1 00:00:01,169 --> 00:00:04,669 (school bell rings) (indistinct conversations) 2 00:00:04,705 --> 00:00:07,575 Okay, okay, please, please, take your seats. 3 00:00:07,608 --> 00:00:10,208 Leave your booklets closed 4 00:00:10,244 --> 00:00:12,414 and your pencils down until I tell you to begin. 5 00:00:33,101 --> 00:00:34,271 (door opens) 6 00:00:41,742 --> 00:00:43,282 (school bell rings) 7 00:00:43,311 --> 00:00:45,081 Principal MacDonald? 8 00:00:45,113 --> 00:00:47,123 Yeah, come on in. 9 00:00:48,316 --> 00:00:50,816 These are the exams from first period. 10 00:00:50,851 --> 00:00:53,491 Thanks, Lacey. Uh, any irregularities? 11 00:00:55,223 --> 00:00:57,063 What? 12 00:00:58,659 --> 00:01:00,159 Tyler Young. 13 00:01:00,194 --> 00:01:02,164 I got him admission and a scholarship 14 00:01:02,196 --> 00:01:04,326 up at Hudson College next year. 15 00:01:04,365 --> 00:01:07,765 It's contingent upon these scores, and... 16 00:01:07,801 --> 00:01:09,801 if he fails... 17 00:01:12,606 --> 00:01:16,206 Is there any way I could look at his test? 18 00:01:17,678 --> 00:01:20,378 By law... I have to certify 19 00:01:20,414 --> 00:01:23,284 that I've locked these tests in a safe 20 00:01:23,317 --> 00:01:25,147 no later than ten minutes 21 00:01:25,186 --> 00:01:26,816 after the conclusion of the exam. 22 00:01:26,854 --> 00:01:28,764 No one can see them 23 00:01:28,789 --> 00:01:30,789 or touch them 24 00:01:30,824 --> 00:01:34,704 until the courier from the testing service 25 00:01:34,728 --> 00:01:36,728 picks them up in the morning. 26 00:01:38,399 --> 00:01:40,529 But what happens 27 00:01:40,568 --> 00:01:44,338 after I leave for the day-- 28 00:01:44,372 --> 00:01:46,412 well, I wouldn't know about that. 29 00:01:52,946 --> 00:01:55,146 * 30 00:02:09,697 --> 00:02:11,167 Can I help you? 31 00:02:16,904 --> 00:02:18,374 No. 32 00:02:21,375 --> 00:02:23,435 Yeah, um... 33 00:02:23,477 --> 00:02:24,907 I need one test. 34 00:02:24,945 --> 00:02:26,405 Tyler Young. 35 00:02:26,447 --> 00:02:28,177 BULL: I must say, Marissa, 36 00:02:28,216 --> 00:02:29,876 you look absolutely beautiful. 37 00:02:29,917 --> 00:02:31,717 But I'm sure Kyle's already told you that. 38 00:02:31,752 --> 00:02:33,922 Yes. He told me I looked beautiful in the shower. 39 00:02:33,954 --> 00:02:35,924 Told me I looked beautiful in my underwear. 40 00:02:35,956 --> 00:02:38,386 And then he told me I looked beautiful in my dress. 41 00:02:38,426 --> 00:02:39,886 I couldn't help but notice his 42 00:02:39,927 --> 00:02:42,357 sense of conviction diminishing the more clothes I put on. 43 00:02:42,396 --> 00:02:43,896 Hmm, men. What's our problem? 44 00:02:43,931 --> 00:02:45,431 Bull. Dr. Jason Bull. 45 00:02:45,466 --> 00:02:46,966 Why are we here again? 46 00:02:47,000 --> 00:02:49,240 I thought you swore last year you were never coming back. 47 00:02:49,270 --> 00:02:50,940 And I meant it. Oh, wait a second. 48 00:02:50,971 --> 00:02:53,611 Is this the mayor's annual "You Scratch My Back, 49 00:02:53,641 --> 00:02:56,281 I Have No Idea Who You Are Fundraising Gala"? 50 00:02:56,310 --> 00:02:57,780 Don't you think you've had enough? 51 00:02:57,811 --> 00:03:00,751 Astonishingly, no. EMCEE: Come on, folks. We need to dig a little deeper... 52 00:03:00,781 --> 00:03:03,321 I can still hear this guy's voice. ...into our kids' college funds. 53 00:03:03,351 --> 00:03:05,891 Now here's a truly New York experience: 54 00:03:05,919 --> 00:03:08,519 a private carriage ride through Central Park 55 00:03:08,556 --> 00:03:10,516 with Mayor Hopkins herself. (applause) 56 00:03:10,558 --> 00:03:12,258 What do you say we kick this one off 57 00:03:12,293 --> 00:03:13,593 at $2,000? 58 00:03:13,627 --> 00:03:15,997 $2,000, anyone? 59 00:03:16,029 --> 00:03:17,099 Oh, God. 60 00:03:17,130 --> 00:03:18,430 Hey, what are you doing? Someone's got to have $2,000. 61 00:03:18,466 --> 00:03:21,796 It's worth two grand to shut this guy up. It's practically a steal. 62 00:03:21,835 --> 00:03:23,235 $2,000, from the gentleman 63 00:03:23,271 --> 00:03:25,911 in the glasses. Now do I see three? Ta-da. 64 00:03:25,939 --> 00:03:27,539 Auction over. $3,000? 65 00:03:27,575 --> 00:03:28,875 $3,000, in the back. 66 00:03:28,909 --> 00:03:31,279 Now do I hear four? 67 00:03:31,312 --> 00:03:33,452 Do I hear four? Do I hear four? 68 00:03:33,481 --> 00:03:35,451 Hey, what are you doing? I know when 69 00:03:35,483 --> 00:03:37,553 to bow out, I'm just gonna run the price up. 70 00:03:37,585 --> 00:03:39,445 $4,000, from the man in the glasses. 71 00:03:39,487 --> 00:03:41,717 (scoffs) I can't believe this. 72 00:03:41,755 --> 00:03:43,655 $5,000 in the back, now. Do I hear six? 73 00:03:43,691 --> 00:03:45,031 We've got six. 74 00:03:45,058 --> 00:03:46,558 Thank you, Clark Kent. 75 00:03:46,594 --> 00:03:48,764 Is there a seven to be had? 76 00:03:48,796 --> 00:03:50,556 Do I hear seven? 77 00:03:50,598 --> 00:03:51,998 Seven. Do I hear eight? $8,000? 78 00:03:52,032 --> 00:03:54,642 Bull, stop. Trust me, I know when to get out. 79 00:03:54,668 --> 00:03:56,468 This is my last bid. Eight, anyone? $8,000! 80 00:03:56,504 --> 00:03:59,674 Can I get nine? In the back. 81 00:03:59,707 --> 00:04:02,637 $9,000. $9,000 once, 82 00:04:02,676 --> 00:04:06,906 $9,000 twice, sold to the man in the back 83 00:04:06,947 --> 00:04:07,917 for $9,000. 84 00:04:07,948 --> 00:04:09,478 See? (applause) 85 00:04:09,517 --> 00:04:11,787 Do I know what I know or do I know what I know? 86 00:04:11,819 --> 00:04:13,819 I don't know. 87 00:04:16,424 --> 00:04:19,064 EMCEE: Ladies and gentlemen, Your Honor the mayor 88 00:04:19,092 --> 00:04:21,902 was so moved by this outpouring of generosity 89 00:04:21,929 --> 00:04:24,829 that she has agreed to take time for two 90 00:04:24,865 --> 00:04:26,065 carriage rides. 91 00:04:26,099 --> 00:04:28,699 One to the man in the back for $9,000, 92 00:04:28,736 --> 00:04:31,306 and to the gentleman in the glasses for eight. 93 00:04:31,339 --> 00:04:34,269 (chuckling): Oh, yeah... 94 00:04:36,877 --> 00:04:38,677 MAN: Dr. Bull. 95 00:04:38,712 --> 00:04:41,622 Dr. Jason Bull? (chuckles) 96 00:04:41,649 --> 00:04:42,919 Dr. Bull? 97 00:04:42,950 --> 00:04:45,050 John Powers. Chief of staff for Mayor Hopkins. 98 00:04:45,085 --> 00:04:46,915 Thanks so much for jumping in out there. 99 00:04:46,954 --> 00:04:48,994 Page Six would've had a field day if we couldn't 100 00:04:49,022 --> 00:04:50,922 sell a stroll through the park with Her Honor. 101 00:04:50,958 --> 00:04:51,928 (chuckles) 102 00:04:51,959 --> 00:04:53,059 Happy to do it. In fact, 103 00:04:53,093 --> 00:04:55,103 nothing gives me greater pleasure than writing a check 104 00:04:55,128 --> 00:04:57,028 for something I really don't need. 105 00:04:57,064 --> 00:04:58,974 (laughs) 106 00:04:58,999 --> 00:05:01,569 Truth is, I was wondering 107 00:05:01,602 --> 00:05:03,842 if I could impose on you for, uh, 108 00:05:03,871 --> 00:05:05,011 one more thing? You've heard about 109 00:05:05,038 --> 00:05:07,108 the cheating scandal in the Bronx? 110 00:05:07,140 --> 00:05:11,350 Oh, yeah, last summer-- the teachers fixing tests? 111 00:05:11,379 --> 00:05:13,349 The, uh, teachers union is representing the only teacher 112 00:05:13,381 --> 00:05:14,681 who's been charged so far. 113 00:05:14,715 --> 00:05:17,345 She's a passionate young educator, who, in our opinion, 114 00:05:17,385 --> 00:05:19,785 is being railroaded by the district attorney's office. 115 00:05:19,820 --> 00:05:23,090 Any way I could entice you to take a meeting 116 00:05:23,123 --> 00:05:24,693 with the teacher and her lawyer? 117 00:05:24,725 --> 00:05:27,355 The mayor would be extremely grateful for your help. 118 00:05:27,395 --> 00:05:29,095 I'm sure she would. There are far more teachers 119 00:05:29,129 --> 00:05:31,799 who vote in elections than district attorneys. 120 00:05:31,832 --> 00:05:33,972 (laughs) 121 00:05:34,001 --> 00:05:36,101 Just e-mail me where to go and when to be there. 122 00:05:36,136 --> 00:05:38,706 Um, and say hi to the mayor for me. 123 00:05:38,739 --> 00:05:41,379 Even though she probably couldn't tell me from Adam. 124 00:05:41,409 --> 00:05:43,039 Uh, just say yes, Bull. 125 00:05:43,076 --> 00:05:44,976 Yes, Bull. 126 00:05:45,012 --> 00:05:47,382 Dr. Jason Bull? 127 00:05:50,618 --> 00:05:51,818 So, what can I do 128 00:05:51,852 --> 00:05:53,692 for you, Dr. Bull? Mayor's office said 129 00:05:53,721 --> 00:05:55,721 you'd be stopping by. 130 00:05:57,057 --> 00:05:58,757 You know who I am? 131 00:05:58,792 --> 00:06:00,092 I read The New York Times. 132 00:06:00,127 --> 00:06:02,597 You're a trial scientist. 133 00:06:02,630 --> 00:06:04,100 It's hard to tell-- the way you said that-- 134 00:06:04,131 --> 00:06:05,071 just how you feel about it. 135 00:06:05,098 --> 00:06:07,438 Does the expression "third teat" 136 00:06:07,468 --> 00:06:08,698 clear it up for you? 137 00:06:08,736 --> 00:06:10,536 Mmm. (knocking on door) 138 00:06:10,571 --> 00:06:12,571 It's open. 139 00:06:15,008 --> 00:06:18,078 Hi. Um... am I interrupting something? 140 00:06:18,111 --> 00:06:19,451 I was told to just knock. 141 00:06:19,480 --> 00:06:21,450 No, no. You're fine. 142 00:06:21,482 --> 00:06:24,052 Lacey Adams, Dr. Jason Bull. 143 00:06:24,084 --> 00:06:25,954 Doctor. 144 00:06:25,986 --> 00:06:27,616 Ms. Adams. It's nice to meet you. 145 00:06:27,655 --> 00:06:31,185 I'm a trial scientist. 146 00:06:31,224 --> 00:06:33,064 I assist lawyers and legal teams 147 00:06:33,093 --> 00:06:34,703 with challenging cases. 148 00:06:34,728 --> 00:06:36,128 The mayor's office wanted me to come by 149 00:06:36,163 --> 00:06:38,703 and meet you and your lawyer, 150 00:06:38,732 --> 00:06:40,502 see if I could be of any help. 151 00:06:40,534 --> 00:06:41,804 He can't. (phone rings) 152 00:06:43,236 --> 00:06:44,736 Gwen here. 153 00:06:44,772 --> 00:06:46,812 Mm-hmm. 154 00:06:46,840 --> 00:06:48,980 GWEN: Mm-hmm. Sure. 155 00:06:49,009 --> 00:06:50,079 So... 156 00:06:50,110 --> 00:06:51,550 what'd they tell you 157 00:06:51,579 --> 00:06:53,209 about me? Nothing. 158 00:06:53,246 --> 00:06:55,516 I just know what I've read-- you and five other teachers 159 00:06:55,549 --> 00:06:58,649 are accused of altering more than 800 standardized tests. 160 00:06:58,686 --> 00:07:00,786 I changed one answer... 161 00:07:00,821 --> 00:07:02,661 on one test. 162 00:07:02,690 --> 00:07:04,830 One. 163 00:07:04,858 --> 00:07:06,988 For one kid. 164 00:07:07,027 --> 00:07:09,127 Wow. That must be one special kid. 165 00:07:09,162 --> 00:07:10,832 He's one of those kids everyone says 166 00:07:10,864 --> 00:07:12,574 is a lost cause. 167 00:07:12,600 --> 00:07:13,900 Terrible grades, 168 00:07:13,934 --> 00:07:15,974 attendance issues, 169 00:07:16,003 --> 00:07:16,973 no dad. 170 00:07:17,004 --> 00:07:20,674 And I think the mother has a heroin problem. 171 00:07:20,708 --> 00:07:22,808 But in class? 172 00:07:22,843 --> 00:07:24,653 I can see the gears turning. 173 00:07:24,678 --> 00:07:26,148 I spent three years working with him-- 174 00:07:26,179 --> 00:07:27,749 before school, 175 00:07:27,781 --> 00:07:31,181 after school-- I brought him up from a D to a B-plus. 176 00:07:31,218 --> 00:07:33,618 I even talked the admissions counselor at Hudson College 177 00:07:33,654 --> 00:07:34,864 into accepting him. 178 00:07:34,888 --> 00:07:38,028 All he had to do was get a 65 on his test. 179 00:07:38,058 --> 00:07:41,958 And it shouldn't have been a problem, but... 180 00:07:41,995 --> 00:07:43,695 So let me get this straight-- 181 00:07:43,731 --> 00:07:45,131 they could place all six of you at the scene, 182 00:07:45,165 --> 00:07:47,265 and all of you were arrested, but... 183 00:07:47,300 --> 00:07:49,240 you are the only one being charged. 184 00:07:49,269 --> 00:07:50,769 Mm-hmm. Why? 185 00:07:52,305 --> 00:07:55,235 Because I confessed. 186 00:07:57,545 --> 00:08:00,105 That was the district attorney's office. 187 00:08:00,147 --> 00:08:01,547 They're offering a deal. 188 00:08:01,582 --> 00:08:04,552 They certainly are. You plead guilty, 189 00:08:04,585 --> 00:08:06,885 testify against the other five teachers, 190 00:08:06,920 --> 00:08:08,860 the ADA will give you probation. 191 00:08:08,889 --> 00:08:10,219 You'll serve no time. 192 00:08:10,257 --> 00:08:12,527 But she'll still have a felony on her record. 193 00:08:12,560 --> 00:08:15,030 Which means they'll take away your teaching license. 194 00:08:15,062 --> 00:08:16,702 What's the alternative? 195 00:08:16,730 --> 00:08:18,870 You go to jail. The alternative 196 00:08:18,899 --> 00:08:20,599 is we go to court. 197 00:08:20,634 --> 00:08:22,304 We explain to a jury why you did 198 00:08:22,335 --> 00:08:24,705 what you did, and maybe, just maybe, 199 00:08:24,738 --> 00:08:27,068 you walk away from this, doing what 200 00:08:27,107 --> 00:08:28,277 you're meant to do. 201 00:08:28,308 --> 00:08:31,038 Which is obviously teach. 202 00:08:31,078 --> 00:08:32,308 And you'll be there? 203 00:08:32,345 --> 00:08:34,545 Part of the team? 204 00:08:34,582 --> 00:08:36,552 Absolutely. 205 00:08:36,584 --> 00:08:38,254 Can't have too many teats. 206 00:08:38,285 --> 00:08:39,785 Can you, Gwen? 207 00:08:42,756 --> 00:08:44,656 What? Nothing. 208 00:08:44,692 --> 00:08:46,692 * 209 00:08:53,867 --> 00:08:55,697 MARISSA: Lacey Adams, age 27. Graduated from Yale, 210 00:08:55,736 --> 00:08:57,606 did a one-year stint with Teach for America. 211 00:08:57,638 --> 00:08:59,738 She has been at Woodrow High School, in the Bronx, 212 00:08:59,773 --> 00:09:01,043 for the last three years. 213 00:09:01,074 --> 00:09:03,014 Went to Yale and works in a public school 214 00:09:03,043 --> 00:09:04,853 in the Bronx; that's commitment. 215 00:09:04,878 --> 00:09:05,808 Oh, it gets better. She works 216 00:09:05,846 --> 00:09:08,676 11-hour days, nets less than $700 a week, 217 00:09:08,716 --> 00:09:11,316 and buys school supplies with her own money. 218 00:09:11,351 --> 00:09:14,021 I need to leave now so I can go home and rethink my entire life. 219 00:09:14,054 --> 00:09:15,764 BENNY: A group of teachers 220 00:09:15,789 --> 00:09:20,629 changes thousands of answers on hundreds of tests. 221 00:09:20,661 --> 00:09:23,031 And supposedly this girl only did it once. 222 00:09:23,063 --> 00:09:24,063 MARISSA: That's what she says. 223 00:09:24,097 --> 00:09:24,927 BENNY: Uh-huh. 224 00:09:24,965 --> 00:09:27,595 And we believe her? Bull believes her. 225 00:09:27,635 --> 00:09:29,995 He thinks she's a good teacher. He thinks she's a good person. 226 00:09:30,037 --> 00:09:31,867 And he hates that she's facing a decade in prison. 227 00:09:31,905 --> 00:09:33,965 He said, 228 00:09:34,007 --> 00:09:36,237 "In Lacey's mind, what she did was justified. 229 00:09:36,276 --> 00:09:39,146 We just have to get the jurors to accept that justification." 230 00:09:39,179 --> 00:09:41,179 Well, that's all, huh? 231 00:09:47,154 --> 00:09:49,194 You grew up around here? 232 00:09:49,222 --> 00:09:51,222 Uh, I grew up in Switzerland. 233 00:09:51,258 --> 00:09:53,688 Ah, I was close. 234 00:09:53,727 --> 00:09:55,697 My father works in international finance. 235 00:09:55,729 --> 00:09:57,929 Uh, they live in Massachusetts now. 236 00:09:57,965 --> 00:09:59,195 I mean, I am American. 237 00:09:59,232 --> 00:10:00,772 I was born here. 238 00:10:00,801 --> 00:10:02,241 But it wasn't until I went to Yale 239 00:10:02,269 --> 00:10:05,039 that I fell in love with the place. 240 00:10:05,072 --> 00:10:07,112 What about teaching? 241 00:10:07,140 --> 00:10:08,280 Did you get the notice? 242 00:10:08,308 --> 00:10:10,138 There's no money in it, Lacey. 243 00:10:10,177 --> 00:10:11,847 (chuckles) Yeah, I know. 244 00:10:11,879 --> 00:10:14,209 But, um, some of the most important people in my life, 245 00:10:14,247 --> 00:10:18,117 growing up, were teachers. 246 00:10:18,151 --> 00:10:20,851 I remember when we moved to Europe. 247 00:10:20,888 --> 00:10:23,188 I was five years old. 248 00:10:23,223 --> 00:10:26,163 They speak four languages in Switzerland. 249 00:10:26,193 --> 00:10:28,263 None of them English. 250 00:10:28,295 --> 00:10:30,355 So the only person who understood me 251 00:10:30,397 --> 00:10:32,267 and the only person I could talk to, 252 00:10:32,299 --> 00:10:35,369 other than my mom and dad, was my teacher. 253 00:10:36,303 --> 00:10:38,313 My fate was sealed. 254 00:10:41,909 --> 00:10:44,709 I'm in a lot of trouble, aren't I, Dr. Bull? 255 00:10:44,745 --> 00:10:45,975 Yes. 256 00:10:46,013 --> 00:10:48,053 And no. (chuckles nervously) 257 00:10:48,081 --> 00:10:49,951 I mean, you did do something that was wrong. 258 00:10:49,983 --> 00:10:52,223 But it seems fairly obvious 259 00:10:52,252 --> 00:10:54,962 you did it for a very good reason. 260 00:10:54,988 --> 00:10:56,418 In fact, it seems pretty clear 261 00:10:56,456 --> 00:10:59,386 you did it to help someone else. 262 00:11:06,033 --> 00:11:08,803 God, I miss it. 263 00:11:08,836 --> 00:11:10,736 (chuckles) 264 00:11:10,771 --> 00:11:13,371 God, I miss them. 265 00:11:16,209 --> 00:11:18,209 I know. 266 00:11:18,245 --> 00:11:20,045 BULL: Knock, knock. 267 00:11:20,080 --> 00:11:22,480 How do you feel about necessity? 268 00:11:22,515 --> 00:11:25,185 I feel very strongly 269 00:11:25,218 --> 00:11:27,218 that it's the mother of invention. 270 00:11:27,254 --> 00:11:30,364 Ah. I mean as a trial strategy. 271 00:11:30,390 --> 00:11:32,230 I just spent the morning with our mutual client 272 00:11:32,259 --> 00:11:34,259 and I think necessity gives us what we need. 273 00:11:34,294 --> 00:11:37,464 You want to present a necessity defense? 274 00:11:37,497 --> 00:11:39,367 I do. 275 00:11:39,399 --> 00:11:41,299 Think about it. 276 00:11:41,334 --> 00:11:43,404 We're stuck with Lacey's confession. 277 00:11:43,436 --> 00:11:46,366 I mean, we can't claim she's not guilty. 278 00:11:46,406 --> 00:11:50,336 But we can turn a weakness into a strength. 279 00:11:50,377 --> 00:11:54,247 We can demonstrate that Lacey's cheating was a necessity. 280 00:11:54,281 --> 00:11:55,851 She did it to prevent Tyler's life 281 00:11:55,883 --> 00:11:58,423 from becoming a greater tragedy than it already was. 282 00:11:58,451 --> 00:11:59,251 Okay. 283 00:11:59,286 --> 00:12:01,486 Dr. Bull, I know you're not a lawyer, 284 00:12:01,521 --> 00:12:04,361 but the necessity defense is intended 285 00:12:04,391 --> 00:12:06,261 for people trying to save lives. 286 00:12:06,293 --> 00:12:07,433 That's what Lacey was doing. 287 00:12:07,460 --> 00:12:08,800 An intruder breaks into your home 288 00:12:08,829 --> 00:12:10,529 and tries to kidnap your child, 289 00:12:10,563 --> 00:12:12,133 so you shoot him. 290 00:12:12,165 --> 00:12:13,365 That's necessity. 291 00:12:13,400 --> 00:12:16,840 That's why people mount a necessity defense. 292 00:12:16,870 --> 00:12:20,310 It's not used to defend against an allegation of fraud. 293 00:12:20,340 --> 00:12:21,880 And there's no precedent. 294 00:12:21,909 --> 00:12:23,309 Then let's make some precedent. 295 00:12:23,343 --> 00:12:25,353 You're serious. Mmm. 296 00:12:25,378 --> 00:12:27,948 Well, that's all well and good, 297 00:12:27,981 --> 00:12:29,981 but I've already decided. 298 00:12:30,017 --> 00:12:32,317 We're going to argue that standardized testing 299 00:12:32,352 --> 00:12:35,062 without regard to socioeconomic inequality 300 00:12:35,088 --> 00:12:37,188 is just bad public policy. 301 00:12:37,224 --> 00:12:38,364 That's our defense. 302 00:12:38,391 --> 00:12:40,291 I want to put the entire notion 303 00:12:40,327 --> 00:12:41,527 of standardized testing 304 00:12:41,561 --> 00:12:43,301 on trial. 305 00:12:43,330 --> 00:12:45,200 You do? Damn right. 306 00:12:45,232 --> 00:12:47,232 You ever get out of here? 307 00:12:47,267 --> 00:12:50,797 From under this mountain of paperwork? 308 00:12:50,838 --> 00:12:52,438 Why don't you come by my office? 309 00:12:52,472 --> 00:12:54,372 I'll show you what we do, 310 00:12:54,407 --> 00:12:57,847 and why I think our defense is such a winner. 311 00:12:57,878 --> 00:12:59,878 The jurors we should be looking for 312 00:12:59,913 --> 00:13:02,123 are those who understand 313 00:13:02,149 --> 00:13:04,379 it's sometimes acceptable to do something wrong 314 00:13:04,417 --> 00:13:06,387 in pursuit of something right. 315 00:13:06,419 --> 00:13:08,559 You're talking about Machiavellianism, 316 00:13:08,588 --> 00:13:11,088 as in Niccolo Machiavelli? 317 00:13:11,124 --> 00:13:12,294 BULL: Exactly. 318 00:13:12,325 --> 00:13:14,455 Machiavelli, 15th century 319 00:13:14,494 --> 00:13:17,504 politician and philosopher, who believed it was absolutely 320 00:13:17,530 --> 00:13:21,130 fine to do the wrong thing, if it was for the right reasons. 321 00:13:22,970 --> 00:13:26,940 Our task is to identify the jurors 322 00:13:26,974 --> 00:13:29,414 with the most Machiavellian tendencies 323 00:13:29,442 --> 00:13:32,082 and get them seated on that jury. 324 00:13:32,112 --> 00:13:34,182 Our task is to prove Lacey 325 00:13:34,214 --> 00:13:36,324 was put in an impossible situation 326 00:13:36,349 --> 00:13:38,449 by forces beyond her control, 327 00:13:38,485 --> 00:13:40,385 and did her best to navigate it. 328 00:13:40,420 --> 00:13:42,490 The rest of this is... 329 00:13:42,522 --> 00:13:44,562 Wait a minute. Is this a test? 330 00:13:46,059 --> 00:13:49,599 It's the Mach IV test for Machiavellianism. 331 00:13:49,629 --> 00:13:52,169 Question number one: "Agree or disagree? 332 00:13:52,199 --> 00:13:55,439 Honesty is the best policy in all cases." 333 00:13:55,468 --> 00:13:57,098 Mmm, I certainly agree with that. 334 00:13:57,137 --> 00:13:58,367 I don't. 335 00:13:58,405 --> 00:13:59,635 I don't believe you do either. 336 00:13:59,672 --> 00:14:00,972 MARISSA: Kids, no fighting at the table. 337 00:14:01,008 --> 00:14:02,878 We have a guest. 338 00:14:17,457 --> 00:14:20,027 (Benny sighs) 339 00:14:26,533 --> 00:14:28,203 BULL: Everybody ready to share? 340 00:14:28,235 --> 00:14:33,435 Remember, the higher the score, the more Machiavellian you are. 341 00:14:33,473 --> 00:14:35,513 Well, I got a 44. 342 00:14:35,542 --> 00:14:37,212 Confirms what we already know. 343 00:14:37,244 --> 00:14:40,914 Save for your perverse talent for violating people's privacy, 344 00:14:40,948 --> 00:14:42,618 and reading their most secret 345 00:14:42,649 --> 00:14:45,389 and intimate documents online, you're fundamentally 346 00:14:45,418 --> 00:14:46,448 trustworthy and ethical. 347 00:14:46,486 --> 00:14:49,016 I hate that. Sounds so boring. 348 00:14:50,423 --> 00:14:52,593 I got a 66. BULL: Spoken like a true Machiavellian. 349 00:14:52,625 --> 00:14:55,425 And right up there with my 72. 350 00:14:55,462 --> 00:14:57,462 What'd you get? Uh, 62. 351 00:14:57,497 --> 00:15:00,397 I guess we are a den of thieves. BULL: Hmm. 352 00:15:00,433 --> 00:15:04,303 And Mr. "Honesty is the best policy"? 353 00:15:04,337 --> 00:15:08,207 77. I'm not sure I even trust this test. 354 00:15:08,241 --> 00:15:10,581 38. And I trust it completely. 355 00:15:10,610 --> 00:15:11,540 Ms. Kinsey? 356 00:15:11,578 --> 00:15:15,048 34. Not that it matters. 357 00:15:16,516 --> 00:15:18,516 Well done, group. 358 00:15:18,551 --> 00:15:20,591 Is anyone else hungry? 359 00:15:20,620 --> 00:15:22,620 Yeah. 360 00:15:38,771 --> 00:15:41,541 (clears throat) 361 00:15:41,574 --> 00:15:45,114 Here are the questions I'd love you to ask potential jurors. 362 00:15:45,145 --> 00:15:47,145 In addition, it's extremely important 363 00:15:47,180 --> 00:15:48,480 that you weave the word "necessity" 364 00:15:48,515 --> 00:15:51,245 into the conversation. I want the jurors 365 00:15:51,284 --> 00:15:52,694 to become very comfortable with that word 366 00:15:52,719 --> 00:15:54,519 and to start understanding that that's what they need 367 00:15:54,554 --> 00:15:56,564 to measure Lacey's behavior against. 368 00:15:56,589 --> 00:15:58,029 (gavel bangs) 369 00:15:58,058 --> 00:15:59,758 Do me a favor and raise your hand 370 00:15:59,792 --> 00:16:02,102 if you agree with the following: 371 00:16:02,129 --> 00:16:05,429 "Most people are basically good and kind." 372 00:16:10,303 --> 00:16:14,643 The defense would like to excuse and thank jurors two and nine. 373 00:16:14,674 --> 00:16:17,014 "The best way to handle people 374 00:16:17,044 --> 00:16:18,554 is to tell them what they want to hear." 375 00:16:22,615 --> 00:16:26,115 Juror number five is acceptable to the defense, Your Honor. 376 00:16:26,153 --> 00:16:28,223 (whispers): Necessity. 377 00:16:29,389 --> 00:16:32,259 Again, raise your hand if you agree. 378 00:16:32,292 --> 00:16:34,662 "Generally speaking, most people won't work hard 379 00:16:34,694 --> 00:16:37,264 unless it's an absolute necessity." 380 00:16:39,599 --> 00:16:43,469 Juror 12 is acceptable to the defense, Your Honor. 381 00:16:43,503 --> 00:16:46,073 Raise your hand if you believe 382 00:16:46,106 --> 00:16:49,236 there should be uniform educational standards 383 00:16:49,276 --> 00:16:51,276 whether you live in Alaska or Wyoming, 384 00:16:51,311 --> 00:16:53,581 whether your child is rich or poor. 385 00:16:54,414 --> 00:16:56,154 She's going off script. 386 00:16:56,183 --> 00:16:58,193 GWEN: So, then, I take it you believe standardized tests 387 00:16:58,218 --> 00:17:00,688 are a necessary part of the curriculum? 388 00:17:00,720 --> 00:17:01,720 I do. 389 00:17:01,754 --> 00:17:03,624 Defense would like to thank and excuse this juror. 390 00:17:03,656 --> 00:17:05,326 (sighs) 391 00:17:05,358 --> 00:17:07,088 So ordered. And let me remind the defense 392 00:17:07,127 --> 00:17:09,097 that you have now exhausted all your challenges. 393 00:17:10,597 --> 00:17:13,667 (sighs) 394 00:17:15,168 --> 00:17:16,498 Mm. 395 00:17:16,536 --> 00:17:19,306 What? I said the word "necessity." 396 00:17:19,339 --> 00:17:20,669 You're not happy? 397 00:17:20,707 --> 00:17:22,507 I thought we had a plan. 398 00:17:22,542 --> 00:17:24,382 I thought we were working together. 399 00:17:24,411 --> 00:17:25,581 No. 400 00:17:25,612 --> 00:17:27,282 You had a plan. 401 00:17:27,314 --> 00:17:29,554 And you thought I was working for you. 402 00:17:29,582 --> 00:17:32,122 And now you know better. 403 00:17:35,488 --> 00:17:38,258 Rather Machiavellian, wouldn't you say? 404 00:18:00,180 --> 00:18:02,420 (papers rustling) 405 00:18:05,418 --> 00:18:08,688 Tell me you are not going through my personal papers. 406 00:18:11,624 --> 00:18:13,364 Sorry, can't do that. 407 00:18:13,393 --> 00:18:15,163 That's exactly what I'm doing. 408 00:18:15,195 --> 00:18:16,255 Okay, I need you to stop right now. 409 00:18:16,296 --> 00:18:18,426 I need you to get up, get your clothes and leave. 410 00:18:18,465 --> 00:18:20,625 Are you mad at me? 411 00:18:20,667 --> 00:18:22,237 I am going to count to three, 412 00:18:22,269 --> 00:18:24,269 and if you are not out of that chair 413 00:18:24,304 --> 00:18:26,144 and getting your clothes, I'm calling the police. 414 00:18:26,173 --> 00:18:29,343 Out of the chair. 415 00:18:29,376 --> 00:18:31,376 But I was just looking through this stuff 416 00:18:31,411 --> 00:18:33,511 because I'm worried about you. 417 00:18:33,546 --> 00:18:35,776 Marissa... I'm a money guy. 418 00:18:35,815 --> 00:18:37,615 That's what I do. 419 00:18:37,650 --> 00:18:39,890 And, uh, you won't let me take care of you. 420 00:18:39,919 --> 00:18:42,719 Half the time, you won't let me pay for dinner, and I get it. 421 00:18:42,755 --> 00:18:44,415 That's what works for you, 422 00:18:44,457 --> 00:18:47,557 but I am who I am and I need to know you're okay. 423 00:18:47,594 --> 00:18:50,564 That you're set for the future, and you're not. 424 00:18:50,597 --> 00:18:53,167 That's my business. 425 00:18:53,200 --> 00:18:54,730 You're halfway through your working life 426 00:18:54,767 --> 00:18:57,167 and you have nothing put away. 427 00:18:57,204 --> 00:18:59,374 Less than a hundred grand. 428 00:18:59,406 --> 00:19:01,866 And I know, I see, that you're paying for your mom 429 00:19:01,908 --> 00:19:05,308 to live in that nice place in Massachusetts. 430 00:19:05,345 --> 00:19:07,475 You've got this great apartment. 431 00:19:07,514 --> 00:19:08,824 You're running some credit card debt. 432 00:19:08,848 --> 00:19:10,418 I need you to leave. 433 00:19:10,450 --> 00:19:11,950 I will leave in two minutes. 434 00:19:11,984 --> 00:19:14,854 I just, I want you to know... 435 00:19:14,887 --> 00:19:18,387 I can make room for you in my Queens project. 436 00:19:18,425 --> 00:19:22,625 Push some of the Chinese money aside and make room for you. 437 00:19:22,662 --> 00:19:25,772 Take your 75 grand and turn it into 350 in 18 months. 438 00:19:25,798 --> 00:19:28,298 And it would give me 439 00:19:28,335 --> 00:19:31,735 enormous pleasure to do that, it would. 440 00:19:31,771 --> 00:19:34,411 'Cause I care about you. 441 00:19:46,686 --> 00:19:47,986 Wow. 442 00:19:48,020 --> 00:19:51,460 This is impressive. 443 00:19:51,491 --> 00:19:53,961 I didn't know something like this even existed. 444 00:19:53,993 --> 00:19:57,633 I'm very proud of this. 445 00:19:57,664 --> 00:20:01,974 By the way, we finally made contact with Tyler. 446 00:20:02,001 --> 00:20:04,241 Turns out he is the prosecution's 447 00:20:04,271 --> 00:20:05,971 first witness tomorrow. 448 00:20:06,005 --> 00:20:07,405 He's coming in tonight to get prepped. 449 00:20:07,440 --> 00:20:09,380 That's great. 450 00:20:09,409 --> 00:20:11,839 Um, how is he? 451 00:20:11,878 --> 00:20:13,408 Um, is he okay? 452 00:20:13,446 --> 00:20:14,676 Did he get some kind of job? 453 00:20:14,714 --> 00:20:16,254 I mean, I feel terrible 454 00:20:16,283 --> 00:20:18,523 that I'm putting him through all this trouble. 455 00:20:18,551 --> 00:20:20,391 That's funny. He was worried about you. 456 00:20:20,420 --> 00:20:23,360 He said if he, uh, had done better 457 00:20:23,390 --> 00:20:25,760 on the test, none of this would have happened. 458 00:20:25,792 --> 00:20:27,362 So... 459 00:20:27,394 --> 00:20:29,034 you mind if I ask you a question? 460 00:20:29,061 --> 00:20:32,401 You can ask me any question you'd like, Dr. Bull. 461 00:20:32,432 --> 00:20:34,372 You come from money. 462 00:20:34,401 --> 00:20:37,271 Is that a question or an accusation? 463 00:20:37,304 --> 00:20:39,274 Just a fact. 464 00:20:39,306 --> 00:20:41,836 It makes your choice of profession even more laudable, 465 00:20:41,874 --> 00:20:44,414 but it does beg the question... 466 00:20:44,444 --> 00:20:46,914 why do you have a union lawyer? 467 00:20:46,946 --> 00:20:49,376 Hmm? Why aren't you being represented 468 00:20:49,416 --> 00:20:51,416 by some high-priced firm 469 00:20:51,451 --> 00:20:54,051 that has the DA's private cell phone number 470 00:20:54,086 --> 00:20:56,856 and can maybe make this whole thing go away? 471 00:20:58,525 --> 00:21:00,385 Are your parents unwilling to help you? 472 00:21:00,427 --> 00:21:03,457 Do they understand-- do you understand-- 473 00:21:03,496 --> 00:21:05,666 you could go to prison for ten years? 474 00:21:05,698 --> 00:21:07,968 The ADA is looking to make an example out of you 475 00:21:08,000 --> 00:21:10,400 and those five other teachers. 476 00:21:10,437 --> 00:21:12,767 He is not fooling around. 477 00:21:14,106 --> 00:21:16,406 My parents didn't walk into that room 478 00:21:16,443 --> 00:21:18,513 and change the test question. 479 00:21:18,545 --> 00:21:19,675 I did. 480 00:21:19,712 --> 00:21:21,312 And I'm sure you won't be surprised to hear 481 00:21:21,348 --> 00:21:22,448 that they were not too thrilled 482 00:21:22,482 --> 00:21:25,322 at the idea of me becoming a teacher. 483 00:21:25,352 --> 00:21:27,092 A public school teacher... 484 00:21:27,119 --> 00:21:29,859 in New York, in the Bronx. 485 00:21:31,858 --> 00:21:33,828 I'm an adult, Dr. Bull. 486 00:21:33,860 --> 00:21:36,400 I make my own choices, I pay my own way, 487 00:21:36,429 --> 00:21:39,029 and I'm willing to pay for the consequences. 488 00:21:39,065 --> 00:21:40,725 I meant what I said 489 00:21:40,767 --> 00:21:43,797 when I told you I was grateful for your help. 490 00:21:43,836 --> 00:21:48,606 But I understand if you feel that this is a fool's errand. 491 00:21:48,641 --> 00:21:50,711 Not at all. 492 00:21:50,743 --> 00:21:52,513 I'm just trying to figure out 493 00:21:52,545 --> 00:21:54,545 if you're a saint or a misbegotten martyr. 494 00:22:00,620 --> 00:22:01,990 CHUNK: Mr. Young. 495 00:22:02,021 --> 00:22:03,961 What did you offer to do in return 496 00:22:03,990 --> 00:22:07,090 for Ms. Adams changing your test grade? 497 00:22:07,126 --> 00:22:08,626 I didn't offer to do anything. 498 00:22:08,661 --> 00:22:10,101 I didn't even know she was gonna do it. 499 00:22:10,129 --> 00:22:12,529 She didn't even tell me she was gonna change that answer. 500 00:22:12,565 --> 00:22:14,865 I didn't even find out until she got arrested 501 00:22:14,901 --> 00:22:16,941 and the school called to tell me my scholarship was no good, 502 00:22:16,969 --> 00:22:18,939 and that I couldn't go there anymore. 503 00:22:18,971 --> 00:22:21,471 And when that happened, were you mad? 504 00:22:21,508 --> 00:22:22,638 I was really... 505 00:22:22,675 --> 00:22:23,775 confused. 506 00:22:23,810 --> 00:22:26,650 Never mad. Sad. 507 00:22:26,679 --> 00:22:28,949 'Cause I had it all in my head, going to college. 508 00:22:28,981 --> 00:22:30,621 No one in my family's ever been to college. 509 00:22:30,650 --> 00:22:31,750 I don't even think I know anybody 510 00:22:31,784 --> 00:22:32,894 who's ever been to college. 511 00:22:32,919 --> 00:22:34,549 So I was really sad, but also worried. 512 00:22:34,587 --> 00:22:37,657 Because I thought Ms. Adams got in a lot of trouble, 513 00:22:37,690 --> 00:22:38,830 and I keep kind of thinking it's my fault... 514 00:22:38,858 --> 00:22:41,988 That's a lot of words, Tyler. Remember what I said before? 515 00:22:42,028 --> 00:22:43,998 Right. 516 00:22:44,030 --> 00:22:46,000 Just answer the question. 517 00:22:46,032 --> 00:22:47,472 Right. 518 00:22:47,500 --> 00:22:49,070 So try it again. 519 00:22:49,101 --> 00:22:52,611 When you found out what she had done, were you mad? 520 00:22:52,639 --> 00:22:54,609 No, sir, I wasn't mad. 521 00:22:54,641 --> 00:22:57,011 You like Ms. Adams, don't you? 522 00:22:57,043 --> 00:23:00,583 (scoffs) I think she's a really good teacher. 523 00:23:00,613 --> 00:23:02,083 Nice answer. 524 00:23:02,114 --> 00:23:04,884 Do you think she... liked you? 525 00:23:04,917 --> 00:23:07,547 I think you'd have to ask her that. 526 00:23:08,588 --> 00:23:10,418 Good answer. 527 00:23:10,457 --> 00:23:13,727 Do you think the reason why she did what she did for you 528 00:23:13,760 --> 00:23:15,060 and the reason you weren't mad 529 00:23:15,094 --> 00:23:17,604 is because the two of you liked each other? 530 00:23:18,965 --> 00:23:20,925 No. Don't just stare at me. 531 00:23:20,967 --> 00:23:23,667 That-that looks like a yes to the jury. 532 00:23:23,703 --> 00:23:25,573 But it's not. So, 533 00:23:25,605 --> 00:23:27,035 what do you say? 534 00:23:29,041 --> 00:23:32,081 Sir, I'm happy to answer any questions you have 535 00:23:32,111 --> 00:23:33,881 about the facts of the case. 536 00:23:33,913 --> 00:23:36,223 But now you're just making stuff up. 537 00:23:36,248 --> 00:23:37,748 I don't have to answer any questions 538 00:23:37,784 --> 00:23:39,694 about things you make up. 539 00:23:40,720 --> 00:23:43,090 Nice answer. 540 00:23:43,122 --> 00:23:45,592 I think you're gonna do great. 541 00:23:45,625 --> 00:23:47,725 NEWHALL: Tyler, when you started tenth grade, 542 00:23:47,760 --> 00:23:49,630 what was your letter grade average? 543 00:23:49,662 --> 00:23:51,062 A "C" or a "D," I think. 544 00:23:51,097 --> 00:23:53,797 According to your school records, it was a C-minus. 545 00:23:53,833 --> 00:23:57,773 But by your senior year, your average soared to a B-plus. 546 00:23:57,804 --> 00:24:00,874 Any idea what happened in those three years to make 547 00:24:00,907 --> 00:24:03,877 such a dramatic difference in your grades? 548 00:24:03,910 --> 00:24:06,710 Well, I think a big part of it was Ms. Adams. 549 00:24:06,746 --> 00:24:09,146 She spent a lot of time tutoring me. 550 00:24:09,181 --> 00:24:10,981 Simple as that, huh? 551 00:24:11,017 --> 00:24:12,647 Just spend some time with your teacher 552 00:24:12,685 --> 00:24:14,645 and you get right on the honor roll. 553 00:24:14,687 --> 00:24:16,557 Objection. Argumentative. 554 00:24:16,589 --> 00:24:18,559 Ask a question, Mr. Newhall. Sure. 555 00:24:18,591 --> 00:24:20,791 Here's a question. How do we know the defendant 556 00:24:20,827 --> 00:24:22,657 wasn't changing your test scores 557 00:24:22,695 --> 00:24:24,495 starting all the way back in the tenth grade? 558 00:24:24,531 --> 00:24:27,671 How do we know she hasn't been cheating for you all along? 559 00:24:27,700 --> 00:24:29,670 Objection. Calls for speculation. 560 00:24:29,702 --> 00:24:31,742 Assumes facts not in evidence. 561 00:24:31,771 --> 00:24:33,541 Sustained. NEWHALL: Okay. 562 00:24:33,573 --> 00:24:35,883 Let me ask it another way. 563 00:24:35,908 --> 00:24:37,878 Are you certain your teacher 564 00:24:37,910 --> 00:24:40,010 hasn't been cheating for you 565 00:24:40,046 --> 00:24:41,076 these last three years? 566 00:24:41,113 --> 00:24:43,023 Yes. Really? 567 00:24:43,049 --> 00:24:44,079 How can you be so sure? 568 00:24:44,116 --> 00:24:45,716 I mean, it's possible, 569 00:24:45,752 --> 00:24:46,592 isn't it? GWEN: Objection! 570 00:24:46,619 --> 00:24:48,819 Anything is possible! NEWHALL: Exactly! 571 00:24:48,855 --> 00:24:50,155 So how many tests 572 00:24:50,189 --> 00:24:52,629 did she really help you with? Ten? 573 00:24:52,659 --> 00:24:54,059 (quietly): I don't have to answer questions about things 574 00:24:54,093 --> 00:24:55,703 you make up. I don't have to answer questions... 20? 575 00:24:55,728 --> 00:24:56,798 ...about things you make up. 30? 576 00:24:56,829 --> 00:24:59,599 I don't have to answer questions... I told you, one. 577 00:24:59,632 --> 00:25:01,832 NEWHALL: One? Really? (chuckles) 578 00:25:01,868 --> 00:25:03,568 How can you be so sure? 579 00:25:03,603 --> 00:25:05,713 GWEN: Objection! He's badgering the witness. Please. 580 00:25:05,738 --> 00:25:06,838 NEWHALL: The truth is, you can't, 581 00:25:06,873 --> 00:25:08,683 can you? You don't know. 582 00:25:08,708 --> 00:25:10,108 You have no idea. 583 00:25:10,142 --> 00:25:12,112 You're right. 584 00:25:12,144 --> 00:25:14,254 I have no idea. I don't know. 585 00:25:14,280 --> 00:25:16,680 I don't. I don't know. What do you want me to say? 586 00:25:16,716 --> 00:25:17,576 Just stop talking. I don't. 587 00:25:17,617 --> 00:25:19,247 CONWAY: Don't say anything. I don't know. 588 00:25:19,285 --> 00:25:20,245 CONWAY: Objection is sustained. 589 00:25:20,286 --> 00:25:21,716 CHUNK: I'm sorry, Bull. 590 00:25:21,754 --> 00:25:23,094 I really did try to prep him. 591 00:25:25,725 --> 00:25:28,825 (door opens, closes) 592 00:25:28,861 --> 00:25:31,831 BULL: That drink better be for me. 593 00:25:31,864 --> 00:25:34,834 Sorry, this one's spoken for. 594 00:25:34,867 --> 00:25:36,997 You upset about the trial? 595 00:25:37,036 --> 00:25:39,766 No, it's only just begun. 596 00:25:45,144 --> 00:25:47,284 That was a serious swallow. 597 00:25:47,313 --> 00:25:50,583 Want to tell your Uncle Bull all about it? 598 00:25:52,284 --> 00:25:54,254 What is it about what we do 599 00:25:54,286 --> 00:25:56,986 that makes it so hard to trust people? Oh. 600 00:25:57,023 --> 00:25:58,123 Hmm. 601 00:25:58,157 --> 00:25:59,987 We're gonna have that conversation? 602 00:26:00,026 --> 00:26:03,596 Marissa, give yourself a break. 603 00:26:03,630 --> 00:26:05,800 We spend the whole day figuring out 604 00:26:05,832 --> 00:26:07,872 if people are lying to us or not. 605 00:26:07,900 --> 00:26:10,270 And when we're not doing that, we're figuring out 606 00:26:10,302 --> 00:26:11,942 how to convince 12 strangers 607 00:26:11,971 --> 00:26:14,971 that our clients are telling the truth. 608 00:26:15,007 --> 00:26:17,837 Of course we don't trust anybody. 609 00:26:19,411 --> 00:26:22,921 Kyle offered to do something for me the other night. 610 00:26:22,949 --> 00:26:24,779 Something really nice. 611 00:26:24,817 --> 00:26:25,787 Really thoughtful. 612 00:26:25,818 --> 00:26:27,048 And what did you do? 613 00:26:27,086 --> 00:26:29,786 I threatened to have him arrested. 614 00:26:29,822 --> 00:26:30,922 (chuckles) 615 00:26:30,957 --> 00:26:32,827 Ain't love grand? 616 00:26:35,127 --> 00:26:37,327 I think I'm gonna go home and call him and apologize. 617 00:26:37,363 --> 00:26:38,873 Oh. 618 00:26:38,898 --> 00:26:41,328 Well, I'm glad I could help you work through 619 00:26:41,367 --> 00:26:42,997 this little crisis of the heart. 620 00:26:43,035 --> 00:26:45,765 Don't hesitate to call me if you need any more ad... 621 00:26:50,843 --> 00:26:53,113 (grunts softly) 622 00:26:53,145 --> 00:26:54,175 You're welcome. 623 00:26:54,213 --> 00:26:55,183 (gavel bangs) 624 00:26:55,214 --> 00:26:57,724 At the request of the State Board of Education, 625 00:26:57,750 --> 00:26:59,220 I reviewed the tests. 626 00:26:59,251 --> 00:27:00,691 And what did you find? 627 00:27:00,720 --> 00:27:03,690 They all shared a similar pattern of eraser marks. 628 00:27:03,723 --> 00:27:05,393 GWEN: How do you mean? The vast majority 629 00:27:05,424 --> 00:27:09,934 were in the history section, between questions 20 and 35. 630 00:27:09,962 --> 00:27:12,772 This is a copy of Tyler Young's test. 631 00:27:12,799 --> 00:27:14,799 There are three erasure marks, 632 00:27:14,834 --> 00:27:17,404 one of which Ms. Adams admits to making. 633 00:27:17,436 --> 00:27:20,266 They are all wrong to right answer changes. 634 00:27:20,306 --> 00:27:21,866 What number questions are those? 635 00:27:21,908 --> 00:27:25,008 11, 48, and 73. 636 00:27:25,044 --> 00:27:26,414 None are in the history section. 637 00:27:26,445 --> 00:27:27,405 Correct. And none are 638 00:27:27,446 --> 00:27:28,946 in the question 20 639 00:27:28,981 --> 00:27:30,351 to question 35 range. 640 00:27:30,382 --> 00:27:31,282 Correct. 641 00:27:31,317 --> 00:27:32,817 Sounds like Tyler's test 642 00:27:32,852 --> 00:27:34,122 is very different from the others. 643 00:27:34,153 --> 00:27:35,893 Objection. Leading. 644 00:27:35,922 --> 00:27:36,962 Sustained. 645 00:27:36,989 --> 00:27:38,289 I'll put it another way. 646 00:27:38,324 --> 00:27:41,034 The test Lacey admits to changing 647 00:27:41,060 --> 00:27:43,830 is different from all the other 800 tests. 648 00:27:43,863 --> 00:27:46,203 It doesn't fit the pattern, right? 649 00:27:46,232 --> 00:27:47,102 Right. 650 00:27:47,133 --> 00:27:49,803 Nothing further. 651 00:27:51,003 --> 00:27:52,843 Talk to me, Marissa. Well, yesterday was 652 00:27:52,872 --> 00:27:54,772 a train wreck. No green on the screens anywhere. 653 00:27:54,807 --> 00:27:56,707 But today we have seven greens back, 654 00:27:56,743 --> 00:27:58,213 three yellows, and two reds. 655 00:27:58,244 --> 00:27:59,984 So even though the two of you hate each other, 656 00:28:00,012 --> 00:28:02,482 it seems like you're making progress. 657 00:28:02,514 --> 00:28:04,824 Hmm. 658 00:28:04,851 --> 00:28:06,491 Hey, can I talk to you? 659 00:28:06,518 --> 00:28:08,888 Talk fast. I got a car waiting. What are you offering? 660 00:28:08,921 --> 00:28:10,761 What makes you think I'm offering anything? 661 00:28:10,790 --> 00:28:13,230 'Cause it's my job to know whether I'm winning or losing 662 00:28:13,259 --> 00:28:14,389 and by how much. 663 00:28:14,426 --> 00:28:16,726 And right now, I'm winning. By a lot. 664 00:28:16,763 --> 00:28:18,733 I'll drop the charges against Lacey. 665 00:28:18,765 --> 00:28:20,825 I'll even make sure she gets her teaching credentials back. 666 00:28:20,867 --> 00:28:22,467 And my boss will call the dean of students 667 00:28:22,501 --> 00:28:24,001 at Tyler's college, get him reinstated. 668 00:28:24,036 --> 00:28:26,006 In exchange for...? 669 00:28:26,038 --> 00:28:28,168 I need those five other teachers. 670 00:28:28,207 --> 00:28:31,777 I get it. Your client's a nice lady who did 671 00:28:31,811 --> 00:28:33,181 a bad thing for a good reason. 672 00:28:33,212 --> 00:28:34,912 But those other five... 673 00:28:34,947 --> 00:28:38,247 Come on. You're asking her to decide between her colleagues 674 00:28:38,284 --> 00:28:40,394 and her student. Her student 675 00:28:40,419 --> 00:28:41,919 and her career. 676 00:28:41,954 --> 00:28:45,064 Tyler can quit his dead-end job and go to college. 677 00:28:45,091 --> 00:28:47,931 And Lacey can get back in the classroom. 678 00:29:02,441 --> 00:29:03,441 Wow. 679 00:29:03,475 --> 00:29:08,475 So, is, um, this why you wanted me here early? 680 00:29:08,514 --> 00:29:10,484 So you could triple-team me? 681 00:29:10,516 --> 00:29:11,916 GWEN: It's a good deal, 682 00:29:11,951 --> 00:29:13,191 Lacey. 683 00:29:13,219 --> 00:29:15,389 I'd go so far as to say it's a great deal. 684 00:29:15,421 --> 00:29:17,121 And I am not in the business 685 00:29:17,156 --> 00:29:19,326 of throwing other teachers to the wolves. 686 00:29:19,358 --> 00:29:22,328 But I will be here for them, just as I was for you. 687 00:29:22,361 --> 00:29:25,301 It sounds like you've already made up your mind. 688 00:29:25,331 --> 00:29:27,571 You heard what I thought when I called you last night. 689 00:29:27,599 --> 00:29:29,439 Gets you everything you want. 690 00:29:29,468 --> 00:29:32,238 Tyler gets to go to college. You get to continue teaching. 691 00:29:32,271 --> 00:29:34,241 And as for the other teachers, 692 00:29:34,273 --> 00:29:36,343 they get their day in court, just like you did. 693 00:29:36,375 --> 00:29:37,975 BENNY: My two cents-- I worked 694 00:29:38,010 --> 00:29:39,980 in the DA's office a long time. 695 00:29:40,012 --> 00:29:42,182 Deals don't get much better than this. 696 00:29:44,216 --> 00:29:46,186 So it's unanimous. 697 00:29:46,218 --> 00:29:48,448 You want me to sell out the people I work with. 698 00:29:48,487 --> 00:29:50,187 I wouldn't call it a sellout. 699 00:29:50,222 --> 00:29:52,462 The ADA already knows who they are. 700 00:29:52,491 --> 00:29:54,461 He already knows what they did. 701 00:29:54,493 --> 00:29:56,063 But he can't prove it without me. 702 00:29:56,095 --> 00:29:57,055 Today. 703 00:29:57,096 --> 00:29:58,896 But maybe tomorrow he can. 704 00:29:58,931 --> 00:30:01,571 And maybe tomorrow, one of the five goes to him 705 00:30:01,600 --> 00:30:02,840 and cuts a deal. 706 00:30:02,869 --> 00:30:05,839 And then you have nothing. 707 00:30:05,872 --> 00:30:07,842 Nothing but jail time. 708 00:30:07,874 --> 00:30:10,314 BULL: It's your decision, Lacey. 709 00:30:10,342 --> 00:30:12,112 We just want you to understand what's at stake. 710 00:30:12,144 --> 00:30:15,084 But whatever you decide, we'll go along with it. 711 00:30:19,085 --> 00:30:21,315 I want Tyler to go back to school. 712 00:30:21,353 --> 00:30:25,023 And... I want to keep my job. 713 00:30:26,592 --> 00:30:28,632 But I couldn't live with myself knowing 714 00:30:28,660 --> 00:30:31,500 I destroyed the lives of others to make it happen. 715 00:30:33,165 --> 00:30:34,495 You called it. 716 00:30:34,533 --> 00:30:37,103 How did you describe her? 717 00:30:37,136 --> 00:30:39,566 The architect of her own destiny. Mm. 718 00:30:39,605 --> 00:30:42,105 (Bull chuckles softly) 719 00:30:42,141 --> 00:30:44,111 We are all here for you, Lacey. 720 00:30:44,143 --> 00:30:47,453 Now, I will call the ADA's office, 721 00:30:47,479 --> 00:30:49,219 let 'em know that you have made your decision, 722 00:30:49,248 --> 00:30:52,448 and... we can plot our next move. 723 00:30:52,484 --> 00:30:54,394 You know what, 724 00:30:54,420 --> 00:30:56,890 I just plotted my next move. 725 00:30:56,923 --> 00:30:59,363 I'm withdrawing from the case. 726 00:30:59,391 --> 00:31:01,531 Wait, you're what? 727 00:31:01,560 --> 00:31:04,960 GWEN: Our union is happy to come to the aid of our members 728 00:31:04,997 --> 00:31:07,627 when they've been wrongly accused of a crime. 729 00:31:07,666 --> 00:31:11,036 We're even happy to help when they've admitted to a crime, 730 00:31:11,070 --> 00:31:13,910 when we think there are extenuating circumstances 731 00:31:13,940 --> 00:31:16,640 that will impact the lives of working teachers. 732 00:31:16,675 --> 00:31:18,505 But I am not about 733 00:31:18,544 --> 00:31:21,384 to spend our very limited time and resources 734 00:31:21,413 --> 00:31:25,523 on what I now realize is a suicide mission. 735 00:31:25,551 --> 00:31:28,321 I'm sure Dr. Bull can help you find someone 736 00:31:28,354 --> 00:31:31,294 to get you through the remainder of the trial. 737 00:31:35,361 --> 00:31:39,171 I did not see that coming. 738 00:31:39,198 --> 00:31:41,168 Did I just make a huge mistake? 739 00:31:41,200 --> 00:31:43,540 (chuckles) I actually think you traded up. 740 00:31:45,004 --> 00:31:47,174 Oh. Yeah. 741 00:31:47,206 --> 00:31:49,676 I bet you say that to all the second-string lawyers. 742 00:31:49,708 --> 00:31:51,138 (chuckles) 743 00:31:51,177 --> 00:31:53,607 What's the game plan, Doc? 744 00:31:53,645 --> 00:31:56,275 Well, we have a little less than an hour 745 00:31:56,315 --> 00:31:58,675 to get young Ms. Adams ready. 746 00:31:58,717 --> 00:32:00,547 For what? 747 00:32:00,586 --> 00:32:02,686 We're putting you on the stand. 748 00:32:06,525 --> 00:32:09,355 Lacey, you already testified 749 00:32:09,395 --> 00:32:12,625 that the second you saw Tyler the morning of the exam 750 00:32:12,664 --> 00:32:14,704 you knew that he was going to struggle. 751 00:32:14,733 --> 00:32:16,443 What was that based on? 752 00:32:16,468 --> 00:32:19,368 Well, to begin with, he was already a half hour late. 753 00:32:19,405 --> 00:32:23,205 But more than that, I know how complicated his life is. 754 00:32:23,242 --> 00:32:24,142 How do you mean? 755 00:32:24,176 --> 00:32:25,076 Well, first of all, 756 00:32:25,111 --> 00:32:27,151 he's got a little brother he's got to feed 757 00:32:27,179 --> 00:32:29,549 and get off to school every morning. 758 00:32:29,581 --> 00:32:33,751 Plus, his mother, um, has a drug problem, 759 00:32:33,785 --> 00:32:36,755 and sometimes she brings men to the apartment 760 00:32:36,788 --> 00:32:40,488 in the middle of the night to, uh, support her drug habit. 761 00:32:40,526 --> 00:32:44,626 On these nights, I-I know Tyler doesn't get any sleep. 762 00:32:44,663 --> 00:32:48,433 I'm fairly certain that's what happened the day of the test. 763 00:32:48,467 --> 00:32:50,297 Objection. Hearsay. 764 00:32:50,336 --> 00:32:51,266 Right on cue. 765 00:32:51,303 --> 00:32:53,113 It's not hearsay. 766 00:32:53,139 --> 00:32:55,369 During school vacations, I would go to his apartment 767 00:32:55,407 --> 00:32:58,377 and tutor him in the morning and then again in the evening. 768 00:32:58,410 --> 00:33:00,550 I know what I'm talking about. 769 00:33:00,579 --> 00:33:01,779 I'm going to allow it. 770 00:33:01,813 --> 00:33:02,783 Thank you, Your Honor. 771 00:33:02,814 --> 00:33:04,354 So let me 772 00:33:04,383 --> 00:33:06,453 ask you a question. 773 00:33:08,454 --> 00:33:10,694 Was this your plan? 774 00:33:10,722 --> 00:33:12,292 Tyler takes the test. 775 00:33:12,324 --> 00:33:13,634 If he doesn't make the grade, 776 00:33:13,659 --> 00:33:16,099 you figure out a way to doctor his answers? 777 00:33:16,128 --> 00:33:19,498 No. It didn't even cross my mind. 778 00:33:19,531 --> 00:33:21,601 Tyler is a solid "B" student. 779 00:33:21,633 --> 00:33:24,473 But that morning, you knew he wasn't getting a "B." 780 00:33:24,503 --> 00:33:26,543 I didn't know... 781 00:33:26,572 --> 00:33:28,742 but-but I sensed. 782 00:33:28,774 --> 00:33:32,344 I just wanted to look at it, the test. 783 00:33:32,378 --> 00:33:33,708 That's all I really wanted to do, 784 00:33:33,745 --> 00:33:36,675 is just put my mind at ease that he had passed, 785 00:33:36,715 --> 00:33:38,545 and that he'd be going to college. 786 00:33:38,584 --> 00:33:39,754 But then I walked in, 787 00:33:39,785 --> 00:33:42,645 and I realized that all I had to do was change one question, 788 00:33:42,688 --> 00:33:44,588 and he could have a future. 789 00:33:44,623 --> 00:33:46,263 You and Tyler prepped for the exam, 790 00:33:46,292 --> 00:33:47,492 is that correct? 791 00:33:47,526 --> 00:33:49,626 You gave him practice tests? 792 00:33:49,661 --> 00:33:51,061 Yes, three times. 793 00:33:51,097 --> 00:33:52,397 And how did he do? 794 00:33:52,431 --> 00:33:55,131 80s. Low 80s, every time. 795 00:33:55,167 --> 00:33:57,197 That's how I know him failing is an anomaly. 796 00:33:57,236 --> 00:33:58,736 One last question. 797 00:33:58,770 --> 00:34:01,410 If you could do anything you wanted to in life-- 798 00:34:01,440 --> 00:34:05,440 okay, a-a-anything at all, money's no object-- 799 00:34:05,477 --> 00:34:06,747 what would that be? 800 00:34:06,778 --> 00:34:08,648 Objection. Relevance. 801 00:34:08,680 --> 00:34:10,680 Overruled. 802 00:34:14,253 --> 00:34:15,753 This. 803 00:34:15,787 --> 00:34:20,087 Uh, teaching, not testifying. 804 00:34:20,126 --> 00:34:22,756 Showing people who think they know where their boundaries are 805 00:34:22,794 --> 00:34:27,334 that there's so much more. 806 00:34:27,366 --> 00:34:30,796 No further questions, Your Honor. 807 00:34:33,905 --> 00:34:35,435 Cross-examination. 808 00:34:35,474 --> 00:34:38,644 One question. 809 00:34:38,677 --> 00:34:41,547 Did you or did you not change an answer 810 00:34:41,580 --> 00:34:43,380 on Tyler Young's exam? 811 00:34:43,415 --> 00:34:44,845 BENNY: Objection. 812 00:34:44,883 --> 00:34:46,693 Asked and answered, Your Honor. 813 00:34:46,718 --> 00:34:48,418 Overruled. 814 00:34:48,454 --> 00:34:51,264 Yes or no? I need to hear. 815 00:34:51,290 --> 00:34:53,530 Did you alter, in any way, Tyler Young's exam 816 00:34:53,559 --> 00:34:55,559 after it was completed? 817 00:34:55,594 --> 00:34:58,834 Making you guilty of tampering with a government record. 818 00:35:00,732 --> 00:35:02,802 As well as perjury, 819 00:35:02,834 --> 00:35:06,314 since you warranted the results by virtue of your role 820 00:35:06,338 --> 00:35:08,138 as the official proctor of record. 821 00:35:09,841 --> 00:35:12,241 And fraud... 822 00:35:12,278 --> 00:35:14,648 since your intent was to deceive. 823 00:35:17,549 --> 00:35:19,219 Yes or no. 824 00:35:20,786 --> 00:35:22,716 Yes. 825 00:35:22,754 --> 00:35:24,264 Uh, yes, I did. 826 00:35:24,290 --> 00:35:27,260 No more questions. 827 00:35:27,293 --> 00:35:28,793 (neck cracks) 828 00:35:37,703 --> 00:35:39,743 Okay. How we doing with closing arguments? 829 00:35:39,771 --> 00:35:42,271 MARISSA: Uh... BENNY: Not good. 830 00:35:42,308 --> 00:35:44,878 We've already run six different versions. 831 00:35:44,910 --> 00:35:47,180 Yeah, I just let the last group of mock jurors go. 832 00:35:47,213 --> 00:35:48,953 We were just throwing away good money after bad. 833 00:35:48,980 --> 00:35:51,220 I don't understand. What's the problem? 834 00:35:51,250 --> 00:35:53,250 The problem is she did it, Bull. 835 00:35:53,285 --> 00:35:54,215 That's always been a problem. 836 00:35:54,253 --> 00:35:56,623 They're just not buying the necessity defense. 837 00:35:56,655 --> 00:35:58,815 They want more evidence to support Lacey's choice. 838 00:35:58,857 --> 00:36:00,957 If you want to win an acquittal, 839 00:36:00,992 --> 00:36:02,932 we need something tangible, 840 00:36:02,961 --> 00:36:05,631 something definitive, something objective. 841 00:36:05,664 --> 00:36:08,304 Then that's what we'll give them. 842 00:36:08,334 --> 00:36:10,644 You want the boy to take the test again? 843 00:36:10,669 --> 00:36:12,739 Here? Today? 844 00:36:12,771 --> 00:36:14,211 I have the testing service standing by 845 00:36:14,240 --> 00:36:15,440 with a fresh version of the exam. 846 00:36:15,474 --> 00:36:17,314 And I am happy to have Your Honor, 847 00:36:17,343 --> 00:36:19,483 and the ADA here, proctor it, 848 00:36:19,511 --> 00:36:21,381 so everyone can be sure 849 00:36:21,413 --> 00:36:22,813 that there's no funny business going on. 850 00:36:22,848 --> 00:36:24,348 Give him the test and two hours later, 851 00:36:24,383 --> 00:36:25,723 we will know where we stand. 852 00:36:25,751 --> 00:36:26,851 NEWHALL: Your Honor, 853 00:36:26,885 --> 00:36:29,355 this is completely irrelevant and unduly prejudicial, 854 00:36:29,388 --> 00:36:30,688 not to mention an obfuscation. 855 00:36:30,722 --> 00:36:33,332 (scoffs) Judge Conway, I disagree. 856 00:36:33,359 --> 00:36:35,889 Our client has never denied what she did. 857 00:36:35,927 --> 00:36:38,527 What's relevant here is why she did it. 858 00:36:38,564 --> 00:36:41,404 (clock ticking) 859 00:36:41,433 --> 00:36:44,273 It's unorthodox, but I agree it's relevant. 860 00:36:44,303 --> 00:36:45,873 And I'm going to allow it. 861 00:36:45,904 --> 00:36:47,914 * 862 00:36:53,779 --> 00:36:55,949 * 863 00:37:14,333 --> 00:37:16,343 * 864 00:37:25,844 --> 00:37:28,454 In the 82nd percentile, 865 00:37:28,480 --> 00:37:30,650 ladies and gentlemen. 866 00:37:30,682 --> 00:37:33,022 That's what Tyler Young scored 867 00:37:33,051 --> 00:37:35,391 when he retook his college placement exam. 868 00:37:35,421 --> 00:37:37,861 82%. 869 00:37:37,889 --> 00:37:39,689 Now, why does that matter? 870 00:37:39,725 --> 00:37:41,485 Well, because it proves why Lacey felt 871 00:37:41,527 --> 00:37:43,327 what she did was necessary. 872 00:37:43,362 --> 00:37:45,402 Against the rules, 873 00:37:45,431 --> 00:37:47,701 but necessary. 874 00:37:47,733 --> 00:37:51,043 She knew what her student was capable of, 875 00:37:51,069 --> 00:37:52,969 and didn't want that student's future compromised 876 00:37:53,004 --> 00:37:57,084 because of circumstances that were beyond his control. 877 00:37:57,108 --> 00:37:59,478 Lacey Adams confessed 878 00:37:59,511 --> 00:38:03,381 to changing a single answer, 879 00:38:03,415 --> 00:38:07,645 bringing Tyler's test to the 65th percentile, 880 00:38:07,686 --> 00:38:11,356 allowing him to attend a local college, 881 00:38:11,390 --> 00:38:14,490 where he hoped to study architecture, 882 00:38:14,526 --> 00:38:17,396 and perhaps be the first person in his family 883 00:38:17,429 --> 00:38:19,329 to earn a college degree. 884 00:38:19,365 --> 00:38:21,465 Is changing answers wrong? 885 00:38:21,500 --> 00:38:24,700 Yes, absolutely. 886 00:38:24,736 --> 00:38:27,606 But is it, is it worse than... 887 00:38:27,639 --> 00:38:31,639 taking away a bright young man's opportunity to better himself, 888 00:38:31,677 --> 00:38:33,977 change his future? 889 00:38:34,012 --> 00:38:37,652 Well, I guess that's why you're here. 890 00:38:37,683 --> 00:38:41,823 I guess that's why we'll leave it up to you to decide. 891 00:38:42,921 --> 00:38:44,361 Thank you for listening. 892 00:38:48,460 --> 00:38:52,100 CONWAY: Madam Foreman, have you reached a verdict? 893 00:38:52,130 --> 00:38:54,800 JURY FOREMAN: Yes we have, Your Honor. 894 00:38:54,833 --> 00:38:57,103 We, the jury, 895 00:38:57,135 --> 00:39:00,635 find the defendant, Lacey Adams, guilty 896 00:39:00,672 --> 00:39:04,412 on one count of tampering with a government record, 897 00:39:04,443 --> 00:39:06,953 one count of perjury, 898 00:39:06,978 --> 00:39:08,808 and one count of fraud. 899 00:39:08,847 --> 00:39:10,577 (gavel bangs) 900 00:39:10,616 --> 00:39:12,646 I'm sorry. I'm, uh... 901 00:39:12,684 --> 00:39:14,554 No. I did it. 902 00:39:14,586 --> 00:39:16,516 I did. 903 00:39:16,555 --> 00:39:17,555 MARISSA: Bull? 904 00:39:17,589 --> 00:39:19,729 Is she okay? 905 00:39:19,758 --> 00:39:21,688 Are-are you okay? 906 00:39:21,727 --> 00:39:25,527 I am so, so sorry. 907 00:39:25,564 --> 00:39:28,404 I'll fix this, I will. 908 00:39:28,434 --> 00:39:31,744 Somehow, I promise. 909 00:39:37,576 --> 00:39:40,046 Okay. 910 00:39:45,083 --> 00:39:47,423 MAN: You're here. 911 00:39:47,453 --> 00:39:49,053 You actually showed up. 912 00:39:49,087 --> 00:39:51,957 Hey. You're not the mayor. 913 00:39:51,990 --> 00:39:54,460 (grunts) 914 00:39:54,493 --> 00:39:56,733 (grunts) She sends her regrets. 915 00:39:56,762 --> 00:39:58,732 She really wanted to be here tonight. 916 00:39:58,764 --> 00:40:00,474 (chuckles) 917 00:40:00,499 --> 00:40:01,429 No, she didn't. 918 00:40:01,467 --> 00:40:03,467 I was surprised when you called to schedule it. 919 00:40:03,502 --> 00:40:07,472 I mean, most people just give the money and... 920 00:40:07,506 --> 00:40:09,606 let the carriage ride go. 921 00:40:09,641 --> 00:40:12,541 Well, the truth is, I need a favor. 922 00:40:12,578 --> 00:40:14,948 And I was hoping I could ask the mayor directly. 923 00:40:14,980 --> 00:40:17,450 Happy to carry your water, Dr. Bull. 924 00:40:17,483 --> 00:40:18,883 You remember the case you asked 925 00:40:18,917 --> 00:40:20,717 for my help on about a month ago? 926 00:40:20,752 --> 00:40:22,752 I do. 927 00:40:22,788 --> 00:40:24,558 We lost. 928 00:40:24,590 --> 00:40:27,160 I'm aware, but... it all worked out. 929 00:40:27,192 --> 00:40:29,232 The judge liked her; gave her no jail time. 930 00:40:29,260 --> 00:40:31,730 Not the worst ending. 931 00:40:31,763 --> 00:40:34,233 But she's got a felony on her record, 932 00:40:34,265 --> 00:40:37,995 and, uh, now she can't teach. 933 00:40:38,036 --> 00:40:40,866 I just... (sighs) 934 00:40:40,906 --> 00:40:42,706 I think we lost one of the good ones, 935 00:40:42,741 --> 00:40:45,781 maybe even one of the great ones. 936 00:40:45,811 --> 00:40:49,721 Thing about teaching is, if you're meant to do it, 937 00:40:49,748 --> 00:40:51,248 you're gonna do it. 938 00:40:51,282 --> 00:40:52,982 Maybe not in a classroom. 939 00:40:53,018 --> 00:40:56,488 Maybe not in the State of New York, but... 940 00:40:56,522 --> 00:40:59,122 I just have a feeling she's gonna be fine. 941 00:40:59,157 --> 00:41:02,487 Probably end up in a private school somewhere. 942 00:41:02,528 --> 00:41:04,658 Massachusetts, maybe. 943 00:41:04,696 --> 00:41:07,796 You seem to know an awful lot about her. 944 00:41:07,833 --> 00:41:10,143 I'll let you in on a little secret. 945 00:41:10,168 --> 00:41:12,138 The reason I sought you out that night? 946 00:41:12,170 --> 00:41:14,570 Her father is a bigwig in the party. 947 00:41:14,606 --> 00:41:16,576 Major contributor, especially in New England. 948 00:41:16,608 --> 00:41:19,548 He knew his daughter would never accept any help from him, 949 00:41:19,578 --> 00:41:22,648 so he asked our office to intervene. 950 00:41:22,681 --> 00:41:24,281 (laughing): He called the mayor himself. 951 00:41:24,315 --> 00:41:27,115 (laughs) (horse snorts) 952 00:41:27,152 --> 00:41:29,022 In any event, 953 00:41:29,054 --> 00:41:30,664 your client's gonna be fine. 954 00:41:30,689 --> 00:41:32,259 Was that your favor? 955 00:41:34,159 --> 00:41:35,659 What is it about what we do 956 00:41:35,694 --> 00:41:38,934 that makes it so hard to trust people? 957 00:41:38,964 --> 00:41:40,274 Excuse me? 958 00:41:40,298 --> 00:41:42,028 Agree or disagree: 959 00:41:42,067 --> 00:41:45,837 Honesty is the best policy in all cases. 960 00:41:45,871 --> 00:41:49,041 I don't think I understand. 961 00:41:49,074 --> 00:41:50,984 I'm sure you don't. 962 00:41:52,978 --> 00:41:55,678 I need the mayor, or someone from the mayor's office, 963 00:41:55,714 --> 00:41:58,554 to get on the phone and find a place 964 00:41:58,584 --> 00:42:01,894 for Tyler Young to go to a city college. 965 00:42:01,920 --> 00:42:05,220 That would be highly irregular 966 00:42:05,256 --> 00:42:07,826 for the mayor to use her influence 967 00:42:07,859 --> 00:42:11,699 to gain admission for any individual... 968 00:42:11,730 --> 00:42:13,900 It could even be construed as unethical. 969 00:42:13,932 --> 00:42:16,032 Like the way the mayor twisted my arm 970 00:42:16,067 --> 00:42:18,337 to get me to work for free so she could curry favor 971 00:42:18,369 --> 00:42:21,139 with a party bigwig? 972 00:42:21,172 --> 00:42:23,242 You ever heard of Machiavelli? 973 00:42:23,274 --> 00:42:26,344 Very successful politician. 974 00:42:26,377 --> 00:42:30,017 I think he and the mayor would have gotten along really well. 975 00:42:31,382 --> 00:42:34,822 Get the Tyler Young college thing done for me. 976 00:42:37,756 --> 00:42:40,086 Shouldn't be a problem. 977 00:42:40,125 --> 00:42:42,655 Great. 978 00:42:42,694 --> 00:42:45,004 Driver, I'm gonna hop off. 979 00:42:45,030 --> 00:42:47,100 I got what I came for. 980 00:42:47,132 --> 00:42:50,202 Thanks for the ride. 981 00:42:50,235 --> 00:42:52,235 * 982 00:42:56,875 --> 00:42:59,605 * You feelin' all right 983 00:42:59,645 --> 00:43:01,145 * Uh-huh * 984 00:43:01,179 --> 00:43:02,879 * Ah 985 00:43:02,914 --> 00:43:04,624 * Feelin' all right * 986 00:43:04,650 --> 00:43:06,650 * Whoa... 987 00:43:15,426 --> 00:43:17,626 Captioning sponsored by CBS 988 00:43:21,432 --> 00:43:23,642 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH access.wgbh.org