1 00:00:05,875 --> 00:00:08,138 New York, New York! 2 00:00:10,793 --> 00:00:12,403 Oh, my goodness. 3 00:00:12,447 --> 00:00:15,537 I can't even begin to tell you how overwhelmed I am. 4 00:00:15,580 --> 00:00:18,409 It would be my great honor 5 00:00:18,453 --> 00:00:22,413 to serve as your city's district attorney! 6 00:00:25,677 --> 00:00:27,766 Now I have to thank A.D.A. Kenneth Kiehl, 7 00:00:27,810 --> 00:00:29,768 the man behind the man. 8 00:00:29,812 --> 00:00:31,944 I have never run for office. 9 00:00:31,988 --> 00:00:33,729 I've never even considered it. 10 00:00:33,772 --> 00:00:35,470 He showed me the way. 11 00:00:35,513 --> 00:00:36,732 Thank you. 12 00:00:36,775 --> 00:00:38,560 I also have 13 00:00:38,603 --> 00:00:41,128 to thank my sister Isabella, 14 00:00:41,171 --> 00:00:44,435 without whose encouragement and support 15 00:00:44,479 --> 00:00:46,568 none of this would have happened. 16 00:00:46,611 --> 00:00:48,744 And... 17 00:00:48,787 --> 00:00:52,617 I also want to thank her new, old, husband, 18 00:00:52,661 --> 00:00:54,880 my friend 19 00:00:54,924 --> 00:00:57,927 and my old boss, Dr. Jason Bull. 20 00:01:01,235 --> 00:01:03,628 Talk about an end of an era. 21 00:01:05,891 --> 00:01:07,806 Jason? 22 00:01:07,850 --> 00:01:10,200 Have you seen her... her rattle thing? 23 00:01:10,244 --> 00:01:12,681 -The pig one or the cat one? Dada! 24 00:01:12,724 --> 00:01:14,900 The cat one, her favorite one. 25 00:01:14,944 --> 00:01:16,989 Yeah, it's right -here in the bag. -Dada, Mama. 26 00:01:17,033 --> 00:01:18,991 You know where you're going? 27 00:01:19,035 --> 00:01:23,431 Uh, the florist, wedding photographer, party planner. 28 00:01:23,474 --> 00:01:25,128 You know, our wedding is on Saturday, 29 00:01:25,172 --> 00:01:27,522 and it still feels like we're just nailing things down. 30 00:01:27,565 --> 00:01:29,872 It seems crazy. 31 00:01:29,915 --> 00:01:32,614 Why don't you take the SUV? It's right downstairs. 32 00:01:32,657 --> 00:01:34,442 Okay, sure. 33 00:01:34,485 --> 00:01:37,575 Hey, do you want to go in Daddy's car? 34 00:01:37,619 --> 00:01:40,578 -Yeah? -Yeah. 35 00:01:42,189 --> 00:01:43,668 Yes, Tony? 36 00:01:43,712 --> 00:01:45,975 Dr. Bull, your guest is here. 37 00:01:47,977 --> 00:01:49,718 Doctor. 38 00:01:49,761 --> 00:01:52,068 District Attorney Sherman. 39 00:01:52,938 --> 00:01:55,898 Former... District Attorney Sherman. 40 00:01:57,726 --> 00:01:59,858 I'm vaccinated. You vaccinated? 41 00:01:59,902 --> 00:02:01,860 I am. Oh, good. 42 00:02:01,904 --> 00:02:03,949 Then I'm gonna take this damn thing off. 43 00:02:03,993 --> 00:02:06,256 -Huh. Great minds. -Yeah. 44 00:02:06,300 --> 00:02:09,564 Thanks for seeing me, sneaking me into your home. 45 00:02:09,607 --> 00:02:11,174 Yeah. 46 00:02:11,218 --> 00:02:13,481 David, I just... 47 00:02:13,524 --> 00:02:18,355 I just don't see any way in the world that I can help you. 48 00:02:18,399 --> 00:02:20,314 I mean, Benny-- 49 00:02:20,357 --> 00:02:22,577 he's my lead attorney and my best friend, 50 00:02:22,620 --> 00:02:25,057 my fiancée's brother, and he 51 00:02:25,101 --> 00:02:28,060 is running to take over your job. He's... 52 00:02:28,104 --> 00:02:31,368 six points ahead in the poll as of this morning. I just... 53 00:02:31,412 --> 00:02:33,196 I know all that, 54 00:02:33,240 --> 00:02:35,372 but I'm in a fight for my life, Jason. 55 00:02:35,416 --> 00:02:37,940 I can't go to jail. 56 00:02:37,983 --> 00:02:42,031 I can't do that to my family. I just... 57 00:02:44,033 --> 00:02:46,078 ...can't. 58 00:02:47,602 --> 00:02:49,212 I need you. 59 00:02:50,387 --> 00:02:51,997 No, you don't. 60 00:02:52,041 --> 00:02:55,044 There are thousands of other firms out there in the city. 61 00:02:55,087 --> 00:02:57,307 Hmm? What happened to the one you were working with? 62 00:02:57,351 --> 00:02:59,614 I fired them yesterday. 63 00:03:01,050 --> 00:03:04,880 They wanted me to settle, and I'm innocent. 64 00:03:04,923 --> 00:03:09,232 Oh, David, I wish that I could help you here, but... 65 00:03:09,276 --> 00:03:11,713 I don't see any way of making this work. 66 00:03:11,756 --> 00:03:13,715 Like I said. 67 00:03:13,758 --> 00:03:16,108 I mean, not without destroying Benny. 68 00:03:16,152 --> 00:03:18,328 I don't think you're understanding me. 69 00:03:18,372 --> 00:03:20,765 Um... 70 00:03:20,809 --> 00:03:23,986 in my entire career, 71 00:03:24,029 --> 00:03:27,772 I never compromised myself. 72 00:03:27,816 --> 00:03:29,948 Except once. 73 00:03:29,992 --> 00:03:32,037 For you. 74 00:03:33,952 --> 00:03:36,955 If you make me go somewhere else, 75 00:03:36,999 --> 00:03:39,175 I'm gonna have to tell them 76 00:03:39,219 --> 00:03:43,266 about that favor I did for you eight years ago. 77 00:03:43,310 --> 00:03:45,877 That favor I did for you and Benny. 78 00:03:45,921 --> 00:03:49,838 And that really will destroy him. 79 00:03:49,881 --> 00:03:52,536 They'll take away his license to practice law. 80 00:03:52,580 --> 00:03:54,799 Maybe even find a way to go after him criminally 81 00:03:54,843 --> 00:03:57,367 after all these years. 82 00:03:58,194 --> 00:04:00,631 Benny doesn't know about any of that. 83 00:04:00,675 --> 00:04:02,677 Excellent. 84 00:04:03,504 --> 00:04:06,768 Let's keep it that way. Help me, Jason. 85 00:04:08,509 --> 00:04:11,816 I swear to you... 86 00:04:11,860 --> 00:04:15,124 I am an innocent man. 87 00:04:18,823 --> 00:04:20,869 Someone oversleep? 88 00:04:20,912 --> 00:04:22,697 Someone somewhere, I'm sure. 89 00:04:24,046 --> 00:04:26,048 Who is it? 90 00:04:27,397 --> 00:04:29,704 Hey. Looking for me? 91 00:04:29,747 --> 00:04:31,836 Yes... 92 00:04:31,880 --> 00:04:34,274 I was. 93 00:04:36,363 --> 00:04:39,409 We've been through a lot, haven't we? 94 00:04:40,410 --> 00:04:44,196 Uh, yeah, yeah. 95 00:04:44,240 --> 00:04:45,633 More than a lot. 96 00:04:45,676 --> 00:04:47,983 Why? 97 00:04:48,026 --> 00:04:51,116 You're not getting all emotional on me, are you? 98 00:04:51,160 --> 00:04:54,816 Hey, look, I can still lose this thing. 99 00:04:54,859 --> 00:04:57,340 Polls have been wrong in the past. 100 00:04:57,384 --> 00:04:59,908 You trust me? 101 00:04:59,951 --> 00:05:02,606 What are you talking about? 102 00:05:02,650 --> 00:05:04,695 Of course I trust you. 103 00:05:04,739 --> 00:05:09,047 I mean, we've virtually spent every single day together 104 00:05:09,091 --> 00:05:11,136 for the last eight years, so, yeah. 105 00:05:11,180 --> 00:05:12,877 You're comfortable with me, 106 00:05:12,921 --> 00:05:14,270 we're comfortable with each other, 107 00:05:14,314 --> 00:05:16,707 but I'm asking you, do you trust me? 108 00:05:16,751 --> 00:05:18,796 Asked and answered. 109 00:05:18,840 --> 00:05:21,016 Yes, I trust you. 110 00:05:21,059 --> 00:05:23,758 A thousand ways from Sunday. Yes. 111 00:05:24,933 --> 00:05:27,065 David Sherman came to see me today. 112 00:05:27,109 --> 00:05:29,894 He wants TAC to represent him in court. 113 00:05:29,938 --> 00:05:32,332 You serious? 114 00:05:32,375 --> 00:05:35,335 That's crazy. He knows I work here. 115 00:05:35,378 --> 00:05:37,989 He knows I'm running to be the new D.A. 116 00:05:38,033 --> 00:05:40,427 I mean, that's... that's crazy. 117 00:05:40,470 --> 00:05:42,385 I know it is, but here's the thing. 118 00:05:42,429 --> 00:05:45,214 His original defense team took a poll, 119 00:05:45,257 --> 00:05:48,130 and it turns out 82% 120 00:05:48,173 --> 00:05:50,262 of potential jurors believe 121 00:05:50,306 --> 00:05:52,526 that he resigned because he was guilty. 122 00:05:52,569 --> 00:05:55,529 And his lawyers urged him to take a plea. 123 00:05:55,572 --> 00:05:58,662 Makes sense. 124 00:05:58,706 --> 00:06:00,534 Except he's not gonna do that, 125 00:06:00,577 --> 00:06:04,451 because he swears on his life that he is innocent. 126 00:06:05,669 --> 00:06:07,192 He says he was set up. 127 00:06:07,236 --> 00:06:10,718 I mean, this is a man who, of his own accord, who resigned 128 00:06:10,761 --> 00:06:13,416 because he thought it would be better for the city. 129 00:06:13,460 --> 00:06:16,201 He didn't think it would be fair to the electorate 130 00:06:16,245 --> 00:06:19,074 to have a D.A. who was embroiled 131 00:06:19,117 --> 00:06:21,598 by a court fight he was in the middle of. 132 00:06:21,642 --> 00:06:23,948 And that is who he is. 133 00:06:23,992 --> 00:06:26,298 I've always liked Dave Sherman. 134 00:06:26,342 --> 00:06:28,257 I've never made a secret of it. 135 00:06:28,300 --> 00:06:31,391 Yeah. Remember how you and I used to joke 136 00:06:31,434 --> 00:06:34,176 that the only problem Sherman had as D.A. 137 00:06:34,219 --> 00:06:36,526 is that he was too nice, too principled? 138 00:06:36,570 --> 00:06:39,616 Well, it turns out we were right. 139 00:06:39,660 --> 00:06:42,227 Now he wants to fight this thing. 140 00:06:42,271 --> 00:06:45,361 And he needs the right jury to do that, 141 00:06:45,405 --> 00:06:48,538 and he feels very strongly that it should be us. 142 00:06:48,582 --> 00:06:50,322 I mean, me. 143 00:06:50,366 --> 00:06:52,542 Obviously, I wouldn't want you involved in this. 144 00:06:52,586 --> 00:06:55,937 You're not seriously thinking about helping him, are you? 145 00:06:55,980 --> 00:06:58,113 I agreed to it this morning. 146 00:06:58,156 --> 00:07:00,463 Oh, you did? 147 00:07:00,507 --> 00:07:03,814 Well, where does that leave me, Bull? 148 00:07:03,858 --> 00:07:06,382 It leaves you six points ahead in the D.A.'s race. 149 00:07:06,426 --> 00:07:08,036 Yeah, but the second you announce 150 00:07:08,079 --> 00:07:09,385 that you're taking the case, 151 00:07:09,429 --> 00:07:11,256 the media's gonna come after me. 152 00:07:11,300 --> 00:07:13,563 They're gonna say, "Hey, don't you still work at TAC? 153 00:07:13,607 --> 00:07:16,261 "Are you saying that-that Dave Sherman is innocent? 154 00:07:16,305 --> 00:07:18,699 "Are you saying that you condone the corruption 155 00:07:18,742 --> 00:07:20,135 that led to him resigning?" 156 00:07:20,178 --> 00:07:21,702 I know it's tricky, Benny, 157 00:07:21,745 --> 00:07:22,964 but you and your team will figure out something to say. 158 00:07:23,007 --> 00:07:24,966 -That's your answer? -Yes. 159 00:07:25,009 --> 00:07:27,403 That is my answer. 160 00:07:27,447 --> 00:07:30,493 Why are you doing this to me? 161 00:07:30,537 --> 00:07:34,105 I'm not doing this to you. 162 00:07:34,889 --> 00:07:37,108 You just got to trust me, Benny. 163 00:07:37,848 --> 00:07:40,634 Anyone else know? 164 00:07:40,677 --> 00:07:43,158 No, just you. 165 00:07:43,201 --> 00:07:45,421 I'd like to keep it that way. 166 00:07:51,166 --> 00:07:53,124 So let me get this straight. 167 00:07:53,168 --> 00:07:56,084 You stab me in the back, and then you ask me 168 00:07:56,127 --> 00:07:58,390 to please keep it a secret. 169 00:08:00,175 --> 00:08:02,394 Whatever you say, Bull. 170 00:08:15,756 --> 00:08:19,542 In about two hours, there's going to be a press announcement 171 00:08:19,586 --> 00:08:22,371 that David Sherman has officially fired his counsel 172 00:08:22,414 --> 00:08:25,679 and hired TAC to represent him against charges of corruption 173 00:08:25,722 --> 00:08:28,203 that have been leveled by the State's Attorney General. 174 00:08:28,246 --> 00:08:30,945 Wait a second. David Sherman, the dirty district attorney 175 00:08:30,988 --> 00:08:33,164 that Benny is running to replace? 176 00:08:33,208 --> 00:08:36,472 For what it's worth, I don't believe he's dirty. 177 00:08:36,516 --> 00:08:40,128 And I strongly believe that he is innocent. 178 00:08:40,171 --> 00:08:41,564 I also believe he's my friend. 179 00:08:41,608 --> 00:08:45,133 And yeah, it's that David Sherman. 180 00:08:45,176 --> 00:08:47,527 Isn't Benny also a friend? 181 00:08:47,570 --> 00:08:50,573 TAC is a business, and Mr. Sherman needs our help. 182 00:08:50,617 --> 00:08:53,750 Mr. Palmer, you will be our attorney of record. 183 00:08:53,794 --> 00:08:56,536 -Okay. -Okay, so here's what happened. 184 00:08:56,579 --> 00:09:00,452 Two years ago, during an afternoon of 185 00:09:00,496 --> 00:09:02,672 unusually blustery winds, a construction crane 186 00:09:02,716 --> 00:09:05,196 in Midtown Manhattan toppled over, killed a pedestrian 187 00:09:05,240 --> 00:09:06,589 on the street below. 188 00:09:06,633 --> 00:09:08,069 Now the owner of the construction company 189 00:09:08,112 --> 00:09:10,680 that owned and operated the crane in question 190 00:09:10,724 --> 00:09:13,117 was charged with negligent homicide. 191 00:09:13,161 --> 00:09:14,597 And after he was charged, 192 00:09:14,641 --> 00:09:16,338 he paid a visit to the D.A.'s office. 193 00:09:16,381 --> 00:09:18,122 The two men spoke at length, 194 00:09:18,166 --> 00:09:20,777 and shortly thereafter, the charges were dropped. 195 00:09:20,821 --> 00:09:23,650 So wait. Is that why he's being charged with corruption? 196 00:09:23,693 --> 00:09:25,216 No. 197 00:09:25,260 --> 00:09:28,611 The reason D.A. Sherman was charged with corruption was that 198 00:09:28,655 --> 00:09:31,353 after the negligent homicide charge was dropped, 199 00:09:31,396 --> 00:09:33,485 the attorney general held a review 200 00:09:33,529 --> 00:09:35,575 of his campaign finance accounts. 201 00:09:35,618 --> 00:09:37,707 And it turns out-- would you believe it-- 202 00:09:37,751 --> 00:09:41,015 almost $100,000 worth of campaign contributions suddenly 203 00:09:41,058 --> 00:09:43,931 appeared from the construction company owner, 204 00:09:43,974 --> 00:09:46,194 from his employees, from his relatives, 205 00:09:46,237 --> 00:09:48,022 even some of his neighbors. 206 00:09:48,065 --> 00:09:50,285 So the inference is the construction company owner 207 00:09:50,328 --> 00:09:52,156 bought his way out of the conviction? 208 00:09:52,200 --> 00:09:53,636 Yeah, but the guy resigned. 209 00:09:53,680 --> 00:09:56,117 He didn't even fight it. He just... resigned. 210 00:09:56,160 --> 00:09:59,642 No. He resigned so he could fight it. 211 00:09:59,686 --> 00:10:02,253 Unfortunately, most of the public doesn't see it that way, 212 00:10:02,297 --> 00:10:05,822 which is where we come in. 213 00:10:05,866 --> 00:10:07,084 Yes, Ms. Rentzel. 214 00:10:07,128 --> 00:10:08,520 Is it okay to ask 215 00:10:08,564 --> 00:10:10,740 how Benny feels about all this? 216 00:10:10,784 --> 00:10:13,525 Well, I'm sure he is surprised. 217 00:10:13,569 --> 00:10:15,702 I'm sure he's somewhat hurt. 218 00:10:15,745 --> 00:10:18,618 You should feel free to ask him. 219 00:10:22,534 --> 00:10:24,449 What can I do to help? 220 00:10:25,625 --> 00:10:27,714 Are you talking to me? 221 00:10:27,757 --> 00:10:31,021 The man who betrayed the most likable man in the world? 222 00:10:31,065 --> 00:10:32,893 It's my job to help. 223 00:10:32,936 --> 00:10:36,984 Thank you. I guess we need to find out everything we can 224 00:10:37,027 --> 00:10:38,246 about this attorney general. 225 00:10:38,289 --> 00:10:39,508 He's the one who brought the charges 226 00:10:39,551 --> 00:10:40,814 against our client. I'd love to know why. 227 00:10:40,857 --> 00:10:42,467 Sounds like a job for Danny. 228 00:10:42,511 --> 00:10:44,469 I'd love to get a look at Sherman's campaign records. 229 00:10:44,513 --> 00:10:45,862 I want to know the name of everyone 230 00:10:45,906 --> 00:10:49,474 that gave even a dime to get him elected. 231 00:10:51,346 --> 00:10:54,349 Look, everything I am doing 232 00:10:54,392 --> 00:10:57,831 I promise you I am doing because I care about your brother. 233 00:10:57,874 --> 00:10:59,484 You know, just because the man comes to you, 234 00:10:59,528 --> 00:11:03,706 just because the man needs you... you can still say "no." 235 00:11:03,750 --> 00:11:07,101 Okay, it is a little bit more complicated than that. 236 00:11:07,144 --> 00:11:09,451 And I wish it were simple and I could just explain it to you, 237 00:11:09,494 --> 00:11:11,105 but I can't. 238 00:11:11,888 --> 00:11:13,890 Tell me why it isn't. 239 00:11:14,195 --> 00:11:15,196 I can't. 240 00:11:15,239 --> 00:11:16,937 You just have to trust me. 241 00:11:19,374 --> 00:11:22,203 I think we should put this wedding thing on hold. 242 00:11:22,246 --> 00:11:26,468 I mean, it's not a threat, it's just... with the election 243 00:11:26,511 --> 00:11:28,644 and-and COVID's not even completely over 244 00:11:28,688 --> 00:11:30,733 and then now this? 245 00:11:30,777 --> 00:11:32,648 It just... 246 00:11:32,692 --> 00:11:34,128 It all feels like a sign, 247 00:11:34,171 --> 00:11:36,391 like-like the world's trying to tell us something 248 00:11:36,434 --> 00:11:39,394 or just trying to tell me something, anyway. 249 00:11:42,223 --> 00:11:43,790 Okay, everybody, everybody, 250 00:11:43,833 --> 00:11:46,009 please, please, please. 251 00:11:46,053 --> 00:11:48,533 I know what you are all here to ask me. 252 00:11:48,577 --> 00:11:51,754 Okay? And just like you, I found out this morning 253 00:11:51,798 --> 00:11:54,365 that former District Attorney Sherman has hired 254 00:11:54,409 --> 00:11:57,281 the Trial Analysis Corporation to represent him 255 00:11:57,325 --> 00:12:00,415 in his upcoming court fight against the State of New York. 256 00:12:00,458 --> 00:12:04,071 So that there is no ambiguity about my relationship 257 00:12:04,114 --> 00:12:05,855 with regard to Mr. Sherman, 258 00:12:05,899 --> 00:12:09,990 I am hereby announcing that I, from this moment forward, 259 00:12:10,033 --> 00:12:14,603 choose not to be employed by the Trial Analysis Corporation, 260 00:12:14,646 --> 00:12:18,694 in any capacity, and have offered my resignation 261 00:12:18,738 --> 00:12:21,436 via notarized letter. 262 00:12:21,479 --> 00:12:24,656 Good to see you all, and thank you for listening. 263 00:12:30,619 --> 00:12:32,229 Hmm? 264 00:12:34,492 --> 00:12:35,711 Hey. 265 00:12:35,755 --> 00:12:38,105 Did I wake you? 266 00:12:38,148 --> 00:12:41,064 No. Where are you? 267 00:12:41,108 --> 00:12:42,500 The office. 268 00:12:42,544 --> 00:12:45,025 Will probably sleep here tonight. 269 00:12:46,853 --> 00:12:49,681 You don't have to, uh, put up such a fuss. 270 00:12:50,770 --> 00:12:52,815 I didn't tell you not to come home. 271 00:12:52,859 --> 00:12:54,817 No, I know. 272 00:12:55,818 --> 00:12:57,298 How's the candidate? 273 00:12:58,212 --> 00:13:02,172 Well, he seems kind of bulletproof. 274 00:13:02,216 --> 00:13:03,652 He made his announcement today 275 00:13:03,695 --> 00:13:06,568 and his numbers went up a point in the polls. 276 00:13:06,611 --> 00:13:09,049 Ah, well, you can thank me later. 277 00:13:11,007 --> 00:13:12,530 How's the case? 278 00:13:13,401 --> 00:13:15,795 Pretty bullet-riddled, actually. 279 00:13:17,187 --> 00:13:18,580 Tell me there'll be a day 280 00:13:18,623 --> 00:13:20,277 that I'll actually understand all of this. 281 00:13:20,321 --> 00:13:21,801 I swear to you there will be a day 282 00:13:21,844 --> 00:13:24,107 when you actually understand all of this. 283 00:13:24,151 --> 00:13:26,631 I'm holding you to that. 284 00:13:26,675 --> 00:13:29,852 So I heard from some people around the office 285 00:13:29,896 --> 00:13:32,550 that my Saturday just got freed up. 286 00:13:32,594 --> 00:13:34,726 I seem to remember that, uh, 287 00:13:34,770 --> 00:13:37,338 there was some kind of event on the calendar. 288 00:13:43,997 --> 00:13:46,695 It was called on account of rain. 289 00:13:46,738 --> 00:13:48,871 Aha. 290 00:13:48,915 --> 00:13:50,873 Well, what's your best guess? 291 00:13:50,917 --> 00:13:54,094 Will we be playing a makeup game someday 292 00:13:54,137 --> 00:13:56,009 when the sun comes back out? 293 00:13:56,836 --> 00:13:59,316 Let's just get through the rain first. 294 00:13:59,360 --> 00:14:01,797 Okay. 295 00:14:03,190 --> 00:14:06,410 Talk tomorrow. 296 00:14:18,858 --> 00:14:20,947 Jack Martel. You ever heard of this guy? 297 00:14:20,990 --> 00:14:23,340 No, sounds like a game show host. 298 00:14:23,384 --> 00:14:24,864 Taylor. Yo. 299 00:14:24,907 --> 00:14:26,822 I got emailed the revised witness list 300 00:14:26,866 --> 00:14:28,389 very early this morning. 301 00:14:28,432 --> 00:14:31,000 The name at the top of it is "Jack Martel." 302 00:14:31,044 --> 00:14:32,872 M-A-R-T-E-L. 303 00:14:33,873 --> 00:14:35,657 Hey. So what do you know? 304 00:14:35,700 --> 00:14:38,616 Well, assuming Jack is actually Jonathan-- no "H"-- 305 00:14:38,660 --> 00:14:40,923 he seems to be a professional investigator 306 00:14:40,967 --> 00:14:43,404 who actually worked for our client for almost four years, 307 00:14:43,447 --> 00:14:46,189 but then left him to go work for-- wait for it-- 308 00:14:46,233 --> 00:14:47,799 the attorney general. 309 00:14:47,843 --> 00:14:49,236 And when did this happen? 310 00:14:49,279 --> 00:14:50,977 Almost two years ago. Right around the time 311 00:14:51,020 --> 00:14:53,936 the A.G. announced he was considering a run for Senate. 312 00:14:59,072 --> 00:15:01,291 So, Jack Martel used to work for you? 313 00:15:01,335 --> 00:15:03,598 Yeah. Why you ask? 314 00:15:03,641 --> 00:15:05,600 He's the first witness up this morning. 315 00:15:05,643 --> 00:15:08,037 Any idea why he jumped ship 316 00:15:08,081 --> 00:15:10,431 and went to the attorney general's office? 317 00:15:10,474 --> 00:15:13,913 Well, he... he never said as much, 318 00:15:13,956 --> 00:15:16,872 but the A.G. was making noise about a Senate run, 319 00:15:16,916 --> 00:15:18,830 and I was letting it be known that I thought 320 00:15:18,874 --> 00:15:20,484 I was the man for that job, 321 00:15:20,528 --> 00:15:22,791 and I think Martel voted with his feet. 322 00:15:22,834 --> 00:15:25,141 Nothing like loyalty. 323 00:15:25,185 --> 00:15:27,622 My name is Jack Martel. I'm an investigator 324 00:15:27,665 --> 00:15:29,624 for the New York Attorney General's Office. 325 00:15:29,667 --> 00:15:31,626 And how did you come to be involved 326 00:15:31,669 --> 00:15:33,367 with the matter before the court today? 327 00:15:33,410 --> 00:15:36,065 Little less than two years ago, a Manhattan contractor 328 00:15:36,109 --> 00:15:39,286 named Dean Burroughs was working on a construction project 329 00:15:39,329 --> 00:15:42,811 on the West Side of Manhattan when one of his cranes, 330 00:15:42,854 --> 00:15:45,683 which was over 40 stories in the air, collapsed, 331 00:15:45,727 --> 00:15:47,990 killing a man on the street below. 332 00:15:48,034 --> 00:15:50,862 It was announced that Mr. Burroughs, the contractor, 333 00:15:50,906 --> 00:15:53,996 was being charged with negligent homicide, 334 00:15:54,040 --> 00:15:56,781 and then, a short time later, it was announced 335 00:15:56,825 --> 00:15:58,914 that the charges were dropped. 336 00:15:58,958 --> 00:16:01,656 No real explanation, just dropped. 337 00:16:01,699 --> 00:16:04,876 That's when my boss's phone started ringing. 338 00:16:04,920 --> 00:16:06,008 And as you explained previously, 339 00:16:06,052 --> 00:16:08,010 your boss is the attorney general. 340 00:16:08,054 --> 00:16:09,533 That's right. That's correct. 341 00:16:09,577 --> 00:16:11,100 What did you discover? 342 00:16:11,144 --> 00:16:15,322 I discovered that after Mr. Burroughs was arrested, 343 00:16:15,365 --> 00:16:18,020 he requested and was given an opportunity 344 00:16:18,064 --> 00:16:21,763 to meet with then District Attorney Mr. Sherman. 345 00:16:22,633 --> 00:16:24,635 And what was the purpose of that meeting? 346 00:16:24,679 --> 00:16:27,769 Mr. Burroughs asked him to dismiss 347 00:16:27,812 --> 00:16:30,032 the homicide charges against him. 348 00:16:30,076 --> 00:16:32,817 And did the defendant dismiss the charges 349 00:16:32,861 --> 00:16:33,993 against Mr. Burroughs? 350 00:16:34,036 --> 00:16:37,039 Eight days after their meeting. 351 00:16:37,083 --> 00:16:38,867 -And then what happened next? 352 00:16:38,910 --> 00:16:41,522 We took a shot in the dark. 353 00:16:41,565 --> 00:16:43,002 We did a forensic accounting 354 00:16:43,045 --> 00:16:45,656 of Mr. Sherman's campaign finances, 355 00:16:45,700 --> 00:16:48,181 and we discovered that in the weeks and months 356 00:16:48,224 --> 00:16:50,966 following the dismissal, Mr. Burroughs 357 00:16:51,010 --> 00:16:53,925 gave $10,000 to Mr. Sherman's campaign. 358 00:16:53,969 --> 00:16:57,625 His wife contributed another six. 359 00:16:57,668 --> 00:17:01,063 His father contributed another $12,000 360 00:17:01,107 --> 00:17:02,586 and his brother and sister-in-law 361 00:17:02,630 --> 00:17:04,893 each contributed 13. 362 00:17:04,936 --> 00:17:06,938 And their total contributions? 363 00:17:06,982 --> 00:17:08,331 $54,000. 364 00:17:08,375 --> 00:17:10,638 And in addition, another $45,000 365 00:17:10,681 --> 00:17:14,120 that was traced back to friends, neighbors 366 00:17:14,163 --> 00:17:17,384 and employees of Mr. Burroughs's business. 367 00:17:17,427 --> 00:17:21,083 A total of roughly $100,000. 368 00:17:21,127 --> 00:17:23,216 Did you ask Mr. Sherman about the money? 369 00:17:23,259 --> 00:17:26,175 Of course. I remember what he said to me. 370 00:17:26,219 --> 00:17:30,614 "You know how these things work. One hand washes the other." 371 00:17:32,007 --> 00:17:34,879 And then he said, "$100,000 actually gets you 372 00:17:34,923 --> 00:17:36,881 a pretty good scrub." 373 00:17:39,406 --> 00:17:40,494 Thank you. 374 00:17:40,537 --> 00:17:42,887 No further questions. 375 00:17:48,154 --> 00:17:49,416 Morning, Mr. Martel. 376 00:17:49,459 --> 00:17:50,634 Good morning. 377 00:17:50,678 --> 00:17:53,115 So, let me make sure that I understand. 378 00:17:53,159 --> 00:17:55,248 You expect this jury to believe 379 00:17:55,291 --> 00:17:57,119 that the district attorney of Manhattan, 380 00:17:57,163 --> 00:18:00,296 a man who's raised millions of dollars in campaign donations, 381 00:18:00,340 --> 00:18:04,909 would be willing to throw it all away for $100,000? 382 00:18:04,953 --> 00:18:06,128 I'm just telling you what I know. 383 00:18:06,172 --> 00:18:07,869 I'm telling you what he... A-And... 384 00:18:07,912 --> 00:18:11,046 And after he supposedly put his reputation 385 00:18:11,090 --> 00:18:14,093 and his career and his livelihood on the line, 386 00:18:14,136 --> 00:18:16,486 that he would brag about it? 387 00:18:16,530 --> 00:18:18,140 To you? 388 00:18:18,184 --> 00:18:21,839 A man who quit working for him with no notice? 389 00:18:23,624 --> 00:18:24,842 That's what you're telling the jury? 390 00:18:24,886 --> 00:18:27,236 Objection. Badgering. 391 00:18:27,280 --> 00:18:28,846 Sustained. 392 00:18:28,890 --> 00:18:30,979 Let me ask you another question. 393 00:18:31,022 --> 00:18:33,634 Did you conduct an independent investigation 394 00:18:33,677 --> 00:18:35,288 of the crane accident? 395 00:18:35,331 --> 00:18:36,158 I did. 396 00:18:36,202 --> 00:18:38,595 Negligent homicide requires 397 00:18:38,639 --> 00:18:42,512 proof that Burroughs' actions caused the death of the victim. 398 00:18:42,556 --> 00:18:45,950 Isn't it entirely reasonable that my client determined 399 00:18:45,994 --> 00:18:50,085 that those facts did not satisfy that burden of proof? 400 00:18:50,129 --> 00:18:51,956 All I can tell you is he was more than happy 401 00:18:52,000 --> 00:18:54,176 to share with me that his campaign pocketed 402 00:18:54,220 --> 00:18:57,875 a lot of money in the aftermath of that decision. 403 00:18:58,702 --> 00:19:00,400 Mm-- You didn't record it? 404 00:19:04,969 --> 00:19:06,928 You didn't record it? 405 00:19:07,711 --> 00:19:08,973 Nope. 406 00:19:09,017 --> 00:19:11,541 And there were no other witnesses? 407 00:19:11,585 --> 00:19:13,195 Nope. 408 00:19:13,239 --> 00:19:16,198 Well, it makes sense, you worked for the man for a long time, 409 00:19:16,242 --> 00:19:18,766 and clearly you two knew each other well, 410 00:19:18,809 --> 00:19:23,162 and safe to say that he'd trust you with his secrets? 411 00:19:23,205 --> 00:19:25,294 He obviously did. 412 00:19:25,338 --> 00:19:27,688 So can you tell us another? 413 00:19:27,731 --> 00:19:30,081 -Excuse me? -Tell me another secret. 414 00:19:30,125 --> 00:19:32,910 Tell me another time, in all the time that you worked with him, 415 00:19:32,954 --> 00:19:35,304 that he broke the law, 416 00:19:35,348 --> 00:19:37,219 betrayed his oath of office, 417 00:19:37,263 --> 00:19:38,655 betrayed the trust of the people 418 00:19:38,699 --> 00:19:42,485 that put him in that office multiple times. 419 00:19:42,529 --> 00:19:44,705 Mr. Martel, 420 00:19:44,748 --> 00:19:47,751 you just testified under oath that District Attorney Sherman 421 00:19:47,795 --> 00:19:50,363 was willing to let a guilty man go scot-free 422 00:19:50,406 --> 00:19:53,017 for the right price. 423 00:19:53,061 --> 00:19:55,716 Now, are you trying to convince this jury 424 00:19:55,759 --> 00:19:57,500 that in all the time that you worked for him, 425 00:19:57,544 --> 00:20:01,591 that you never saw him commit any other illegal acts? 426 00:20:03,419 --> 00:20:06,379 I'm waiting for an answer, sir. 427 00:20:07,554 --> 00:20:09,599 Not off the top of my head. 428 00:20:09,643 --> 00:20:11,079 Bingo. 429 00:20:11,122 --> 00:20:12,515 Well, if any other part of your head 430 00:20:12,559 --> 00:20:15,214 comes up with another answer, don't be shy. 431 00:20:15,257 --> 00:20:16,911 Feel free to let us know. 432 00:20:16,954 --> 00:20:19,783 Now, let me ask you this. 433 00:20:19,827 --> 00:20:22,743 Are you aware that the attorney general, 434 00:20:22,786 --> 00:20:25,572 the prosecutor's boss-- and your boss-- 435 00:20:25,615 --> 00:20:27,443 is eyeing a run for the Senate? 436 00:20:27,487 --> 00:20:29,576 Objection! Relevance? Your Honor... 437 00:20:29,619 --> 00:20:32,361 This cuts to the very core of our defense, Your Honor, 438 00:20:32,405 --> 00:20:34,450 as this is obviously a politically-motivated 439 00:20:34,494 --> 00:20:36,713 persecution of an innocent man 440 00:20:36,757 --> 00:20:40,456 who happens to be contemplating the same seat. 441 00:20:40,500 --> 00:20:42,719 You see how he snuck that motive in there? 442 00:20:42,763 --> 00:20:46,288 No question, no witness. Think someone might object? 443 00:20:46,332 --> 00:20:48,725 Objection. Counsel is testifying. 444 00:20:48,769 --> 00:20:52,294 Enough. You know better than that, Mr. Palmer. 445 00:20:52,338 --> 00:20:53,904 He sure does. Thank goodness. 446 00:20:53,948 --> 00:20:55,558 I'm sorry, Your Honor. 447 00:20:55,602 --> 00:20:58,431 But I submit that the attorney general's political ambitions 448 00:20:58,474 --> 00:21:03,087 are wholly relevant to show his bias towards Mr. Sherman. 449 00:21:03,131 --> 00:21:06,787 He pulled a Britney Spears there. Oops, he did it again. 450 00:21:07,657 --> 00:21:09,877 Ms. West, the man makes a point. 451 00:21:09,920 --> 00:21:11,052 Fine. 452 00:21:11,095 --> 00:21:13,010 Let the record show 453 00:21:13,054 --> 00:21:14,925 that we stipulate the attorney general has filed 454 00:21:14,969 --> 00:21:17,319 the requisite papers for a Senate run. 455 00:21:17,363 --> 00:21:18,581 Stipulation noted. 456 00:21:18,625 --> 00:21:20,931 Any further questions, Counselor? 457 00:21:20,975 --> 00:21:24,021 Nope. Not a one. 458 00:21:27,111 --> 00:21:29,853 True confession? 459 00:21:29,897 --> 00:21:31,942 For the first time today, 460 00:21:31,986 --> 00:21:34,380 I thought, "Bull's been right about this all along. 461 00:21:34,423 --> 00:21:35,729 "Man's innocent. 462 00:21:35,772 --> 00:21:37,252 "Of course he had to take this case. 463 00:21:37,296 --> 00:21:38,993 "Of course he wouldn't allow that man to go to jail 464 00:21:39,036 --> 00:21:40,995 "for something that's becoming more and more obvious 465 00:21:41,038 --> 00:21:44,738 that he did not do." 466 00:21:44,781 --> 00:21:46,783 You might want to reserve judgement on all that. 467 00:21:48,002 --> 00:21:50,483 What, are you saying he isn't innocent? 468 00:21:50,526 --> 00:21:53,312 I'm saying maybe I'm not so smart. 469 00:21:53,355 --> 00:21:55,705 Maybe not so steeped in virtue. 470 00:21:55,749 --> 00:21:58,752 Oh, come on, Bull. You upset a lot of people. 471 00:21:58,795 --> 00:22:00,275 You destroyed an important relationship. 472 00:22:00,319 --> 00:22:02,712 You... you were supposed to get married this weekend. 473 00:22:02,756 --> 00:22:04,888 And I admire how you didn't 474 00:22:04,932 --> 00:22:07,587 let anything or anyone compromise your principles. 475 00:22:07,630 --> 00:22:09,763 That's something, man. 476 00:22:09,806 --> 00:22:12,156 I had a gun to my head. 477 00:22:19,381 --> 00:22:21,252 What's this for? 478 00:22:22,471 --> 00:22:24,865 I just hired you. 479 00:22:24,908 --> 00:22:28,651 And now I would like to invoke attorney-client privilege. 480 00:22:32,786 --> 00:22:34,614 About eight or so years ago, 481 00:22:34,657 --> 00:22:36,703 maybe the third case Benny and I ever had, 482 00:22:36,746 --> 00:22:39,009 this anesthesiologist calls us out of the blue. 483 00:22:39,053 --> 00:22:41,447 Nice guy. Terrible story. 484 00:22:41,490 --> 00:22:44,798 His wife and child had been killed 485 00:22:44,841 --> 00:22:47,278 in what looked like a horrific murder-suicide. 486 00:22:47,322 --> 00:22:50,194 The mother had... suffocated the baby 487 00:22:50,238 --> 00:22:52,240 and then shot herself. 488 00:22:53,067 --> 00:22:54,808 But as the investigation went along, 489 00:22:54,851 --> 00:22:57,811 the detectives started to think... otherwise. 490 00:22:57,854 --> 00:22:59,900 They started to think the whole thing looked staged. 491 00:22:59,943 --> 00:23:03,469 And that this anesthesiologist had killed his family. 492 00:23:03,512 --> 00:23:06,646 So... Benny and I got down to business. 493 00:23:06,689 --> 00:23:08,648 We did our thing-- you've seen it. 494 00:23:08,691 --> 00:23:09,910 Benny can dance. 495 00:23:09,953 --> 00:23:11,825 I mean, he got out there... 496 00:23:11,868 --> 00:23:13,827 Watching him in court... 497 00:23:13,870 --> 00:23:15,437 took my breath away. 498 00:23:15,481 --> 00:23:18,397 And four weeks and a hell of a closing argument later... 499 00:23:19,310 --> 00:23:21,530 ...the jury voted not guilty. 500 00:23:21,574 --> 00:23:22,923 All right, Benny. 501 00:23:22,966 --> 00:23:24,490 Mm-hmm. 502 00:23:25,404 --> 00:23:28,842 Yeah, so Benny and his client went out to celebrate. 503 00:23:28,885 --> 00:23:30,670 And sometime after midnight, 504 00:23:30,713 --> 00:23:32,976 after having more drinks than Benny could count, 505 00:23:33,020 --> 00:23:35,326 our client confessed to his attorney 506 00:23:35,370 --> 00:23:37,503 that he actually did it. 507 00:23:37,546 --> 00:23:39,374 That he did kill his family. 508 00:23:39,418 --> 00:23:41,420 And now, thanks to Benny and my combined skills, 509 00:23:41,463 --> 00:23:44,684 he was gonna have the life he really wanted. 510 00:23:44,727 --> 00:23:46,816 Oh, my... 511 00:23:46,860 --> 00:23:48,035 What did you do? 512 00:23:48,078 --> 00:23:49,210 I didn't do anything. 513 00:23:49,253 --> 00:23:50,646 But Benny beat the crap out of the guy. 514 00:23:50,690 --> 00:23:52,256 Knocked out two teeth, broke a rib. 515 00:23:52,300 --> 00:23:53,606 Gave him a concussion. 516 00:23:53,649 --> 00:23:55,869 That's called assault, by the way. 517 00:23:55,912 --> 00:23:57,218 You go to jail for that. 518 00:23:57,261 --> 00:23:59,786 Lose your license to practice law... 519 00:23:59,829 --> 00:24:01,744 for that. 520 00:24:03,267 --> 00:24:05,052 Benny was, understandably, in a panic. 521 00:24:05,095 --> 00:24:07,097 And I kept telling him he didn't have anything to worry about. 522 00:24:07,141 --> 00:24:09,404 A man who just got away with murder is not gonna run 523 00:24:09,448 --> 00:24:11,711 to the cops 'cause somebody messed up his smile. 524 00:24:11,754 --> 00:24:13,234 Yeah... 525 00:24:13,277 --> 00:24:15,062 I was wrong. 526 00:24:15,105 --> 00:24:17,543 The anesthesiologist filed charges. 527 00:24:17,586 --> 00:24:19,632 Oh, no. 528 00:24:20,763 --> 00:24:22,809 So I went to the D.A. 529 00:24:22,852 --> 00:24:24,550 Unbeknownst to Benny. 530 00:24:24,593 --> 00:24:26,247 Our client. 531 00:24:26,290 --> 00:24:28,075 Mr. Sherman. 532 00:24:28,118 --> 00:24:29,555 The most honest man in the world. 533 00:24:29,598 --> 00:24:32,558 Never bent a rule, never broke a law. 534 00:24:33,559 --> 00:24:36,039 But now it was my turn. 535 00:24:36,083 --> 00:24:39,260 And I danced and I pleaded and I did everything I could. 536 00:24:39,303 --> 00:24:42,263 And finally D.A. Sherman got it. 537 00:24:43,090 --> 00:24:45,658 'Cause he knew Benny, he knew he was a good man. 538 00:24:45,701 --> 00:24:47,790 -Yeah. -Knew he had a good heart. 539 00:24:48,965 --> 00:24:51,228 So he took the murderer's complaint 540 00:24:51,272 --> 00:24:54,318 and D.A. Sherman conveniently just lost it. 541 00:24:54,362 --> 00:24:56,538 It just disappeared. 542 00:24:56,582 --> 00:25:00,281 And to Benny, it seemed like the whole thing just blew over. 543 00:25:01,064 --> 00:25:03,240 Well... 544 00:25:03,284 --> 00:25:05,765 that's n-nice, I guess. 545 00:25:05,808 --> 00:25:08,768 And then, as luck would have it, our anesthesiologist friend 546 00:25:08,811 --> 00:25:11,205 had a little party with himself and some amyl nitrate 547 00:25:11,248 --> 00:25:12,989 and ended up choking on his own vomit. 548 00:25:13,033 --> 00:25:16,602 Well, sounds like, uh, it was all meant to be. 549 00:25:16,645 --> 00:25:18,429 Sounds like it. 550 00:25:18,473 --> 00:25:21,737 Did I mention that I told the D.A. I owed him one? 551 00:25:22,869 --> 00:25:25,306 And that, by the way, what the D.A. and I did, 552 00:25:25,349 --> 00:25:26,655 that... 553 00:25:26,699 --> 00:25:28,788 is called obstruction of justice. 554 00:25:28,831 --> 00:25:32,182 And for that, they lock you up and throw away the key. 555 00:25:36,230 --> 00:25:37,405 Okay. 556 00:25:43,237 --> 00:25:46,806 I am up one point in the polls. 557 00:25:46,849 --> 00:25:49,983 So, you hear anything about the trial? 558 00:25:50,026 --> 00:25:52,594 Whole thing's pretty much a foregone conclusion. 559 00:25:52,638 --> 00:25:56,467 Lots of muscle on one side, almost none on Sherman's. 560 00:25:57,425 --> 00:25:59,645 Hey. Don't underestimate TAC. 561 00:25:59,688 --> 00:26:03,170 Don't underestimate the will of the attorney general. 562 00:26:03,953 --> 00:26:05,607 Look, I don't know if Sherman actually did 563 00:26:05,651 --> 00:26:07,000 the things they're claiming. 564 00:26:07,043 --> 00:26:09,045 I just know, as someone who worked for him, 565 00:26:09,089 --> 00:26:12,048 the guy made it impossible for people like me to get ahead. 566 00:26:12,092 --> 00:26:13,615 Held his staff 567 00:26:13,659 --> 00:26:15,617 to an impossible standard. 568 00:26:15,661 --> 00:26:17,837 I don't know. I mean, I... 569 00:26:17,880 --> 00:26:20,709 just always saw him as a straight shooter. 570 00:26:20,753 --> 00:26:22,102 An idealist. 571 00:26:22,145 --> 00:26:23,364 You know? There's... 572 00:26:23,407 --> 00:26:24,844 nothing wrong with that. 573 00:26:24,887 --> 00:26:27,542 There is if you're trying to get things done. 574 00:26:27,586 --> 00:26:30,414 For the people and for yourself. 575 00:26:34,549 --> 00:26:36,072 Oh, come on, Benny. 576 00:26:36,116 --> 00:26:38,597 Nobody who's any good at the business of government 577 00:26:38,640 --> 00:26:39,772 is completely straight. 578 00:26:39,815 --> 00:26:40,903 You can't be. 579 00:26:40,947 --> 00:26:43,645 There's too much money changing hands. 580 00:26:43,689 --> 00:26:45,168 Anybody who's smart is planning 581 00:26:45,212 --> 00:26:47,475 their exit strategy and their retirement package 582 00:26:47,518 --> 00:26:49,042 from the moment they get in there. 583 00:26:49,085 --> 00:26:50,434 They have to. 584 00:26:50,478 --> 00:26:52,915 That's why a-a guy like Sherman had to go. 585 00:26:52,959 --> 00:26:55,265 He stands in the way of too many things, 586 00:26:55,309 --> 00:26:56,571 too many people, 587 00:26:56,615 --> 00:26:58,878 too much money. 588 00:26:58,921 --> 00:27:01,315 It'll be different when you and I are running things. 589 00:27:02,751 --> 00:27:04,187 When I first heard about the indictments, 590 00:27:04,231 --> 00:27:06,625 I was stunned. 591 00:27:06,668 --> 00:27:09,410 I had been district attorney of Manhattan for over a decade 592 00:27:09,453 --> 00:27:12,413 and always prided myself on being above reproach. 593 00:27:12,456 --> 00:27:14,284 Then why resign? 594 00:27:14,328 --> 00:27:15,895 Why not stick it out and fight? 595 00:27:15,938 --> 00:27:19,681 I had a strong feeling about who it was I was up against. 596 00:27:19,725 --> 00:27:22,075 I knew it was gonna be a long and difficult fight, 597 00:27:22,118 --> 00:27:24,164 one that was gonna demand all of my attention, 598 00:27:24,207 --> 00:27:25,513 and I... 599 00:27:25,556 --> 00:27:27,689 felt that the people of New York 600 00:27:27,733 --> 00:27:30,431 deserved better than a part-time D.A. 601 00:27:30,474 --> 00:27:33,564 Well, let's talk about this meeting that you had 602 00:27:33,608 --> 00:27:36,350 with the contractor, Dean Burroughs. 603 00:27:36,393 --> 00:27:39,701 You see now how having such a meeting 604 00:27:39,745 --> 00:27:42,138 might have given the appearance of impropriety? 605 00:27:42,182 --> 00:27:44,053 Actually, I don't. 606 00:27:44,097 --> 00:27:46,708 Uh, Mr. Burroughs was a constituent. 607 00:27:46,752 --> 00:27:48,536 I effectively worked for him, 608 00:27:48,579 --> 00:27:50,799 just as I do for every other citizen. 609 00:27:50,843 --> 00:27:53,323 He hadn't yet been found guilty of anything. 610 00:27:53,367 --> 00:27:56,283 So, looking back, you... 611 00:27:56,326 --> 00:27:58,328 you don't regret taking that meeting? 612 00:27:58,372 --> 00:28:01,157 No. I don't regret taking the meeting. 613 00:28:01,201 --> 00:28:03,072 I believe it was my responsibility 614 00:28:03,116 --> 00:28:04,465 to take that meeting. 615 00:28:04,508 --> 00:28:06,510 So, with regard to this crane accident, 616 00:28:06,554 --> 00:28:09,818 did you ever meet with anyone else other than Dean Burroughs, 617 00:28:09,862 --> 00:28:12,473 the man who was accused of negligent homicide? 618 00:28:12,516 --> 00:28:15,258 Yes. I had a meeting with Charlotte Morris, 619 00:28:15,302 --> 00:28:17,521 the widow of the man who died when the crane fell. 620 00:28:18,392 --> 00:28:21,700 And did Mrs. Morris express any opinion about the case? 621 00:28:21,743 --> 00:28:24,833 She believed what happened was a tragic accident. 622 00:28:24,877 --> 00:28:27,836 She didn't want to see any charges filed. 623 00:28:27,880 --> 00:28:30,534 Mr. Burroughs had already agreed to a sizable 624 00:28:30,578 --> 00:28:32,667 multimillion-dollar civil settlement, 625 00:28:32,711 --> 00:28:35,801 and Mrs. Morris felt that was a satisfactory resolution. 626 00:28:35,844 --> 00:28:38,717 She said the family had been through enough pain 627 00:28:38,760 --> 00:28:41,110 and they needed to move on with their lives, 628 00:28:41,154 --> 00:28:42,546 you know, start to heal. 629 00:28:42,590 --> 00:28:44,723 And I agreed to allow her that. 630 00:28:44,766 --> 00:28:46,550 You know, everyone keeps forgetting, 631 00:28:46,594 --> 00:28:50,511 this crane didn't just fall out of the sky. 632 00:28:50,554 --> 00:28:52,774 We were in the middle of a wind event 633 00:28:52,818 --> 00:28:56,778 with gusts that, at times, topped 90 miles an hour. 634 00:28:56,822 --> 00:28:58,562 And the last time that happened in this city 635 00:28:58,606 --> 00:29:00,086 was back in the 1960s. 636 00:29:00,129 --> 00:29:03,306 And I think Mrs. Morris was very mindful of that. 637 00:29:03,350 --> 00:29:04,307 She viewed it 638 00:29:04,351 --> 00:29:05,831 as an act of God, 639 00:29:05,874 --> 00:29:08,398 as did the insurance company. 640 00:29:08,442 --> 00:29:10,096 As did I. 641 00:29:10,139 --> 00:29:12,533 The only one who appears not to have embraced that point of view 642 00:29:12,576 --> 00:29:14,013 is the attorney general. 643 00:29:14,056 --> 00:29:16,580 I have no further questions, Your Honor. 644 00:29:16,624 --> 00:29:20,149 Then court is adjourned until 9:00 a.m. tomorrow. 645 00:29:20,193 --> 00:29:21,760 As the people who've been with me 646 00:29:21,803 --> 00:29:23,196 the longest, I'm sure you found my actions 647 00:29:23,239 --> 00:29:26,286 over the past week a little puzzling, maybe... 648 00:29:26,329 --> 00:29:27,853 even disappointing. 649 00:29:27,896 --> 00:29:29,376 And now, 650 00:29:29,419 --> 00:29:31,204 here we are, deep enough into the trial 651 00:29:31,247 --> 00:29:34,250 for any reasonable person to suspect that we... 652 00:29:34,294 --> 00:29:35,904 will not prevail. 653 00:29:35,948 --> 00:29:38,820 So, I just wanted to thank you all for your hard work 654 00:29:38,864 --> 00:29:41,301 and apologize if I let you down. 655 00:29:43,956 --> 00:29:46,045 For what it's worth, 656 00:29:46,088 --> 00:29:48,656 from what I have heard in court 657 00:29:48,699 --> 00:29:50,701 yesterday and today, 658 00:29:50,745 --> 00:29:53,530 it sounds to me like you guys were punching holes 659 00:29:53,574 --> 00:29:55,706 in the other side's arguments. 660 00:29:55,750 --> 00:29:57,839 It's gonna take more than holes. 661 00:29:57,883 --> 00:30:00,711 We need a unanimous not guilty vote, 662 00:30:00,755 --> 00:30:02,061 or else we are looking at a mistrial. 663 00:30:02,104 --> 00:30:03,540 And given that it is the attorney general 664 00:30:03,584 --> 00:30:04,977 who is bringing this case 665 00:30:05,020 --> 00:30:07,893 and it seems like he's got some skin in the game... 666 00:30:08,763 --> 00:30:11,070 ...you can be sure he is... 667 00:30:11,113 --> 00:30:13,812 perfectly happy to try this again next year. 668 00:30:13,855 --> 00:30:16,815 Which leaves our client on hold for a whole year, 669 00:30:16,858 --> 00:30:18,294 unable to move on with his life 670 00:30:18,338 --> 00:30:20,209 and his reputation destroyed. 671 00:30:20,253 --> 00:30:23,647 I'm-I'm confused. What is it that we need? 672 00:30:23,691 --> 00:30:25,954 I mean, what is it that's gonna turn this whole thing around? 673 00:30:25,998 --> 00:30:29,610 Just... ...let me know and I'll find it. 674 00:30:31,046 --> 00:30:33,570 A witness who will... 675 00:30:33,614 --> 00:30:37,052 ...take the stand and say in a clear voice 676 00:30:37,096 --> 00:30:38,445 this whole thing was a setup. 677 00:30:38,488 --> 00:30:40,273 It exists not to right a wrong 678 00:30:40,316 --> 00:30:42,841 but to sideline a political rival. 679 00:30:45,060 --> 00:30:46,366 Anyway, 680 00:30:46,409 --> 00:30:49,543 I have got nothing more to contribute. 681 00:30:49,586 --> 00:30:52,720 So I'm gonna go retire to my... 682 00:30:52,763 --> 00:30:54,243 office couch. 683 00:30:54,287 --> 00:30:57,029 Ms. Rentzel. Ms. Morgan. Mr. Palmer. Ms. James. 684 00:30:57,072 --> 00:30:58,334 Thank you. 685 00:30:59,945 --> 00:31:01,207 I have something. 686 00:31:01,250 --> 00:31:04,123 It's probably nothing. I just found it curious. 687 00:31:04,166 --> 00:31:05,515 But I've been going through 688 00:31:05,559 --> 00:31:07,169 Sherman's campaign contribution logs. 689 00:31:07,213 --> 00:31:08,301 And for what it's worth, 690 00:31:08,344 --> 00:31:09,302 everything looks on the up-and-up. 691 00:31:09,345 --> 00:31:10,869 And then I thought, "Hey, 692 00:31:10,912 --> 00:31:13,306 what's good for the goose is good for the gander." So then 693 00:31:13,349 --> 00:31:14,829 I started poking around 694 00:31:14,873 --> 00:31:17,397 the attorney general's campaign contribution logs. 695 00:31:17,440 --> 00:31:19,616 -And? -Again, it's probably nothing. 696 00:31:19,660 --> 00:31:22,968 But... he opened this Senate exploratory account, 697 00:31:23,011 --> 00:31:24,839 a place where people can donate to his campaign 698 00:31:24,883 --> 00:31:26,928 even before he officially announces. 699 00:31:26,972 --> 00:31:28,930 And? 700 00:31:28,974 --> 00:31:32,281 You know who donated $2,500? 701 00:31:32,325 --> 00:31:33,674 Ken Kiehl. 702 00:31:33,717 --> 00:31:35,197 Who's Ken Kiehl? 703 00:31:35,241 --> 00:31:38,461 Well, he's a guy who, on paper, worked for D.A. Sherman. 704 00:31:38,505 --> 00:31:41,160 And since Sherman was also talking about a Senate run, 705 00:31:41,203 --> 00:31:43,162 it just... seemed odd to me 706 00:31:43,205 --> 00:31:45,729 that he'd be contributing to a competitor. 707 00:31:46,905 --> 00:31:48,428 Ken Kiehl. 708 00:31:48,471 --> 00:31:51,257 Izzy's always talking about him. 709 00:31:51,300 --> 00:31:53,737 He recruited Benny to run for D.A. 710 00:32:00,744 --> 00:32:04,226 Is this where you volunteer for the campaign? 711 00:32:04,270 --> 00:32:05,749 Wow. 712 00:32:07,186 --> 00:32:08,317 Send this to Ripley. 713 00:32:08,361 --> 00:32:09,623 He wouldn't believe it. 714 00:32:10,537 --> 00:32:11,930 Boss know you're here? 715 00:32:11,973 --> 00:32:13,105 Nope. 716 00:32:15,107 --> 00:32:16,369 What can I do you for? 717 00:32:16,412 --> 00:32:18,023 I wanted to talk to you. 718 00:32:18,066 --> 00:32:20,808 You're still a lawyer, right? 719 00:32:20,851 --> 00:32:23,289 Yeah. 720 00:32:25,421 --> 00:32:26,945 There. 721 00:32:28,424 --> 00:32:30,513 I just hired you. 722 00:32:30,557 --> 00:32:33,777 I'd like to invoke attorney-client privilege. 723 00:32:44,310 --> 00:32:47,139 All rise. The New York State Superior Court 724 00:32:47,182 --> 00:32:48,618 is now in session, 725 00:32:48,662 --> 00:32:50,359 the Honorable Judge Rand presiding. 726 00:32:50,403 --> 00:32:52,535 Is the defense 727 00:32:52,579 --> 00:32:55,799 prepared to rest? Uh, we moving on to closing arguments? 728 00:32:55,843 --> 00:32:57,279 With the court's permission, 729 00:32:57,323 --> 00:33:00,065 we would actually like to call one last witness. 730 00:33:00,108 --> 00:33:01,980 The defense would like to call 731 00:33:02,023 --> 00:33:04,156 Benjamin Colón to the stand. 732 00:33:20,607 --> 00:33:22,174 Trust me. 733 00:33:23,914 --> 00:33:26,700 -Good morning, Mr. Colón. -Good morning, Mr. Palmer. 734 00:33:26,743 --> 00:33:28,615 Now, do you know a prosecutor 735 00:33:28,658 --> 00:33:31,661 in the Manhattan D.A.'s office named Kenneth Kiehl? 736 00:33:31,705 --> 00:33:34,142 I-I do. I know him well. 737 00:33:34,186 --> 00:33:37,145 In fact, he encouraged me to run for the office 738 00:33:37,189 --> 00:33:40,540 that District Attorney Sherman resigned. 739 00:33:40,583 --> 00:33:42,803 Objection. Relevance? 740 00:33:42,846 --> 00:33:44,848 Mr. Palmer, 741 00:33:44,892 --> 00:33:47,503 I assume this is going somewhere. 742 00:33:47,547 --> 00:33:48,852 It is, Your Honor. 743 00:33:48,896 --> 00:33:50,680 And we'll get there in the very near future. 744 00:33:50,724 --> 00:33:51,986 Yes, we will, Your Honor. 745 00:33:52,030 --> 00:33:55,076 But I would ask for a little leeway. 746 00:33:55,120 --> 00:33:57,122 Proceed. 747 00:33:58,210 --> 00:34:00,821 And to the best of your knowledge, 748 00:34:00,864 --> 00:34:04,651 how long has A.D.A. Kiehl worked in the Manhattan D.A.'s office? 749 00:34:04,694 --> 00:34:07,828 Uh, I believe he's been there for about eight years. 750 00:34:07,871 --> 00:34:09,395 So, up until very recently, 751 00:34:09,438 --> 00:34:13,138 Mr. Sherman, my client, was his boss? 752 00:34:13,181 --> 00:34:14,443 Yes. 753 00:34:14,487 --> 00:34:18,839 The defense would like to offer into evidence 754 00:34:18,882 --> 00:34:22,103 a page from the attorney general's 755 00:34:22,147 --> 00:34:24,497 Senate campaign accounts record. 756 00:34:24,540 --> 00:34:26,412 It shows that Mr. Ken Kiehl, 757 00:34:26,455 --> 00:34:29,371 who worked for then District Attorney Sherman, 758 00:34:29,415 --> 00:34:32,113 made a donation of $2,500 759 00:34:32,157 --> 00:34:33,854 to the man who not only 760 00:34:33,897 --> 00:34:37,205 is seeking the same office as his boss 761 00:34:37,249 --> 00:34:40,426 but also who brought this legal action against him. 762 00:34:41,253 --> 00:34:43,168 -So entered. Now, Mr. Colón, 763 00:34:43,211 --> 00:34:45,996 does the news of this contribution surprise you? 764 00:34:46,040 --> 00:34:47,781 It might have two weeks ago, 765 00:34:47,824 --> 00:34:50,610 but based on a conversation we had the other night, 766 00:34:50,653 --> 00:34:53,395 uh, it makes perfect sense. 767 00:34:53,439 --> 00:34:55,136 And why is that? 768 00:34:55,180 --> 00:34:58,966 Well, Mr. Kiehl explained to me that Mr. Sherman 769 00:34:59,009 --> 00:35:02,622 had been a thorn in the side of many people in government, 770 00:35:02,665 --> 00:35:05,538 most especially the attorney general. 771 00:35:05,581 --> 00:35:07,714 Objection! Relevance. 772 00:35:07,757 --> 00:35:11,631 Neither this... Mr. Kiehl nor the attorney general 773 00:35:11,674 --> 00:35:13,502 -are on trial here. Your Honor, 774 00:35:13,546 --> 00:35:15,983 the defense is trying to prove that there was a conspiracy 775 00:35:16,026 --> 00:35:18,638 to oust District Attorney Sherman from office 776 00:35:18,681 --> 00:35:22,294 and to effectively remove him from the upcoming Senate race. 777 00:35:22,337 --> 00:35:23,512 Mr. Kiehl's comments 778 00:35:23,556 --> 00:35:25,688 go directly to the heart of that matter. 779 00:35:25,732 --> 00:35:28,343 I concur. Objection overruled. 780 00:35:28,387 --> 00:35:30,476 You may continue, Mr. Palmer. 781 00:35:30,519 --> 00:35:33,348 And did Mr. Kiehl tell you 782 00:35:33,392 --> 00:35:35,089 why the attorney general 783 00:35:35,133 --> 00:35:36,917 and so many other people in government 784 00:35:36,960 --> 00:35:41,095 wanted to get rid of District Attorney Sherman? 785 00:35:42,879 --> 00:35:46,361 He said he was too straight. 786 00:35:46,405 --> 00:35:47,928 Basically, too honest. 787 00:35:47,971 --> 00:35:49,712 Stood in the way of too many things, 788 00:35:49,756 --> 00:35:53,194 too many people, too much money. 789 00:35:53,238 --> 00:35:55,370 He had to go. 790 00:35:55,414 --> 00:35:57,633 Thank you, Benny. 791 00:35:57,677 --> 00:36:00,070 He was too honest. 792 00:36:00,114 --> 00:36:03,117 Getting in the way of too much money. 793 00:36:03,161 --> 00:36:05,424 He had to go. 794 00:36:08,122 --> 00:36:10,777 No further questions for this witness. 795 00:36:17,349 --> 00:36:19,394 Mr. Colón, 796 00:36:19,438 --> 00:36:23,268 isn't it true that up until last week, 797 00:36:23,311 --> 00:36:26,009 you worked for the very firm 798 00:36:26,053 --> 00:36:29,230 that is now defending Mr. Sherman? 799 00:36:29,274 --> 00:36:30,579 That is true. 800 00:36:30,623 --> 00:36:35,018 Then why should anyone on this jury believe you? 801 00:36:35,062 --> 00:36:37,804 The man who just questioned you is your friend. 802 00:36:37,847 --> 00:36:40,589 The man he works for is the father 803 00:36:40,633 --> 00:36:42,112 of your niece. 804 00:36:42,156 --> 00:36:45,768 The man they're defending was someone you worked for 805 00:36:45,812 --> 00:36:48,989 at the end of your career as a city prosecutor. 806 00:36:51,513 --> 00:36:54,037 And your point is? 807 00:36:54,081 --> 00:36:57,258 I have friends, so I shouldn't be believed? 808 00:36:57,302 --> 00:36:59,042 Yes. 809 00:36:59,086 --> 00:37:02,307 The man who was questioning me is my friend. 810 00:37:02,350 --> 00:37:04,134 A good friend. 811 00:37:04,178 --> 00:37:05,919 And the man he is here defending-- 812 00:37:05,962 --> 00:37:08,574 turns out he's a friend, too. 813 00:37:08,617 --> 00:37:10,619 Did me a huge kindness once, 814 00:37:10,663 --> 00:37:13,013 and I didn't even know about it. 815 00:37:13,056 --> 00:37:15,276 Now, that is a real friend. 816 00:37:16,799 --> 00:37:19,019 And my niece's father? 817 00:37:20,107 --> 00:37:24,024 Maybe the best friend I have in the whole world. 818 00:37:24,067 --> 00:37:27,201 Maybe the best friend I'll ever have. 819 00:37:28,289 --> 00:37:31,597 You want to know why you should believe me? 820 00:37:31,640 --> 00:37:33,425 I have everything to lose 821 00:37:33,468 --> 00:37:36,079 and nothing to gain by coming here. 822 00:37:36,123 --> 00:37:37,864 As I'm sure you know, 823 00:37:37,907 --> 00:37:40,475 I'm running to replace the defendant 824 00:37:40,519 --> 00:37:42,825 as the city's district attorney. 825 00:37:42,869 --> 00:37:47,482 And what you may or may not know is that I am up in the polls. 826 00:37:47,526 --> 00:37:50,224 I am poised to win. 827 00:37:50,268 --> 00:37:54,010 Nevertheless, I believe so strongly 828 00:37:54,054 --> 00:37:55,882 in what I'm telling you, 829 00:37:55,925 --> 00:37:57,492 I believe so strongly 830 00:37:57,536 --> 00:38:01,322 in former District Attorney Sherman's innocence 831 00:38:01,366 --> 00:38:03,281 that... 832 00:38:03,324 --> 00:38:06,980 I'm officially withdrawing from the race... 833 00:38:08,547 --> 00:38:11,419 ...and am supporting any and all efforts 834 00:38:11,463 --> 00:38:13,378 to return Mr. Sherman to an office 835 00:38:13,421 --> 00:38:17,817 he never should have been forced to give up in the first place. 836 00:38:23,083 --> 00:38:26,347 How's that for a reason to believe me? 837 00:38:26,391 --> 00:38:29,002 Next question. 838 00:38:30,743 --> 00:38:32,875 You heard the man, Counselor. 839 00:38:32,919 --> 00:38:35,791 Next question. 840 00:38:42,407 --> 00:38:44,713 Jury was out in all of eight minutes. 841 00:38:44,757 --> 00:38:46,280 That must be some kind of record. 842 00:38:46,324 --> 00:38:48,543 Yeah, congrats on the verdict. Not guilty. 843 00:38:48,587 --> 00:38:49,892 That's got to feel great. 844 00:38:49,936 --> 00:38:51,633 No, congrats to you. 845 00:38:51,677 --> 00:38:53,113 And thank you. 846 00:38:53,156 --> 00:38:54,375 I don't know how to thank you. 847 00:38:54,419 --> 00:38:57,639 Well, I'm not the man you should thank. 848 00:38:57,683 --> 00:38:59,902 Oh, no. I beg to differ. 849 00:39:01,426 --> 00:39:02,731 Thanks for doing that. 850 00:39:02,775 --> 00:39:04,690 Thanks for putting your dream on hold for me. 851 00:39:04,733 --> 00:39:05,908 I owe you. 852 00:39:05,952 --> 00:39:07,823 I've owed you for years and years 853 00:39:07,867 --> 00:39:09,390 and didn't even know it. 854 00:39:09,434 --> 00:39:10,957 Now we're even. 855 00:39:11,000 --> 00:39:12,654 I just got a text from the attorney general's office. 856 00:39:12,698 --> 00:39:15,178 They're issuing warrants for Investigator Martel 857 00:39:15,222 --> 00:39:16,658 and Ken Kiehl's arrest. 858 00:39:16,702 --> 00:39:18,138 Perjury, conspiracy, 859 00:39:18,181 --> 00:39:20,270 obstruction of justice and witness tampering. 860 00:39:20,314 --> 00:39:21,794 Going after everybody but himself. 861 00:39:22,969 --> 00:39:24,405 Let's get some food. 862 00:39:24,449 --> 00:39:26,538 -This one's on me. Yes, indeed. 863 00:39:26,581 --> 00:39:29,454 Text me where you end up. I'll meet you later. 864 00:39:30,324 --> 00:39:31,891 Uh, hey, guys, you know what? 865 00:39:31,934 --> 00:39:34,154 I will meet you there as well. 866 00:39:38,288 --> 00:39:40,639 Speaking of getting your job back... 867 00:39:40,682 --> 00:39:42,945 I should warn you. 868 00:39:42,989 --> 00:39:46,209 In light of your abominable behavior, 869 00:39:46,253 --> 00:39:48,211 I'm gonna make this hard on you. 870 00:39:48,255 --> 00:39:50,213 I'm not taking a penny less 871 00:39:50,257 --> 00:39:51,693 than half the money you used to pay me. 872 00:39:51,737 --> 00:39:52,955 Sorry, no. Double or nothing. 873 00:39:52,999 --> 00:39:54,957 Drive a hard bargain. 874 00:39:57,830 --> 00:39:59,788 I missed you, man. 875 00:39:59,832 --> 00:40:01,834 Yeah, I'm an idiot. 876 00:40:01,877 --> 00:40:04,053 I know you are. 877 00:40:05,664 --> 00:40:08,797 I got to find Izzy. There's something with the sitter. 878 00:40:08,841 --> 00:40:11,365 But, uh, I'll catch up with you. 879 00:40:11,409 --> 00:40:12,888 Yeah. 880 00:40:20,287 --> 00:40:23,159 I know this girl. 881 00:40:23,203 --> 00:40:25,901 You ditch your friends, 882 00:40:25,945 --> 00:40:29,122 buy her a couple of drinks, and... 883 00:40:29,165 --> 00:40:33,169 and she's gonna let you take her home and share her bed. 884 00:40:33,953 --> 00:40:35,781 Really? 885 00:40:35,824 --> 00:40:37,478 You think I'm just gonna roll over 886 00:40:37,522 --> 00:40:39,393 and let you have your way with me? 887 00:40:41,264 --> 00:40:44,006 What would you like to drink? 'Cause I can call ahead 888 00:40:44,050 --> 00:40:46,052 and have them sitting on the bar for us. 889 00:40:51,274 --> 00:40:53,320 What was your name again? 890 00:40:59,108 --> 00:41:02,024 I don't understand. If Chunk didn't tell you about Benny 891 00:41:02,068 --> 00:41:04,374 beating the bejesus out of that guy, then who did? 892 00:41:04,418 --> 00:41:06,202 You know, I can't tell you. 893 00:41:06,246 --> 00:41:08,204 It's attorney-client privilege. 894 00:41:08,248 --> 00:41:11,947 Well, I don't understand, 'cause you're not an attorney. 895 00:41:11,991 --> 00:41:13,862 Um, I'm gonna go check on Astrid. 896 00:41:13,906 --> 00:41:16,517 Will you pay the sitter? I think she's probably in the kitchen. 897 00:41:16,561 --> 00:41:19,085 I do as I'm told. 898 00:41:26,788 --> 00:41:28,573 Judge Rand? 899 00:41:29,356 --> 00:41:32,794 What are you doing in my kitchen at 11:00 at night? 900 00:41:32,838 --> 00:41:34,056 I don't know. 901 00:41:34,100 --> 00:41:35,928 I'm a judge. 902 00:41:35,971 --> 00:41:39,192 Some lady told me a couple of crazy kids 903 00:41:39,235 --> 00:41:40,759 want to get married tonight. 904 00:41:40,802 --> 00:41:42,543 Surprise! 905 00:41:49,463 --> 00:41:52,422 -Come on. Yeah! -You people are crazy. 906 00:41:52,466 --> 00:41:55,861 A surprise wedding -in a kitchen? Yes. 907 00:41:55,904 --> 00:41:57,950 Isn't it romantic? 908 00:41:57,993 --> 00:42:00,387 It is romantic. 909 00:42:07,829 --> 00:42:09,352 Dearly beloved, 910 00:42:09,396 --> 00:42:11,572 we are gathered here tonight 911 00:42:11,616 --> 00:42:14,444 in this pretty damn romantic kitchen 912 00:42:14,488 --> 00:42:16,359 to witness the joining of Jason 913 00:42:16,403 --> 00:42:17,796 and Isabella 914 00:42:17,839 --> 00:42:19,537 in the sacred covenant of marriage.