1 00:00:16,083 --> 00:00:17,585 I told you to stop calling me. 2 00:00:17,719 --> 00:00:19,353 I know what you're about to do. 3 00:00:19,486 --> 00:00:21,455 You're headed to the DA's office, right? 4 00:00:21,589 --> 00:00:24,057 Turn around. You're making a mistake. 5 00:00:24,191 --> 00:00:26,561 No, I'm doing what's right. 6 00:00:26,694 --> 00:00:29,096 I'll be fine. I've secured another position. 7 00:00:29,229 --> 00:00:30,330 The one at DuPont? 8 00:00:30,464 --> 00:00:32,165 Two short phone calls, three max, 9 00:00:32,299 --> 00:00:34,569 I can make that offer go away. 10 00:00:34,702 --> 00:00:36,738 Do what you want. Nothing will change my mind. 11 00:00:36,871 --> 00:00:38,673 Let's play this out. 12 00:00:38,806 --> 00:00:42,209 You take whatever it is you think you have to the DA, 13 00:00:42,342 --> 00:00:44,779 and then I call Ron, who's a personal friend, 14 00:00:44,913 --> 00:00:47,815 and tell him this case is not worth his time. 15 00:00:47,949 --> 00:00:50,718 Who do you think he listens to in this scenario? 16 00:00:50,852 --> 00:00:53,955 Me. Because I did him a favor a while back. 17 00:00:54,087 --> 00:00:56,123 A favor that saved his marriage. 18 00:00:56,256 --> 00:01:00,160 You wouldn't be on the phone right now if it were that easy. 19 00:01:00,294 --> 00:01:04,298 How is your dear little Maggie, by the way? 20 00:01:04,431 --> 00:01:05,700 Peanut allergy, right? 21 00:01:05,833 --> 00:01:07,969 Gosh, those things are so tough. 22 00:01:08,101 --> 00:01:10,538 Mistakes must happen all the time. 23 00:01:10,672 --> 00:01:14,008 I heard she went into anaphylaxis in 2019. 24 00:01:14,141 --> 00:01:16,276 That must have been terrifying. 25 00:01:16,410 --> 00:01:18,245 I guess you just have to hope her little body 26 00:01:18,378 --> 00:01:21,448 would survive something like that again. 27 00:01:22,349 --> 00:01:24,018 You're a sick, sick woman. 28 00:01:24,184 --> 00:01:25,820 Put your family first. 29 00:01:25,954 --> 00:01:29,222 This crusade is not your passion, they are. 30 00:01:30,123 --> 00:01:31,693 You stay away from my family. 31 00:01:40,434 --> 00:01:41,703 Looks like he's leaving. 32 00:01:41,836 --> 00:01:42,704 I've done everything I can. 33 00:01:42,837 --> 00:01:44,304 You need to get those documents. 34 00:01:44,438 --> 00:01:46,741 What exactly are you asking me to do? 35 00:01:46,874 --> 00:01:48,475 Whatever needs to be done. 36 00:02:10,330 --> 00:02:12,100 He spotted me. He's trying to lose me. 37 00:02:12,232 --> 00:02:13,467 Well, go after him. 38 00:02:20,407 --> 00:02:22,242 -What's going on? -The dude crashed. 39 00:02:22,376 --> 00:02:24,277 I don't care. We need those papers. 40 00:02:24,411 --> 00:02:25,913 Figure it out. 41 00:02:26,047 --> 00:02:28,683 Negative. Cops are on site. 42 00:02:28,816 --> 00:02:30,585 I'm not taking that kind of heat. 43 00:02:30,718 --> 00:02:31,953 This is what you're hired for. 44 00:02:32,086 --> 00:02:33,253 -We need those papers. -I'm sorry. 45 00:02:33,387 --> 00:02:34,889 I'm out of here. 46 00:02:52,205 --> 00:02:54,509 Senator Panabaker, Director Cooper, 47 00:02:54,642 --> 00:02:56,044 this is Representative Hudson. 48 00:02:56,176 --> 00:02:57,645 How do you do? 49 00:02:57,779 --> 00:02:59,614 I appreciate you both 50 00:02:59,747 --> 00:03:01,582 being able to meet on such short notice. 51 00:03:01,716 --> 00:03:04,217 Look, Clayton, I have time for formalities 52 00:03:04,351 --> 00:03:06,087 like I have time for long walks on the beach. 53 00:03:06,219 --> 00:03:08,723 You got us here. What's this about? 54 00:03:08,856 --> 00:03:10,257 Well, Arthur and I have some questions 55 00:03:10,390 --> 00:03:12,192 about your FBI task force, 56 00:03:12,325 --> 00:03:14,494 and no one seems to be able to answer. 57 00:03:14,629 --> 00:03:17,065 I mean, we had a heck of a time even getting your name, 58 00:03:17,197 --> 00:03:18,900 -Director Cooper. -That's intentional. 59 00:03:19,033 --> 00:03:21,569 The nature of our work is highly classified. 60 00:03:21,703 --> 00:03:23,437 Oh, I understand that, really. 61 00:03:23,571 --> 00:03:24,672 And from what little information 62 00:03:24,806 --> 00:03:25,907 I've been able to glean, 63 00:03:26,040 --> 00:03:27,709 it seems that you've helped close 64 00:03:27,842 --> 00:03:29,276 some of Main Justice's biggest cases. 65 00:03:29,409 --> 00:03:31,145 That's impressive. 66 00:03:31,278 --> 00:03:34,716 However, it doesn't explain your exorbitant budget. 67 00:03:34,849 --> 00:03:39,954 $282.7 million last year alone, to be exact. 68 00:03:40,088 --> 00:03:43,057 That's still less than 3% of the FBI's overall budget. 69 00:03:44,892 --> 00:03:47,427 It's an awful lot for a single task force. 70 00:03:47,562 --> 00:03:50,430 How is your budget being allocated, 71 00:03:50,565 --> 00:03:52,834 and what is it exactly that you do? 72 00:03:55,268 --> 00:03:57,304 We work with gathered intelligence to detain 73 00:03:57,437 --> 00:03:59,707 and apprehend criminal suspects around the world. 74 00:03:59,841 --> 00:04:02,143 Criminals that wouldn't otherwise be 75 00:04:02,275 --> 00:04:03,443 on the FBI's radar. 76 00:04:03,578 --> 00:04:05,345 We've thwarted terrorist attacks, 77 00:04:05,479 --> 00:04:06,581 stopped assassinations, 78 00:04:06,714 --> 00:04:08,348 disbanded global conspiracies, 79 00:04:08,482 --> 00:04:10,350 exposed human-trafficking rings 80 00:04:10,484 --> 00:04:11,886 domestically and overseas. 81 00:04:12,019 --> 00:04:15,022 Specifics. We want specifics. 82 00:04:15,156 --> 00:04:17,191 You must have internal case files that break it all down. 83 00:04:17,324 --> 00:04:18,793 Of course. 84 00:04:18,926 --> 00:04:20,393 I'm just not at liberty to divulge those. 85 00:04:20,528 --> 00:04:21,929 Says who? 86 00:04:22,063 --> 00:04:23,664 Alright, Congress and the American people 87 00:04:23,798 --> 00:04:24,966 deserve to know where their tax dollars are going. 88 00:04:25,099 --> 00:04:26,968 Give me a break, Clayton. 89 00:04:27,101 --> 00:04:29,336 It's a nice sales pitch, 90 00:04:29,469 --> 00:04:31,572 but we both know too much government oversight 91 00:04:31,706 --> 00:04:34,675 can be harmful to the FBI's ability to work covertly. 92 00:04:34,809 --> 00:04:36,544 You don't just get to operate in the blind, Cynthia. 93 00:04:36,677 --> 00:04:38,179 Harold's task force 94 00:04:38,311 --> 00:04:40,047 does incredibly important work. 95 00:04:40,181 --> 00:04:41,983 The funding is being well spent. 96 00:04:42,116 --> 00:04:43,350 You have my word. 97 00:04:45,153 --> 00:04:47,722 Well, we'll see how your word holds up in front of a judge. 98 00:04:47,855 --> 00:04:51,259 Now, unless one of you is willing to elaborate, 99 00:04:51,391 --> 00:04:53,360 I think we're done here. 100 00:05:00,802 --> 00:05:02,937 I appreciate you defending us in there. 101 00:05:03,070 --> 00:05:05,907 It means a lot, which makes this harder to say. 102 00:05:08,176 --> 00:05:10,611 Our case files have been compromised. 103 00:05:10,745 --> 00:05:12,213 What the hell does that mean? 104 00:05:12,345 --> 00:05:14,447 When Reddington was alone in the post office 105 00:05:14,582 --> 00:05:16,517 during the Wujing incident, 106 00:05:16,651 --> 00:05:19,554 he gained access to our computer network 107 00:05:19,687 --> 00:05:21,454 and removed any mention of himself 108 00:05:21,589 --> 00:05:22,890 from our permanent records. 109 00:05:23,024 --> 00:05:25,425 He-- What? 110 00:05:25,560 --> 00:05:27,061 How could you keep this from me? 111 00:05:27,195 --> 00:05:28,863 Cynthia, I apologize. 112 00:05:28,996 --> 00:05:30,698 But at the time, omitting this information 113 00:05:30,832 --> 00:05:32,633 and carrying on with our casework 114 00:05:32,767 --> 00:05:34,202 -seemed like the right thing... -I defended you! 115 00:05:34,334 --> 00:05:36,971 I always defend you. 116 00:05:37,104 --> 00:05:39,406 If a judge allows them to subpoena those files 117 00:05:39,540 --> 00:05:40,775 and they've clearly been tampered with, 118 00:05:40,908 --> 00:05:43,010 both of our careers will be on the line. 119 00:05:43,144 --> 00:05:45,046 Not to mention the fact that you've barely 120 00:05:45,179 --> 00:05:47,782 had any convictions this year, just a bunch of prison breaks 121 00:05:47,915 --> 00:05:49,650 and dead bodies splayed out on the floor. 122 00:05:49,784 --> 00:05:51,252 That's a bit of an exaggeration. 123 00:05:51,418 --> 00:05:53,554 Is it? You fix this. 124 00:05:53,688 --> 00:05:56,724 I don't know how, but you fix it. 125 00:06:02,362 --> 00:06:03,931 Harold, why so glum? 126 00:06:04,065 --> 00:06:05,066 Oh, I don't know. 127 00:06:05,199 --> 00:06:06,433 Maybe because I've got a senator 128 00:06:06,567 --> 00:06:08,669 and congressmen breathing down my neck 129 00:06:08,803 --> 00:06:10,938 trying to get access to our files. 130 00:06:11,072 --> 00:06:12,273 Files that have been significantly compromised 131 00:06:12,405 --> 00:06:13,708 because of you. 132 00:06:13,841 --> 00:06:16,510 Well, we've found ourselves under siege before. 133 00:06:16,644 --> 00:06:19,747 Perhaps it's time yet again to hunker down, 134 00:06:19,881 --> 00:06:22,917 take a moment, and let it blow over. 135 00:06:23,050 --> 00:06:24,552 Actually, it's not going to blow over. 136 00:06:24,685 --> 00:06:27,054 They've secured a hearing before a judge for today. 137 00:06:27,188 --> 00:06:29,290 Then we let the wheels of justice 138 00:06:29,422 --> 00:06:32,593 grind at their characteristic snail's pace and be fine about it. 139 00:06:32,727 --> 00:06:34,262 Are you hearing anything I'm saying? 140 00:06:34,394 --> 00:06:36,597 The future of this task force is on the line. 141 00:06:36,731 --> 00:06:39,367 I need you to start giving us substantial cases again. 142 00:06:39,499 --> 00:06:40,701 Cases that can demonstrate 143 00:06:40,835 --> 00:06:42,703 to the Justice Department and Congress 144 00:06:42,837 --> 00:06:44,772 that we get results and can justify 145 00:06:44,906 --> 00:06:46,507 our significant expenditures. 146 00:06:46,641 --> 00:06:48,676 We've always had a "we scratch your back, 147 00:06:48,809 --> 00:06:49,911 you scratch ours" arrangement. 148 00:06:50,044 --> 00:06:52,445 But now I'm not so sure. 149 00:06:52,580 --> 00:06:53,981 Well, perk up. 150 00:06:54,115 --> 00:06:56,784 I have a few new ideas to discuss 151 00:06:56,918 --> 00:06:59,020 that will scratch everyone's back. 152 00:06:59,153 --> 00:07:01,923 First, I need you to look into this container ship. 153 00:07:02,056 --> 00:07:05,526 It's scheduled to arrive at the port of Baltimore. 154 00:07:05,660 --> 00:07:08,262 This is the hull number. 155 00:07:08,396 --> 00:07:09,797 In the meantime, 156 00:07:09,931 --> 00:07:13,200 I have another case of the utmost priority. 157 00:07:13,334 --> 00:07:15,803 Blair Foster, Washington, D.C.'s 158 00:07:15,937 --> 00:07:17,437 most infamous fixer. 159 00:07:17,571 --> 00:07:21,742 If corruption is what Dorf and Hudson are looking for, 160 00:07:21,876 --> 00:07:25,179 then let's shine a light under every rock in town 161 00:07:25,313 --> 00:07:28,649 and show them what real corruption looks like. 162 00:07:28,783 --> 00:07:31,819 Ms. Foster has a legitimate law practice, 163 00:07:31,953 --> 00:07:34,322 but her real stock-in-trade 164 00:07:34,454 --> 00:07:37,558 is her off-the-books private services. 165 00:07:37,692 --> 00:07:39,894 She's stealthy, discreet, 166 00:07:40,027 --> 00:07:42,697 has a way of burying scandals 167 00:07:42,830 --> 00:07:45,199 before the corpses are even cold. 168 00:07:45,333 --> 00:07:46,434 I know of Ms. Foster. 169 00:07:46,567 --> 00:07:48,536 Her reputation certainly precedes her. 170 00:07:48,669 --> 00:07:49,537 Bureau's been trying to build a case against her 171 00:07:49,670 --> 00:07:51,672 for years to no avail. 172 00:07:51,806 --> 00:07:53,774 Well, one of her biggest clients 173 00:07:53,908 --> 00:07:56,377 is corporate giant Moder & Sons. 174 00:07:56,510 --> 00:07:57,611 There have been whispers in recent years 175 00:07:57,745 --> 00:08:00,014 of carcinogenic materials 176 00:08:00,147 --> 00:08:02,850 in some of their consumer products. 177 00:08:02,984 --> 00:08:04,785 And I believe the only reason 178 00:08:04,919 --> 00:08:10,091 no lawsuit has ever come to fruition is Foster. 179 00:08:10,224 --> 00:08:13,361 She runs a legitimate boutique law firm employing lawyers, 180 00:08:13,493 --> 00:08:16,364 legal aides, clerks, and investigators, 181 00:08:16,496 --> 00:08:18,766 but they rarely file cases. 182 00:08:18,899 --> 00:08:21,802 Strange, given the power and influence they wield. 183 00:08:21,936 --> 00:08:23,137 And when they do, 184 00:08:23,270 --> 00:08:25,439 the cases almost always settle or go away. 185 00:08:25,573 --> 00:08:28,943 She employs a disproportionate number of investigators 186 00:08:29,076 --> 00:08:30,911 for a firm this size. 187 00:08:31,045 --> 00:08:33,080 So it's her work as a fixer that keeps the lights on? 188 00:08:33,214 --> 00:08:34,448 It appears so. 189 00:08:34,582 --> 00:08:37,885 Most recently, Reddington believes that Foster 190 00:08:38,019 --> 00:08:39,887 is responsible for the car accident 191 00:08:40,021 --> 00:08:42,723 of a mid-level employee at the Moder & Sons corporation. 192 00:08:42,857 --> 00:08:44,992 Why would she care about mid-level employees? 193 00:08:45,126 --> 00:08:47,528 Reddington suspects it was her effort to silence him 194 00:08:47,661 --> 00:08:49,930 on some internal matter at Moder & Sons. 195 00:08:50,064 --> 00:08:52,600 Luckily, the man, Lawrence Whitaker, 196 00:08:52,733 --> 00:08:54,001 survived the accident. 197 00:08:54,135 --> 00:08:56,037 This may be just what we need. 198 00:08:56,170 --> 00:08:58,472 If the scandals Foster buried are as explosive 199 00:08:58,606 --> 00:09:02,109 as Reddington claims and we unearth them, 200 00:09:02,243 --> 00:09:05,413 then Hudson and Dorf and all the rest of D.C. 201 00:09:05,546 --> 00:09:07,314 will have bigger fish to fry than us. 202 00:09:07,448 --> 00:09:10,418 Ressler, Malik, visit Whitaker at the hospital. 203 00:09:10,551 --> 00:09:11,952 See what you find. 204 00:09:17,625 --> 00:09:18,926 We're so sorry 205 00:09:19,060 --> 00:09:21,295 you're going through this, Mrs. Whitaker. 206 00:09:21,429 --> 00:09:24,832 The impact from the crash caused a subdural hematoma, 207 00:09:24,965 --> 00:09:28,069 but he should be off the ventilator soon. 208 00:09:28,202 --> 00:09:30,137 I still can't believe this happened. 209 00:09:30,271 --> 00:09:33,207 He's usually such a cautious driver. 210 00:09:33,340 --> 00:09:35,843 He's just been under so much stress at work. 211 00:09:35,976 --> 00:09:38,679 We have reason to believe that your husband 212 00:09:38,813 --> 00:09:40,047 may have been in possession 213 00:09:40,181 --> 00:09:43,484 of some damaging material about Moder & Sons. 214 00:09:43,617 --> 00:09:45,019 Is that true? 215 00:09:46,287 --> 00:09:50,157 He found out something he wasn't supposed to. 216 00:09:50,291 --> 00:09:53,127 He said that he couldn't talk about it yet 217 00:09:53,260 --> 00:09:55,496 and that he might not be working there much longer. 218 00:09:55,629 --> 00:09:56,997 Were they threatening to fire him? 219 00:09:57,131 --> 00:09:59,600 I think they were trying to push him out. 220 00:09:59,733 --> 00:10:02,136 He started to get paranoid leading up to the accident. 221 00:10:02,269 --> 00:10:04,573 He said that people were following him 222 00:10:04,705 --> 00:10:06,674 outside the house and work. 223 00:10:06,807 --> 00:10:08,609 I never saw anyone. 224 00:10:08,742 --> 00:10:10,644 But he swears he did. 225 00:10:10,778 --> 00:10:12,480 I wish I knew more. 226 00:10:12,613 --> 00:10:14,181 We'll look into it. 227 00:10:14,315 --> 00:10:16,117 See if we can find out if he was being followed. 228 00:10:16,250 --> 00:10:19,386 In the meantime, we'll station an officer outside the door. 229 00:10:19,521 --> 00:10:20,988 Just call us when he wakes up. 230 00:10:25,626 --> 00:10:27,194 Hi, it's Emily Larson. 231 00:10:27,328 --> 00:10:28,829 The FBI is here questioning Mr. Whitaker's wife. 232 00:10:28,963 --> 00:10:31,031 Of course they are. 233 00:10:31,165 --> 00:10:33,033 What about Whitaker's personal effects? 234 00:10:33,167 --> 00:10:34,768 Did you find the documents I'd asked you about? 235 00:10:34,902 --> 00:10:36,170 They'd be in a messenger bag. 236 00:10:36,303 --> 00:10:37,338 I went through everything. 237 00:10:37,471 --> 00:10:38,372 I'm sorry. There's nothing here. 238 00:10:40,374 --> 00:10:42,511 Where the hell is it? 239 00:10:55,456 --> 00:10:57,024 Larry Whitaker's wife told us 240 00:10:57,158 --> 00:10:58,425 he believed he was being followed leading up 241 00:10:58,560 --> 00:10:59,793 to the day of the accident. 242 00:10:59,927 --> 00:11:01,328 I pulled the security footage 243 00:11:01,462 --> 00:11:03,931 from buildings nearby Moder & Sons. 244 00:11:04,064 --> 00:11:06,066 Over the past week, including the day of the crash, 245 00:11:06,200 --> 00:11:07,701 the same vehicle with the same driver 246 00:11:07,835 --> 00:11:09,370 was stationed outside. 247 00:11:09,504 --> 00:11:10,771 Were you able to run the plates? 248 00:11:10,905 --> 00:11:12,139 The District of Columbia 249 00:11:12,273 --> 00:11:14,241 doesn't have registration for the vehicle. 250 00:11:14,375 --> 00:11:15,943 We've had no luck with facial recognition. 251 00:11:16,076 --> 00:11:17,845 I've run it through all our databases, 252 00:11:17,978 --> 00:11:19,313 and it's like he's a ghost. 253 00:11:19,446 --> 00:11:21,949 If he's done the fixer's dirty work, 254 00:11:22,082 --> 00:11:25,119 someone in criminal world should be able to ID him. 255 00:11:25,252 --> 00:11:27,121 I think we should get this over to Raymond. 256 00:11:27,254 --> 00:11:29,624 I agree. He's still in town. 257 00:11:29,757 --> 00:11:31,125 Take it to him over at the warehouse. 258 00:11:31,258 --> 00:11:32,893 See if he can help. 259 00:11:35,896 --> 00:11:37,831 I couldn't place it. 260 00:11:37,965 --> 00:11:41,235 But I swear I recognize him from somewhere. 261 00:11:41,368 --> 00:11:44,939 Maybe Panama when we were doing contracting for Hector? 262 00:11:45,072 --> 00:11:46,407 Could be. 263 00:11:46,541 --> 00:11:49,210 Certainly looks familiar. 264 00:11:49,343 --> 00:11:51,445 You don't have a name? Not even an alias? 265 00:11:51,580 --> 00:11:52,846 No. 266 00:11:52,980 --> 00:11:54,882 But after viewing the footage, 267 00:11:55,015 --> 00:11:57,218 I'm convinced he's military. 268 00:11:57,351 --> 00:11:59,853 His protocols and procedures, 269 00:11:59,987 --> 00:12:01,956 the way he surveils... 270 00:12:04,391 --> 00:12:06,961 Don't laugh. Wait till you're my age. 271 00:12:07,094 --> 00:12:09,463 First the knees, then the eyes. 272 00:12:09,598 --> 00:12:10,831 Tell that to my right shoulder. 273 00:12:13,434 --> 00:12:15,269 Did you see the tattoo on his finger? 274 00:12:15,402 --> 00:12:17,505 Those numbers can mean anything. 275 00:12:18,239 --> 00:12:19,473 Or something. 276 00:12:21,075 --> 00:12:23,645 The Black Wasps are identified as 4895. 277 00:12:23,777 --> 00:12:25,913 He could be Cuban special forces. 278 00:12:27,448 --> 00:12:28,983 -You should reach out to Manny. -Manny. 279 00:12:30,150 --> 00:12:32,286 Ah, Dembe, we should hang out more. 280 00:12:32,419 --> 00:12:33,821 I miss us. 281 00:12:33,954 --> 00:12:36,524 Remember that night in Saint-Tropez 282 00:12:36,658 --> 00:12:38,225 with Thomas and Yvette? 283 00:12:38,359 --> 00:12:39,661 What a gas. 284 00:12:39,793 --> 00:12:42,597 Oh, my gosh, Yvette. 285 00:12:44,131 --> 00:12:46,400 I tried to forget. 286 00:12:46,534 --> 00:12:50,037 Excuse me. You're on speaker. 287 00:12:50,170 --> 00:12:51,506 Whitaker just woke up. 288 00:12:51,640 --> 00:12:52,806 We're heading out. 289 00:12:52,940 --> 00:12:54,074 -Any luck on the ID? -We're working on it. 290 00:12:54,208 --> 00:12:55,309 I'll report back soon. 291 00:12:57,244 --> 00:12:58,680 I better get going. 292 00:12:58,812 --> 00:13:00,981 I guess I better get going, too. 293 00:13:01,782 --> 00:13:03,183 Get going where? 294 00:13:03,784 --> 00:13:05,654 Havana. 295 00:13:05,819 --> 00:13:07,321 Raymond, just call Manny. 296 00:13:07,454 --> 00:13:10,190 These things are always better handled in person. 297 00:13:12,293 --> 00:13:16,330 I had requested some research files from a few years back 298 00:13:16,463 --> 00:13:18,165 of some of our products. 299 00:13:18,299 --> 00:13:20,467 I'm in quality control, 300 00:13:20,602 --> 00:13:24,938 and I stumbled quite accidentally upon a study 301 00:13:25,072 --> 00:13:28,375 that stated that Spring 'N Shine 302 00:13:28,510 --> 00:13:32,179 unequivocally contained carcinogenic compounds. 303 00:13:32,313 --> 00:13:33,748 What's "Spring 'N Shine"? 304 00:13:33,881 --> 00:13:35,684 It's the number-one multi-purpose cleaner 305 00:13:35,816 --> 00:13:39,788 on the market for 11 years running. 306 00:13:39,920 --> 00:13:42,724 Which is why I was surprised to find the study. 307 00:13:42,856 --> 00:13:46,393 But Moder & Sons buried the report. 308 00:13:46,528 --> 00:13:50,197 They didn't even try to recall the toxic product. 309 00:13:50,331 --> 00:13:52,701 Bottles of it had been in circulation for years 310 00:13:52,833 --> 00:13:55,135 after the study was completed. 311 00:13:55,269 --> 00:13:57,204 People died... 312 00:13:58,405 --> 00:13:59,607 Children. 313 00:14:02,910 --> 00:14:05,613 I couldn't, in good conscience, remain silent. 314 00:14:05,747 --> 00:14:07,381 So what did you do? 315 00:14:07,515 --> 00:14:10,017 I told a co-worker who I thought I could trust, 316 00:14:10,150 --> 00:14:13,153 that I was thinking of going public with what I found. 317 00:14:13,287 --> 00:14:15,189 And the very next day, 318 00:14:15,322 --> 00:14:18,025 Blair Foster was standing in my office. 319 00:14:18,158 --> 00:14:19,761 Did she try to intimidate you? 320 00:14:19,893 --> 00:14:22,162 Not at first. 321 00:14:22,296 --> 00:14:24,231 She was friendly. 322 00:14:24,365 --> 00:14:26,400 We spoke about family. 323 00:14:26,534 --> 00:14:29,069 When she heard that my daughter was wait-listed at Sidwell, 324 00:14:29,203 --> 00:14:30,371 she said that she could get her in 325 00:14:30,505 --> 00:14:32,373 with a healthy financial-aid package. 326 00:14:32,507 --> 00:14:34,642 So, she was trying to bribe you. 327 00:14:34,776 --> 00:14:36,276 Do you have any proof? 328 00:14:36,410 --> 00:14:38,546 She never put anything in writing. 329 00:14:38,680 --> 00:14:42,784 It was all very, uh, casual. 330 00:14:42,916 --> 00:14:44,519 And when I didn't take the bait, 331 00:14:44,652 --> 00:14:45,787 she started to threaten me. 332 00:14:45,953 --> 00:14:47,254 Subtly, 333 00:14:48,122 --> 00:14:49,858 then not so subtle. 334 00:14:51,125 --> 00:14:52,627 And she thought that the evidence 335 00:14:52,761 --> 00:14:54,829 of the study was destroyed. 336 00:14:54,962 --> 00:14:57,464 But I downloaded and printed out a copy 337 00:14:57,599 --> 00:14:59,366 before they wiped the server. 338 00:14:59,500 --> 00:15:01,736 Do you have a copy of that report on you? 339 00:15:02,970 --> 00:15:04,972 No, it's in my car. 340 00:15:05,105 --> 00:15:06,641 Oh, man. 341 00:15:09,778 --> 00:15:10,745 Little help, please. 342 00:15:10,879 --> 00:15:11,945 One minute. 343 00:15:17,217 --> 00:15:18,419 That was work-related. 344 00:15:18,553 --> 00:15:19,721 How can I help you? 345 00:15:19,854 --> 00:15:22,122 I got in an accident yesterday. 346 00:15:22,256 --> 00:15:23,858 I was told my car got towed here. 347 00:15:23,991 --> 00:15:25,292 All right, I just need your license. 348 00:15:25,426 --> 00:15:27,595 I lost it in the accident. 349 00:15:27,729 --> 00:15:31,231 I have my registration, though. 350 00:15:31,365 --> 00:15:33,167 It's my corporate car. 351 00:15:33,934 --> 00:15:35,302 I'm very sorry, sir, 352 00:15:35,436 --> 00:15:38,405 but I do need a valid license with a photo. 353 00:15:38,540 --> 00:15:41,008 Listen, it's been a really rough 24 hours. 354 00:15:41,141 --> 00:15:43,711 My laptop and work stuff are in there. 355 00:15:43,845 --> 00:15:45,379 My car's totaled. 356 00:15:45,513 --> 00:15:47,080 Can't you just help a guy out? 357 00:15:49,450 --> 00:15:51,018 It's from Herbie. 358 00:15:51,151 --> 00:15:52,720 He spoke to local PD. 359 00:15:52,854 --> 00:15:54,021 Mr. Whitaker's car 360 00:15:54,154 --> 00:15:54,889 is at M Street Towing in Southwest. 361 00:15:55,022 --> 00:15:56,023 He sent me the address. 362 00:16:10,170 --> 00:16:11,739 FBI. 363 00:16:11,873 --> 00:16:13,575 Hi. Can I help you? 364 00:16:13,708 --> 00:16:15,910 Agents Ressler and Malik. We need to locate a vehicle. 365 00:16:16,043 --> 00:16:18,580 It's a black Mercedes registered to a Larry Whitaker. 366 00:16:19,881 --> 00:16:21,348 Is he in some kind of trouble? 367 00:16:21,482 --> 00:16:22,851 He just came by to grab his things. 368 00:16:22,983 --> 00:16:25,052 He's probably still here. 369 00:16:33,260 --> 00:16:35,930 Huh. The guy was just here. 370 00:16:37,799 --> 00:16:40,234 So was his bag. Now it's gone. 371 00:17:00,454 --> 00:17:03,758 Senator Dorf, I've received your motion 372 00:17:03,892 --> 00:17:07,094 to compel the Bureau to comply with your subpoena 373 00:17:07,227 --> 00:17:09,363 seeking documents related to the budget 374 00:17:09,496 --> 00:17:12,800 and casework of Task Force 836. 375 00:17:12,934 --> 00:17:18,105 I see that both parties have submitted extensive documents. 376 00:17:18,238 --> 00:17:20,808 Anything I need to know before we dive in? 377 00:17:20,942 --> 00:17:22,777 To reiterate, Judge Hurban, 378 00:17:22,911 --> 00:17:25,312 our refusal to turn over records to Senator Dorf 379 00:17:25,445 --> 00:17:28,315 isn't an attempt to obfuscate what our team does 380 00:17:28,448 --> 00:17:30,183 or how we allocate our funds. 381 00:17:30,317 --> 00:17:32,119 It's an attempt to protect my agents 382 00:17:32,252 --> 00:17:34,054 and our sources, plain and simple. 383 00:17:34,187 --> 00:17:35,389 All of their lives could be in danger 384 00:17:35,523 --> 00:17:37,391 if the nature of our work was made public. 385 00:17:37,525 --> 00:17:39,259 And as a sitting member of Congress 386 00:17:39,393 --> 00:17:40,595 who's privy to more details 387 00:17:40,728 --> 00:17:44,131 than most regarding FBI Task Force number 836, 388 00:17:44,264 --> 00:17:45,499 I wholeheartedly endorse 389 00:17:45,633 --> 00:17:48,168 Assistant Director Cooper's position. 390 00:17:48,302 --> 00:17:50,838 Senator Dorf, Representative Hudson. 391 00:17:50,972 --> 00:17:52,205 Any final remarks? 392 00:17:53,073 --> 00:17:55,409 Oversight on law enforcement 393 00:17:55,543 --> 00:17:57,979 is a necessary check and balance. 394 00:17:58,111 --> 00:17:59,246 It's our responsibility, 395 00:17:59,379 --> 00:18:02,016 especially in this current political climate, 396 00:18:02,149 --> 00:18:03,851 when we've seen what can happen 397 00:18:03,985 --> 00:18:08,455 when law-enforcement agencies' authority goes unchecked. 398 00:18:08,590 --> 00:18:11,025 We're simply asking for transparency. 399 00:18:11,158 --> 00:18:15,395 While I hear you, Senator, my job is not to be concerned 400 00:18:15,530 --> 00:18:19,033 with the current political climate. Only facts. 401 00:18:19,166 --> 00:18:21,168 I think I have everything I need. 402 00:18:21,301 --> 00:18:24,471 I will try to be expeditious. 403 00:18:33,047 --> 00:18:34,048 Hola, Manny. 404 00:18:34,181 --> 00:18:36,483 Red! 405 00:18:38,285 --> 00:18:40,220 Como estas, my brother? 406 00:18:40,354 --> 00:18:41,488 Well. 407 00:18:43,323 --> 00:18:44,592 You seem very well. 408 00:18:44,726 --> 00:18:47,260 I guess I've got some catching up to do. 409 00:18:49,363 --> 00:18:50,698 So what brings you here? 410 00:18:50,832 --> 00:18:52,667 I have something 411 00:18:52,800 --> 00:18:54,334 I really want to show you. 412 00:19:01,976 --> 00:19:03,210 You flew all the way to Cuba 413 00:19:03,343 --> 00:19:05,013 to show me some old boxing gloves? 414 00:19:05,145 --> 00:19:07,682 Yeah, well, they are old, in fact, 415 00:19:07,815 --> 00:19:10,417 almost 50 years old. 416 00:19:10,551 --> 00:19:13,521 They haven't been used since the '76 Games. 417 00:19:17,592 --> 00:19:20,260 Those aren't... They can't be... 418 00:19:20,394 --> 00:19:23,430 I know they are, and they can. 419 00:19:23,564 --> 00:19:26,166 Teofilo Stevenson's gloves from one 420 00:19:26,299 --> 00:19:29,537 of his iconic Olympic performances. 421 00:19:29,671 --> 00:19:33,273 I remember years ago, you told me 422 00:19:33,407 --> 00:19:36,544 how your father would pile you and your brothers 423 00:19:36,678 --> 00:19:39,246 in the back of his Chevy Bel Air 424 00:19:39,379 --> 00:19:42,416 and take you over to the Esquela de Boxeo 425 00:19:42,550 --> 00:19:44,552 to watch Stevenson train. 426 00:19:45,853 --> 00:19:48,923 You told me you'd sit there for hours on end, 427 00:19:49,057 --> 00:19:52,093 just totally mesmerized. 428 00:19:52,225 --> 00:19:54,194 He was something to behold. 429 00:19:54,327 --> 00:19:57,131 So skilled with his feet, especially for a heavyweight. 430 00:19:57,264 --> 00:19:59,366 A hero among men. 431 00:20:01,401 --> 00:20:04,772 Man, those are some 432 00:20:04,906 --> 00:20:08,308 of the best memories of my whole life. 433 00:20:08,442 --> 00:20:11,713 Well, they're all yours... 434 00:20:11,846 --> 00:20:15,149 if you can help me with this guy. 435 00:20:17,018 --> 00:20:19,687 I need an ID and location. 436 00:20:19,821 --> 00:20:22,023 I suspect he's a former Black Wasp. 437 00:20:23,256 --> 00:20:26,160 I can't. Too dangerous. 438 00:20:26,293 --> 00:20:27,494 You mess with guys like that, 439 00:20:27,628 --> 00:20:28,596 you end up with a bullet in your head. 440 00:20:29,731 --> 00:20:32,232 Where's your sense of adventure? 441 00:20:32,365 --> 00:20:35,603 And you can't at least put out some feelers for me? 442 00:20:35,737 --> 00:20:39,439 The last time I tried to help you ID someone, 443 00:20:39,574 --> 00:20:44,311 you shot two of my police contacts in front of me. 444 00:20:44,444 --> 00:20:46,681 I should have known you had an agenda. 445 00:20:46,814 --> 00:20:49,684 It's probably why Weecha left you for Adolfo. 446 00:20:49,817 --> 00:20:52,153 Left me? She didn't leave me. 447 00:20:52,285 --> 00:20:54,522 It's considerably more complicated than that. 448 00:20:54,655 --> 00:20:56,124 Who told you, anyway? 449 00:20:56,256 --> 00:20:57,625 Straight from the horse's mouth. 450 00:20:59,392 --> 00:21:01,428 Weecha comes through here a lot. 451 00:21:01,562 --> 00:21:03,531 Always comes in for a drink. 452 00:21:03,664 --> 00:21:05,867 She gets mail here. She calls. 453 00:21:07,135 --> 00:21:09,170 Well, if you change your mind, 454 00:21:09,302 --> 00:21:12,840 I'll be in town overnight in that little inn 455 00:21:12,974 --> 00:21:16,544 a block over from Callejon de Hamel. 456 00:21:22,315 --> 00:21:24,519 As for the gloves, 457 00:21:24,652 --> 00:21:27,021 once they leave Cuba with me... 458 00:21:27,155 --> 00:21:28,656 ...they don't come back. 459 00:21:35,495 --> 00:21:38,599 Oh, if you happen to talk to Weecha, please, 460 00:21:38,733 --> 00:21:40,668 tell her where she can find me. 461 00:21:48,509 --> 00:21:50,410 Richard, please come in. 462 00:21:50,545 --> 00:21:53,915 We need to talk. Now. 463 00:21:54,048 --> 00:21:55,683 Could you give Mr. Moder and me a moment alone, please? 464 00:22:01,189 --> 00:22:03,490 The FBI is at our offices 465 00:22:03,624 --> 00:22:06,594 asking questions with a warrant. 466 00:22:06,727 --> 00:22:08,029 I think you were handling this. 467 00:22:08,162 --> 00:22:09,297 I am. 468 00:22:09,429 --> 00:22:10,397 Whitaker somehow got on their radar, 469 00:22:10,531 --> 00:22:12,633 but we secured the report. 470 00:22:12,767 --> 00:22:14,535 Without it, there's no case. We're safe. 471 00:22:14,669 --> 00:22:17,238 What about Dr. Feinberg? He wrote the report. 472 00:22:17,370 --> 00:22:18,673 We have his NDA. We're covered. 473 00:22:18,806 --> 00:22:20,508 Do you think he's gonna honor that NDA 474 00:22:20,641 --> 00:22:22,577 now that there's a federal investigation? 475 00:22:22,710 --> 00:22:25,213 I don't want any loose ends. 476 00:22:25,345 --> 00:22:27,414 He needs to be taken care of. 477 00:22:30,151 --> 00:22:32,854 There are smarter ways out of all of this. 478 00:22:32,987 --> 00:22:34,255 What if I could get the investigation 479 00:22:34,387 --> 00:22:35,923 to go away altogether? 480 00:22:36,057 --> 00:22:38,292 How on earth would you do that? 481 00:22:38,425 --> 00:22:39,627 You need to trust me. 482 00:22:39,760 --> 00:22:41,896 I told you this is gonna be clean, 483 00:22:42,029 --> 00:22:43,798 and it will be. 484 00:22:43,931 --> 00:22:45,733 Just let me do my job. 485 00:22:47,235 --> 00:22:48,368 I really appreciate 486 00:22:48,502 --> 00:22:49,637 you showing up for me today. 487 00:22:49,770 --> 00:22:51,239 Of course. You're doing great. 488 00:22:51,371 --> 00:22:53,341 -Alright? See you next week? -Yeah, I'll be here. 489 00:22:53,473 --> 00:22:54,742 And if I'm not, dear God, come find me. 490 00:23:02,750 --> 00:23:05,753 Agent Ressler. I'm Blair Foster. 491 00:23:05,887 --> 00:23:08,089 But you already know who I am, don't you? 492 00:23:08,222 --> 00:23:09,590 I know you don't drink, 493 00:23:09,724 --> 00:23:10,658 so why don't I buy you a cup of coffee? 494 00:23:12,226 --> 00:23:14,362 If you want to talk, we can do it here. 495 00:23:14,494 --> 00:23:15,763 Besides, the coffee's free. 496 00:23:21,936 --> 00:23:24,105 I just wanted to take a private moment 497 00:23:24,238 --> 00:23:25,673 to let you know that Moder & Sons 498 00:23:25,806 --> 00:23:28,042 intends to fully cooperate with your investigation. 499 00:23:28,175 --> 00:23:31,478 We care deeply about our employees and consumers. 500 00:23:31,612 --> 00:23:33,681 Well, you don't seem to care too deeply 501 00:23:33,814 --> 00:23:35,616 about Larry Whitaker. 502 00:23:35,750 --> 00:23:38,085 Larry Whitaker is a troubled man. 503 00:23:38,219 --> 00:23:40,888 He started spreading damaging lies about the company 504 00:23:41,022 --> 00:23:43,391 after he'd been passed over for a promotion. 505 00:23:43,524 --> 00:23:44,859 He was embittered by a system 506 00:23:44,992 --> 00:23:47,028 where he was no longer advancing. 507 00:23:47,161 --> 00:23:49,764 I tried to reason with him, but I can't help someone 508 00:23:49,897 --> 00:23:51,799 who doesn't want to help himself. 509 00:23:51,933 --> 00:23:54,635 Rich Moder is one of the most ethical 510 00:23:54,769 --> 00:23:57,305 and thoughtful CEOs I've ever come across. 511 00:23:57,437 --> 00:23:59,540 And trust me, I've worked with a lot of them. 512 00:23:59,674 --> 00:24:01,342 If he's so ethical, then why would he have 513 00:24:01,474 --> 00:24:05,112 knowingly allowed carcinogenic materials to stay on store shelves? 514 00:24:05,246 --> 00:24:07,715 That's a fictitious narrative being driven 515 00:24:07,848 --> 00:24:10,551 by a man who is unhappy and unhinged. 516 00:24:10,685 --> 00:24:12,753 This isn't gonna go anywhere. 517 00:24:12,887 --> 00:24:15,389 This is a waste of your time. 518 00:24:15,523 --> 00:24:18,793 You're meant for something so much bigger than all this. 519 00:24:18,926 --> 00:24:21,395 -I've done my homework on you. -Well, clearly. 520 00:24:21,529 --> 00:24:23,030 You found me at my NA meeting. 521 00:24:23,164 --> 00:24:26,233 Son of a cop who was killed in the line of duty. 522 00:24:26,367 --> 00:24:30,204 The son goes on to become a successful FBI agent. 523 00:24:30,338 --> 00:24:32,273 You've had an impressive career. 524 00:24:33,674 --> 00:24:35,910 Anyway, it got me to thinking 525 00:24:36,043 --> 00:24:37,712 there's an empty congressional seat 526 00:24:37,845 --> 00:24:40,147 in the 13th District in Michigan 527 00:24:40,281 --> 00:24:41,882 that represents Detroit. 528 00:24:42,016 --> 00:24:43,851 They want somebody tough on crime. 529 00:24:45,086 --> 00:24:46,954 I think you would be perfect. 530 00:24:47,088 --> 00:24:49,423 A hometown hero returns. 531 00:24:49,557 --> 00:24:51,392 Me? A Congressman? 532 00:24:51,525 --> 00:24:53,027 I know. 533 00:24:53,160 --> 00:24:55,997 That's a wild idea, right? 534 00:24:56,130 --> 00:25:00,568 But I'm rarely wrong once I get a read on someone. 535 00:25:00,701 --> 00:25:02,937 And I could help you through the process. 536 00:25:03,938 --> 00:25:05,573 First, you'd need to drop everything 537 00:25:05,706 --> 00:25:06,841 and clear your schedule. 538 00:25:06,974 --> 00:25:08,509 No, I'm not dropping anything. 539 00:25:10,711 --> 00:25:12,013 Agent Ressler, in Congress, 540 00:25:12,146 --> 00:25:14,415 you could reach so many more people. 541 00:25:14,548 --> 00:25:16,884 You could make a real difference. 542 00:25:19,020 --> 00:25:21,255 You know, Ms. Foster, you are worth every penny 543 00:25:21,389 --> 00:25:23,057 those corporate schmucks pay you. 544 00:25:23,190 --> 00:25:24,525 I'll give you that. 545 00:25:24,658 --> 00:25:26,761 Now, if you'll excuse me, 546 00:25:26,894 --> 00:25:28,295 I got to get back to my office. 547 00:25:34,035 --> 00:25:35,504 Thank you for calling me, Manny. 548 00:25:35,636 --> 00:25:37,538 There he is. Red. 549 00:25:37,671 --> 00:25:41,776 I just had the most absolutely 550 00:25:41,909 --> 00:25:44,211 mouthwatering boliche. 551 00:25:44,345 --> 00:25:45,746 Boliche is a bit heavy 552 00:25:45,880 --> 00:25:47,081 for the middle of the day, no? 553 00:25:47,214 --> 00:25:49,917 I'm finding I prefer my dinner at lunch, 554 00:25:50,051 --> 00:25:51,786 a light supper in the evening, 555 00:25:51,919 --> 00:25:53,587 drinks at both. 556 00:25:57,358 --> 00:25:59,927 I assume you've had a change of mind, yes? 557 00:26:01,796 --> 00:26:02,997 I want to see the gloves again. 558 00:26:03,130 --> 00:26:06,167 Come on. All right. 559 00:26:11,439 --> 00:26:12,339 There they are. 560 00:26:13,374 --> 00:26:14,442 The name. 561 00:26:19,146 --> 00:26:21,215 Julian Flores. And you were right. 562 00:26:21,348 --> 00:26:22,716 He was Special Forces. 563 00:26:22,850 --> 00:26:25,586 He's in Falls Church, Virginia, living under an alias. 564 00:26:25,719 --> 00:26:27,922 I'll text you the address. 565 00:26:28,055 --> 00:26:30,157 You're not gonna hurt him, are you? 566 00:26:30,291 --> 00:26:31,959 Why? 567 00:26:32,093 --> 00:26:34,395 I kind of know his uncle. I like the guy. 568 00:26:35,963 --> 00:26:37,566 He'll be just fine. 569 00:26:45,139 --> 00:26:47,542 You know, I was gonna give those to you either way. 570 00:26:48,709 --> 00:26:49,910 What can I say? 571 00:26:50,044 --> 00:26:52,379 I'm a sucker for a sentimental story. 572 00:26:52,514 --> 00:26:53,981 I appreciate that, Red. 573 00:26:56,951 --> 00:26:58,686 Manny, did you happen to talk to Weecha 574 00:26:58,819 --> 00:27:01,122 since I saw you yesterday? 575 00:27:01,255 --> 00:27:02,723 I did not. 576 00:27:02,857 --> 00:27:03,858 Well, next time you do, 577 00:27:03,991 --> 00:27:05,159 would you mind giving her a message? 578 00:27:05,292 --> 00:27:06,861 Do you have a pen? 579 00:27:07,995 --> 00:27:08,996 Here you go. 580 00:27:18,172 --> 00:27:19,406 Agent Ressler, is everything okay? 581 00:27:19,541 --> 00:27:21,208 You were gone a lot longer than usual. 582 00:27:21,342 --> 00:27:23,377 That's because I was with Blair Foster. 583 00:27:23,512 --> 00:27:26,147 -She ambushed my NA meeting. -Wait, what? 584 00:27:26,280 --> 00:27:27,314 Did she say anything incriminating? 585 00:27:27,448 --> 00:27:28,716 Uh, no. 586 00:27:28,849 --> 00:27:31,520 No, she steps right up to the line without crossing it. 587 00:27:31,652 --> 00:27:33,888 She's bold. She's not afraid of anyone. 588 00:27:34,021 --> 00:27:36,857 Well, while you were out with our blacklister, 589 00:27:36,991 --> 00:27:38,392 we think we may have ID'd the researcher 590 00:27:38,527 --> 00:27:40,127 who wrote the report. 591 00:27:40,261 --> 00:27:42,730 Dr. Samuel Feinberg. 592 00:27:42,863 --> 00:27:45,232 He's a researcher at Redlands Chemical Institute. 593 00:27:45,366 --> 00:27:47,536 And according to their head of research, 594 00:27:47,668 --> 00:27:51,372 Feinberg conducted several studies for Moder & Sons 595 00:27:51,506 --> 00:27:53,240 over a seven-year period. 596 00:27:53,374 --> 00:27:57,612 But his relationship with them ended abruptly in 2017, 597 00:27:57,745 --> 00:27:59,947 which is the same year the report 598 00:28:00,080 --> 00:28:01,415 Whitaker found was supposedly written. 599 00:28:01,550 --> 00:28:03,618 So what, they stopped working with him 600 00:28:03,751 --> 00:28:06,621 because he concluded that their all-star product causes cancer? 601 00:28:06,754 --> 00:28:08,255 That's what we're thinking. 602 00:28:08,389 --> 00:28:09,957 It's not a sure bet, but it's the best lead we've got. 603 00:28:10,090 --> 00:28:12,893 Malik, Ressler, go talk to Dr. Feinberg. 604 00:28:13,027 --> 00:28:15,196 Not only is he our last chance to get some proof, 605 00:28:15,329 --> 00:28:17,398 but he may be in danger if Moder & Sons 606 00:28:17,532 --> 00:28:19,233 see him as a threat. 607 00:28:19,366 --> 00:28:20,834 And we could use a win because I'm just getting word 608 00:28:20,968 --> 00:28:23,070 Judge Hurban has made her decision. 609 00:28:26,407 --> 00:28:27,408 Excuse me. 610 00:28:27,542 --> 00:28:30,811 -Are you Dr. Samuel Feinberg? -Yes. 611 00:28:30,945 --> 00:28:32,614 Agents Ressler and Malik, FBI. 612 00:28:32,746 --> 00:28:34,148 May we come in? 613 00:28:34,281 --> 00:28:37,084 Of course. I was expecting you. 614 00:28:45,392 --> 00:28:47,928 This is my attorney, Blair Foster. 615 00:28:49,396 --> 00:28:51,465 I'd like her to be present for our conversation. 616 00:28:52,634 --> 00:28:54,935 Agent Ressler, long time no see. 617 00:28:59,240 --> 00:29:03,444 Mr. Feinberg, as you may already know, 618 00:29:03,578 --> 00:29:06,747 we're conducting an investigation into Moder & Sons. 619 00:29:06,880 --> 00:29:09,149 We understand you did some research for them at Redlands. 620 00:29:09,283 --> 00:29:13,053 It feels like ages ago now, but, yes. 621 00:29:13,187 --> 00:29:15,823 To be more specific, we're interested in a 2017 study 622 00:29:15,956 --> 00:29:17,825 where you concluded that 623 00:29:17,958 --> 00:29:19,628 there was carcinogenic material in some of their products. 624 00:29:19,760 --> 00:29:21,395 That's not correct. 625 00:29:21,529 --> 00:29:25,065 Are you saying that you didn't do a study in 2017 on Spring 'N Shine? 626 00:29:25,199 --> 00:29:27,801 I did do a study, but I never finished it. 627 00:29:27,935 --> 00:29:30,170 The data was unsound. 628 00:29:30,304 --> 00:29:32,273 We have a witness who's willing to go on record 629 00:29:32,406 --> 00:29:35,510 saying he saw a report of the study, 630 00:29:35,644 --> 00:29:39,213 a complete and very damning one for Moder & Sons. 631 00:29:39,346 --> 00:29:41,015 And if this report comes to light, 632 00:29:41,148 --> 00:29:42,416 and it comes out that you lied 633 00:29:42,550 --> 00:29:43,851 during a federal investigation, 634 00:29:43,984 --> 00:29:46,787 well, that could end very poorly for you. 635 00:29:46,920 --> 00:29:48,022 You understand? 636 00:29:50,491 --> 00:29:53,160 If you have any more questions, 637 00:29:53,294 --> 00:29:56,230 you can direct them to Ms. Foster's office. 638 00:29:56,363 --> 00:29:58,165 I don't have anything more to say. 639 00:30:03,804 --> 00:30:06,907 He lied right to our faces like it was nothing. 640 00:30:07,041 --> 00:30:08,510 She promised him something. 641 00:30:08,643 --> 00:30:10,077 Apparently, it was worth the threat 642 00:30:10,210 --> 00:30:11,613 of a federal prison sentence. 643 00:30:16,884 --> 00:30:18,485 I tried to get ahold of Harold, 644 00:30:18,620 --> 00:30:21,355 but I had to settle for the second string. 645 00:30:21,488 --> 00:30:22,724 I really hope there's a point to this phone call 646 00:30:22,856 --> 00:30:24,358 other than to insult me. 647 00:30:24,491 --> 00:30:26,293 Donald, I can't think of a better point 648 00:30:26,427 --> 00:30:27,796 than to insult you, 649 00:30:27,928 --> 00:30:29,597 but I suppose this will have to do for the moment. 650 00:30:29,731 --> 00:30:32,734 I'm calling because I have a gift for you at the warehouse. 651 00:30:32,866 --> 00:30:37,171 Ms. Foster's operative, Mr. Julian Flores of Havana. 652 00:30:37,304 --> 00:30:38,872 He's waiting and he's ready to talk. 653 00:30:39,641 --> 00:30:40,775 How'd you manage that? 654 00:30:40,908 --> 00:30:43,477 Cost me seven favors at Immigration Services. 655 00:30:43,611 --> 00:30:44,978 It's not so simple to get stamps 656 00:30:45,112 --> 00:30:46,781 on asylum papers these days. 657 00:30:46,914 --> 00:30:48,616 Seven favors? 658 00:30:48,750 --> 00:30:50,117 What'd you do, move his whole family over from Cuba? 659 00:30:50,250 --> 00:30:52,554 No. His mistress, her sister, 660 00:30:52,687 --> 00:30:56,156 his mother, two cousins, a dear friend from high school, 661 00:30:56,290 --> 00:30:58,793 and a dog, which was its own headache. 662 00:30:58,926 --> 00:31:00,160 I shouldn't have even asked. 663 00:31:00,294 --> 00:31:01,895 Look, we're on our way over now. 664 00:31:04,231 --> 00:31:06,066 Look, I don't want to belabor this. 665 00:31:06,200 --> 00:31:07,468 You've all heard my thoughts. 666 00:31:07,602 --> 00:31:10,938 And while there were compelling arguments on both sides, 667 00:31:11,071 --> 00:31:13,742 I'm ruling in favor of your task force, 668 00:31:13,874 --> 00:31:15,510 Assistant Director Cooper. 669 00:31:15,643 --> 00:31:17,010 It's clear to me 670 00:31:17,144 --> 00:31:18,613 that the safety and security reasons 671 00:31:18,747 --> 00:31:20,981 for keeping your records internal 672 00:31:21,115 --> 00:31:22,617 far outweigh any benefit 673 00:31:22,751 --> 00:31:24,819 Congress might receive from making them public. 674 00:31:26,086 --> 00:31:27,454 Thank you, Your Honor. 675 00:31:27,589 --> 00:31:31,024 So if you will excuse me, I am due in court. 676 00:31:31,158 --> 00:31:32,794 I trust you'll see yourselves out. 677 00:31:37,264 --> 00:31:38,966 Well, there you have it, Clayton. 678 00:31:39,099 --> 00:31:40,434 Can we finally put this to rest? 679 00:31:40,568 --> 00:31:42,302 Mm-mm. Not today, Cynthia, 680 00:31:42,436 --> 00:31:44,506 because now my interest is piqued. 681 00:31:44,639 --> 00:31:47,341 Yeah, I thought Hudson had found political gold 682 00:31:47,474 --> 00:31:49,209 with this investigation, 683 00:31:49,343 --> 00:31:53,180 but based on how badly you want to keep this secret, 684 00:31:53,313 --> 00:31:54,415 I think he might have found a diamond mine. 685 00:31:54,549 --> 00:31:58,986 Now you just sound paranoid. 686 00:31:59,119 --> 00:32:00,053 Well, as a courtesy, 687 00:32:00,187 --> 00:32:02,055 I'm gonna give you a heads-up. 688 00:32:02,189 --> 00:32:05,125 I'm holding a press conference later today. 689 00:32:05,259 --> 00:32:07,094 I'm launching a formal investigation 690 00:32:07,227 --> 00:32:08,696 into the task force. 691 00:32:08,830 --> 00:32:10,665 And I will be naming names, Cynthia, 692 00:32:10,799 --> 00:32:13,434 including yours. 693 00:32:13,568 --> 00:32:16,303 I'm more convinced than ever there's something here. 694 00:32:19,707 --> 00:32:23,110 And we will get answers. 695 00:32:36,990 --> 00:32:39,993 Are these really necessary? 696 00:32:40,127 --> 00:32:41,629 We just wanted you to get used to the feel of them. 697 00:32:41,763 --> 00:32:44,364 You're gonna be wearing them a lot real soon. 698 00:32:44,498 --> 00:32:45,934 What could you possibly have on me? 699 00:32:47,869 --> 00:32:49,537 Flores talked, Blair. 700 00:32:49,671 --> 00:32:51,940 We have him on trespassing, stalking, 701 00:32:52,072 --> 00:32:54,642 larceny, identity theft. 702 00:32:54,776 --> 00:32:57,344 Well, he was happy to cut a deal. Sang like a robin. 703 00:32:58,212 --> 00:33:00,180 I'm supposed to be afraid? 704 00:33:00,314 --> 00:33:02,082 No, you should be aware. 705 00:33:02,216 --> 00:33:05,185 He's implicated you on multiple federal counts. 706 00:33:05,319 --> 00:33:06,253 You're looking at 10 years. 707 00:33:08,455 --> 00:33:10,925 I have been in badly lit rooms like this one 708 00:33:11,058 --> 00:33:12,694 more times than I can count. 709 00:33:12,827 --> 00:33:14,896 It's always the same song and dance. 710 00:33:15,028 --> 00:33:16,764 So let's cut to the deal making, 711 00:33:16,898 --> 00:33:18,633 because I'm certainly not going to prison. 712 00:33:18,766 --> 00:33:20,367 That's awfully arrogant of you. 713 00:33:21,603 --> 00:33:23,070 It's awfully naive of you 714 00:33:23,203 --> 00:33:24,939 to think it would go any other way. 715 00:33:26,406 --> 00:33:28,877 All right, let's say, hypothetically, 716 00:33:29,009 --> 00:33:30,545 we were willing to play ball. 717 00:33:30,678 --> 00:33:33,313 Flores said that you keep meticulous records on all your clients, 718 00:33:33,447 --> 00:33:36,216 records that only you have access to. 719 00:33:36,350 --> 00:33:37,886 Now, you hand over those files to us, 720 00:33:38,018 --> 00:33:39,621 including the one on Moder & Sons, 721 00:33:39,754 --> 00:33:43,691 and we might be able to work out a generous immunity agreement. 722 00:33:44,826 --> 00:33:47,294 All of my files? 723 00:33:47,427 --> 00:33:49,664 That's not gonna happen, Don. 724 00:33:49,797 --> 00:33:51,298 There's things in some of those files 725 00:33:51,431 --> 00:33:53,601 that would get me killed twice over. 726 00:33:53,735 --> 00:33:56,103 That was some fancy pitching, but ball season's over. 727 00:33:56,236 --> 00:33:57,772 I'll risk my day in court. 728 00:33:58,472 --> 00:34:00,307 No files, no deal. 729 00:34:02,075 --> 00:34:05,747 Look, the fact that the FBI even got this far 730 00:34:05,880 --> 00:34:07,782 tells me there's someone bigger behind all of this. 731 00:34:08,883 --> 00:34:10,718 So who's really in charge here? 732 00:34:10,852 --> 00:34:13,153 And what is it they want from me? 733 00:34:13,287 --> 00:34:15,757 I'm sure we can find common ground. 734 00:34:15,890 --> 00:34:17,224 There's plenty I'm willing to share, 735 00:34:17,357 --> 00:34:20,193 but I only deal in specifics. 736 00:34:22,664 --> 00:34:24,331 Harold, what can I do for you? 737 00:34:24,464 --> 00:34:25,967 I assume you received my gift. 738 00:34:26,099 --> 00:34:29,771 We did, and he's the gift that keeps on giving. 739 00:34:29,904 --> 00:34:32,372 We were able to bring in Foster based on Flores' testimony, 740 00:34:32,507 --> 00:34:34,474 and she's willing to make a deal. 741 00:34:34,609 --> 00:34:37,011 But she'll only give us precise information. 742 00:34:37,144 --> 00:34:40,447 Yes. Well, I suspected she'd be a formidable opponent. 743 00:34:42,115 --> 00:34:44,786 I want to do the maximum good here. 744 00:34:44,919 --> 00:34:46,153 Dorf is about to have a press conference, 745 00:34:46,286 --> 00:34:47,655 and he's naming names 746 00:34:47,789 --> 00:34:50,157 in the hope that enough political pressure 747 00:34:50,290 --> 00:34:52,392 will eventually force us to show our hands. 748 00:34:52,527 --> 00:34:54,394 We could be done here. 749 00:34:54,529 --> 00:34:55,997 This could be our last case. 750 00:34:56,129 --> 00:34:57,865 I wouldn't be so sure about that. 751 00:34:57,999 --> 00:35:00,400 If Ms. Foster wants to be specific, 752 00:35:00,535 --> 00:35:04,404 ask her about December 31, 2013. 753 00:35:04,539 --> 00:35:06,774 See what she has to say. 754 00:35:06,908 --> 00:35:08,442 That's all? Just that date? 755 00:35:08,576 --> 00:35:10,177 Oh, it'll be enough. 756 00:35:15,617 --> 00:35:17,384 If you want to cut a deal, you'll need to turn over 757 00:35:17,518 --> 00:35:19,319 everything on Moder & Sons... 758 00:35:19,453 --> 00:35:23,992 and any information regarding December 31, 2013. 759 00:35:24,124 --> 00:35:25,693 There it is. 760 00:35:25,827 --> 00:35:27,662 Now we're all playing on the same field. 761 00:35:27,795 --> 00:35:29,496 Care to elaborate on that? 762 00:35:30,698 --> 00:35:33,333 I'll tell you every sordid detail 763 00:35:33,467 --> 00:35:36,470 as soon as I have my deal in writing. 764 00:35:36,604 --> 00:35:39,339 "And I would like to tell you, 765 00:35:39,473 --> 00:35:41,676 as many of you may know, the--" 766 00:35:41,809 --> 00:35:44,646 Oh, it's too late, Harold. Now, I'm on in 15. 767 00:35:44,779 --> 00:35:46,413 Nothing you can say will deter me. 768 00:35:46,547 --> 00:35:48,215 I'm holding this press conference. 769 00:35:48,348 --> 00:35:51,351 I understand, but I'm actually here on other business. 770 00:35:51,485 --> 00:35:53,087 You see, Blair Foster sent me. 771 00:36:02,697 --> 00:36:04,732 Thank you all for coming out today. 772 00:36:04,866 --> 00:36:07,535 I apologize for the delay. I'll keep it brief. 773 00:36:11,706 --> 00:36:13,675 It's with a heavy heart that I must report 774 00:36:13,808 --> 00:36:18,112 that due to personal family matters, 775 00:36:18,245 --> 00:36:20,081 I will be taking a leave of absence 776 00:36:20,213 --> 00:36:22,617 from my position effective immediately. 777 00:36:22,750 --> 00:36:24,484 Senator Dorf! 778 00:36:24,619 --> 00:36:26,821 It's been my honor to serve this country. 779 00:36:28,556 --> 00:36:31,159 I would appreciate privacy at this time. 780 00:36:31,291 --> 00:36:32,727 - Thank you. - But Senator-- 781 00:36:39,000 --> 00:36:42,070 I'm sorry. The senator won't be taking any questions. 782 00:36:56,951 --> 00:36:58,485 Weecha. 783 00:36:59,987 --> 00:37:01,823 Come in. Come in, sit down. 784 00:37:09,163 --> 00:37:11,132 He was in again. 785 00:37:11,264 --> 00:37:13,735 Asking about you. 786 00:37:13,868 --> 00:37:15,469 Did you tell him that we had been speaking? 787 00:37:15,603 --> 00:37:17,004 No. 788 00:37:18,305 --> 00:37:21,843 Oh, he is persistent, isn't he? 789 00:37:21,976 --> 00:37:24,244 He told me to tell you something if I saw you. 790 00:37:24,377 --> 00:37:25,513 He wrote it down. 791 00:37:38,960 --> 00:37:41,461 I don't know what I'm going to do with that man. 792 00:37:42,262 --> 00:37:43,631 En serio. 793 00:37:45,133 --> 00:37:46,299 You and me both. 794 00:37:54,474 --> 00:37:56,010 Sure is quiet around here. 795 00:37:56,144 --> 00:37:57,912 The rest of the team is out arresting 796 00:37:58,045 --> 00:37:59,147 the CEO of Moder & Sons. 797 00:38:00,515 --> 00:38:02,917 Well, that's sure to make the 11:00 news. 798 00:38:03,050 --> 00:38:06,921 Speaking of, Senator Dorf did a real 180. 799 00:38:07,054 --> 00:38:07,889 It's everywhere. 800 00:38:08,689 --> 00:38:10,858 That had to be your work. 801 00:38:10,992 --> 00:38:13,027 How'd you get him to change his mind? 802 00:38:13,161 --> 00:38:14,162 Blackmail. 803 00:38:17,330 --> 00:38:18,666 Good Lord, Harold. 804 00:38:19,867 --> 00:38:21,235 Do I even want to know? 805 00:38:21,368 --> 00:38:23,303 Foster had a file on him. 806 00:38:23,436 --> 00:38:25,540 New Year's Eve, 2013. 807 00:38:25,673 --> 00:38:27,208 Dorf's teenage son, Michael, 808 00:38:27,340 --> 00:38:29,277 was driving high and drunk after a party. 809 00:38:29,409 --> 00:38:31,245 He miscalculated a turn 810 00:38:31,378 --> 00:38:33,214 and hit a teenage girl, Makayla Johnson. 811 00:38:33,346 --> 00:38:35,183 She was waiting on a city bus. 812 00:38:35,315 --> 00:38:36,217 He paralyzed her from the waist down. 813 00:38:36,349 --> 00:38:38,886 Whoo. Wow. That's awful. 814 00:38:39,020 --> 00:38:40,054 It's terrible. 815 00:38:40,188 --> 00:38:41,956 When his son was taken to the hospital, 816 00:38:42,089 --> 00:38:44,759 Dorf used Foster to ensure the blood was never tested, 817 00:38:44,892 --> 00:38:46,661 so it all went away without criminal charges. 818 00:38:46,794 --> 00:38:49,230 Wasn't his entire political platform 819 00:38:49,362 --> 00:38:50,731 based on being tough on drugs? 820 00:38:50,865 --> 00:38:54,068 Yes. So he was hell bent on burying it. 821 00:38:54,202 --> 00:38:56,003 Apparently, his son was incredibly remorseful. 822 00:38:56,137 --> 00:38:57,772 He wanted to pay for what he'd done. 823 00:38:57,905 --> 00:39:02,310 So Dorf used Foster to silence his own son. 824 00:39:02,442 --> 00:39:05,146 Michael Dorf has been in and out of psychological care since the accident. 825 00:39:06,379 --> 00:39:08,983 Trust me, if anyone understands the need 826 00:39:09,116 --> 00:39:10,450 to bury certain things 827 00:39:10,585 --> 00:39:12,053 when it comes to family, it's me. 828 00:39:12,186 --> 00:39:15,289 But are we really just gonna let Dorf off 829 00:39:15,455 --> 00:39:16,456 for obstructing justice? 830 00:39:16,591 --> 00:39:17,792 Not exactly. 831 00:39:19,426 --> 00:39:20,761 Senator Dorf and I came to an arrangement. 832 00:39:25,933 --> 00:39:27,367 It's late. I'm just leaving. 833 00:39:27,500 --> 00:39:29,237 Who got to you? What the hell happened? 834 00:39:29,369 --> 00:39:31,505 -Blair Foster happened. -Oh, the lawyer? 835 00:39:31,639 --> 00:39:32,840 What does she have to do with any of this? 836 00:39:32,974 --> 00:39:34,342 It doesn't matter. She doesn't matter. 837 00:39:34,474 --> 00:39:36,443 What matters is this is all over. 838 00:39:36,577 --> 00:39:38,145 It's time to move on. 839 00:39:38,279 --> 00:39:39,914 Are you kidding me? This... Whatever this is, 840 00:39:40,047 --> 00:39:42,083 it just continues to prove my theory 841 00:39:42,216 --> 00:39:43,450 that something bigger is going on out here... 842 00:39:43,584 --> 00:39:45,119 Well, I'm moving on, all right? 843 00:39:45,253 --> 00:39:47,487 I'm done with this. I'm done with us. 844 00:39:47,622 --> 00:39:49,123 And I'm sure you won't listen, 845 00:39:49,257 --> 00:39:52,459 but if I may offer some parting advice, here goes... 846 00:39:52,593 --> 00:39:54,562 Leave this alone. 847 00:39:55,196 --> 00:39:56,264 You're smart. 848 00:39:56,396 --> 00:39:58,599 You have your whole career ahead of you. 849 00:39:58,733 --> 00:40:00,334 No good will come of this. 850 00:40:00,467 --> 00:40:02,169 I'm certain of that. 851 00:40:03,304 --> 00:40:05,172 Go home, Mr. Hudson. 852 00:40:07,308 --> 00:40:10,111 So Makayla Johnson's therapy and medical expenses 853 00:40:10,244 --> 00:40:11,679 will be paid for by the Dorfs? 854 00:40:11,812 --> 00:40:13,781 For the rest of her life and more. 855 00:40:15,616 --> 00:40:18,152 I guess that's a form of restorative justice. 856 00:40:18,286 --> 00:40:19,687 That was my hope. 857 00:40:19,820 --> 00:40:21,789 And the task force lives to see another day. 858 00:40:22,523 --> 00:40:23,591 What about Foster? 859 00:40:24,659 --> 00:40:25,927 She's a free woman. 860 00:40:26,060 --> 00:40:28,095 We had to let her go to get what we needed. 861 00:40:29,830 --> 00:40:31,799 I'm not convinced Hudson will ever give this up. 862 00:40:32,767 --> 00:40:35,569 What can we say? He's on a crusade. 863 00:40:35,703 --> 00:40:37,705 He's a dog with a bone. 864 00:40:37,838 --> 00:40:41,008 I kind of... admire the guy. 865 00:40:42,109 --> 00:40:43,911 - Strangely, so do I. - Hmm. 866 00:40:44,045 --> 00:40:45,713 That said, with Dorf out of the way, 867 00:40:45,846 --> 00:40:47,648 I'm not sure there's anyone 868 00:40:47,782 --> 00:40:51,185 who can help the defeated Mr. Hudson continue his offensive. 869 00:41:00,661 --> 00:41:01,729 Hello? 870 00:41:01,862 --> 00:41:03,463 Congressman Hudson. 871 00:41:03,597 --> 00:41:04,598 It's Blair Foster. 872 00:41:05,866 --> 00:41:07,768 I realize you're relatively new in town, 873 00:41:07,902 --> 00:41:10,237 but I'm sure you've heard my name by now. 874 00:41:10,371 --> 00:41:12,340 I'd like to set a meeting with you. 875 00:41:12,472 --> 00:41:14,108 Regarding what? 876 00:41:14,241 --> 00:41:15,676 How did you even get this number? 877 00:41:15,810 --> 00:41:16,944 I know today's little press conference 878 00:41:17,078 --> 00:41:18,579 didn't go the way you'd hoped, 879 00:41:18,713 --> 00:41:22,183 and that you were counting on the support of Senator Dorf. 880 00:41:22,316 --> 00:41:24,819 I have some information I'd like to share with you. 881 00:41:24,952 --> 00:41:26,354 I think it could be the start 882 00:41:26,486 --> 00:41:28,356 of a mutually beneficial relationship. 883 00:41:29,023 --> 00:41:30,257 I'm not sure. 884 00:41:30,391 --> 00:41:32,860 I don't think we really play the game the same way. 885 00:41:33,493 --> 00:41:35,863 I get that. I do. 886 00:41:36,864 --> 00:41:38,899 In my experience, though, 887 00:41:39,033 --> 00:41:40,701 it never hurts to take the meeting. 888 00:41:41,736 --> 00:41:44,638 So... what's it gonna be?