1 00:00:00,834 --> 00:00:02,434 (dramatic music) 2 00:00:02,569 --> 00:00:03,968 Rosella: That is the last time 3 00:00:04,005 --> 00:00:06,972 I order indian food at a non-indian spot. 4 00:00:07,107 --> 00:00:09,874 Aisha: Girl, you don't go to a baseball game to see a touchdown. 5 00:00:11,178 --> 00:00:13,912 Man 1: Hey, you think you can stiff the waitress, 6 00:00:14,048 --> 00:00:15,781 Walk right out, no consequences? 7 00:00:17,051 --> 00:00:18,116 Rosella: How 'bout you mind your own business? 8 00:00:18,185 --> 00:00:20,185 Man 2: Not paying your bill is a crime. 9 00:00:20,187 --> 00:00:21,186 Screw you! 10 00:00:21,321 --> 00:00:22,621 Watch your mouth, bitch! 11 00:00:23,424 --> 00:00:24,523 Percy: Hey, hey! -Hey. 12 00:00:25,693 --> 00:00:26,792 Back off! 13 00:00:26,794 --> 00:00:28,193 Fellas, let's just go. 14 00:00:28,195 --> 00:00:29,795 Well look who's here to save the day. 15 00:00:29,797 --> 00:00:31,864 Look, it's late, 16 00:00:31,866 --> 00:00:33,866 It seems like you guys had a lot to drink, 17 00:00:35,202 --> 00:00:36,401 I think everyone should go home. 18 00:00:36,404 --> 00:00:37,402 Does it also look like 19 00:00:37,405 --> 00:00:39,370 You're talking to three police officers? 20 00:00:42,209 --> 00:00:43,642 Show your badges. 21 00:00:43,711 --> 00:00:44,976 Is that a command? 22 00:00:46,013 --> 00:00:48,514 (dramatic music) 23 00:00:48,649 --> 00:00:50,049 (men grunting) 24 00:00:50,184 --> 00:00:51,884 (women gasping) 25 00:00:52,019 --> 00:00:53,351 Oh my god! Stop! 26 00:00:53,854 --> 00:00:54,753 Oh my god! 27 00:00:54,888 --> 00:00:56,655 (men grunting) 28 00:00:56,790 --> 00:00:58,323 Enough, let's go. 29 00:00:59,626 --> 00:01:01,025 Man 2: Show 'em how it's done, kyle. 30 00:01:01,062 --> 00:01:02,427 Man 1: Stop resisting. 31 00:01:03,097 --> 00:01:03,995 Man 3: Let's go! 32 00:01:04,031 --> 00:01:05,063 Man 1: Yeah, not so tough now, huh? 33 00:01:05,132 --> 00:01:06,131 Rosella: Stop it, please. 34 00:01:06,266 --> 00:01:07,299 Man 3: Fellas, let's go! 35 00:01:07,434 --> 00:01:08,533 Rosella: Stop him! 36 00:01:08,602 --> 00:01:09,635 Man 3: Boys! 37 00:01:09,770 --> 00:01:11,103 (percy gasps) (woman wails) 38 00:01:11,238 --> 00:01:12,771 (dramatic music) 39 00:01:12,773 --> 00:01:15,073 Rosella: (echoing) why are you doing these things? 40 00:01:15,075 --> 00:01:16,040 Man 3: (echoing) enough! 41 00:01:16,077 --> 00:01:17,442 Rosella: (echoing) stop, please! 42 00:01:17,445 --> 00:01:18,443 Man 2: (echoing) don't mess with us! 43 00:01:18,446 --> 00:01:19,511 Oh my god! 44 00:01:19,513 --> 00:01:20,712 Man 3: Boys! 45 00:01:22,349 --> 00:01:23,515 Enough! 46 00:01:25,486 --> 00:01:26,985 He's had enough! 47 00:01:28,089 --> 00:01:30,455 (flesh slashing) 48 00:01:30,524 --> 00:01:31,523 Kyle: No! 49 00:01:31,525 --> 00:01:34,793 (kyle grunting) (flesh slashing) 50 00:01:34,862 --> 00:01:39,865 (percy gasping) 51 00:01:39,867 --> 00:01:40,932 Percy: (breathless) I'm okay. 52 00:01:41,001 --> 00:01:42,233 It's okay. 53 00:01:42,703 --> 00:01:43,735 It's okay. 54 00:01:43,771 --> 00:01:45,604 Man 2: No, kyle! 55 00:01:45,673 --> 00:01:47,005 Percy: I'm okay. 56 00:01:47,141 --> 00:01:51,076 (dramatic music) 57 00:01:51,211 --> 00:01:52,544 Man 2: We got the ambulance is coming. 58 00:01:52,613 --> 00:01:55,013 (distant sirens wail) 59 00:01:55,015 --> 00:02:03,221 (tense music) (sirens wail) 60 00:02:03,357 --> 00:02:09,227 (sirens wail) (people chattering) 61 00:02:19,640 --> 00:02:21,306 Colleen: At least they decided to charge him with manslaughter 62 00:02:21,342 --> 00:02:22,241 Not murder. 63 00:02:22,376 --> 00:02:23,441 Of course, colleen. 64 00:02:23,477 --> 00:02:24,442 He acted in self-defence. 65 00:02:24,478 --> 00:02:25,877 Well... 66 00:02:25,913 --> 00:02:27,646 The two women that he tried to help will testify to that. 67 00:02:27,781 --> 00:02:30,082 Not everybody's happy hla is repping percy lincoln 68 00:02:30,084 --> 00:02:31,216 For killing a cop. 69 00:02:31,252 --> 00:02:32,151 Joyce, the acting chair, 70 00:02:32,286 --> 00:02:33,851 Calls me every hour on the hour. 71 00:02:33,888 --> 00:02:35,821 Marcie: And the fact that he's family doesn't matter to them? 72 00:02:35,823 --> 00:02:39,224 Was. It's not just the board though. 73 00:02:39,360 --> 00:02:41,326 Some of your clients are asking to be reassigned. 74 00:02:41,328 --> 00:02:42,460 Seriously? 75 00:02:42,496 --> 00:02:43,528 Colleen: They think because you're involved 76 00:02:43,530 --> 00:02:45,497 The prosecutors are dragging their feet. 77 00:02:45,499 --> 00:02:48,000 Well, that's just paranoia. 78 00:02:48,135 --> 00:02:49,067 Colleen: Maybe. 79 00:02:49,103 --> 00:02:51,069 But if you see an exit ramp on this? 80 00:02:53,207 --> 00:02:56,275 And following the arrival of mr. Lincoln on the scene, 81 00:02:56,277 --> 00:02:57,209 What transpired? 82 00:02:57,344 --> 00:02:58,810 Officer coates: He got in our faces, 83 00:02:58,846 --> 00:03:00,278 Tried to order us around, 84 00:03:00,414 --> 00:03:01,879 And when we didn't listen to his commands, 85 00:03:01,881 --> 00:03:02,914 He got physical. 86 00:03:02,917 --> 00:03:03,881 How so? 87 00:03:03,918 --> 00:03:04,849 Shoving, 88 00:03:04,919 --> 00:03:06,184 Mixing around with kyle, 89 00:03:06,187 --> 00:03:07,486 Officer allen. 90 00:03:07,488 --> 00:03:09,554 When officer allen then tried to subdue him, 91 00:03:09,557 --> 00:03:11,323 Mr. Lincoln stabbed him to death. 92 00:03:11,392 --> 00:03:13,492 Ellery: How exactly did you get control of him? 93 00:03:13,494 --> 00:03:14,459 Officer coates: He used a department approved method- 94 00:03:14,528 --> 00:03:16,895 They'll never admit to the chokehold. 95 00:03:16,897 --> 00:03:18,163 She's giving the cops an opportunity 96 00:03:18,298 --> 00:03:19,831 To control the narrative. 97 00:03:19,967 --> 00:03:20,898 It's smart. 98 00:03:20,935 --> 00:03:22,333 Officer coates: Hands behind the neck. 99 00:03:23,237 --> 00:03:24,836 Are you familiar with media reports 100 00:03:24,838 --> 00:03:26,371 That refer to the term "chokehold"? 101 00:03:26,373 --> 00:03:27,572 Yes. 102 00:03:27,641 --> 00:03:29,908 Did your control method have the effect of choking anyone? 103 00:03:30,043 --> 00:03:32,511 No, it may seem that way to the untrained eye 104 00:03:32,646 --> 00:03:34,646 But we're trained to control aggressive 105 00:03:34,715 --> 00:03:36,581 And violent individuals. 106 00:03:36,650 --> 00:03:38,116 Problem was, that animal had a knife! 107 00:03:38,252 --> 00:03:39,350 Marcie: Objection! 108 00:03:39,386 --> 00:03:40,752 Objection, your honour! 109 00:03:40,788 --> 00:03:41,687 Order! Order! 110 00:03:41,822 --> 00:03:43,121 I'm not going to allow officer coates 111 00:03:43,123 --> 00:03:45,890 To dehumanize my client with his remarks. 112 00:03:45,960 --> 00:03:47,425 Bailiff, take these people outside. 113 00:03:47,427 --> 00:03:48,426 Out of my courtroom. 114 00:03:48,428 --> 00:03:50,295 Absolutely disgusting! 115 00:03:50,430 --> 00:03:54,433 (crowd shouting) 116 00:03:54,435 --> 00:03:56,734 Judge kerr: Take control of your witness, ms. Lopez. 117 00:03:56,770 --> 00:03:59,570 (dramatic music) 118 00:03:59,607 --> 00:04:01,073 (car horns honking) 119 00:04:01,208 --> 00:04:02,107 Mr. Thompson! 120 00:04:02,176 --> 00:04:05,010 Hey! How are my first years? 121 00:04:05,145 --> 00:04:07,012 Glad to see some of you showed up. 122 00:04:07,014 --> 00:04:08,546 I thought you could use a coffee. 123 00:04:08,582 --> 00:04:09,748 Thanks, elina. 124 00:04:10,951 --> 00:04:12,917 We're wondering if you got the judge you wanted. 125 00:04:12,953 --> 00:04:13,852 Judge blaney? 126 00:04:13,987 --> 00:04:17,022 Well, wouldn't be my first choice. 127 00:04:17,157 --> 00:04:20,492 But having a buddy on the bench can backfire. 128 00:04:20,561 --> 00:04:22,361 All of a sudden they're trying so hard to be impartial, 129 00:04:22,496 --> 00:04:25,763 That they end up treating you like their worst enemy. 130 00:04:25,799 --> 00:04:26,698 (laughing) 131 00:04:26,833 --> 00:04:27,965 (clears throat) remember me? 132 00:04:28,002 --> 00:04:29,500 Your client? 133 00:04:29,502 --> 00:04:30,836 I don't think the judge is gonna be impressed 134 00:04:30,971 --> 00:04:32,303 If we're late for court. 135 00:04:35,442 --> 00:04:36,708 The client has spoken. 136 00:04:36,843 --> 00:04:37,843 (laughing) 137 00:04:37,845 --> 00:04:39,177 Shall we? 138 00:04:40,914 --> 00:04:43,982 Let's, uh, roll this back a bit, officer coates. 139 00:04:44,117 --> 00:04:47,452 So, you, officer allen and officer ross 140 00:04:47,587 --> 00:04:49,121 Were out for drinks at hugo's, 141 00:04:49,256 --> 00:04:51,456 A tavern in dartmouth. Is that correct? 142 00:04:51,458 --> 00:04:52,623 Yes. 143 00:04:52,660 --> 00:04:54,992 And your evidence is that you all witnessed 144 00:04:55,029 --> 00:04:56,795 Ms. Wilson and ms. Ross dine and dash? 145 00:04:56,797 --> 00:04:58,263 That's what it looked like. 146 00:04:58,398 --> 00:05:01,533 Marcie: You didn't notice that they left $63.75 on their table? 147 00:05:01,668 --> 00:05:03,368 Officer coates: No, I didn't. 148 00:05:03,503 --> 00:05:04,802 Did you ask their server? 149 00:05:04,838 --> 00:05:05,870 Officer coates: No. 150 00:05:05,872 --> 00:05:08,072 We heard melissa say two women stiffed her, 151 00:05:08,108 --> 00:05:10,008 So kyle, officer allen, 152 00:05:10,143 --> 00:05:11,410 Went out and we followed. 153 00:05:11,412 --> 00:05:12,811 Marcie: But melissa murphy, 154 00:05:12,813 --> 00:05:14,279 The server, 155 00:05:14,348 --> 00:05:16,014 Never asked you to intervene. 156 00:05:16,149 --> 00:05:17,081 No. 157 00:05:17,117 --> 00:05:18,416 Something's happening, you get involved. 158 00:05:18,552 --> 00:05:19,617 That's the training. 159 00:05:19,753 --> 00:05:21,085 Right, the training. 160 00:05:22,222 --> 00:05:25,357 You're also trained to identify yourself 161 00:05:25,359 --> 00:05:27,092 When you approach a member of the public. 162 00:05:27,161 --> 00:05:28,393 You didn't do that 163 00:05:28,528 --> 00:05:30,462 When you approached ms. Wilson and ms. Brooks, did you? 164 00:05:30,597 --> 00:05:31,630 Sure we did. 165 00:05:31,632 --> 00:05:33,498 Did you show my client your badges? 166 00:05:33,633 --> 00:05:34,900 There wasn't any time. 167 00:05:36,003 --> 00:05:37,268 How many drinks did you have that night? 168 00:05:37,338 --> 00:05:38,370 A few. 169 00:05:38,505 --> 00:05:39,471 I don't recall. 170 00:05:39,606 --> 00:05:41,573 (dramatic suspenseful music) 171 00:05:41,575 --> 00:05:45,777 This is your receipt from hugo's on the night in question. 172 00:05:45,912 --> 00:05:47,278 And according to your server, 173 00:05:48,515 --> 00:05:51,049 You had eight double vodkas straight. 174 00:05:51,051 --> 00:05:53,051 Wouldn't you agree that maybe your judgement 175 00:05:53,053 --> 00:05:54,586 Was just a bit impaired? 176 00:05:54,588 --> 00:05:55,587 Officer coates: Just because I ordered the drinks, 177 00:05:55,656 --> 00:05:57,489 Doesn't mean they were all for me. 178 00:05:57,624 --> 00:06:00,325 So, no, I don't think my judgement was impaired. 179 00:06:00,327 --> 00:06:02,260 Did you provide sirt investigators 180 00:06:02,396 --> 00:06:03,395 With a blood sample? 181 00:06:03,530 --> 00:06:04,629 Officer coates: Yes, I did. 182 00:06:04,665 --> 00:06:06,164 .03. 183 00:06:06,166 --> 00:06:07,999 Right, that was based on a blood sample 184 00:06:08,068 --> 00:06:10,602 That was taken at 6:30 am the next morning. 185 00:06:10,737 --> 00:06:11,936 That's plenty of time 186 00:06:11,972 --> 00:06:13,671 For you get the alcohol out of your system, right? 187 00:06:13,707 --> 00:06:15,040 Ellery: Objection, your honour. 188 00:06:15,042 --> 00:06:17,809 Ms. Diggs is floating a police conspiracy without any basis. 189 00:06:17,845 --> 00:06:20,011 Marcie: Your honour, this is a sirt investigation 190 00:06:20,080 --> 00:06:21,079 And they wait nine hours- 191 00:06:21,081 --> 00:06:22,280 I agree with ms. Lopez. 192 00:06:22,349 --> 00:06:24,316 I'm not gonna have you call into question the integrity 193 00:06:24,451 --> 00:06:28,286 Of the entire police department in my courtroom. 194 00:06:28,355 --> 00:06:31,490 Do you have any further relevant questions for the witness? 195 00:06:31,625 --> 00:06:33,558 No, I guess not, your honour. 196 00:06:36,630 --> 00:06:37,729 Doug: I'm at capacity, colleen. 197 00:06:37,798 --> 00:06:39,096 I can't properly represent my clients 198 00:06:39,133 --> 00:06:41,032 And take on marcie's files too. 199 00:06:41,168 --> 00:06:42,300 The police are overcharging them 200 00:06:42,302 --> 00:06:44,436 Because marcie's their lawyer. 201 00:06:44,571 --> 00:06:45,637 I don't know what the alternative is. 202 00:06:45,706 --> 00:06:47,639 Tell marcie to wrap this up. 203 00:06:47,708 --> 00:06:49,040 To make things easier on us? 204 00:06:49,042 --> 00:06:51,008 Come on, I can't do that. 205 00:06:52,713 --> 00:06:54,078 Emily! 206 00:06:54,114 --> 00:06:56,047 Let's catch up on this later, okay? 207 00:06:56,083 --> 00:06:57,148 Just looking for marcie. 208 00:06:57,151 --> 00:06:58,049 Colleen: Oh, she's got court today. 209 00:06:58,184 --> 00:06:59,050 Yeah, I figured that out. 210 00:06:59,119 --> 00:07:00,485 Colleen: Em, stop. 211 00:07:02,122 --> 00:07:03,455 Are you okay? 212 00:07:04,591 --> 00:07:06,992 Ah, well, still have headaches, low energy. 213 00:07:08,328 --> 00:07:10,762 At least I'm starting to get my taste and smell back. 214 00:07:10,764 --> 00:07:13,331 Still only getting supervised visits with my kids. 215 00:07:14,568 --> 00:07:16,201 Em, I'm so sorry. 216 00:07:16,336 --> 00:07:18,803 If I'd known anything about asymptomatic carriers back then 217 00:07:18,872 --> 00:07:21,540 I never would have let my son into our bubble. 218 00:07:21,542 --> 00:07:24,008 I don't know how many times I can apologize. 219 00:07:24,077 --> 00:07:27,078 I don't have my kids because of you and this damn virus. 220 00:07:27,147 --> 00:07:28,547 So I got nothing for you. 221 00:07:28,682 --> 00:07:35,587 (chilling electronic music) 222 00:07:35,722 --> 00:07:39,657 (man sighing) 223 00:07:41,695 --> 00:07:43,562 (banging) 224 00:07:43,697 --> 00:07:44,729 I'm sorry, your honour. 225 00:07:44,865 --> 00:07:46,631 This was working fine before. 226 00:07:47,701 --> 00:07:49,768 Your honour, perhaps a recess is in order 227 00:07:49,770 --> 00:07:52,303 To give mr. Mueller a moment. 228 00:07:52,339 --> 00:07:54,138 Judge blaney: Have you and mr. Thompson attempted a resolution 229 00:07:54,208 --> 00:07:55,240 To this matter? 230 00:07:55,375 --> 00:07:57,308 Resolutions proposed by mr. Mueller 231 00:07:57,377 --> 00:07:58,510 Would make it difficult for my client 232 00:07:58,579 --> 00:08:00,312 To pursue employment opportunities. 233 00:08:00,447 --> 00:08:01,713 (electronic whirring) 234 00:08:02,583 --> 00:08:03,548 Judge blaney: Excellent. 235 00:08:03,684 --> 00:08:05,817 Okay, let's get this show on the road. 236 00:08:05,952 --> 00:08:09,988 (dramatic music) 237 00:08:09,990 --> 00:08:12,857 Avery: Now it's clear from this video that the altercation 238 00:08:12,860 --> 00:08:14,759 Between your father and the defendant 239 00:08:14,895 --> 00:08:17,261 Started before what we see on camera. 240 00:08:17,297 --> 00:08:19,096 Can you tell us what you witnessed? 241 00:08:20,267 --> 00:08:21,866 Dad asked ben when he was gonna pay the rent. 242 00:08:21,869 --> 00:08:23,234 He's four months late. 243 00:08:24,404 --> 00:08:25,704 Ben said he didn't have to pay during covid 244 00:08:25,839 --> 00:08:29,608 And he told dad to eff off. 245 00:08:29,610 --> 00:08:31,142 Then ben pushed him, 246 00:08:31,211 --> 00:08:32,276 Dad fell, 247 00:08:32,312 --> 00:08:33,912 He broke his collarbone. 248 00:08:34,047 --> 00:08:35,413 Thank you. 249 00:08:38,685 --> 00:08:39,617 How tall are you son? 250 00:08:39,753 --> 00:08:40,719 6'6". 251 00:08:40,721 --> 00:08:42,820 Reggie: What are you, about 260? 252 00:08:42,856 --> 00:08:43,755 280. 253 00:08:43,890 --> 00:08:44,889 280. (whistles) 254 00:08:44,892 --> 00:08:47,024 You're an opposing guy. 255 00:08:47,060 --> 00:08:48,626 Are you protective of your dad? 256 00:08:48,662 --> 00:08:50,095 Yessir. 257 00:08:50,097 --> 00:08:51,830 Reggie: Now isn't it a fact marlo that you were enlisted 258 00:08:51,965 --> 00:08:53,765 To attend the meeting with my client 259 00:08:53,834 --> 00:08:57,902 To help your dad persuade ben sangster to pay the rent? 260 00:08:59,206 --> 00:09:02,440 Ah, dad's old. 261 00:09:02,476 --> 00:09:04,576 People like to try and take advantage. 262 00:09:07,281 --> 00:09:08,746 That's all, your honour. 263 00:09:08,815 --> 00:09:12,850 (suspenseful bass music) 264 00:09:12,886 --> 00:09:14,719 Ms. Wilson, could you describe for the jury 265 00:09:14,721 --> 00:09:16,855 What happened on the night of officer allen's death? 266 00:09:16,857 --> 00:09:18,790 Rosella: Aisha and I left the restaurant. 267 00:09:20,127 --> 00:09:23,227 Some guys followed us out and started talking to us. 268 00:09:24,531 --> 00:09:27,999 Then mr. Lincoln came over and he was arguing with them. 269 00:09:28,134 --> 00:09:31,336 They started fighting and he pulled out a knife 270 00:09:31,338 --> 00:09:33,137 And just stabbed the guy. 271 00:09:33,941 --> 00:09:35,373 Did you call for mr. Lincoln? 272 00:09:36,577 --> 00:09:38,376 Nah, he came over on his own. 273 00:09:39,179 --> 00:09:40,879 (scoffs) I was defending her. 274 00:09:40,881 --> 00:09:43,414 Marcie: Ms. Wilson, your testimony today is very different 275 00:09:43,450 --> 00:09:45,483 From the statement that you gave the police 276 00:09:45,552 --> 00:09:46,551 On the night in question. 277 00:09:46,686 --> 00:09:47,852 You previously said: 278 00:09:47,888 --> 00:09:50,521 "thank god mr. Lincoln arrived when he did 279 00:09:50,557 --> 00:09:53,624 "'cause I didn't know what the men were gonna do to us." 280 00:09:53,660 --> 00:09:55,059 Why the discrepancy? 281 00:09:55,996 --> 00:09:57,895 I must've been in shock I guess. 282 00:09:57,931 --> 00:10:00,097 But now I've had more time to better remember it. 283 00:10:00,133 --> 00:10:01,566 Marcie: So, three men that you don't know 284 00:10:01,701 --> 00:10:04,369 Approach you at 10:30 at night in a vacant parking lot 285 00:10:04,438 --> 00:10:06,371 And you didn't feel threatened? 286 00:10:07,341 --> 00:10:08,907 I don't remember. 287 00:10:08,909 --> 00:10:10,108 Marcie: Were they physical with you? 288 00:10:10,110 --> 00:10:11,910 Rosella: I don't know, a lot was happening. 289 00:10:12,045 --> 00:10:13,111 Look, I told you, 290 00:10:13,113 --> 00:10:15,113 He butted in. 291 00:10:15,182 --> 00:10:17,182 Nobody asked him to play prince charming. 292 00:10:17,184 --> 00:10:21,585 (suspenseful electro music) 293 00:10:21,622 --> 00:10:23,654 Ms. Wilson, has anybody from the hpd 294 00:10:23,690 --> 00:10:24,789 Asked you to change your story? 295 00:10:24,924 --> 00:10:26,191 Ellery: Objection! - I'm not a liar. 296 00:10:26,193 --> 00:10:27,792 Judge kerr: Ms. Diggs, I've already asked you 297 00:10:27,927 --> 00:10:29,227 To drop that line of questioning. 298 00:10:29,362 --> 00:10:30,862 Marcie: Your honour, I would like to reserve the right 299 00:10:30,864 --> 00:10:33,398 To continue cross-examining the witness later on in the trial. 300 00:10:33,400 --> 00:10:34,365 Judge kerr: Granted. 301 00:10:34,401 --> 00:10:36,101 The witness may step down. 302 00:10:36,236 --> 00:10:40,271 (dramatic music) 303 00:10:40,340 --> 00:10:41,739 They got to her. 304 00:10:41,808 --> 00:10:44,175 (dramatic music swells) 305 00:10:47,681 --> 00:10:50,481 Avery: Listen, I was thinking we could go to gio 306 00:10:50,550 --> 00:10:51,816 On Friday for dinner. 307 00:10:53,186 --> 00:10:55,286 Ahhhh, mm. 308 00:10:55,288 --> 00:10:57,489 Actually Friday's the diggs' family dinner. 309 00:10:57,624 --> 00:11:00,491 Can't wait for my parents to play tug-o-war with us then. 310 00:11:00,527 --> 00:11:03,027 Okay, well then I should bring something. 311 00:11:03,030 --> 00:11:04,895 Oh, it's actually, um... 312 00:11:04,931 --> 00:11:06,297 It's actually just family. 313 00:11:08,335 --> 00:11:09,701 Dad's just not, um... 314 00:11:11,104 --> 00:11:15,306 He's just not ready to invite you since after rolanda, um... 315 00:11:17,844 --> 00:11:18,943 You don't wanna be part of the whole 316 00:11:18,945 --> 00:11:20,745 Austin and velma show anyway, 317 00:11:20,747 --> 00:11:21,946 Trust me. 318 00:11:21,948 --> 00:11:24,582 Well, I hope the avery-ban doesn't last forever. 319 00:11:26,019 --> 00:11:31,122 Ah, how's your hell's kitchen case coming along with reggie? 320 00:11:31,158 --> 00:11:32,523 Oh yeah (chuckles). 321 00:11:32,592 --> 00:11:33,791 It's actually tougher than I thought, 322 00:11:33,927 --> 00:11:34,992 He's playing hardball. 323 00:11:35,062 --> 00:11:36,327 Marcie: (chuckles) reggie? 324 00:11:36,463 --> 00:11:37,762 Reggie, reggie? 325 00:11:38,732 --> 00:11:40,197 Say reggie one more time. 326 00:11:40,233 --> 00:11:41,399 (both laughing) 327 00:11:43,070 --> 00:11:45,136 Marcie: Jamal swan is up first this morning. 328 00:11:45,271 --> 00:11:46,137 Can he hurt us? 329 00:11:46,272 --> 00:11:47,638 Jamal? No. 330 00:11:48,675 --> 00:11:51,609 He likes to clown, but he's still my boy. 331 00:11:51,611 --> 00:11:53,344 Colleen: Tough day in court yesterday. 332 00:11:54,414 --> 00:11:55,947 What's the strategy? 333 00:11:55,949 --> 00:11:58,816 Marcie: To find out who scared our witness into perjuring herself. 334 00:11:58,852 --> 00:12:01,986 And convince the jury I'm telling the truth. 335 00:12:02,122 --> 00:12:03,854 Has the crown come to you with a deal? 336 00:12:03,890 --> 00:12:06,825 I ain't takin' no deal, colleen. 337 00:12:06,827 --> 00:12:09,193 These people want me on my knees. 338 00:12:09,262 --> 00:12:10,762 Let them fight for it. 339 00:12:10,764 --> 00:12:12,329 Look, our involvement in your case 340 00:12:12,365 --> 00:12:14,365 Is creating issues for our other clients. 341 00:12:15,402 --> 00:12:16,568 We're being forced to file subpoenas 342 00:12:16,703 --> 00:12:17,968 To get cops to testify. 343 00:12:17,970 --> 00:12:19,838 Plea bargaining has virtually stopped. 344 00:12:21,040 --> 00:12:22,973 This isn't just about you. 345 00:12:25,245 --> 00:12:26,844 This wouldn't be about protecting the judgeship 346 00:12:26,913 --> 00:12:28,246 You're up for would it? 347 00:12:30,116 --> 00:12:32,116 (scoffs) wow. 348 00:12:32,152 --> 00:12:34,051 You know your problem, percy? 349 00:12:34,087 --> 00:12:36,053 You don't know who your friends are. 350 00:12:42,763 --> 00:12:44,996 Reggie, do you have a minute, sir? 351 00:12:45,131 --> 00:12:46,264 Sure. 352 00:12:48,401 --> 00:12:50,601 See how curious my students are? 353 00:12:50,670 --> 00:12:53,604 They want to see the wheels of justice in motion. 354 00:12:53,673 --> 00:12:55,006 Look, fine. 355 00:12:55,075 --> 00:12:56,674 Here's something you can teach them. 356 00:12:56,810 --> 00:12:58,543 Right now with the aggravated assault charge, 357 00:12:58,678 --> 00:13:00,378 We're going for summary. 358 00:13:00,380 --> 00:13:01,613 Can always decide to go indictable. 359 00:13:01,748 --> 00:13:02,747 Cut the crap. 360 00:13:02,749 --> 00:13:04,282 You're not gonna start over. 361 00:13:04,284 --> 00:13:05,850 Don't force my hand, reggie. 362 00:13:09,289 --> 00:13:10,288 What's that mean? 363 00:13:10,290 --> 00:13:11,222 What's "indictment"? 364 00:13:11,357 --> 00:13:12,523 Well, if he changes it to indictable 365 00:13:12,526 --> 00:13:15,793 The maximum sentence goes from six months to ten years. 366 00:13:16,663 --> 00:13:17,628 (slow dramatic music) 367 00:13:17,664 --> 00:13:19,363 Should I take a deal? 368 00:13:19,399 --> 00:13:21,199 (chuckles) he's just playing games. 369 00:13:21,268 --> 00:13:23,701 No, the deal was bad before, it's gonna be worse now. 370 00:13:23,837 --> 00:13:25,135 Don't worry. 371 00:13:25,172 --> 00:13:26,404 We still got moves. 372 00:13:26,406 --> 00:13:31,175 (slow dramatic music) 373 00:13:38,785 --> 00:13:40,585 I'll be okay. 374 00:13:40,654 --> 00:13:44,522 (people chattering) 375 00:13:44,524 --> 00:13:45,923 Darcelle's not gonna stay? 376 00:13:46,059 --> 00:13:49,727 The arena gets me, not my family. 377 00:13:49,796 --> 00:13:50,862 Officer ross: I don't care. 378 00:13:50,997 --> 00:13:53,865 I told you I'm not testifying. 379 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:56,066 What makes you think you have a choice? 380 00:13:56,102 --> 00:13:57,268 Officer ross: Whatever. 381 00:13:58,137 --> 00:13:59,470 She doesn't look happy. 382 00:14:00,540 --> 00:14:02,807 Mr. Swan, can you please tell the court 383 00:14:02,809 --> 00:14:04,275 How you know percy lincoln. 384 00:14:04,311 --> 00:14:05,944 Yeah, we've known each other for a while, 385 00:14:05,946 --> 00:14:07,478 Run in the same circles. 386 00:14:07,480 --> 00:14:11,015 Just two men trying to make change in the world. 387 00:14:11,017 --> 00:14:13,484 Ellery: The same circles as in? 388 00:14:13,553 --> 00:14:15,853 Jamal: You know, rallies, committees, 389 00:14:15,856 --> 00:14:17,154 Stuff like that. 390 00:14:17,224 --> 00:14:20,357 Like say, the community policy initiative committee? 391 00:14:20,393 --> 00:14:23,160 Yes. That's one I organized myself. 392 00:14:26,232 --> 00:14:28,366 Ellery: Could you please tell us what this is? 393 00:14:28,368 --> 00:14:29,433 Jamal: That's the committee. 394 00:14:29,502 --> 00:14:30,902 It's almost everybody. 395 00:14:31,037 --> 00:14:32,003 The turnout was great. 396 00:14:32,072 --> 00:14:34,772 Can you please identify that person right there? 397 00:14:35,508 --> 00:14:36,908 That's percy lincoln. 398 00:14:36,910 --> 00:14:38,242 And who is that beside him? 399 00:14:38,311 --> 00:14:40,311 That's me, looking fresh. 400 00:14:40,446 --> 00:14:42,146 (ellery chuckles) 401 00:14:42,215 --> 00:14:43,915 Ellery: Just one more. 402 00:14:43,917 --> 00:14:46,250 Who's that, a few people down from the defendant? 403 00:14:46,253 --> 00:14:50,254 (suspenseful music) 404 00:14:50,257 --> 00:14:53,290 Jamal: Um, that's uh... 405 00:14:55,395 --> 00:14:56,760 Ellery: I can get the committee registry 406 00:14:56,796 --> 00:14:58,095 To help you if you need it. 407 00:14:58,097 --> 00:15:00,965 (suspenseful music) 408 00:15:00,967 --> 00:15:02,500 That's kyle allen. 409 00:15:02,502 --> 00:15:06,271 Officer kyle allen, now deceased. 410 00:15:06,406 --> 00:15:09,674 So officer kyle allen and the defendant knew each other? 411 00:15:09,743 --> 00:15:11,409 They were on the same committee, yes. 412 00:15:11,544 --> 00:15:13,544 Ellery: Did you witness clashes between officer allen 413 00:15:13,613 --> 00:15:14,979 And the defendant? 414 00:15:15,015 --> 00:15:16,380 They disagreed. 415 00:15:16,449 --> 00:15:18,515 How would you characterize those disagreements? 416 00:15:18,517 --> 00:15:19,883 Well, you know, percy's a passionate guy 417 00:15:19,920 --> 00:15:24,155 And sometimes his passion gets the best of him. 418 00:15:24,290 --> 00:15:26,858 Like it did the night he murdered officer allen? 419 00:15:26,860 --> 00:15:28,826 Objection. Argumentative. 420 00:15:28,828 --> 00:15:30,160 I'm good, your honour. 421 00:15:31,631 --> 00:15:34,165 Marcie: I have no questions for the witness. 422 00:15:34,234 --> 00:15:35,699 The crown rests, your honour. 423 00:15:35,735 --> 00:15:37,101 The witness is dismissed. 424 00:15:37,103 --> 00:15:38,937 Ms. Diggs, are you ready to commence? 425 00:15:39,072 --> 00:15:40,237 Marcie: Yes, your honour. 426 00:15:40,273 --> 00:15:41,839 The defence calls our first witness, 427 00:15:41,875 --> 00:15:43,240 Aisha brooks. 428 00:15:45,078 --> 00:15:46,844 Uh, no response, your honour. 429 00:15:46,913 --> 00:15:49,247 (dramatic music) 430 00:15:49,382 --> 00:15:50,648 Marlo, what's- 431 00:15:50,650 --> 00:15:51,782 What's going on? 432 00:15:51,784 --> 00:15:53,050 They're arresting me for breaking and entering. 433 00:15:53,086 --> 00:15:54,419 They're saying I stole that videotape. 434 00:15:54,421 --> 00:15:55,519 (thud) 435 00:15:55,555 --> 00:15:56,454 Can you please call my dad? 436 00:15:56,589 --> 00:15:57,455 Listen, I'm on it, okay? 437 00:15:57,590 --> 00:15:59,023 Just stay calm. 438 00:15:59,059 --> 00:16:01,192 Better quit playing around here, reggie. 439 00:16:01,194 --> 00:16:02,560 Reggie: Oh, the client filed a complaint. 440 00:16:02,629 --> 00:16:03,828 It's nothing to do with me. 441 00:16:03,963 --> 00:16:05,162 Ben sangster is a tenant. 442 00:16:05,198 --> 00:16:06,230 He doesn't own the building- 443 00:16:06,266 --> 00:16:07,598 But he owns the camera. 444 00:16:07,600 --> 00:16:10,334 He had it installed at his own expense. 445 00:16:10,403 --> 00:16:12,403 You're walking awfully close to the line here, reggie. 446 00:16:12,439 --> 00:16:13,938 Reggie: Aw come on, you would have done the same. 447 00:16:14,073 --> 00:16:15,473 You're just mad 'cause I outplayed ya. 448 00:16:15,475 --> 00:16:17,708 No, I'm mad about you playing, 449 00:16:17,744 --> 00:16:18,643 Instead of sitting down and discussing 450 00:16:18,778 --> 00:16:20,477 A plea deal for your client. 451 00:16:20,513 --> 00:16:21,879 (car engine turning over) 452 00:16:23,950 --> 00:16:26,484 Is this good for mr. Sangster? 453 00:16:26,619 --> 00:16:28,085 Well, here's the way it works. 454 00:16:28,221 --> 00:16:30,822 Because we now know that marlo had custody of the video, 455 00:16:30,957 --> 00:16:33,290 We may be able to establish that he tampered with it. 456 00:16:33,326 --> 00:16:35,893 Now the court may find that in admissible because... 457 00:16:35,929 --> 00:16:37,562 It's not an accurate representation 458 00:16:37,697 --> 00:16:39,430 Of the events it's supposed to depict. 459 00:16:39,432 --> 00:16:40,565 Excellent. 460 00:16:40,700 --> 00:16:47,438 (upbeat music) 461 00:16:48,841 --> 00:16:50,708 Aisha voicemail: Hi, it's aisha brooks. Leave a message. 462 00:16:50,710 --> 00:16:51,809 (marcie sighs) 463 00:16:56,416 --> 00:16:57,781 Marcie: Officer ross. 464 00:16:59,919 --> 00:17:01,185 Unless you're delivering my burrito bowl, 465 00:17:01,320 --> 00:17:02,453 I got nothing to say to you. 466 00:17:02,455 --> 00:17:03,755 It'll only take a minute. 467 00:17:05,658 --> 00:17:07,157 You have 'til my food arrives. 468 00:17:11,130 --> 00:17:12,463 Thanks for talking to me. 469 00:17:14,267 --> 00:17:16,133 You can do all the talking. 470 00:17:16,269 --> 00:17:18,069 I don't wanna be anywhere near this. 471 00:17:19,272 --> 00:17:20,204 Is that how you felt that night? 472 00:17:20,273 --> 00:17:22,874 Like you didn't wanna be anywhere near it? 473 00:17:23,009 --> 00:17:26,477 You know, percy said that you stayed mostly uninvolved. 474 00:17:26,513 --> 00:17:28,112 I won't make a good witness. 475 00:17:29,482 --> 00:17:31,282 You know, a man's life is at stake here. 476 00:17:31,284 --> 00:17:32,616 And what about my life? 477 00:17:33,886 --> 00:17:36,287 You put me on that stand, I won't say what you want. 478 00:17:36,356 --> 00:17:38,156 I-I can't. 479 00:17:38,291 --> 00:17:40,224 So then my client just goes to jail? 480 00:17:41,861 --> 00:17:43,761 Another future claimed by the system? 481 00:17:45,165 --> 00:17:47,365 Why is his future more valuable than mine? 482 00:17:47,367 --> 00:17:49,166 Hmm, answer me that? 483 00:17:49,302 --> 00:17:50,835 You want me to go to court and tell everyone 484 00:17:50,904 --> 00:17:52,570 What a terrible person kyle allen was? 485 00:17:52,639 --> 00:17:54,738 Sure. And guess what? 486 00:17:54,808 --> 00:17:56,106 Any career aspirations, 487 00:17:56,108 --> 00:18:00,444 Any chance of making real change inside hpd is flushed. 488 00:18:00,447 --> 00:18:03,413 Is my black life less valuable because I wear a badge? 489 00:18:06,519 --> 00:18:07,684 No. 490 00:18:09,221 --> 00:18:11,456 It's because in a moment that required courage, 491 00:18:12,692 --> 00:18:14,992 You displayed a stunning lack. 492 00:18:15,028 --> 00:18:17,795 (tense music) 493 00:18:17,930 --> 00:18:19,096 (phone ringing) 494 00:18:20,767 --> 00:18:23,734 Aisha? Where are you? 495 00:18:24,604 --> 00:18:25,903 Reggie: Mr. Ricci, 496 00:18:26,038 --> 00:18:28,239 What was your intent when you took your son, 497 00:18:28,374 --> 00:18:30,074 A semi-pro hockey player, 498 00:18:30,076 --> 00:18:33,010 To visit my client while he was alone in his restaurant? 499 00:18:33,046 --> 00:18:35,212 Ben hadn't paid his rent. 500 00:18:35,281 --> 00:18:37,281 I wanted to talk to him man-to-man. 501 00:18:37,283 --> 00:18:39,250 You mean man-to-men? 502 00:18:39,319 --> 00:18:40,684 Mr. Ricci: We had an agreement. 503 00:18:40,720 --> 00:18:41,686 Reggie: That's right. 504 00:18:41,821 --> 00:18:45,089 Now I have an email here from April of last year, 505 00:18:45,091 --> 00:18:47,758 Which says you'd be happy to give 506 00:18:47,827 --> 00:18:50,561 Mr. Sangster a reprieve on the rent. 507 00:18:50,630 --> 00:18:51,762 What changed? 508 00:18:51,831 --> 00:18:53,431 Mr. Ricci: Nothing changed. 509 00:18:53,433 --> 00:18:55,466 We followed up by phone 510 00:18:55,468 --> 00:18:59,237 And ben said he'd repay the full amount after four months. 511 00:18:59,372 --> 00:19:01,772 Did you record any of these phone calls? 512 00:19:01,774 --> 00:19:03,941 Mr. Ricci: Why would I need to record my phone calls? 513 00:19:05,912 --> 00:19:07,845 Isn't a man's word enough? 514 00:19:09,282 --> 00:19:12,149 Reggie: Given the lockdowns and reduced business, 515 00:19:12,152 --> 00:19:14,886 How did you expect your tenant to come up with the rent? 516 00:19:16,355 --> 00:19:18,455 (dramatic music) 517 00:19:18,491 --> 00:19:21,091 I've been in this country for more than forty years, 518 00:19:23,596 --> 00:19:25,462 I have dug ditches, 519 00:19:25,464 --> 00:19:26,997 Troweled cement floors, 520 00:19:27,066 --> 00:19:31,135 Whatever was necessary to honour an agreement once made. 521 00:19:33,606 --> 00:19:35,139 You people act like this is the first time 522 00:19:35,274 --> 00:19:37,208 We've lived through hard times. 523 00:19:37,343 --> 00:19:39,610 In 2008, we were just scraping by. 524 00:19:39,745 --> 00:19:40,945 When we couldn't pay for cleaning 525 00:19:41,014 --> 00:19:42,280 And maintenance on the building, 526 00:19:42,282 --> 00:19:44,215 My son did it for free. 527 00:19:44,284 --> 00:19:46,083 Reggie: Ah yes, the maintenance. 528 00:19:46,119 --> 00:19:48,686 There was an electrical problem in the restaurant dining room 529 00:19:48,688 --> 00:19:51,789 That went unfixed for four weeks. 530 00:19:51,858 --> 00:19:53,024 Mr. Ricci: (scoffs) without the income from the rent, 531 00:19:53,159 --> 00:19:55,026 I-I couldn't pay an electrician. 532 00:19:56,229 --> 00:19:58,229 Now every week I'm getting calls from the bank 533 00:19:58,231 --> 00:20:00,564 Because I can't pay my mortgage because of your client. 534 00:20:00,567 --> 00:20:03,768 Reggie: So you and your son decided to strong arm ben for the rent? 535 00:20:03,903 --> 00:20:05,503 Mr. Ricci: No. No! 536 00:20:05,505 --> 00:20:08,372 (suspenseful music) 537 00:20:08,374 --> 00:20:11,108 I expected him to be a man of his word. 538 00:20:11,177 --> 00:20:15,179 (suspenseful music) 539 00:20:15,248 --> 00:20:17,047 Thank you, mr. Ricci. 540 00:20:19,752 --> 00:20:20,951 (reggie grunts) 541 00:20:20,954 --> 00:20:21,852 (suspenseful music) 542 00:20:21,988 --> 00:20:23,520 Reggie: He put on a good show. 543 00:20:23,556 --> 00:20:25,355 Don't worry, you'll get your turn. 544 00:20:26,793 --> 00:20:28,925 Aisha: I'm sorry but I can't testify. 545 00:20:29,796 --> 00:20:32,329 But aisha we talked about this. 546 00:20:32,365 --> 00:20:34,331 Without you corroborating percy's side of the story, 547 00:20:34,467 --> 00:20:35,799 He goes to prison. 548 00:20:35,801 --> 00:20:37,268 I can't risk losing my kid. 549 00:20:39,539 --> 00:20:40,671 Losing your? 550 00:20:42,007 --> 00:20:44,141 I'm sorry, what are you talking about? 551 00:20:44,210 --> 00:20:46,143 Rosella told me what they did. 552 00:20:47,480 --> 00:20:49,747 I don't even have a record, but they're the cops! 553 00:20:49,816 --> 00:20:52,083 They can do what they want, the truth doesn't matter. 554 00:20:54,420 --> 00:20:56,153 Aisha, you need to tell me right now: 555 00:20:56,222 --> 00:20:58,889 What exactly did they say to rosella, 556 00:20:58,958 --> 00:21:00,558 And who exactly said it? 557 00:21:00,560 --> 00:21:02,926 (intense dramatic music) 558 00:21:05,865 --> 00:21:08,299 Call rosella wilson to the stand. 559 00:21:09,435 --> 00:21:12,569 Ms. Wilson, do you have a criminal record? 560 00:21:12,605 --> 00:21:13,771 Objection, relevance? 561 00:21:13,773 --> 00:21:14,738 Judge kerr: Overruled. 562 00:21:14,807 --> 00:21:16,140 The witness will answer. 563 00:21:19,012 --> 00:21:20,811 Marcie: Rosella, 564 00:21:20,847 --> 00:21:23,914 You will not be in trouble for having a criminal record. 565 00:21:24,050 --> 00:21:25,415 But you will be in trouble 566 00:21:25,451 --> 00:21:27,651 If you do not tell the truth here today. 567 00:21:27,654 --> 00:21:31,922 (suspenseful music) 568 00:21:31,924 --> 00:21:34,792 I pled guilty to theft when I was 17. 569 00:21:34,794 --> 00:21:37,461 Marcie: And did anyone approach you, 570 00:21:37,497 --> 00:21:39,329 And try to use this information 571 00:21:39,365 --> 00:21:42,499 To get you to change your testimony? 572 00:21:42,535 --> 00:21:44,401 The other officer from that night. 573 00:21:44,437 --> 00:21:46,804 Marcie: Officer coates or officer ross? 574 00:21:46,806 --> 00:21:48,205 Officer coates. 575 00:21:48,974 --> 00:21:50,274 I work at a bank. 576 00:21:51,477 --> 00:21:53,611 He told me it would be a shame 577 00:21:53,613 --> 00:21:56,614 If my work found out about my criminal record. 578 00:21:56,616 --> 00:21:58,549 Listen, I really need this job. 579 00:21:59,952 --> 00:22:02,419 My dad can't work anymore and my mom's sick. 580 00:22:03,256 --> 00:22:04,654 Marcie: In light of this, 581 00:22:04,691 --> 00:22:07,390 Would you like to change your earlier testimony? 582 00:22:07,392 --> 00:22:11,362 (suspenseful music) 583 00:22:11,431 --> 00:22:12,796 We didn't dine and dash. 584 00:22:14,500 --> 00:22:16,434 The waitress billed us extra by mistake, 585 00:22:16,436 --> 00:22:18,569 So we dropped what we owed and left. 586 00:22:19,672 --> 00:22:22,039 Those guys were chirping us way before that. 587 00:22:22,174 --> 00:22:25,609 Marcie: And they were verbally harassing you how? 588 00:22:25,611 --> 00:22:27,645 Rosella: Complaining that we laughed too loud, 589 00:22:27,647 --> 00:22:29,780 That we were on our phones too much. 590 00:22:29,816 --> 00:22:31,649 Then they followed us outside, 591 00:22:31,784 --> 00:22:33,918 Started insulting us, 592 00:22:33,920 --> 00:22:35,453 Getting in our faces. 593 00:22:37,590 --> 00:22:39,590 One guy started yanking me around. 594 00:22:41,094 --> 00:22:42,126 Then mr. Lincoln showed up 595 00:22:42,261 --> 00:22:44,327 And he tried to calm everyone down. 596 00:22:45,264 --> 00:22:46,864 He was trying to help. 597 00:22:46,933 --> 00:22:48,298 Marcie: Thank you, rosella. 598 00:22:49,468 --> 00:22:50,735 No further questions. 599 00:22:54,440 --> 00:22:56,307 Ellery: Ms. Wilson, 600 00:22:56,309 --> 00:22:59,677 What statement of yours do you think the court should consider? 601 00:22:59,679 --> 00:23:01,011 What I just said. 602 00:23:01,080 --> 00:23:02,546 Ellery: What you just said, 603 00:23:02,548 --> 00:23:03,948 Or what you said yesterday, 604 00:23:04,083 --> 00:23:05,749 Or what you said five months ago? 605 00:23:05,752 --> 00:23:06,950 I can't keep your lies straight. 606 00:23:07,019 --> 00:23:08,419 Objection. Badgering. 607 00:23:08,421 --> 00:23:10,187 Is there a question, ms. Lopez? 608 00:23:12,525 --> 00:23:13,824 Did you know that officer allen 609 00:23:13,959 --> 00:23:15,292 And mr. Lincoln knew each other? 610 00:23:15,328 --> 00:23:16,760 Rosella: No, I just- 611 00:23:16,763 --> 00:23:19,630 Ellery: Did officer allen say anything to the defendant 612 00:23:19,699 --> 00:23:22,099 That would suggest they had a prior relationship? 613 00:23:24,036 --> 00:23:25,769 He said something like, 614 00:23:25,772 --> 00:23:28,239 "look who's here to save the day." 615 00:23:28,374 --> 00:23:30,508 And what did that mean to you at the time? 616 00:23:30,643 --> 00:23:31,709 I didn't think about it. 617 00:23:31,844 --> 00:23:34,010 Ellery: I want you to think about it now. 618 00:23:35,148 --> 00:23:37,314 I guess they knew each other. 619 00:23:37,316 --> 00:23:39,950 (dramatic suspenseful music) 620 00:23:39,952 --> 00:23:41,452 I'm good, your honour. 621 00:23:41,454 --> 00:23:46,857 (dramatic suspenseful music) 622 00:23:46,893 --> 00:23:49,259 Ms. Diggs, can we chat for a second? 623 00:23:50,463 --> 00:23:53,530 About the witness intimidation of rosella wilson? 624 00:23:53,566 --> 00:23:54,531 Happy to. 625 00:23:54,666 --> 00:23:55,933 Hardly. 626 00:23:55,935 --> 00:23:58,135 I'm actually here to offer you a bone. 627 00:23:58,270 --> 00:23:59,203 Twelve to fourteen. 628 00:23:59,272 --> 00:24:00,804 He's out in eight. 629 00:24:00,873 --> 00:24:04,307 Ellery, do you know who my client is? 630 00:24:04,343 --> 00:24:05,942 Percy lincoln's not gonna accept a deal, 631 00:24:05,978 --> 00:24:08,479 Especially in a case where a cop is trying to kill him. 632 00:24:08,614 --> 00:24:10,046 That's his story. 633 00:24:10,082 --> 00:24:11,882 Marcie: I think you underestimate where the jury's sympathy lies. 634 00:24:11,951 --> 00:24:14,017 Ellery: Or maybe you are. 635 00:24:14,053 --> 00:24:15,953 Not everyone resides in the same echo chamber 636 00:24:15,955 --> 00:24:17,521 As percy lincoln. 637 00:24:17,557 --> 00:24:19,323 Most people are like judge kerr and I, 638 00:24:19,392 --> 00:24:20,524 We respect the police 639 00:24:20,560 --> 00:24:22,960 And are tired of hearing him demonize them. 640 00:24:22,962 --> 00:24:24,361 Marcie: Yeah, well, 641 00:24:24,363 --> 00:24:27,130 If both my parents were cops I'd feel the same way. 642 00:24:29,034 --> 00:24:30,167 Talk to your client. 643 00:24:30,236 --> 00:24:31,601 Let me know. 644 00:24:34,006 --> 00:24:35,138 Colleen: Don't tell me your office 645 00:24:35,174 --> 00:24:37,007 Doesn't have an issue with marcie. 646 00:24:37,142 --> 00:24:39,443 Every single one of her files that I've reassigned 647 00:24:39,445 --> 00:24:40,777 Has made movement towards resolution. 648 00:24:40,913 --> 00:24:43,246 Personality conflicts happen, colleen. 649 00:24:43,282 --> 00:24:44,648 (laughing) really, martin? 650 00:24:44,717 --> 00:24:46,517 Well, it's a hell of a lot more plausible 651 00:24:46,652 --> 00:24:49,253 Than that "plot against marcie diggs" theory 652 00:24:49,255 --> 00:24:50,321 That you're floating. 653 00:24:50,456 --> 00:24:53,390 Look, I'm asking you to right the ship. 654 00:24:53,392 --> 00:24:55,726 Okay, this is about the clients not marcie. 655 00:24:59,065 --> 00:25:00,430 I'll speak to the lawyers. 656 00:25:01,800 --> 00:25:04,335 Ms. Diggs' defence of percy lincoln is a factor 657 00:25:04,470 --> 00:25:05,803 In the way they're handling cases, 658 00:25:05,805 --> 00:25:06,870 I'll deal with it. 659 00:25:07,005 --> 00:25:08,539 And that's all I ask. 660 00:25:08,608 --> 00:25:11,207 What are these people gonna do without you 661 00:25:11,244 --> 00:25:12,543 If you get that judgeship? 662 00:25:13,880 --> 00:25:15,278 Well, they'll figure it out. 663 00:25:17,750 --> 00:25:18,949 Uh huh. 664 00:25:20,553 --> 00:25:22,319 Percy: So, what's good, marcie diggs? 665 00:25:23,656 --> 00:25:24,955 I received an offer. 666 00:25:26,892 --> 00:25:28,258 Fulfill your duty. 667 00:25:29,228 --> 00:25:31,428 It's twelve to fourteen, out in eight. 668 00:25:31,430 --> 00:25:32,830 Wow! 669 00:25:32,832 --> 00:25:34,798 They really think they got me, huh? 670 00:25:35,835 --> 00:25:39,236 Hey, you're gonna have to earn it. 671 00:25:39,371 --> 00:25:41,471 You understand me? 672 00:25:41,541 --> 00:25:43,907 You're gonna have to earn it! 673 00:25:44,977 --> 00:25:46,343 Judge kerr: Is there an issue? 674 00:25:46,345 --> 00:25:47,644 No, your honour. 675 00:25:48,714 --> 00:25:49,579 Judge kerr: Are you ready to proceed? 676 00:25:49,615 --> 00:25:57,187 (soft dramatic music) 677 00:25:57,323 --> 00:25:58,522 Your honour, 678 00:25:58,657 --> 00:26:00,524 Given the lateness of the day, 679 00:26:00,526 --> 00:26:03,326 The defence requests a recess until tomorrow morning. 680 00:26:04,163 --> 00:26:05,129 Judge kerr: Request granted. 681 00:26:05,264 --> 00:26:07,531 We'll come back tomorrow, 10:00 am. 682 00:26:07,666 --> 00:26:08,798 We're adjourned for the day. 683 00:26:08,834 --> 00:26:10,134 Bailiff: All rise. 684 00:26:11,170 --> 00:26:12,469 Really appreciate you taking the time 685 00:26:12,505 --> 00:26:13,537 To come see me today. 686 00:26:13,672 --> 00:26:14,838 Darcelle: Of course. 687 00:26:15,775 --> 00:26:18,008 Is this about me helping you convince 688 00:26:18,077 --> 00:26:20,411 Percy to be reasonable? 689 00:26:22,114 --> 00:26:24,081 (laughing) I guess percy wouldn't be with a 690 00:26:24,216 --> 00:26:25,749 "beat around the bush" type. 691 00:26:27,119 --> 00:26:29,686 I wanna talk about percy and this trial. 692 00:26:29,722 --> 00:26:31,622 What happens if he's found guilty? 693 00:26:31,757 --> 00:26:33,557 I mean, have you two discussed the possibility 694 00:26:33,626 --> 00:26:35,492 Of him taking a plea? 695 00:26:35,561 --> 00:26:38,161 Darcelle: I understand you're concerned about this place, 696 00:26:38,197 --> 00:26:40,430 But we all knew this day would come 697 00:26:40,466 --> 00:26:42,666 When there would be some false allegation, 698 00:26:42,702 --> 00:26:44,635 Some made up charge. 699 00:26:44,704 --> 00:26:47,237 But percy and I came in from the streets, 700 00:26:47,239 --> 00:26:48,305 We don't run from a fight. 701 00:26:48,374 --> 00:26:50,307 And if your kids lose their father? 702 00:26:51,444 --> 00:26:54,477 You say that like he's being left at a walmart. 703 00:26:54,513 --> 00:26:55,846 Here's the thing. 704 00:26:57,183 --> 00:26:58,916 If percy's found guilty, 705 00:26:59,051 --> 00:27:01,751 It'll bring him back to reality. 706 00:27:01,787 --> 00:27:04,521 This playing with trying to change the system 707 00:27:04,523 --> 00:27:06,156 From the inside out, 708 00:27:07,093 --> 00:27:08,993 I warned him it would never work. 709 00:27:09,795 --> 00:27:11,094 It would make him soft. 710 00:27:12,064 --> 00:27:14,598 Now, here we are. 711 00:27:15,668 --> 00:27:18,202 (stammering) I don't understand. 712 00:27:18,204 --> 00:27:20,137 I mean, do you want him to go to jail? 713 00:27:20,272 --> 00:27:21,671 No, not at all. 714 00:27:23,342 --> 00:27:25,108 But we don't white flag shit. 715 00:27:26,078 --> 00:27:28,545 We never have, so. 716 00:27:32,118 --> 00:27:33,717 (door buzzer humming) 717 00:27:33,786 --> 00:27:34,984 (marcie sighs) 718 00:27:37,757 --> 00:27:38,955 Percy: Are you for real? 719 00:27:39,025 --> 00:27:40,157 I educated her. 720 00:27:40,159 --> 00:27:41,959 Don't blame her for trying. 721 00:27:41,961 --> 00:27:44,161 I'm just gonna be a minute. 722 00:27:44,163 --> 00:27:45,161 It's okay. I drove. 723 00:27:45,197 --> 00:27:46,563 I'll see you at home. -Okay. 724 00:27:49,969 --> 00:27:51,969 That's not right, colleen. That's not right. 725 00:27:52,104 --> 00:27:52,970 Marcie: What were you thinking? 726 00:27:53,105 --> 00:27:54,070 Colleen: What was I thinking? 727 00:27:54,106 --> 00:27:55,739 She was thinking that this guy's case 728 00:27:55,741 --> 00:27:57,107 Is putting a strain on the rest of us. 729 00:27:57,109 --> 00:27:59,509 With respect, doug, this is not about you. 730 00:27:59,545 --> 00:28:00,777 Not about me? 731 00:28:00,846 --> 00:28:02,779 I've had five or six of your cases dropped on me 732 00:28:02,815 --> 00:28:04,181 'cause no one at the crown wants to deal with you 733 00:28:04,250 --> 00:28:05,248 While you're representing him. 734 00:28:05,284 --> 00:28:08,651 Oh, so the moment a client becomes unpopular 735 00:28:08,688 --> 00:28:09,920 We just drop them, is that it? 736 00:28:09,989 --> 00:28:11,655 No, that's not what doug is saying at all. 737 00:28:11,790 --> 00:28:12,990 That's not what I'm saying. 738 00:28:13,125 --> 00:28:14,458 The crown offered you a deal 739 00:28:14,460 --> 00:28:15,992 And you dismissed it out of hand. 740 00:28:16,028 --> 00:28:17,594 No, I discussed it with my client 741 00:28:17,596 --> 00:28:18,728 And we rejected the offer. 742 00:28:18,764 --> 00:28:20,930 I mean, if I'm going to jail for eight years, 743 00:28:20,966 --> 00:28:23,133 I might as well see this thing through to the end. 744 00:28:23,169 --> 00:28:25,169 Colleen: What is the exit ramp on this, percy? 745 00:28:25,171 --> 00:28:27,404 Percy: The supreme court of canada is the exit ramp. 746 00:28:27,473 --> 00:28:29,006 Colleen: (laughing) wow. 747 00:28:29,141 --> 00:28:31,608 It's always about the show with you! 748 00:28:31,677 --> 00:28:34,478 Is this justice, colleen? 749 00:28:34,480 --> 00:28:35,879 What's happening to me? 750 00:28:35,881 --> 00:28:37,814 Is this "just" to you? 751 00:28:37,950 --> 00:28:39,783 Me being prosecuted like this. 752 00:28:39,819 --> 00:28:40,850 For what? 753 00:28:40,886 --> 00:28:42,486 'cause I chose to be a good guy, 754 00:28:42,621 --> 00:28:43,754 They get to take my freedom? 755 00:28:43,889 --> 00:28:45,088 No dear! 756 00:28:45,124 --> 00:28:46,423 Colleen: We should've never gotten involved in this. 757 00:28:46,558 --> 00:28:47,824 This was a mistake. 758 00:28:49,462 --> 00:28:50,994 Well, I hereby release you. 759 00:28:52,064 --> 00:28:53,429 Halifax legal aid no longer bears 760 00:28:53,466 --> 00:28:54,698 The responsibility of my defence. 761 00:28:54,767 --> 00:28:56,366 Marcie: Wait, what are you talking about? 762 00:28:56,368 --> 00:28:57,768 I'm your lawyer. 763 00:28:57,837 --> 00:29:00,237 Thank you, marcie. 764 00:29:00,372 --> 00:29:01,738 For everything. 765 00:29:03,642 --> 00:29:10,314 (dramatic music) 766 00:29:10,449 --> 00:29:11,447 Marcie: Really? 767 00:29:11,484 --> 00:29:17,320 (dramatic music) 768 00:29:17,356 --> 00:29:21,658 ♪ 769 00:29:21,694 --> 00:29:22,725 I'm sorry, 770 00:29:22,762 --> 00:29:23,726 But this had to end. 771 00:29:23,763 --> 00:29:25,128 Yeah, me too. 772 00:29:26,232 --> 00:29:27,131 What are you doing? 773 00:29:27,266 --> 00:29:28,899 Uh, I quit. 774 00:29:29,034 --> 00:29:31,334 (dramatic music) 775 00:29:31,370 --> 00:29:32,735 I'm done. 776 00:29:37,576 --> 00:29:38,876 Percy: I talked to darcelle. 777 00:29:41,346 --> 00:29:42,946 My daughters are ten. 778 00:29:45,951 --> 00:29:47,917 I can't go to prison for eight years. 779 00:29:50,156 --> 00:29:52,022 I'm gonna see if there's any room in her offer. 780 00:29:52,091 --> 00:29:53,690 Percy, we- 781 00:29:53,759 --> 00:29:55,492 We can still win this thing. 782 00:29:56,796 --> 00:29:58,795 I can see why you wanna take the risk, 783 00:30:00,699 --> 00:30:02,665 But it's my neck in the noose. 784 00:30:03,969 --> 00:30:06,102 Go back to legal aid, 785 00:30:06,172 --> 00:30:08,505 Keep doing the good work you do. 786 00:30:08,640 --> 00:30:12,642 (slow dramatic music) 787 00:30:12,711 --> 00:30:14,111 What happened to the fight? 788 00:30:19,185 --> 00:30:21,317 I'm reading "children of blood and bone" 789 00:30:21,353 --> 00:30:22,653 With my daughters. 790 00:30:23,956 --> 00:30:27,524 We've got about 100 pages left and I'm a slow reader. 791 00:30:30,396 --> 00:30:32,429 The possibility of leaving, 792 00:30:32,498 --> 00:30:36,800 Of everything that would be left unfinished, 793 00:30:36,935 --> 00:30:38,802 The cost of that fight got real tonight. 794 00:30:42,208 --> 00:30:46,142 You came to the defence of two black women. 795 00:30:47,313 --> 00:30:49,012 You wanna let them take your life for that? 796 00:30:49,148 --> 00:30:50,446 It's your call. 797 00:30:52,852 --> 00:30:54,217 But I am here. 798 00:30:56,989 --> 00:30:58,554 I'm in this. 799 00:30:58,591 --> 00:31:04,560 (sombre music) 800 00:31:05,831 --> 00:31:07,431 Percy: My sisters looked like they needed help. 801 00:31:09,101 --> 00:31:11,768 I'm always gonna protect black women, 802 00:31:11,770 --> 00:31:13,169 So that's what I did. 803 00:31:13,972 --> 00:31:14,838 Next thing I know, 804 00:31:14,973 --> 00:31:17,340 Officer allen's got me in a chokehold. 805 00:31:19,612 --> 00:31:21,111 I started to lose my vision. 806 00:31:23,315 --> 00:31:25,115 All of the shouting, 807 00:31:25,117 --> 00:31:26,849 Even my own voice, 808 00:31:26,886 --> 00:31:29,853 It all seemed far away. 809 00:31:32,625 --> 00:31:33,990 I couldn't breathe. 810 00:31:37,396 --> 00:31:38,929 I couldn't breathe. 811 00:31:41,901 --> 00:31:43,633 This was it for me, I thought. 812 00:31:45,437 --> 00:31:48,005 I'm gonna die like this. 813 00:31:49,508 --> 00:31:55,212 This is the moment I die at the hands of a cop 814 00:31:55,347 --> 00:31:57,714 For doing nothing other than the right thing. 815 00:32:00,319 --> 00:32:01,918 What made you wanna fight back? 816 00:32:03,822 --> 00:32:06,223 I didn't wanna be another face for a mural 817 00:32:06,225 --> 00:32:09,025 Or a posthumous "vanity fair" cover. 818 00:32:10,930 --> 00:32:14,631 I have a wife and daughters 819 00:32:14,766 --> 00:32:19,236 And I remembered they were sleeping when I left 820 00:32:19,371 --> 00:32:21,304 And I didn't tell them I love them. 821 00:32:22,908 --> 00:32:27,044 I needed to get home so I could tell them just that. 822 00:32:30,649 --> 00:32:34,317 And I heard the box cutter in my pocket 823 00:32:34,320 --> 00:32:35,919 Scraping against the pavement. 824 00:32:36,054 --> 00:32:37,988 (scraping echoes) 825 00:32:37,990 --> 00:32:39,355 And I grabbed it. 826 00:32:40,793 --> 00:32:42,859 And I just kept stabbing officer allen 827 00:32:42,895 --> 00:32:44,060 Until he stopped choking me. 828 00:32:44,196 --> 00:32:45,461 (flesh slashing echoes) 829 00:32:47,433 --> 00:32:49,399 I didn't know how many times that was. 830 00:32:50,903 --> 00:32:52,435 And when he finally let you go? 831 00:32:54,306 --> 00:32:56,406 I wanted to get home to my family. 832 00:32:58,344 --> 00:33:00,077 Tell my daughters I love them. 833 00:33:01,613 --> 00:33:02,979 That I was okay. 834 00:33:05,684 --> 00:33:07,617 That I was gonna live. 835 00:33:12,124 --> 00:33:13,423 Thank you, percy. 836 00:33:20,733 --> 00:33:22,499 Ellery: Mr. Lincoln, 837 00:33:22,568 --> 00:33:24,500 You didn't like officer allen all that much, did you? 838 00:33:24,536 --> 00:33:26,970 No, I did not. 839 00:33:27,105 --> 00:33:30,841 Ellery: So when you saw the opportunity to get into it with him, 840 00:33:30,843 --> 00:33:31,775 You took it? 841 00:33:31,910 --> 00:33:33,577 Look, I had no idea who he was. 842 00:33:33,579 --> 00:33:34,511 Ellery: No? 843 00:33:34,580 --> 00:33:36,312 How many months did you serve on the 844 00:33:36,382 --> 00:33:38,381 Community policy initiative committee? 845 00:33:38,516 --> 00:33:40,283 Six months maybe. 846 00:33:40,285 --> 00:33:41,651 It was a while ago. 847 00:33:41,720 --> 00:33:43,887 Ellery: You worked in close quarters with officer allen 848 00:33:44,022 --> 00:33:46,790 For six months and you expect this court to believe 849 00:33:46,792 --> 00:33:48,859 That you didn't recognize him? 850 00:33:48,861 --> 00:33:53,329 Look, there were eighteen people on that committee 851 00:33:53,365 --> 00:33:55,131 And I'm on a ton of committees. 852 00:33:56,468 --> 00:33:59,269 In fact, I was part of the "know your rights committee" 853 00:33:59,338 --> 00:34:01,271 At dalhousie a few years back. 854 00:34:02,207 --> 00:34:03,340 Does one of its members, 855 00:34:03,342 --> 00:34:07,577 An ellery lopez, remember me? 856 00:34:07,712 --> 00:34:08,678 You can ask me that question 857 00:34:08,747 --> 00:34:11,247 When I'm the one on trial for murder. 858 00:34:11,249 --> 00:34:13,583 (spectators chatter) 859 00:34:13,718 --> 00:34:16,953 Reggie: So even when your restaurant's running at full capacity, 860 00:34:16,955 --> 00:34:20,123 Your profit margins are only three to 5%? 861 00:34:20,258 --> 00:34:21,791 Ben: Yeah, that's right. 862 00:34:21,926 --> 00:34:24,427 Fast food restaurants have a profit margin of six to 9% 863 00:34:24,463 --> 00:34:27,497 But with a high-end restaurant like mine, it's lower. 864 00:34:27,566 --> 00:34:29,566 With lockdowns and distancing measures, 865 00:34:29,635 --> 00:34:31,101 It's basically zero. 866 00:34:31,236 --> 00:34:33,169 That's why I was unable to pay the rent. 867 00:34:34,639 --> 00:34:36,640 Unable to pay the rent. 868 00:34:36,775 --> 00:34:39,575 Ben: Right, which is, um, uh, $6,900. 869 00:34:39,611 --> 00:34:42,044 It's one of the highest per square foot in halifax. 870 00:34:42,081 --> 00:34:44,013 Reggie: Thank you, mr. Sangster. 871 00:34:44,083 --> 00:34:45,781 Mr. Sangster, 872 00:34:45,783 --> 00:34:48,084 You took full advantage of government subsidies 873 00:34:48,120 --> 00:34:49,418 During covid, correct? 874 00:34:49,455 --> 00:34:51,855 Yeah, it helped me keep some of my staff on 875 00:34:51,990 --> 00:34:53,523 And buy some supplies for takeout. 876 00:34:53,559 --> 00:34:59,929 And you also spent $4,499.99 877 00:34:59,965 --> 00:35:02,732 On ruffoni opus cupra hand hammered copper pans, 878 00:35:02,801 --> 00:35:03,800 Is that correct? 879 00:35:03,802 --> 00:35:04,935 That was for a tv show appearance. 880 00:35:04,937 --> 00:35:06,669 Avery: For which you also spent $1,000 881 00:35:06,738 --> 00:35:08,271 On hair, makeup and wardrobe. 882 00:35:08,273 --> 00:35:10,373 Ben: It was for a dinner that I cooked at a homeless shelter. 883 00:35:10,375 --> 00:35:12,909 I donated my time while the restaurant was shut down. 884 00:35:15,614 --> 00:35:17,013 Mr. Sangster, 885 00:35:17,082 --> 00:35:19,148 Correct me if I'm wrong, 886 00:35:19,184 --> 00:35:21,083 You got every government subsidy going. 887 00:35:21,120 --> 00:35:24,554 You splurged on equipment, on hair and makeup supplies, 888 00:35:24,623 --> 00:35:27,223 And in all that time you didn't pay one cent in rent. 889 00:35:27,259 --> 00:35:28,758 How was I paying? I was shut down. 890 00:35:28,894 --> 00:35:30,727 Avery: And when your landlord came to talk to you 891 00:35:30,796 --> 00:35:32,428 About paying that rent, 892 00:35:32,464 --> 00:35:33,496 You attacked him. 893 00:35:33,498 --> 00:35:34,798 No, that's- - you put your hands 894 00:35:34,800 --> 00:35:36,966 On this 70-year-old man. 895 00:35:37,035 --> 00:35:39,468 You grabbed him by the collar and you shoved him. 896 00:35:41,706 --> 00:35:43,105 Isn't that right, mr. Sangster? 897 00:35:43,142 --> 00:35:48,178 (intense music) 898 00:35:48,247 --> 00:35:51,181 I've known you for ten years, man. 899 00:35:51,250 --> 00:35:52,983 If you were in trouble, why didn't you tell me? 900 00:35:52,985 --> 00:35:54,951 You didn't have to be such a hard-ass. 901 00:35:57,256 --> 00:35:59,522 Avery: No further questions, your honour. 902 00:35:59,591 --> 00:36:03,593 (soft dramatic music) 903 00:36:03,662 --> 00:36:04,995 (avery sighs) 904 00:36:06,031 --> 00:36:08,130 Ellery: My mother always says, 905 00:36:08,167 --> 00:36:10,800 "wearing a badge is like having a heartbeat." 906 00:36:10,802 --> 00:36:12,401 Which is to say, that your timesheet 907 00:36:12,437 --> 00:36:13,903 Doesn't dictate your duty. 908 00:36:13,939 --> 00:36:16,939 Marcie: Here are the facts that we can all agree on. 909 00:36:16,975 --> 00:36:19,976 Percy lincoln was out shopping late at night 910 00:36:20,111 --> 00:36:23,279 And saw two women being harassed by three men. 911 00:36:23,415 --> 00:36:26,049 Ellery: Even though these officers were off-duty, 912 00:36:26,051 --> 00:36:29,085 They saw a crime in progress and decided to intervene. 913 00:36:29,087 --> 00:36:30,921 Marcie: One of the men had his hands on a woman, 914 00:36:31,056 --> 00:36:32,422 Roughing her up. 915 00:36:32,491 --> 00:36:35,358 Ellery: Percy lincoln inserted himself into the situation. 916 00:36:35,394 --> 00:36:36,692 Imagine that was you. 917 00:36:36,828 --> 00:36:39,095 Would you make the easier decision and just shrug it off? 918 00:36:39,164 --> 00:36:40,763 A man coming to the defence of a woman. 919 00:36:40,832 --> 00:36:42,932 Marcie: Or would you make the harder choice? 920 00:36:43,001 --> 00:36:44,100 Ellery: Who can't get behind that? 921 00:36:44,236 --> 00:36:45,968 Percy lincoln made that hard choice. 922 00:36:46,004 --> 00:36:47,370 But here is where it gets tricky. 923 00:36:47,505 --> 00:36:50,006 Marcie: Turning a blind eye to bad things happening- 924 00:36:50,141 --> 00:36:51,441 It has little to do with his desire 925 00:36:51,576 --> 00:36:53,243 To be a good samaritan. 926 00:36:53,378 --> 00:36:56,379 Only ensures that they will continue to happen. 927 00:36:56,381 --> 00:36:59,215 And a lot more to do with his hatred of our police. 928 00:36:59,218 --> 00:37:01,751 He put himself in a life or death situation. 929 00:37:01,820 --> 00:37:04,020 Ellery: The officers declared themselves. 930 00:37:04,089 --> 00:37:07,057 Marcie: If someone was choking the life out of you- 931 00:37:07,192 --> 00:37:10,393 So why did the defendant insist on his continued involvement? 932 00:37:10,528 --> 00:37:12,262 Wouldn't you do anything to survive? 933 00:37:12,397 --> 00:37:15,531 Percy lincoln killed officer kyle allen. 934 00:37:15,601 --> 00:37:19,568 Marcie: Wouldn't you grab a rock, or a stick, or a box cutter? 935 00:37:19,605 --> 00:37:22,939 It's our job to make sure that mr. Lincoln 936 00:37:23,074 --> 00:37:25,308 Is held accountable for his actions. 937 00:37:25,377 --> 00:37:30,212 Marcie: Wouldn't you do anything to stay alive? 938 00:37:30,249 --> 00:37:36,218 (suspenseful orchestral music) 939 00:37:36,255 --> 00:37:41,223 ♪ 940 00:37:42,761 --> 00:37:44,060 Avery, hold up. 941 00:37:46,732 --> 00:37:49,566 Well, misplaced your entourage? 942 00:37:49,701 --> 00:37:51,568 (chuckles) no, it's just me. 943 00:37:51,570 --> 00:37:53,836 I'm wondering if you're in the mood to negotiate. 944 00:37:55,107 --> 00:37:56,006 Oh really? 945 00:37:56,141 --> 00:37:58,541 No, seriously. You-you were right. 946 00:37:58,577 --> 00:38:00,110 Let's try and resolve this thing. 947 00:38:00,245 --> 00:38:02,479 And what makes you think the offer is still good? 948 00:38:02,481 --> 00:38:04,847 Your client basically admitted guilt in there just now. 949 00:38:04,883 --> 00:38:07,450 So you wanna punish me by screwing over my client? 950 00:38:07,486 --> 00:38:10,920 (quirky playful music) 951 00:38:10,989 --> 00:38:12,222 Screw it. 952 00:38:12,357 --> 00:38:14,924 I got a little caught up myself. 953 00:38:14,926 --> 00:38:16,726 Just bring your client by tomorrow. 954 00:38:17,629 --> 00:38:19,329 Oh, uh, by the way, 955 00:38:19,398 --> 00:38:21,430 You know, it's too bad your students aren't here 956 00:38:21,466 --> 00:38:23,800 To show them what it's like when a lawyer has to eat crow. 957 00:38:23,802 --> 00:38:25,034 No way. 958 00:38:25,070 --> 00:38:27,671 I sent them home so I could grovel in private. 959 00:38:27,806 --> 00:38:29,739 (laughing) you're something else, reg. 960 00:38:29,874 --> 00:38:30,940 See you tomorrow. 961 00:38:30,942 --> 00:38:32,274 Thanks, avery. 962 00:38:36,481 --> 00:38:37,814 (phone ringing) 963 00:38:39,851 --> 00:38:40,917 Doug: Marcie, I- 964 00:38:40,919 --> 00:38:42,184 Marcie: Don't worry about it. 965 00:38:43,021 --> 00:38:43,953 You and colleen were right. 966 00:38:45,590 --> 00:38:49,559 And I don't wanna have to decide how much I give to my client 967 00:38:49,628 --> 00:38:51,961 Because there are a hundred people waiting behind them. 968 00:38:53,265 --> 00:38:54,964 People deserve better. 969 00:38:55,000 --> 00:38:56,799 Especially the ones we work for. 970 00:39:00,605 --> 00:39:03,506 I can't believe this is happening. 971 00:39:03,641 --> 00:39:04,908 I know, friend. 972 00:39:04,910 --> 00:39:11,114 (sombre music) 973 00:39:11,183 --> 00:39:12,849 I'll see you soon, okay? 974 00:39:12,851 --> 00:39:13,850 You got it. 975 00:39:13,985 --> 00:39:22,125 (sombre music) 976 00:39:22,260 --> 00:39:28,030 (upbeat hip hop music) 977 00:39:32,904 --> 00:39:35,204 Emily: Marijuana smoking reggae singer. 978 00:39:35,240 --> 00:39:36,205 Bob marley? 979 00:39:36,241 --> 00:39:38,207 Yes! Okay. 980 00:39:39,678 --> 00:39:41,277 I don't know who the hell this is. 981 00:39:41,279 --> 00:39:42,678 No cheating! 982 00:39:43,615 --> 00:39:44,980 What? I had covid. 983 00:39:46,317 --> 00:39:47,416 I mean, 984 00:39:47,452 --> 00:39:49,051 (sucks teeth) fine. 985 00:39:49,721 --> 00:39:50,887 Who put this in here? 986 00:39:51,756 --> 00:39:53,422 Female black singer. 987 00:39:53,458 --> 00:39:54,457 Whitney houston? 988 00:39:54,459 --> 00:39:55,358 No. Thick. 989 00:39:55,493 --> 00:39:57,026 Aretha? -"dreamgirls." 990 00:39:57,161 --> 00:39:58,427 Beyonce? -No. 991 00:39:58,429 --> 00:39:59,596 Time. 992 00:39:59,598 --> 00:40:01,598 Damn it. Mom, I know that was yours. 993 00:40:01,733 --> 00:40:03,032 Austin, it's your turn. 994 00:40:03,902 --> 00:40:06,536 ♪ I don't need another ♪ 995 00:40:06,538 --> 00:40:09,638 Played george jefferson. 996 00:40:09,674 --> 00:40:10,974 Sherman hemsley. 997 00:40:10,976 --> 00:40:12,107 Austin: Mm hmm. 998 00:40:12,144 --> 00:40:14,543 ♪ yeah baby I did ♪ 999 00:40:16,848 --> 00:40:19,849 Jazz musician, black, guitarist. 1000 00:40:19,851 --> 00:40:20,917 ♪ and drove a new car ♪ 1001 00:40:21,052 --> 00:40:21,918 (austin snapping) 1002 00:40:21,987 --> 00:40:24,854 "give me the night", "breezin'" 1003 00:40:24,923 --> 00:40:26,722 "turn your love around"? 1004 00:40:26,858 --> 00:40:28,591 It's on the tip of my tongue. 1005 00:40:28,593 --> 00:40:29,792 Benson? 1006 00:40:29,795 --> 00:40:31,461 That's the last name. What's the first? 1007 00:40:31,530 --> 00:40:32,595 Jeffrey? 1008 00:40:32,631 --> 00:40:33,596 No. 1009 00:40:33,665 --> 00:40:34,664 Time! You're done. 1010 00:40:34,666 --> 00:40:37,066 How can you not know george benson? 1011 00:40:37,102 --> 00:40:38,435 It's just a game, austin. 1012 00:40:38,570 --> 00:40:39,436 (laughing) 1013 00:40:39,571 --> 00:40:40,770 We played "turn your love around" 1014 00:40:40,905 --> 00:40:42,205 At our wedding. 1015 00:40:43,241 --> 00:40:45,141 That and a hundred other records! 1016 00:40:45,276 --> 00:40:46,676 Can we just play the game? 1017 00:40:46,745 --> 00:40:48,143 Whatever you want. 1018 00:40:48,180 --> 00:40:50,480 That seems to be the order of the day. 1019 00:40:50,482 --> 00:40:56,386 (tense music) 1020 00:40:56,521 --> 00:41:02,558 ♪ 1021 00:41:02,694 --> 00:41:03,759 Mom! 1022 00:41:04,229 --> 00:41:05,895 Dad! 1023 00:41:05,931 --> 00:41:07,763 I've lived through my mess, 1024 00:41:07,799 --> 00:41:09,899 My kids lived through it. 1025 00:41:09,968 --> 00:41:12,035 I'm not interested in a second time around. 1026 00:41:13,605 --> 00:41:14,904 Go figure out your stuff 1027 00:41:15,039 --> 00:41:17,806 'cause I-I-I can't have this around me. 1028 00:41:18,977 --> 00:41:24,914 (solemn music) 1029 00:41:26,218 --> 00:41:27,783 Foreperson: I'm truly sorry, your honour. 1030 00:41:27,853 --> 00:41:29,318 It's been five days 1031 00:41:29,354 --> 00:41:32,255 And I don't think we can come to an agreement. 1032 00:41:32,257 --> 00:41:33,656 We're worn out. 1033 00:41:33,658 --> 00:41:34,791 Judge kerr: And you are of the decision 1034 00:41:34,926 --> 00:41:36,926 That you are hopelessly deadlocked? 1035 00:41:36,928 --> 00:41:38,060 Yes. 1036 00:41:38,096 --> 00:41:39,529 Due to a hung jury, 1037 00:41:39,598 --> 00:41:41,264 I must declare a mistrial. 1038 00:41:41,266 --> 00:41:43,399 The defendant will be notified when a new trial date is set. 1039 00:41:43,435 --> 00:41:44,800 Thank you, marcie. 1040 00:41:45,470 --> 00:41:46,603 You gonna be okay? 1041 00:41:46,605 --> 00:41:48,671 (chuckles) they've neutralized me, 1042 00:41:48,673 --> 00:41:51,274 But I get to finish that book. 1043 00:41:51,343 --> 00:41:52,342 (gavel slamming) 1044 00:41:52,344 --> 00:41:53,309 Bailiff: All rise. 1045 00:41:53,378 --> 00:41:59,415 (uplifting techno music) 1046 00:41:59,484 --> 00:42:02,952 (people chatter) 1047 00:42:03,087 --> 00:42:07,022 (uplifting techno music) 1048 00:42:07,058 --> 00:42:08,224 Baby. 1049 00:42:09,093 --> 00:42:14,229 (uplifting techno music) 1050 00:42:14,266 --> 00:42:15,664 Ellery: Congratulations, marcie. 1051 00:42:17,802 --> 00:42:20,436 I just wanted to let you know that I recommended to my boss 1052 00:42:20,505 --> 00:42:22,471 Nothing further happens on this file. 1053 00:42:23,141 --> 00:42:24,274 Good. 1054 00:42:25,209 --> 00:42:27,043 You're not a bad dance partner. 1055 00:42:27,112 --> 00:42:29,045 I hope we get to do this again sometime. 1056 00:42:30,782 --> 00:42:35,318 ♪ I think that you should fly and be free 1057 00:42:35,320 --> 00:42:38,121 ♪ take a horse and just ride with me ♪ 1058 00:42:38,123 --> 00:42:39,255 She did it again! 1059 00:42:39,390 --> 00:42:42,258 Crushed 'em without so much as even a scratch. 1060 00:42:42,393 --> 00:42:44,293 Oh, trust me, I have scratches, 1061 00:42:44,362 --> 00:42:46,729 You just can't see 'em. 1062 00:42:46,731 --> 00:42:47,997 Mm, okay. 1063 00:42:49,601 --> 00:42:50,866 I see a scratch here. 1064 00:42:51,669 --> 00:42:53,503 I see another scratch there. 1065 00:42:53,638 --> 00:42:54,837 (both laughing) 1066 00:42:57,208 --> 00:42:59,042 You know I gotta ask. 1067 00:42:59,177 --> 00:43:01,577 To the newly unemployed marcie diggs, 1068 00:43:01,580 --> 00:43:02,879 Attorney-at-law. 1069 00:43:04,549 --> 00:43:05,914 What's next? 1070 00:43:07,218 --> 00:43:10,085 ♪ I'll meet you by the ocean ♪ 1071 00:43:10,121 --> 00:43:11,487 I have some ideas. 1072 00:43:12,457 --> 00:43:13,823 ♪ by the ocean ♪