, can you please vacate the courtroom? 443 00:18:47,038 --> 00:18:49,954 No. This is a public place. 444 00:18:53,044 --> 00:18:55,264 Bailiff? Some assistance, please? 445 00:18:58,049 --> 00:18:59,312 Don't you dare. 446 00:18:59,355 --> 00:19:01,705 Mnh-mnh. 447 00:19:01,749 --> 00:19:03,011 [ exhales deeply ] 448 00:19:03,054 --> 00:19:10,192 ♪♪♪ 449 00:19:10,236 --> 00:19:11,889 Sam, we need to figure out a way 450 00:19:11,933 --> 00:19:13,282 to get these transfer records into the evidence. 451 00:19:13,326 --> 00:19:14,979 Now Ineed to find a way. 452 00:19:15,023 --> 00:19:16,851 Maybe there's some precedent we don't know about? 453 00:19:16,894 --> 00:19:19,288 On it. I'll stop by the C.E.U. first. 454 00:19:19,332 --> 00:19:21,464 I never liked the C.E.U. Kinda grungy. 455 00:19:21,508 --> 00:19:22,857 I'm headed there now. 456 00:19:22,900 --> 00:19:24,859 I'm happy to drop your files off, save you a trip. 457 00:19:24,902 --> 00:19:26,426 Can't let these rookies get off too easy. 458 00:19:26,469 --> 00:19:28,210 She wants a shot at Special Trials, 459 00:19:28,254 --> 00:19:29,907 she's gonna have to earn it. - Special Trials? 460 00:19:31,300 --> 00:19:33,084 Then you must be Mark Callan. 461 00:19:33,128 --> 00:19:35,435 - New guy. - Not so new. 462 00:19:35,478 --> 00:19:37,872 Ms. Powell, meet Sergeant Wayne McCarthy, 463 00:19:37,915 --> 00:19:40,614 board member of the Association of L.A. Deputy Sheriffs. 464 00:19:40,657 --> 00:19:43,660 Union guy, three generations and counting. 465 00:19:43,704 --> 00:19:47,011 - Hey, is that Big Mick? - Watkins. 466 00:19:47,055 --> 00:19:49,710 - [ laughs ] Hey! - You traded a badge for a tie? 467 00:19:49,753 --> 00:19:54,062 Is it a clip-on?McCarthy was my training officer in the Sheriff's Academy. 468 00:19:54,105 --> 00:19:56,456 Hey, you have timefor quick coffee?I'm in. 469 00:19:56,499 --> 00:19:59,285 Ms. Powell. Mr. Callan. 470 00:20:01,374 --> 00:20:03,680 Why didn't you tell me you were coming down?Oh, man. 471 00:20:03,724 --> 00:20:05,029 When was the last time 472 00:20:05,073 --> 00:20:06,466 a Sheriff union board member just popped by? 473 00:20:06,509 --> 00:20:08,555 We need to get Omar on board now. 474 00:20:10,687 --> 00:20:12,123 Prosecution's rested their case. 475 00:20:12,167 --> 00:20:15,083 - Already? - We are in great shape. 476 00:20:15,126 --> 00:20:16,345 That juror's note can't be good. 477 00:20:16,389 --> 00:20:18,695 Leon, please do not read into the note. 478 00:20:18,739 --> 00:20:20,306 They straight up asked 479 00:20:20,349 --> 00:20:21,568 if the shot was premeditated and deliberate. 480 00:20:21,611 --> 00:20:23,700 Yeah, but the DA has no proof 481 00:20:23,744 --> 00:20:24,919 that you planned to kill Jamie. 482 00:20:24,962 --> 00:20:26,616 And Ana's testimony proved that 483 00:20:26,660 --> 00:20:28,401 you were defending yourself. Don't overthink-- 484 00:20:28,444 --> 00:20:29,793 - If I testify-- - If you testify, 485 00:20:29,837 --> 00:20:31,360 the D.A. gets to question you, 486 00:20:31,404 --> 00:20:33,232 and she will try to make you look as guilty as you she can. 487 00:20:33,275 --> 00:20:36,365 Jamie accused me of trying to kill him 488 00:20:36,409 --> 00:20:38,628 in front of my family, my neighborhood. 489 00:20:38,672 --> 00:20:40,369 I need to speak for myself. 490 00:20:40,413 --> 00:20:42,153 My advice-- 491 00:20:42,197 --> 00:20:44,504 give our defense a chance to sway the jury. 492 00:20:44,547 --> 00:20:45,940 And if it doesn't, 493 00:20:45,983 --> 00:20:47,376 I don't get to wake up my kids 494 00:20:47,420 --> 00:20:48,856 on Christmas morning. 495 00:20:48,899 --> 00:20:50,945 I have to speak for myself. 496 00:20:50,988 --> 00:20:54,601 That way, I know I did all I could to come home. 497 00:20:54,644 --> 00:21:01,999 ♪♪♪ 498 00:21:02,043 --> 00:21:04,306 Why were you at the tailgate that night? 499 00:21:04,350 --> 00:21:07,570 I volunteer at Jillian's high school. 500 00:21:07,614 --> 00:21:08,702 She's my oldest. 501 00:21:08,745 --> 00:21:10,181 My son Levi is 6. 502 00:21:10,225 --> 00:21:12,140 EMILY: Do you know Jamie Hallford? 503 00:21:12,183 --> 00:21:14,751 No. Not at all. Did you approach him that night? 504 00:21:14,795 --> 00:21:17,754 Only because he blew a kiss at my daughter. 505 00:21:17,798 --> 00:21:21,541 She's 15. I asked him to stop, and he got mad. 506 00:21:21,584 --> 00:21:23,891 - And then what happened? - He pushed past me 507 00:21:23,934 --> 00:21:25,501 and stumbled into the food table. 508 00:21:25,545 --> 00:21:27,503 Knocked over all the concessions. 509 00:21:27,547 --> 00:21:30,419 So I made him leave. I thought it was done. 510 00:21:30,463 --> 00:21:32,769 After the game, when I came back to clean up, 511 00:21:32,813 --> 00:21:36,947 that's when Jamie came out, hollering and slurring. 512 00:21:36,991 --> 00:21:38,427 I told him to calm down. 513 00:21:38,471 --> 00:21:40,342 and he took out a gun and pointed it at my chest. 514 00:21:40,386 --> 00:21:42,562 And what happened next, Mr. Parson? 515 00:21:42,605 --> 00:21:45,913 I lunged for the gun, and we wrestled over it. 516 00:21:45,956 --> 00:21:47,567 And he climbed on top of me. 517 00:21:47,610 --> 00:21:50,178 I could see his finger was on the trigger, 518 00:21:50,221 --> 00:21:52,963 but I managed to snatch the gun away from him, 519 00:21:53,007 --> 00:21:55,488 and in trying to defend myself, I fired. 520 00:21:55,531 --> 00:21:57,577 He fell over, 521 00:21:57,620 --> 00:22:00,231 I got in my truck, and I drove off, scared. 522 00:22:00,275 --> 00:22:02,973 When you fired the gun, were you trying to kill Jamie? 523 00:22:03,017 --> 00:22:07,195 No. I was trying to keep myself from getting killed. 524 00:22:11,895 --> 00:22:13,157 Nothing further. 525 00:22:14,898 --> 00:22:16,813 Ms. Palmer, you may cross-examine. 526 00:22:16,857 --> 00:22:21,340 Would you say Jamie blowing kisses at your daughter 527 00:22:21,383 --> 00:22:23,167 made you really angry? 528 00:22:23,211 --> 00:22:24,386 Enraged, even? 529 00:22:24,430 --> 00:22:27,084 I was concerned. Any father would be. 530 00:22:27,128 --> 00:22:29,130 So you intentionally pulled the trigger 531 00:22:29,173 --> 00:22:32,568 of the gun that shot Jamie? - He had me pinned down. 532 00:22:32,612 --> 00:22:36,877 And after you shot Jamie, you ran away with the weapon, 533 00:22:36,920 --> 00:22:39,532 leaving him potentially to die, correct? 534 00:22:39,575 --> 00:22:41,925 Yes, I panicked. Uh, he attacked me. 535 00:22:41,969 --> 00:22:44,058 Did you report that to the police? 536 00:22:46,277 --> 00:22:47,931 Please answer the question. 537 00:22:47,975 --> 00:22:50,630 No, I-I... I didn't report it. 538 00:22:50,673 --> 00:22:52,893 I didn't think anybody would believe me. 539 00:22:52,936 --> 00:22:55,199 Believe what? 540 00:22:55,243 --> 00:22:57,637 That-- That the gun wasn't mine. 541 00:22:57,680 --> 00:23:00,944 So you disposed of it? 542 00:23:00,988 --> 00:23:03,425 - I didn't know what else to do. - Yes or no? 543 00:23:04,948 --> 00:23:06,646 Yes. 544 00:23:06,689 --> 00:23:09,910 Nothing further, Your Honor. 545 00:23:09,953 --> 00:23:12,216 Ms. Lopez?When you and Mr. Hallford wrestled, 546 00:23:12,260 --> 00:23:14,828 did you feel your life was threatened? 547 00:23:14,871 --> 00:23:17,657 Yes.And is that the only reason you pulled that trigger? 548 00:23:17,700 --> 00:23:19,746 Yes. 549 00:23:22,270 --> 00:23:25,316 Nothing further, Your Honor. The Defense rests. 550 00:23:25,360 --> 00:23:27,884 Your Honor, I have another question. 551 00:23:50,385 --> 00:23:54,476 "Can intent to kill be proven by circumstantial evidence?" 552 00:23:54,520 --> 00:23:56,260 Of course it can. Reply "yes." 553 00:23:56,304 --> 00:23:59,612 Simply replying "yes" could sway the jury toward conviction. 554 00:23:59,655 --> 00:24:01,222 The explanation should be nuanced. 555 00:24:01,265 --> 00:24:03,485 A direct question gets a direct answer. 556 00:24:03,529 --> 00:24:05,835 Well, it's not up to you.Your concern is well-taken, Ms. Lopez, 557 00:24:05,879 --> 00:24:10,100 but Ms. Palmer is correct. I must answer directly. Yes. 558 00:24:10,144 --> 00:24:11,841 What's the worst-case scenario? 559 00:24:11,885 --> 00:24:14,235 Should the jury return a guilty verdict 560 00:24:14,278 --> 00:24:16,455 and find the "willful, deliberate, 561 00:24:16,498 --> 00:24:19,327 and premeditated allegation" true, 562 00:24:19,370 --> 00:24:22,461 it carries a mandatory seven years to life sentence. 563 00:24:22,504 --> 00:24:25,333 All this for protecting my daughter? 564 00:24:25,376 --> 00:24:28,336 I'd miss Jillian and Levi's entire lives. 565 00:24:28,379 --> 00:24:30,164 And my mom? 566 00:24:30,207 --> 00:24:33,776 [ sighs ] Oh, God. 567 00:24:35,561 --> 00:24:37,737 Your Honor, I would like to request 568 00:24:37,780 --> 00:24:41,436 a family visit for my client. Please. 569 00:24:41,480 --> 00:24:45,919 Granted. 10 minutes. 570 00:24:45,962 --> 00:24:48,661 And then we will go directly into closing arguments 571 00:24:48,704 --> 00:24:50,445 and give the jury the case. 572 00:24:50,489 --> 00:24:52,578 Thank you, Your Honor. 573 00:24:52,621 --> 00:24:56,146 ♪♪♪ 574 00:25:00,847 --> 00:25:03,066 LEON: You been taking care of your sister, Levi? 575 00:25:03,110 --> 00:25:07,506 Yes, Daddy. I beat Jillian at "Fortnite" five times. 576 00:25:07,549 --> 00:25:09,159 - Oh, 'cause you cheated. - Did not. 577 00:25:09,203 --> 00:25:13,468 Hey, easy. [ laughs ] You know she's letting you win, right? 578 00:25:13,512 --> 00:25:14,817 Dad. 579 00:25:14,861 --> 00:25:16,645 - How your schoolwork coming? - Still virtual. 580 00:25:16,689 --> 00:25:19,692 [ singsongy ] But I made honor roll this semester. 581 00:25:19,735 --> 00:25:21,476 LEON: Now that's my girl! 582 00:25:21,520 --> 00:25:24,044 Hey, you taking care of Grandma, being the man of the house? 583 00:25:24,087 --> 00:25:25,611 LEVI: Yeah. 584 00:25:25,654 --> 00:25:28,788 [ sighs ] How long do you think the jury will deliberate? 585 00:25:28,831 --> 00:25:31,138 It's hard to say on this one. The constant questions-- 586 00:25:31,181 --> 00:25:32,792 Do you think the jury will convict? 587 00:25:32,835 --> 00:25:34,794 That's not for me to say, Ness. 588 00:25:34,837 --> 00:25:37,448 [ cellphone ringing]Ugh. 589 00:25:37,492 --> 00:25:39,538 [ rings ] 590 00:25:44,630 --> 00:25:48,938 I can't have my family waltzing into every one of my trials. 591 00:25:48,982 --> 00:25:51,332 You are an NAACP rep helping the defendant. 592 00:25:51,375 --> 00:25:52,986 It makes me look biased. 593 00:25:53,029 --> 00:25:55,554 I didn't call to discuss the trial. 594 00:25:55,597 --> 00:25:57,991 Why have I been kept away from Bean? 595 00:25:58,034 --> 00:26:01,298 Mom, please. We are both in at-risk groups. 596 00:26:01,342 --> 00:26:03,170 It's not worth it. And it's not like 597 00:26:03,213 --> 00:26:04,606 we were having family dinners anyway. 598 00:26:04,650 --> 00:26:05,999 Oh, in times like this, 599 00:26:06,042 --> 00:26:09,132 we should be together, have quality time. 600 00:26:09,176 --> 00:26:11,439 Poor Leon doesn't have the luxury 601 00:26:11,482 --> 00:26:13,223 of seeing his family, yet here youare. 602 00:26:13,267 --> 00:26:18,098 Yeah. Here I am, doing my job as a judge. 603 00:26:18,141 --> 00:26:20,230 Except not right now, because I'm on the phone 604 00:26:20,274 --> 00:26:25,061 arguing with you when there is a man who-- 605 00:26:25,105 --> 00:26:28,543 who thinks that the justice system that, 606 00:26:28,587 --> 00:26:33,461 that Ihave let him and his family down, that I... 607 00:26:35,158 --> 00:26:38,118 I will tell you what I'm gonna do. 608 00:26:38,161 --> 00:26:40,207 I'm going to show my face at this party 609 00:26:40,250 --> 00:26:42,557 and then research my options for trial. 610 00:26:42,601 --> 00:26:45,865 And then I am going to go home and lay in my bed, 611 00:26:45,908 --> 00:26:47,823 without my husband, mind you, 612 00:26:47,867 --> 00:26:49,869 and without any more of your guilt trips. 613 00:26:49,912 --> 00:26:51,479 [ scoffs ] 614 00:26:51,522 --> 00:26:54,395 Good night, Mom. 615 00:26:55,875 --> 00:26:59,356 [ sighs ] 616 00:26:59,400 --> 00:27:01,837 ♪♪♪ 617 00:27:01,881 --> 00:27:03,491 Hard for me to get pumped about the party. 618 00:27:03,534 --> 00:27:05,536 I keep thinking about those kids. 619 00:27:05,580 --> 00:27:07,234 Leon barely trusted me before this started. 620 00:27:07,277 --> 00:27:11,238 He will blame me if this trial flies off the rails. 621 00:27:11,281 --> 00:27:12,848 ♪♪♪ 622 00:27:12,892 --> 00:27:15,372 And get this. I thought Lupita and Miguel 623 00:27:15,416 --> 00:27:17,810 were trash-talking the protesters. 624 00:27:17,853 --> 00:27:20,856 They were going off about how those people are criminals-- 625 00:27:20,900 --> 00:27:23,946 What'd you say?I mean, we kind of argued until I realized that the-- 626 00:27:23,990 --> 00:27:26,470 Well, there's no excuse to lump protesters in with looters. 627 00:27:26,514 --> 00:27:28,777 I'm not making an excuse,if you'd just let me--Sara, you know what? 628 00:27:28,821 --> 00:27:30,431 It just--honestly, it just seems like 629 00:27:30,474 --> 00:27:32,999 you have been more upset about lost property 630 00:27:33,042 --> 00:27:34,957 than lost lives. - What? 631 00:27:35,001 --> 00:27:37,960 I mean, of course I care about the people who died, 632 00:27:38,004 --> 00:27:40,528 but I also care about what my grandparents are going through. 633 00:27:40,571 --> 00:27:42,661 - I get that, but-- - But what? 634 00:27:42,704 --> 00:27:44,358 It seems real easy for you to dismiss 635 00:27:44,401 --> 00:27:46,490 my grandparents' store, Emily. - I'm not dismissing. 636 00:27:46,534 --> 00:27:48,667 Well, you kind of are. I'm trying to talk to you 637 00:27:48,710 --> 00:27:50,146 about what's going on in my life, 638 00:27:50,190 --> 00:27:52,018 and you can't even listen long enough. 639 00:27:52,061 --> 00:27:53,802 Honestly, the thing is, it just seems like 640 00:27:53,846 --> 00:27:56,675 you don't speak up as much as you probably should. 641 00:27:56,718 --> 00:27:59,547 Well, not everyone wants to rock the boat, Em. 642 00:27:59,590 --> 00:28:02,811 I have to do things in my own way and on my own time. 643 00:28:02,855 --> 00:28:05,074 And anyway, Lupita and Miguel 644 00:28:05,118 --> 00:28:06,859 were talking about the insurance adjusters, 645 00:28:06,902 --> 00:28:08,077 but you didn't let me finish. 646 00:28:08,121 --> 00:28:10,950 You know, I just needed my friend to be... 647 00:28:10,993 --> 00:28:13,561 [ scoffs ] You know what? Just forget it. 648 00:28:13,604 --> 00:28:17,826 Okay. Sara, you can't just up and leave. 649 00:28:17,870 --> 00:28:19,436 Sara! 650 00:28:19,480 --> 00:28:22,962 ♪♪♪ 651 00:28:23,005 --> 00:28:27,183 ♪ Baby, it's Christmas 652 00:28:28,968 --> 00:28:30,447 [ exhales deeply ] 653 00:28:30,491 --> 00:28:33,102 - Hey-o. - Hey, back, back! 654 00:28:33,146 --> 00:28:35,670 - Bean's orders. No Amy? - Yeah. Working late. 655 00:28:35,714 --> 00:28:37,280 She already got her rapid test results. 656 00:28:37,324 --> 00:28:39,152 We'll meet at the party once I get mine. 657 00:28:39,195 --> 00:28:40,762 - Yeah. Still waiting on mine. - [ sighs ] 658 00:28:40,806 --> 00:28:44,026 - So how can I help? - Omar's dodging my calls. 659 00:28:44,070 --> 00:28:46,637 My whole pitch to Bravo rides on his statement. 660 00:28:46,681 --> 00:28:48,117 Did you try to subpoena him? 661 00:28:48,161 --> 00:28:49,597 And have him testify against his will? 662 00:28:49,640 --> 00:28:50,772 - That would make him an-- - Uncooperative witness. 663 00:28:50,816 --> 00:28:52,774 A bomb waiting to implode on your case. 664 00:28:52,818 --> 00:28:54,994 [ sighs ] All right. Just... 665 00:28:55,037 --> 00:28:57,866 I wanna make it right. How's trial? 666 00:28:57,910 --> 00:29:00,521 Oh! Prosecution witness got impeached, 667 00:29:00,564 --> 00:29:02,653 evidence wasn't credible, and still, 668 00:29:02,697 --> 00:29:03,785 the jury sent two questions. 669 00:29:03,829 --> 00:29:06,135 It was a full day of deliberations 670 00:29:06,179 --> 00:29:08,355 on what should be an open and shut case. 671 00:29:08,398 --> 00:29:09,835 It sounds like they don't buy the defense. 672 00:29:09,878 --> 00:29:12,794 If this were a bench trial, I would find him not guilty. 673 00:29:12,838 --> 00:29:14,927 Like you tell me, trust the system. 674 00:29:14,970 --> 00:29:19,061 [ sighs ] I see this Black, widowed father. 675 00:29:19,105 --> 00:29:22,021 He reminds me of the men in my family. 676 00:29:22,064 --> 00:29:23,762 He's innocent, by all accounts, 677 00:29:23,805 --> 00:29:26,634 and he still may go to prison. It's wrong. 678 00:29:26,677 --> 00:29:28,114 It ain't over till it's over, Lo. 679 00:29:28,157 --> 00:29:30,507 - You give them the speech? - I gave them the speech! 680 00:29:30,551 --> 00:29:32,466 Well, then trust the jury. 681 00:29:32,509 --> 00:29:35,251 Was that a little Mark-Yoda action? 682 00:29:35,295 --> 00:29:37,210 I mean...mm, mm, mm. 683 00:29:37,253 --> 00:29:38,820 Don't pop your collar.[ cellphone chimes ] 684 00:29:38,864 --> 00:29:40,822 Oh. 685 00:29:40,866 --> 00:29:41,692 Negative. 686 00:29:41,736 --> 00:29:42,824 Same! 687 00:29:42,868 --> 00:29:44,434 Let's get this over with. 688 00:29:44,478 --> 00:29:48,134 ♪♪♪ 689 00:29:48,177 --> 00:29:50,136 Lisa, this is incredible. 690 00:29:50,179 --> 00:29:51,224 I can't believe you pulled this off. 691 00:29:51,267 --> 00:29:53,139 The rapid tests were a nice touch. 692 00:29:53,182 --> 00:29:54,923 Only way a non-essential assembly 693 00:29:54,967 --> 00:29:56,533 would comply with L.A. city ordinances. 694 00:29:56,577 --> 00:29:58,144 - I see Rachel and Amy. - Let's go say hi. 695 00:29:58,187 --> 00:30:01,147 Oh, watch out for the eggnog. It's spiked. 696 00:30:01,190 --> 00:30:03,323 Good to know. 697 00:30:03,366 --> 00:30:06,413 ♪♪♪ 698 00:30:06,456 --> 00:30:08,284 Ooh. 699 00:30:08,328 --> 00:30:10,286 [ chuckles ] 700 00:30:10,330 --> 00:30:11,984 You know, I-I did not think that I was 701 00:30:12,027 --> 00:30:13,681 an ugly Christmas sweater kind of girl, 702 00:30:13,724 --> 00:30:15,552 but you converted me. 703 00:30:15,596 --> 00:30:17,206 Well, you deserve a bit of fun. 704 00:30:17,250 --> 00:30:19,295 Take your mind off the trial for a night. 705 00:30:19,339 --> 00:30:20,949 You know what else would take my mind off 706 00:30:20,993 --> 00:30:22,516 the trial for tonight? - What? 707 00:30:22,559 --> 00:30:23,865 - [ chuckles] - Emily. 708 00:30:23,909 --> 00:30:26,302 Luke...and Sam. Hey. 709 00:30:26,346 --> 00:30:27,956 - Hi. - Uh, Luke Watkins, D.D.A. 710 00:30:28,000 --> 00:30:29,871 Joaquin Luna, PhD. 711 00:30:29,915 --> 00:30:31,830 - Nice jingle bells. - Oh, thanks. Uh-- 712 00:30:31,873 --> 00:30:32,918 - You look great. - Emily sewed them for me. 713 00:30:32,961 --> 00:30:34,658 - Oh. - Green is your color. 714 00:30:34,702 --> 00:30:35,746 - Thank you. - That's...nice. 715 00:30:35,790 --> 00:30:38,184 Yeah. You know. [ chuckles ] 716 00:30:39,838 --> 00:30:42,753 So, um, do you wanna go get--get some food? 717 00:30:42,797 --> 00:30:44,146 - Yes. Let's do it. - Okay. 718 00:30:44,190 --> 00:30:46,540 - Yeah. Ah, um... - Yeah, of course. [ chuckles ] 719 00:30:46,583 --> 00:30:47,541 - We'll... - [ chuckles ] 720 00:30:47,584 --> 00:30:48,585 - Okay. - Go ahead. 721 00:30:48,629 --> 00:30:49,848 - Have fun. - Thank you. 722 00:30:49,891 --> 00:30:51,588 See you later. 723 00:30:51,632 --> 00:30:54,765 LUKE: Judge Benner.So nice to see you! Thank you for coming. 724 00:30:54,809 --> 00:30:56,245 - Got it? - Yeah. 725 00:30:56,289 --> 00:30:57,377 - Let's do this. - [ Rachel laughs ] 726 00:30:57,420 --> 00:30:59,945 The landlord bribed me 727 00:30:59,988 --> 00:31:03,470 with a flask of aged rye to drop the lawsuit. 728 00:31:03,513 --> 00:31:05,385 Girl, what did you tell him? 729 00:31:05,428 --> 00:31:07,126 That I'd see his ass in court. [ laughs ] 730 00:31:07,169 --> 00:31:09,780 I can't lie. He's got great taste. 731 00:31:09,824 --> 00:31:11,391 [ laughs ] So, Mark, 732 00:31:11,434 --> 00:31:15,699 do you remember when Lola whupped you 733 00:31:15,743 --> 00:31:18,224 so bad at my trial? - Whoa, whoa, no. 734 00:31:18,267 --> 00:31:20,748 - She did not whup me. - Oh, I whupped you. 735 00:31:20,791 --> 00:31:24,186 After I spent all night prepping you. 736 00:31:24,230 --> 00:31:26,319 We know there were a few distractions. 737 00:31:26,362 --> 00:31:29,626 Okay! [ clears throat ] Ms. Audubon, objection. 738 00:31:29,670 --> 00:31:32,412 Let's put the booze away.Come on. Come on.[ stammering ] 739 00:31:32,455 --> 00:31:33,935 - You--I knew-- - Bye, guys. 740 00:31:33,979 --> 00:31:35,197 - Bye. - Let me get out of the chair. 741 00:31:35,241 --> 00:31:36,720 - Bye. - RACHEL: Okay. 742 00:31:36,764 --> 00:31:39,723 It was a long time ago. 743 00:31:39,767 --> 00:31:43,162 Right. Hiding it? Kind of weird. 744 00:31:43,205 --> 00:31:44,206 It never came up. 745 00:31:44,250 --> 00:31:45,773 - [ scoffs ] - My turn. 746 00:31:45,816 --> 00:31:48,994 Why didn't you wanna put the angel on the Christmas tree? 747 00:31:49,037 --> 00:31:51,300 What, did you think I didn't notice? 748 00:31:51,344 --> 00:31:54,738 Why haven't you been celebrating Christmas all these years? 749 00:31:54,782 --> 00:31:57,828 It's...complicated. 750 00:31:59,134 --> 00:32:00,744 Okay. 751 00:32:05,358 --> 00:32:07,534 What's on your mind? 752 00:32:09,362 --> 00:32:11,755 The usual. You? 753 00:32:11,799 --> 00:32:16,760 Oh, just how crazy 2020's been... 754 00:32:16,804 --> 00:32:20,547 and how you've been the best part of it. 755 00:32:20,590 --> 00:32:22,679 Agreed. 756 00:32:22,723 --> 00:32:24,768 ♪♪♪ 757 00:32:24,812 --> 00:32:26,205 - Mm. [ kisses ] - [ chuckles ] 758 00:32:26,248 --> 00:32:28,511 I don't know what I'd do without a friend like you. 759 00:32:28,555 --> 00:32:31,993 Yeah, yeah. 760 00:32:32,037 --> 00:32:33,821 Same. 761 00:32:33,864 --> 00:32:39,131 [ Tegan and Sara's "Make You Mine This Season" playing ] 762 00:32:39,174 --> 00:32:40,567 ♪ You're the only girl♪Hey! 763 00:32:40,610 --> 00:32:42,699 Woman: That's pretty. ♪ I've got on my list 764 00:32:42,743 --> 00:32:44,266 Mm-mm. 765 00:32:44,310 --> 00:32:46,051 [ laughs ] ♪ I know it's foolish♪ 766 00:32:46,094 --> 00:32:47,400 ♪ But I chase the feeling [ laughter ] 767 00:32:47,443 --> 00:32:49,706 ♪'Cause you keep me dreamingAm I up? 768 00:32:49,750 --> 00:32:51,186 ♪ That I could make you mine♪ 769 00:32:51,230 --> 00:32:54,233 ♪ Make you mine this season♪Oh, great! 770 00:32:54,276 --> 00:32:55,451 - Great. - Uh, that was my... 771 00:32:55,495 --> 00:32:57,845 Right here, right here. 772 00:32:57,888 --> 00:32:59,542 ♪ Make you mine, make you mine this season ♪ 773 00:32:59,586 --> 00:33:00,891 Talk about a blue Christmas. 774 00:33:00,935 --> 00:33:02,850 Right, blue Christmas.[ camera shutter clicks ] 775 00:33:02,893 --> 00:33:04,852 ♪♪♪ 776 00:33:04,895 --> 00:33:05,896 ♪ Have I been good enough? 777 00:33:05,940 --> 00:33:07,637 - Ugh! - Okay, hair is on point. 778 00:33:07,681 --> 00:33:10,727 [ singsongy ] I am ready!Oh, it's time for a toast, ladies. 779 00:33:10,771 --> 00:33:12,729 You guys, wait. 780 00:33:12,773 --> 00:33:16,081 ♪ You're the only girl I've got on my list♪I will have... 781 00:33:16,124 --> 00:33:18,257 - Here we go. - Ahh! 782 00:33:18,300 --> 00:33:20,868 Sorry, babe, I just got a text from Leon's daughter, Jillian. 783 00:33:20,911 --> 00:33:22,739 "Babe"? ♪ You keep me dreaming 784 00:33:22,783 --> 00:33:25,046 Woman: Okay, both of you together. ♪ I could make you mine 785 00:33:25,090 --> 00:33:26,047 Sara. ♪ Make you mine, make you mine 786 00:33:26,091 --> 00:33:27,570 ♪ This season♪ 787 00:33:27,614 --> 00:33:29,224 - Cheers to you. - Yeah. 788 00:33:29,268 --> 00:33:30,704 Everything okay? 789 00:33:30,747 --> 00:33:33,881 - You guys are so cute! - Yeah. Everything's great. 790 00:33:33,924 --> 00:33:35,361 Right here. Right here. 791 00:33:35,404 --> 00:33:36,884 ♪ You're the only girl I've got on my list ♪ 792 00:33:36,927 --> 00:33:39,800 - Nice. - ALL: Cheers! 793 00:33:39,843 --> 00:33:41,541 ♪ I know it's foolish♪[ camera shutter clicking ] 794 00:33:41,584 --> 00:33:43,064 ♪ But I chase the feeling 795 00:33:43,108 --> 00:33:45,719 ♪ 'Cause you keep me dreaming 796 00:33:45,762 --> 00:33:47,155 - Send me that one? - Sure. No problem. 797 00:33:47,199 --> 00:33:49,157 - You wanna get out of here? - Mm-hmm. 798 00:33:49,201 --> 00:33:53,205 ♪ Make you mine this season 799 00:33:53,248 --> 00:33:54,771 BENNER: What was the first question again? 800 00:33:54,815 --> 00:33:56,208 How to define "willful, deliberate, 801 00:33:56,251 --> 00:33:58,253 and premeditated" more clearly. 802 00:33:58,297 --> 00:33:59,559 And what was the second question? 803 00:33:59,602 --> 00:34:01,474 How to determine if Mr. Parson intended to kill. 804 00:34:01,517 --> 00:34:03,171 Not great for the defendant. 805 00:34:03,215 --> 00:34:05,347 Oh, jury wants to put this guy away. 806 00:34:05,391 --> 00:34:07,697 Right? I don't know what I could do to-- 807 00:34:07,741 --> 00:34:09,656 No. Nuh-unh. Do nothing. Zilcho. 808 00:34:09,699 --> 00:34:11,353 Lisa, what do you think? 809 00:34:11,397 --> 00:34:12,833 Judges can't interfere with the juries.[ cellphone chimes ] 810 00:34:12,876 --> 00:34:14,878 It could cost you the bench. 811 00:34:14,922 --> 00:34:17,098 [ buttons clicking ]Where are you going, Carmichael? 812 00:34:17,142 --> 00:34:18,447 I just got a third jury question. 813 00:34:18,491 --> 00:34:22,973 Three in a row. Bad news! The defendant's a goner. 814 00:34:23,017 --> 00:34:26,281 ♪♪♪ 815 00:34:26,325 --> 00:34:27,891 I assembled you here 816 00:34:27,935 --> 00:34:31,634 to address a third jury question that arrived last night. 817 00:34:31,678 --> 00:34:35,116 Can the "willful, deliberate, and premeditated allegation 818 00:34:35,160 --> 00:34:38,467 be proven with circumstantial evidence?" 819 00:34:38,511 --> 00:34:40,948 I have serious concerns given these questions 820 00:34:40,991 --> 00:34:44,821 that the jury is not listening to the evidence properly. 821 00:34:44,865 --> 00:34:46,171 I need not remind you, 822 00:34:46,214 --> 00:34:48,782 should the jury deliver a guilty verdict, 823 00:34:48,825 --> 00:34:52,264 I have no judiciary discretion. 824 00:34:52,307 --> 00:34:56,529 Ms. Palmer, you offered a deal for time-served and probation. 825 00:34:56,572 --> 00:34:59,662 I strongly urge you to consider re-extending this offer. 826 00:34:59,706 --> 00:35:01,490 He already refused that plea offer. 827 00:35:01,534 --> 00:35:04,058 - Your Honor-- - Ms. Lopez, please. 828 00:35:06,756 --> 00:35:07,757 Ms. Palmer? 829 00:35:13,720 --> 00:35:15,765 I want a factual basis plea for time served, 830 00:35:15,809 --> 00:35:18,246 six years prison suspended, five years' probation, 831 00:35:18,290 --> 00:35:20,553 45 days of community labor, 832 00:35:20,596 --> 00:35:22,555 and 26 weeks of anger management. 833 00:35:22,598 --> 00:35:24,296 Your Honor--Any screw-ups or missed classes, 834 00:35:24,339 --> 00:35:26,472 missed classes, Mr. Parson goes straight to prison. 835 00:35:26,515 --> 00:35:29,083 - Well, I need an answer. - Okay. Back off, Palmer. 836 00:35:29,127 --> 00:35:31,651 Just... 837 00:35:31,694 --> 00:35:33,261 [ sighs ] 838 00:35:37,961 --> 00:35:42,879 Taking a chance with the jury may not be worth it. 839 00:35:45,317 --> 00:35:47,536 Mr. Parson? 840 00:35:47,580 --> 00:35:49,451 If I plead... 841 00:35:49,495 --> 00:35:51,671 I plead guilty and, uh... 842 00:35:51,714 --> 00:35:53,238 I'm a felon. 843 00:35:55,414 --> 00:35:58,808 I understand that this is an impossible decision, 844 00:35:58,852 --> 00:36:02,334 No one knows more than you what's at stake here. 845 00:36:05,511 --> 00:36:06,338 The verdict is in. 846 00:36:10,124 --> 00:36:13,649 Time's up. I cannot hold off the jury any longer. 847 00:36:22,702 --> 00:36:29,839 ♪♪♪ 848 00:36:29,883 --> 00:36:31,189 You just don't know when to quit. 849 00:36:31,232 --> 00:36:34,148 Omar, I can clear your name. Exoneration. 850 00:36:34,192 --> 00:36:35,671 Maybe a payout from the county, too. 851 00:36:35,715 --> 00:36:37,760 Help me lock Rashel up. 852 00:36:37,804 --> 00:36:39,632 There you go again. Always a catch. 853 00:36:39,675 --> 00:36:41,895 I don't think you understand what the benefits 854 00:36:41,938 --> 00:36:44,376 of a settlement could offer you. - Save it, man. 855 00:36:44,419 --> 00:36:47,335 No amount of cash will ever help me walk again. 856 00:36:47,379 --> 00:36:50,208 Demons don't keep me up at night like they do you. 857 00:36:50,251 --> 00:36:52,122 It's all over your face. 858 00:36:52,166 --> 00:36:54,560 Hounding me for a do-over I never asked for 859 00:36:54,603 --> 00:36:55,952 'cause you're the one who needs it. 860 00:36:55,996 --> 00:36:59,042 You're right. I trusted Rashel blindly. 861 00:36:59,086 --> 00:37:01,044 If I had thought to question law enforcement back then, 862 00:37:01,088 --> 00:37:06,049 we wouldn't be here now. It's on me to fix that. 863 00:37:06,093 --> 00:37:07,834 MAGGIE: Do you willingly change your plea, 864 00:37:07,877 --> 00:37:10,445 thereby waiving your constitutional rights? 865 00:37:10,489 --> 00:37:14,057 Yes.Did you purposely shoot Jamie Hallford with a firearm? 866 00:37:18,845 --> 00:37:23,197 Mr. Parson, did you purposely shoot... 867 00:37:23,241 --> 00:37:25,852 Mr. Parson? 868 00:37:28,724 --> 00:37:30,117 Yes. 869 00:37:30,160 --> 00:37:33,207 To the amended count two of assault with a firearm, 870 00:37:33,251 --> 00:37:34,948 how do you plead? 871 00:37:38,908 --> 00:37:41,694 - Guilty. - Ms. Lopez, do you concur? 872 00:37:44,349 --> 00:37:46,264 Yes, Your Honor. 873 00:37:46,307 --> 00:37:49,136 I accept Mr. Parson's plea. 874 00:37:49,179 --> 00:37:52,487 Mr. Parson, you are sentenced to six years in state prison. 875 00:37:52,531 --> 00:37:55,708 Execution of this prison sentence is suspended. 876 00:37:55,751 --> 00:37:57,623 You are placed on five years of probation, 877 00:37:57,666 --> 00:37:59,233 credit for time served in custody, 878 00:37:59,277 --> 00:38:01,844 26 weeks of anger management, 879 00:38:01,888 --> 00:38:05,587 and 45... [ voice breaking ] days of community service. 880 00:38:05,631 --> 00:38:08,982 You are not to own, use, or possess a firearm 881 00:38:09,025 --> 00:38:11,201 or any other dangerous or deadly weapon. 882 00:38:11,245 --> 00:38:13,334 Do you understand and accept the terms 883 00:38:13,378 --> 00:38:16,772 and conditions of your probation? 884 00:38:18,296 --> 00:38:20,863 - I do, Your Honor. - Then that will be the order. 885 00:38:20,907 --> 00:38:23,388 Bailiff, please bring in the jury, 886 00:38:23,431 --> 00:38:24,954 and I will dismiss them. 887 00:38:39,926 --> 00:38:42,537 ♪♪♪ 888 00:38:42,581 --> 00:38:46,628 This is an opportunity to go after cops 889 00:38:46,672 --> 00:38:49,022 like Deputy Rashel just like this office promised it would. 890 00:38:49,065 --> 00:38:52,504 And I intend to. Ideally, without igniting a firestorm. 891 00:38:52,547 --> 00:38:53,592 You never struck me as a man who backs away 892 00:38:53,635 --> 00:38:55,681 from a challenge. 893 00:38:55,724 --> 00:38:58,031 Consider the bigger picture, Mark. 894 00:38:58,074 --> 00:39:01,034 The D.A.'s office depends on sheriffs for investigations. 895 00:39:01,077 --> 00:39:03,079 We have to be absolutely sure. 896 00:39:03,123 --> 00:39:04,690 You get Omar to willingly testify? 897 00:39:04,733 --> 00:39:07,214 Didn't even need a subpoena. 898 00:39:07,257 --> 00:39:08,520 Okay. 899 00:39:10,522 --> 00:39:12,393 [ sighs ] 900 00:39:12,437 --> 00:39:14,961 Send over the witness statement so I can review. 901 00:39:15,004 --> 00:39:17,006 Then I'll decide. 902 00:39:17,050 --> 00:39:18,965 Thank you, D.A. Bravo. 903 00:39:26,538 --> 00:39:29,062 Didn't think you had a shot in hell of pulling that off. 904 00:39:29,105 --> 00:39:31,499 [ chuckles ] 905 00:39:32,761 --> 00:39:34,546 [ sighs ] Where's Ness? 906 00:39:34,589 --> 00:39:36,809 Cleaning up the jury room.For her first jury trial with us, 907 00:39:36,852 --> 00:39:38,811 it was a roller coaster. 908 00:39:38,854 --> 00:39:40,682 - A Lolacoaster, Your Honor. - Ha ha. 909 00:39:40,726 --> 00:39:43,206 [ chuckles ][ knock on door] 910 00:39:43,250 --> 00:39:45,557 Oh. 911 00:39:45,600 --> 00:39:48,429 - Good night, Ms. Kansky. - Good night, Your Honor. 912 00:39:48,473 --> 00:39:50,953 Mrs. Robinson. Happy holidays. 913 00:39:54,043 --> 00:39:57,220 Mom, I love how you support these families, 914 00:39:57,264 --> 00:40:00,049 but Mr. Parson walked free today. 915 00:40:00,093 --> 00:40:02,617 A felon now, but free. 916 00:40:02,661 --> 00:40:06,447 Leon is gonna have the best Christmas 917 00:40:06,491 --> 00:40:10,582 he could hope for because of you. 918 00:40:10,625 --> 00:40:12,758 ♪♪♪ 919 00:40:12,801 --> 00:40:17,110 You know, with our family growing... 920 00:40:17,153 --> 00:40:18,851 and COVID, 921 00:40:18,894 --> 00:40:20,635 things are gonna be a lot different. 922 00:40:20,679 --> 00:40:23,551 But you're right. 923 00:40:23,595 --> 00:40:25,031 We should spend more time together. 924 00:40:25,074 --> 00:40:27,468 I knew you'd come around. 925 00:40:27,512 --> 00:40:31,341 But not before we established some boundaries first. 926 00:40:31,385 --> 00:40:34,257 - Fair? - Fair. 927 00:40:34,301 --> 00:40:35,650 ♪♪♪ 928 00:40:35,694 --> 00:40:39,959 Good night, Lola. Good night, Bean. 929 00:40:40,002 --> 00:40:41,700 [ laughs ] 930 00:40:41,743 --> 00:40:43,832 ♪ You said you'd love to show me off♪ 931 00:40:43,876 --> 00:40:46,226 ♪ And I stole your breath and I kept it all night long♪ 932 00:40:46,269 --> 00:40:49,185 [ sighs ] Oh. 933 00:40:49,229 --> 00:40:53,451 ♪ So take me home for Christmas♪ 934 00:40:53,494 --> 00:40:54,626 Hmm. 935 00:40:54,669 --> 00:40:59,108 ♪ I'll be there for you♪ 936 00:40:59,152 --> 00:41:03,635 ♪ Let me be your family♪[ ringing ] 937 00:41:03,678 --> 00:41:07,160 [ clatter ]♪ For eternity♪ 938 00:41:07,203 --> 00:41:09,423 - I--I'm sorry. - What happened to-- 939 00:41:09,467 --> 00:41:12,818 I, uh...I'm chucking it. [ sighs ] 940 00:41:12,861 --> 00:41:14,167 Why? 941 00:41:14,210 --> 00:41:16,125 ♪♪♪ 942 00:41:16,169 --> 00:41:18,040 I'm still not quite ready to talk about it, 943 00:41:18,084 --> 00:41:20,608 but let's just say the Quinn family Christmas tradition 944 00:41:20,652 --> 00:41:22,741 was that we all pretended 945 00:41:22,784 --> 00:41:25,918 to be one, big happy family when, 946 00:41:25,961 --> 00:41:27,833 really, we were anything but. 947 00:41:27,876 --> 00:41:30,836 And this angel just reminds me of that. 948 00:41:30,879 --> 00:41:34,404 ♪♪♪ 949 00:41:34,448 --> 00:41:37,930 Starting tonight, let's make some new traditions. 950 00:41:37,973 --> 00:41:40,759 ♪ Take me in to meet your family♪ 951 00:41:40,802 --> 00:41:42,935 But first, you got to help me get the tree up 952 00:41:42,978 --> 00:41:45,546 because, like, for real, man? 953 00:41:45,590 --> 00:41:48,331 This was, like, the all-star tree. 954 00:41:48,375 --> 00:41:49,463 Sorry. 955 00:41:49,507 --> 00:41:52,031 ♪♪♪ 956 00:41:52,074 --> 00:41:55,513 I lied to Bravo today about Omar, 957 00:41:55,556 --> 00:41:57,036 get the charges approved. 958 00:41:57,079 --> 00:42:00,561 - Truth is Omar ate me alive. - What's your next move? 959 00:42:00,605 --> 00:42:02,389 I'm not sure. 960 00:42:02,432 --> 00:42:07,612 [ cellphone ringing ] 961 00:42:07,655 --> 00:42:09,222 Omar. 962 00:42:09,265 --> 00:42:12,530 I never thought I'd hear a D.A. admit to being wrong. 963 00:42:12,573 --> 00:42:14,749 Yeah? 964 00:42:14,793 --> 00:42:16,229 I'm in. 965 00:42:16,272 --> 00:42:22,104 ♪♪♪ 966 00:42:22,148 --> 00:42:23,323 He's in. 967 00:42:24,542 --> 00:42:27,153 ♪ Take me home, take me home♪ 968 00:42:27,196 --> 00:42:29,024 New traditions. 969 00:42:29,068 --> 00:42:30,504 - Follow me. - Oh, yeah? 970 00:42:30,548 --> 00:42:31,636 Come on. 971 00:42:31,679 --> 00:42:33,115 - [ singsongy ] Come on. - [ laughs ] 972 00:42:33,159 --> 00:42:34,595 - Okay. - [ laughs ] 973 00:42:34,639 --> 00:42:39,339 ♪ Take me home, take me home♪ 974 00:42:39,382 --> 00:42:43,343 ♪ Don't let me be alone♪ 975 00:42:43,386 --> 00:42:46,651 ♪ For... ♪ 976 00:42:46,694 --> 00:42:49,610 ♪ For Christmas♪ 977 00:42:49,654 --> 00:42:57,357 ♪♪♪ 978 00:42:57,400 --> 00:43:01,100 ♪ Take me home for Christmas♪ 979 00:43:01,143 --> 00:43:06,540 ♪ Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh♪ 980 00:43:06,584 --> 00:43:10,283 ♪ For Christmas♪