1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:02,585 Previously on "All Rise"... 2 00:00:02,669 --> 00:00:04,421 Me and Rachel working together is weird, right? 3 00:00:02,669 --> 00:00:04,421 [ laughs ] 4 00:00:04,504 --> 00:00:07,048 I received this two days ago, anonymously. 5 00:00:07,132 --> 00:00:09,217 This could lead to charges against Deputy Rashel. 6 00:00:09,300 --> 00:00:11,594 And you want me to testify. Yeah, I don't think so. 7 00:00:11,678 --> 00:00:14,097 Don't do it alone. Put together an army. 8 00:00:14,180 --> 00:00:15,765 That means going against the sheriff, 9 00:00:15,849 --> 00:00:18,768 their union, and a host of powerful people. 10 00:00:18,852 --> 00:00:20,478 What about Tony Carver? What's his take? 11 00:00:20,562 --> 00:00:21,771 You've worked police shootings, right? 12 00:00:21,855 --> 00:00:23,314 Until I barked up a tree that bit back. 13 00:00:23,398 --> 00:00:24,941 You wanna help me walk on eggshells? 14 00:00:25,024 --> 00:00:27,068 Look at this. 15 00:00:25,024 --> 00:00:27,068 Why are you so keen on this case? 16 00:00:27,152 --> 00:00:30,947 At last count, there were seven cops in my extended family. 17 00:00:31,030 --> 00:00:33,241 And you're gonna do this? You're gonna take down a cop? 18 00:00:33,324 --> 00:00:34,784 I'm gonna try. 19 00:00:35,744 --> 00:00:42,292 ♪♪♪ 20 00:00:42,375 --> 00:00:45,420 ♪ It's the most wonderful time of year ♪ 21 00:00:45,503 --> 00:00:47,297 ♪ Cocoa and carols ♪ 22 00:00:47,380 --> 00:00:49,090 ♪ Laughter and cheer ♪ 23 00:00:49,174 --> 00:00:50,800 ♪ Jingle, jangle, it's Christmas time ♪ 24 00:00:50,884 --> 00:00:53,303 First jury trial since COVID. 25 00:00:53,386 --> 00:00:55,472 A dozen jurors, pregnant judge. 26 00:00:55,555 --> 00:00:59,642 I don't have to deliver a verdict on my own. 27 00:00:55,555 --> 00:00:59,642 Swarming with risks. 28 00:00:59,726 --> 00:01:01,269 Trust me, Sherri. It'll be great. 29 00:00:59,726 --> 00:01:01,269 It'll be great. 30 00:01:01,352 --> 00:01:03,480 Never thought I'd see a real jury trial this year 31 00:01:03,563 --> 00:01:05,356 because of COVID, but it's actually happening. 32 00:01:05,440 --> 00:01:06,566 Don't expect fanfare. 33 00:01:06,649 --> 00:01:09,444 This case seems fairly straightforward, 34 00:01:09,527 --> 00:01:12,322 a good one first to ease back into with the jury. 35 00:01:12,405 --> 00:01:15,784 Orientation begins in three, two... [ mouths words ] 36 00:01:15,867 --> 00:01:18,995 [ computer chimes ] 37 00:01:15,867 --> 00:01:18,995 Hello. I am Judge Carmichael. 38 00:01:19,078 --> 00:01:21,331 Welcome to the first jury orientation 39 00:01:21,414 --> 00:01:25,293 in Los Angeles Superior Court since the pandemic. 40 00:01:25,376 --> 00:01:27,170 ♪♪♪ 41 00:01:27,253 --> 00:01:29,839 Thank you for getting dressed, 42 00:01:29,923 --> 00:01:31,800 at least from the waist up, and for traveling 43 00:01:31,883 --> 00:01:34,093 at least as far as your kitchen tables 44 00:01:34,177 --> 00:01:37,347 to begin this sacred civil service. 45 00:01:37,430 --> 00:01:39,349 ♪♪♪ 46 00:01:39,432 --> 00:01:40,683 [ chuckles ] 47 00:01:40,767 --> 00:01:42,894 Oh! 48 00:01:42,977 --> 00:01:45,688 Nice decorating, Juanita. 49 00:01:45,772 --> 00:01:47,690 Hmm, no, the neighbors did all that. 50 00:01:47,774 --> 00:01:49,651 - How you holding up? - Not sure how much longer 51 00:01:49,734 --> 00:01:52,529 I can manage these kids alone with Leon in jail. 52 00:01:52,612 --> 00:01:55,532 It's been four months. Damn shame. 53 00:01:55,615 --> 00:01:57,242 Well, trial starts tomorrow, so hang tight. 54 00:01:57,325 --> 00:02:00,328 If you would have told me I'd live to see my son stand trial 55 00:02:00,411 --> 00:02:04,958 for protecting his little girl from a creep, the-- 56 00:02:00,411 --> 00:02:04,958 [ door opens ] 57 00:02:05,041 --> 00:02:07,710 Miss Emily! 58 00:02:05,041 --> 00:02:07,710 6 feet, Levi. Put your mask on, okay? 59 00:02:07,794 --> 00:02:10,046 I was hoping I'd see you guys this time. 60 00:02:10,129 --> 00:02:11,673 I brought you a little something to wear in court. 61 00:02:11,756 --> 00:02:13,883 - Thank you, Miss Emily. - [ chuckles ] You're welcome. 62 00:02:13,967 --> 00:02:16,928 So you'll both look sharp for trial. 63 00:02:17,011 --> 00:02:19,222 So? Dad won't even get to see us. 64 00:02:19,305 --> 00:02:20,723 He knows you'll be there for him. 65 00:02:20,807 --> 00:02:22,433 Is he coming home for Christmas? 66 00:02:20,807 --> 00:02:22,433 [ horn honks ] 67 00:02:22,517 --> 00:02:25,019 Oh, that'll be Mrs. Robinson. 68 00:02:25,103 --> 00:02:26,396 Hey! 69 00:02:26,479 --> 00:02:27,438 Never miss a week, huh, Roxy? 70 00:02:27,522 --> 00:02:31,943 Well, I could say the same thing about you, Emily. 71 00:02:32,026 --> 00:02:32,819 [ dog barking in distance ] 72 00:02:32,902 --> 00:02:34,445 Is that... 73 00:02:34,529 --> 00:02:38,116 Ah. [ laughs ] Yeah, that's Bean. 74 00:02:34,529 --> 00:02:38,116 Oh! 75 00:02:38,199 --> 00:02:40,869 Judge Carmichael has been glowing at work. 76 00:02:40,952 --> 00:02:42,412 Well, I wouldn't know, sweetheart. 77 00:02:42,495 --> 00:02:45,540 Because of COVID, Lola is satisfied 78 00:02:45,623 --> 00:02:48,418 seeing her dad and me only on FaceTime. 79 00:02:48,501 --> 00:02:50,044 But I guess it could be worse. 80 00:02:50,128 --> 00:02:52,797 Look at this family, barely getting by. 81 00:02:52,881 --> 00:02:56,259 Don't forget to tell Daddy I love him. 82 00:02:56,342 --> 00:02:57,302 I won't. 83 00:02:57,385 --> 00:03:00,930 LOLA: 12 of you may be selected 84 00:03:01,014 --> 00:03:03,600 to determine the facts presented at trial. 85 00:03:03,683 --> 00:03:07,103 Based solely on these facts and the law, 86 00:03:07,186 --> 00:03:09,606 you must deliver a unanimous verdict 87 00:03:09,689 --> 00:03:11,107 beyond a reasonable doubt. 88 00:03:11,190 --> 00:03:14,569 You will determine guilty or not guilty. 89 00:03:14,652 --> 00:03:17,572 - I just wanna, um... - Yes. Juror number 2. 90 00:03:17,655 --> 00:03:19,449 I'm just confirming, reasonable doubt 91 00:03:19,532 --> 00:03:21,618 is a thorough consideration of evidence that-- 92 00:03:21,701 --> 00:03:23,620 That leaves you with an abiding conviction 93 00:03:23,703 --> 00:03:25,622 that the allegation is true, yes. 94 00:03:25,705 --> 00:03:27,498 Noted. Is there intake protocol? 95 00:03:27,582 --> 00:03:29,792 Do we get hazmat suits, PPE? 96 00:03:29,876 --> 00:03:31,586 - A mask will suffice. - One more thing-- 97 00:03:31,669 --> 00:03:33,796 I appreciate your enthusiasm, 98 00:03:33,880 --> 00:03:37,467 but unfortunately, that is time. 99 00:03:37,550 --> 00:03:39,719 Thank you, everyone. 100 00:03:40,720 --> 00:03:44,849 - Dude is gonna be extra. - There is always one. 101 00:03:44,933 --> 00:03:48,436 It almost feels back to normal. 102 00:03:44,933 --> 00:03:48,436 [ cellphone chimes ] 103 00:03:48,519 --> 00:03:49,687 [ squeals ] 104 00:03:49,771 --> 00:03:52,649 [ giggling ] 105 00:03:52,732 --> 00:03:58,154 Aw. 106 00:03:52,732 --> 00:03:58,154 One week until Robin is home for Christmas. 107 00:03:58,237 --> 00:03:59,656 ♪ Reunited ♪ 108 00:03:59,739 --> 00:04:02,116 - ♪ And it feels so good ♪ - ♪ Feels so good ♪ 109 00:04:02,200 --> 00:04:04,953 - Peaches & Herb. Classic. - Who? 110 00:04:05,036 --> 00:04:05,995 ♪ Reunited ♪ 111 00:04:06,079 --> 00:04:07,163 Peaches & Herb. 112 00:04:07,246 --> 00:04:11,042 [ humming ] 113 00:04:11,125 --> 00:04:12,835 ♪ Towards the end of December ♪ 114 00:04:12,919 --> 00:04:16,130 ♪ When the weather is chilly ♪ 115 00:04:16,214 --> 00:04:18,633 I'm sorry. My client check-in turned into a pep talk. 116 00:04:18,716 --> 00:04:20,718 I mean, why landlords thought they could get away 117 00:04:20,802 --> 00:04:22,971 with evictions during COVID, I will never know. 118 00:04:23,054 --> 00:04:25,348 Whoo, they'll regret that Amy Quinn is on the case. 119 00:04:25,431 --> 00:04:27,850 Yeah. How's the Rashel case shaping up? 120 00:04:27,934 --> 00:04:29,602 I got my evidence vetted and ready 121 00:04:29,686 --> 00:04:32,855 to present the case to Choi. 122 00:04:29,686 --> 00:04:32,855 You're pitching to Choi without your victim's cooperation? 123 00:04:32,939 --> 00:04:36,025 Omar will come around. 124 00:04:32,939 --> 00:04:36,025 Well, if he doesn't, you don't have a case. 125 00:04:36,109 --> 00:04:38,152 Not true. And... can we table this? 126 00:04:38,236 --> 00:04:42,115 I am hunting for the perfect tree. This is nice. 127 00:04:42,198 --> 00:04:45,368 I haven't celebrated Christmas in God knows how long. 128 00:04:45,451 --> 00:04:47,245 I usually just crash Lola's Christmas. 129 00:04:47,328 --> 00:04:49,122 And Roxy even got me a stocking. 130 00:04:49,205 --> 00:04:51,207 - Oh, did she fill it with coal? - Vic might've if he ever 131 00:04:51,290 --> 00:04:53,001 bothered to remember it was Christmas at all. 132 00:04:53,084 --> 00:04:54,877 Yeah, well, holidays can be a buzzkill. 133 00:04:54,961 --> 00:04:58,131 - Whoo! Not this year, Mama. - Why is that, hotshot? 134 00:04:58,214 --> 00:05:03,761 ♪ 'Cause I found the perfect tree ♪ 135 00:05:03,845 --> 00:05:06,514 Dude, it's beautiful. Look at this thing. 136 00:05:06,597 --> 00:05:07,765 [ chuckles ] 137 00:05:07,849 --> 00:05:09,517 ♪♪♪ 138 00:05:09,600 --> 00:05:12,895 How are Jillian and Levi? Ae they staying out of troubl? 139 00:05:12,979 --> 00:05:14,188 They're being really strong. 140 00:05:14,272 --> 00:05:15,565 They're excited to see you at trial. 141 00:05:15,648 --> 00:05:17,400 - I told them to stay home. - They'll be safe. 142 00:05:17,483 --> 00:05:20,570 They'll be masked and watching via closed circuit. 143 00:05:20,653 --> 00:05:23,072 Levi says to tell you that he loves you. 144 00:05:23,156 --> 00:05:27,744 If Angie could see me in cuffs, 145 00:05:27,827 --> 00:05:29,537 our kids living at my mom's... 146 00:05:29,620 --> 00:05:31,998 you need to put me on the stand so I can say my truth. 147 00:05:32,081 --> 00:05:35,585 If I do my job right, and I will, 148 00:05:35,668 --> 00:05:37,420 you will not have to take the stand. 149 00:05:37,503 --> 00:05:39,130 With all due respect, Ms. Lopez, 150 00:05:39,213 --> 00:05:41,799 I know the jury considers more than just the facts. 151 00:05:41,883 --> 00:05:44,886 One look at me, they may think they have all they need to know. 152 00:05:44,969 --> 00:05:46,387 I need to say my piece. 153 00:05:46,471 --> 00:05:48,222 Tell the jury I pulled the trigger 154 00:05:48,306 --> 00:05:49,599 in a fight to stay alive. 155 00:05:49,682 --> 00:05:51,434 Not for me, but for my kid. 156 00:05:51,517 --> 00:05:53,561 If you testify, you waive your Fifth Amendment right 157 00:05:53,644 --> 00:05:55,104 not to self-incriminate. 158 00:05:55,188 --> 00:05:57,148 Our defense is strong. 159 00:05:57,231 --> 00:05:59,442 The only reason that you should ever take the stand 160 00:05:59,525 --> 00:06:00,902 is as a last resort. 161 00:06:00,985 --> 00:06:03,154 I may never see Jillian and Levi agai. 162 00:06:03,237 --> 00:06:06,115 Just trust me. 163 00:06:06,199 --> 00:06:10,995 ♪♪♪ 164 00:06:11,079 --> 00:06:14,582 Captioned by Los Angeles Distribution and Broadcasting, Inc. 165 00:06:17,877 --> 00:06:20,630 ♪♪♪ 166 00:06:20,713 --> 00:06:22,590 Another trial against Maggie Palmer. 167 00:06:22,673 --> 00:06:24,258 - The one with the pantyhose? - [ chuckles ] 168 00:06:24,342 --> 00:06:25,635 Yup. She offered a plea deal with time served 169 00:06:25,718 --> 00:06:27,637 while still maintaining a felony on his record, 170 00:06:27,720 --> 00:06:31,349 hoping that Leon would... [sighs] take anything 171 00:06:31,432 --> 00:06:32,934 to get released from jail. 172 00:06:33,017 --> 00:06:34,310 They're betting on recidivism. 173 00:06:34,393 --> 00:06:35,937 My office rejected the offer, 174 00:06:36,020 --> 00:06:38,314 so she's gonna go for the jugular, but I'm ready. 175 00:06:38,397 --> 00:06:39,690 I wish I could see you take her down. 176 00:06:39,774 --> 00:06:42,068 Well, how about you come with me 177 00:06:42,151 --> 00:06:44,612 to the H.O.J. Christmas party instead? 178 00:06:44,695 --> 00:06:46,864 Qué lindo. I'll go, on one condition. 179 00:06:46,948 --> 00:06:49,117 - Oh. There are conditions? - Meet me at my house tonight. 180 00:06:49,200 --> 00:06:52,829 Bring an old sweater, glue, and some jingle bells. 181 00:06:52,912 --> 00:06:54,038 Jingle bells? You're seriou? 182 00:06:54,122 --> 00:06:55,790 Oh, yeah. As a heart attack. 183 00:06:54,122 --> 00:06:55,790 Um... 184 00:06:55,873 --> 00:06:57,291 - Hey, Sara. - Well, uh, I'll call you later. 185 00:06:57,375 --> 00:06:58,668 - Okay. - Okay? 186 00:06:58,751 --> 00:06:59,710 - Bye. - Bye. 187 00:06:59,794 --> 00:07:01,504 [ cellphone chimes ] 188 00:07:03,798 --> 00:07:05,550 Joaquin is coming to the Christmas party. 189 00:07:05,633 --> 00:07:08,136 And you're frowning because? 190 00:07:08,219 --> 00:07:09,554 Too much too soon? 191 00:07:09,637 --> 00:07:12,640 No. This is definitely good news. 192 00:07:12,723 --> 00:07:14,851 How are your grandparents? Store fixed yet? 193 00:07:14,934 --> 00:07:16,853 Renovations are almost done. 194 00:07:16,936 --> 00:07:18,688 All they've got to do is paint. 195 00:07:18,771 --> 00:07:20,565 Thank God I won my cash playing poker. 196 00:07:18,771 --> 00:07:20,565 Hmm. 197 00:07:20,648 --> 00:07:22,358 Had to buy enough chisels, paint, 198 00:07:22,441 --> 00:07:24,026 and spackle to do the whole bodega. 199 00:07:24,110 --> 00:07:25,236 RIP my wallet. 200 00:07:25,319 --> 00:07:27,613 Well, at least it's his property. 201 00:07:27,697 --> 00:07:29,365 SHERRI: I suggest always having hand sanitizer 202 00:07:29,448 --> 00:07:31,033 on your person at all times. 203 00:07:31,117 --> 00:07:33,077 Squirt it in your palm. Freeze, Ms. Lopez. 204 00:07:33,161 --> 00:07:35,538 Ms. Castillo, sanitize upon entering and exiting. 205 00:07:35,621 --> 00:07:36,831 Stock each sanitation station with gloves, 206 00:07:36,914 --> 00:07:38,374 face shields, and masks. 207 00:07:38,457 --> 00:07:40,501 I want 6 feet between each juror. 208 00:07:40,585 --> 00:07:41,586 They are going to be in the jury box. 209 00:07:41,669 --> 00:07:42,920 They are going to be in the gallery, 210 00:07:43,004 --> 00:07:45,006 There will be germs, germs, germs everywhere. 211 00:07:45,089 --> 00:07:47,049 - Got it? - BAILIFFS: Got it. 212 00:07:47,133 --> 00:07:49,051 Where are we seating the jury? 213 00:07:47,133 --> 00:07:49,051 Two in the jury box, the rest in the gallery. 214 00:07:49,135 --> 00:07:50,261 Well, what about the gallery? 215 00:07:50,344 --> 00:07:51,929 We have two public spots in here. 216 00:07:52,013 --> 00:07:54,557 The rest can view the trial from an overflow room. COVID-safe. 217 00:07:57,018 --> 00:07:58,728 - [ sniffing ] - Executed safety protocols 218 00:07:58,811 --> 00:08:00,438 with frightening efficiency, Sherri. 219 00:08:00,521 --> 00:08:02,565 We're going to get through this in one piece, Your Honor. 220 00:08:02,648 --> 00:08:16,078 ♪♪♪ 221 00:08:16,162 --> 00:08:17,038 All right, everybody, here we go. 222 00:08:17,121 --> 00:08:19,290 Ms. Palmer, your first witness. 223 00:08:19,373 --> 00:08:21,292 Jamie Hallford, Your Honor. 224 00:08:24,003 --> 00:08:25,713 BAILIFF: Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, 225 00:08:25,796 --> 00:08:28,841 and nothing but the truth? - I do. 226 00:08:28,925 --> 00:08:31,260 - Ms. Palmer, you may inquire. - ROXY: I'm so sorry. 227 00:08:31,344 --> 00:08:33,387 I have one of the public seats today. Where are they? 228 00:08:33,471 --> 00:08:34,889 Oh, thank you. 229 00:08:36,557 --> 00:08:38,559 [ whispers ] Hi. I'm Roxy. 230 00:08:44,148 --> 00:08:45,733 Ms. Palmer. 231 00:08:45,816 --> 00:08:47,443 Mr. Hallford, please tell the jury 232 00:08:47,526 --> 00:08:49,654 what happened on the night in question. 233 00:08:49,737 --> 00:08:52,573 I played ball at Downey High back in '08. 234 00:08:52,657 --> 00:08:53,950 That night, I stopped by the tailgate 235 00:08:54,033 --> 00:08:57,995 to pregame with some alum, and I see this cute girl. 236 00:08:58,079 --> 00:08:59,622 PALMER: Did you know this girl? 237 00:08:59,705 --> 00:09:02,124 Nah, but she looked my way, so I blew her a kiss. 238 00:09:02,208 --> 00:09:03,668 Then brother man runs up on me. 239 00:09:03,751 --> 00:09:06,087 What happened after the defendant ran up on you? 240 00:09:06,170 --> 00:09:08,631 He yells, "Stay away from my daughter." 241 00:09:08,714 --> 00:09:11,425 Starts going off. Backs me into the food table, 242 00:09:11,509 --> 00:09:13,928 then kicks me out of the tailgate for good. 243 00:09:14,011 --> 00:09:16,472 So the defendant was the aggressor? 244 00:09:16,555 --> 00:09:19,267 - Objection. Leading. - Sustained. Next question. 245 00:09:19,350 --> 00:09:23,479 What happened next? 246 00:09:19,350 --> 00:09:23,479 After the game, old dude rushes me with a gun. 247 00:09:23,562 --> 00:09:26,649 I take off running. Then he shoots me, then dips. 248 00:09:26,732 --> 00:09:28,359 So the defendant brandishes a gun, 249 00:09:28,442 --> 00:09:32,321 and as you run for your life, he shoots you, correct? 250 00:09:32,405 --> 00:09:34,282 - That's correct. - Nothing further. 251 00:09:36,575 --> 00:09:37,994 LOLA: Ms. Lopez? 252 00:09:38,911 --> 00:09:41,831 You mentioned blowing a kiss at a young girl. 253 00:09:41,914 --> 00:09:43,457 - Was she a student? - I don't know. Maybe. 254 00:09:43,541 --> 00:09:45,001 So you don't make t your business 255 00:09:45,084 --> 00:09:46,502 to know the age of young girs before hitting on them 256 00:09:46,586 --> 00:09:48,629 at a high school? 257 00:09:46,586 --> 00:09:48,629 MAGGIE: Objection. Irrelevant. 258 00:09:48,713 --> 00:09:51,424 LOLA: Sustained. Move along, Ms. Lopez. 259 00:09:51,507 --> 00:09:54,010 You said that you went to pregame with old teammates. 260 00:09:54,093 --> 00:09:56,345 - Were you drinking? - I had a little buzz. 261 00:09:56,429 --> 00:09:58,306 Isn't it true that Mr. Parson removed you 262 00:09:58,389 --> 00:10:01,017 because you were belligerent? - Objection. Argumentative. 263 00:10:01,100 --> 00:10:02,768 - Sustained. - [ Roxy grunts ] 264 00:10:04,603 --> 00:10:07,857 Please continue, Ms. Lopez. 265 00:10:07,940 --> 00:10:11,652 - Do you own a gun? - Sure do. A 9-millimeter. 266 00:10:11,736 --> 00:10:13,487 - And where is that gun now? - I lost it. 267 00:10:13,571 --> 00:10:16,198 - When? - Maybe three, four months ago. 268 00:10:16,282 --> 00:10:18,034 Did you report that to the police? 269 00:10:18,117 --> 00:10:21,662 Nope. Figured it'd turn up. 270 00:10:21,746 --> 00:10:23,873 Huh. The medical report says that 271 00:10:23,956 --> 00:10:25,541 you were shot with a 9-millimeter round. 272 00:10:25,625 --> 00:10:28,544 That's the same caliber as your gun, right? 273 00:10:25,625 --> 00:10:28,544 I guess so. 274 00:10:28,627 --> 00:10:32,048 In fact, you did not lose your 9-millimeter gun, did you? 275 00:10:32,131 --> 00:10:33,341 It was the same gun that you were shot with 276 00:10:33,424 --> 00:10:35,217 during the incident, correct? - No. 277 00:10:35,301 --> 00:10:39,722 - Thattagirl. - Quiet in the gallery, please. 278 00:10:49,148 --> 00:10:53,110 Deputy Rashel said he shot Omar Aziz to protect himself, 279 00:10:53,194 --> 00:10:54,904 but that screenshot shows otherwise. 280 00:10:54,987 --> 00:10:56,072 You get Omar's statement yet? 281 00:10:56,155 --> 00:10:59,033 I was waiting for your take on charges. 282 00:10:59,116 --> 00:11:01,118 It's risky. Might be a job for the feds. 283 00:11:01,202 --> 00:11:02,995 I prosecuted this case eight years ago 284 00:11:03,079 --> 00:11:04,205 without all the facts. 285 00:11:04,288 --> 00:11:05,206 Now with this new evidence, 286 00:11:05,289 --> 00:11:06,957 I should be the one to retry it, not the feds. 287 00:11:07,041 --> 00:11:08,793 Why not focus on exonerating Omar first? 288 00:11:08,876 --> 00:11:10,503 - After that, we-- - If I clear Omar first, 289 00:11:10,586 --> 00:11:12,922 it'll tip off the sheriffs that we're going after Rashel 290 00:11:13,005 --> 00:11:15,132 before D.A. Bravo has a chance to file the charges. 291 00:11:15,216 --> 00:11:19,095 Fine. I'll try to get you a meeting with Bravo. 292 00:11:19,178 --> 00:11:21,097 But a warning, Callan. 293 00:11:21,180 --> 00:11:23,599 "Keep this quiet. There's no telling who's listening." 294 00:11:23,682 --> 00:11:25,935 He said that? Choi's spooked. 295 00:11:26,018 --> 00:11:27,436 You didn't tell Choi that Omar gave you the finger? 296 00:11:27,520 --> 00:11:29,438 And risk having him kill the case 297 00:11:29,522 --> 00:11:31,273 before I get Omar on board? 298 00:11:29,522 --> 00:11:31,273 Yeah, there's no case without him. 299 00:11:31,357 --> 00:11:32,942 Let's just shore up the evidence first. 300 00:11:33,025 --> 00:11:35,069 No, no evidence beats hearing the truth 301 00:11:35,152 --> 00:11:36,445 straight from the horse's mouth. 302 00:11:36,529 --> 00:11:39,949 What's the latest on Deputy Rashel? 303 00:11:36,529 --> 00:11:39,949 Seems that man can't stay put. 304 00:11:40,032 --> 00:11:42,368 Six transfers in two years, no explanation. 305 00:11:42,451 --> 00:11:45,121 Yeah. Even my buddy over at the South L.A. station 306 00:11:45,204 --> 00:11:48,040 came up dry. - I can get intel. 307 00:11:48,124 --> 00:11:50,000 What? I have a source. 308 00:11:50,084 --> 00:11:51,794 Nothing surprises me anymore. 309 00:11:51,877 --> 00:11:53,921 Did I miss the memo? 310 00:11:54,004 --> 00:11:55,840 Just finishing lunch. 311 00:11:55,923 --> 00:11:58,217 Gotta run. Trimming the tree tonight. 312 00:12:00,970 --> 00:12:02,304 So... 313 00:12:02,388 --> 00:12:05,224 you wanna go to the Christmas party together? 314 00:12:07,101 --> 00:12:08,269 Sure. 315 00:12:08,352 --> 00:12:09,603 ♪♪♪ 316 00:12:09,687 --> 00:12:13,649 ♪ Silent night ♪ 317 00:12:13,732 --> 00:12:16,193 The evidence screams that Rashel framed Omar. 318 00:12:16,277 --> 00:12:18,529 Somebody sat on it for eight years. Why drop it now? 319 00:12:18,612 --> 00:12:20,990 Mark, Choi's afraid of prosecuting Rashel, 320 00:12:21,073 --> 00:12:22,491 and Omar won't testify? 321 00:12:22,575 --> 00:12:23,701 You shouldn't push. 322 00:12:23,784 --> 00:12:25,619 You--you need both of them on board. 323 00:12:25,703 --> 00:12:27,496 I can't ignore this, Amy. 324 00:12:27,580 --> 00:12:29,748 Deputy Rashel probably isn't the only sheriff 325 00:12:29,832 --> 00:12:31,459 who scrubbed evidence to cover his ass. 326 00:12:31,542 --> 00:12:33,461 You just need to take it slow. You know, do it right. 327 00:12:33,544 --> 00:12:36,714 You push too hard. You put yourself at risk. 328 00:12:36,797 --> 00:12:38,340 ♪ Holy infant ♪ 329 00:12:38,424 --> 00:12:40,134 - Ugh. - Okay. 330 00:12:41,927 --> 00:12:44,638 I haven't seen this in years. 331 00:12:44,722 --> 00:12:46,348 Uh, uh, my mom bought this 332 00:12:46,432 --> 00:12:50,352 for our... [ sighs ] Christmas family gatherings. 333 00:12:50,436 --> 00:12:54,148 One of the few times I would see her giddy. [ chuckles ] 334 00:12:54,231 --> 00:12:56,650 I forgot I packed this when I left Missouri. 335 00:12:56,734 --> 00:12:58,152 If it's a family heirloom, it's going on the tree. 336 00:12:58,235 --> 00:12:59,778 - Come on. - No, I--it-- 337 00:12:59,862 --> 00:13:01,030 - Yeah. - It clashes. 338 00:13:01,113 --> 00:13:03,532 All right, lady. [ grunts ] 339 00:13:03,616 --> 00:13:06,076 Oh. [ laughs ] Mwah. Perfect. 340 00:13:06,160 --> 00:13:11,040 ♪ Sleep in heavenly ♪ 341 00:13:06,160 --> 00:13:11,040 Oh. 342 00:13:11,123 --> 00:13:13,876 ♪ Peace ♪ 343 00:13:13,959 --> 00:13:15,836 Ms. Hashemi, tell us what you saw. 344 00:13:15,920 --> 00:13:20,549 I was waiting on a passenger across from Downey High School. 345 00:13:20,633 --> 00:13:24,053 I drive for Lyft. I saw a man packing boxes. 346 00:13:24,136 --> 00:13:26,680 A second man approached a younger, 347 00:13:26,764 --> 00:13:28,766 also African American. 348 00:13:28,849 --> 00:13:32,269 They started arguing. I couldn't hear the words. 349 00:13:32,353 --> 00:13:34,396 Both men fell to the ground, 350 00:13:34,480 --> 00:13:37,191 punching and kicking. I heard a gunshot. 351 00:13:37,274 --> 00:13:39,902 Then the younger man fell over, injured. 352 00:13:39,985 --> 00:13:42,446 For the record, you clearly saw 353 00:13:42,530 --> 00:13:45,574 the defendant shoot the younger man? 354 00:13:45,658 --> 00:13:47,785 Yes, ma'am, in the stomach. 355 00:13:47,868 --> 00:13:50,204 After the defendant shot his victim, 356 00:13:50,287 --> 00:13:51,330 what did he do next? 357 00:13:51,413 --> 00:13:53,916 - He ran away with the gun. - And then what happened? 358 00:13:53,999 --> 00:13:55,584 I called an ambulance. 359 00:13:55,668 --> 00:13:58,254 You called the polic, not the defendant 360 00:13:58,337 --> 00:14:00,881 who accidentally shot his victim? 361 00:14:00,965 --> 00:14:03,717 What is your question, Ms. Palmer? 362 00:14:03,801 --> 00:14:06,929 I withdraw. Nothing further. 363 00:14:07,012 --> 00:14:08,097 LOLA: Ms. Lopez? 364 00:14:08,180 --> 00:14:09,557 Ms. Hashemi, do you know 365 00:14:09,640 --> 00:14:10,933 either of the men you saw that night? 366 00:14:11,016 --> 00:14:12,977 No, I do not. 367 00:14:13,060 --> 00:14:14,562 You testified that the younger man 368 00:14:14,645 --> 00:14:16,605 approached Mr. Parson first, is that right? 369 00:14:16,689 --> 00:14:18,107 Uh, yes, that is true. 370 00:14:18,190 --> 00:14:20,276 Did you see a gun on Mr. Parson 371 00:14:20,359 --> 00:14:22,111 before the aggressor approached him? 372 00:14:22,194 --> 00:14:23,070 No, ma'am. 373 00:14:23,153 --> 00:14:24,613 And when the men started arguing, 374 00:14:24,697 --> 00:14:26,782 did Mr. Parson have a gun then? - No. 375 00:14:26,865 --> 00:14:28,284 Did you see who brought the gun? 376 00:14:28,367 --> 00:14:31,912 Yes, the younger man pulled it from his jacket pocket. 377 00:14:35,916 --> 00:14:38,586 Take a look at Defense Exhibit A. 378 00:14:38,669 --> 00:14:40,879 Do you see the aggressor here? 379 00:14:42,506 --> 00:14:43,632 This man. 380 00:14:43,716 --> 00:14:45,593 And you are certain this is the man 381 00:14:45,676 --> 00:14:47,803 who brandished the gun first? - I am. 382 00:14:47,886 --> 00:14:49,805 For the record, Ms. Hashemi identifies 383 00:14:49,888 --> 00:14:52,182 Jamie Hallford as the aggressor in the attack. 384 00:14:52,266 --> 00:14:53,142 Mm-hmm. 385 00:14:53,225 --> 00:14:55,311 Mrs. Robinson, one more peep, 386 00:14:55,394 --> 00:14:58,397 and you will be held in contempt. 387 00:15:00,816 --> 00:15:01,692 Nothing further. 388 00:15:01,775 --> 00:15:04,194 Ms. Palmer, do you have any more witnesses? 389 00:15:04,278 --> 00:15:06,322 The People rest. 390 00:15:10,743 --> 00:15:13,162 Your Honor, I'm sorry. I have a question. 391 00:15:14,705 --> 00:15:16,665 Thank you. 392 00:15:24,381 --> 00:15:26,216 What the... 393 00:15:32,389 --> 00:15:35,851 The Court has received a jury question. 394 00:15:35,934 --> 00:15:39,021 I will review and send my answer shortly. 395 00:15:39,104 --> 00:15:40,856 [ gavel pounds ] 396 00:15:40,939 --> 00:15:42,232 [ gavel clatters ] 397 00:15:42,316 --> 00:15:47,196 ♪♪♪ 398 00:15:50,949 --> 00:15:55,913 ♪ O come, Thou Key of David, come ♪ 399 00:15:55,996 --> 00:15:58,415 What's the matter? Sarita, hija. 400 00:15:58,499 --> 00:16:00,834 Mm. Christmas without everyone's just not the same. 401 00:16:00,918 --> 00:16:02,378 I'm glad to be here with you two, though. 402 00:16:02,461 --> 00:16:04,254 Cures the holiday blues. 403 00:16:04,338 --> 00:16:06,090 Ever since the looting, I've been blue, too. 404 00:16:06,173 --> 00:16:08,342 Damn protests. It's all those people's fault. 405 00:16:08,425 --> 00:16:11,387 Shame on them. Useless criminales 406 00:16:11,470 --> 00:16:13,055 exploiting the hard-working people, hija. 407 00:16:13,138 --> 00:16:16,058 Those people are protesters. They're not criminals. 408 00:16:16,141 --> 00:16:18,686 Not looters. 409 00:16:18,769 --> 00:16:20,145 [ laughter ] 410 00:16:20,229 --> 00:16:22,564 What is so funny? 411 00:16:22,648 --> 00:16:25,776 We're talking about the insurance adjusters. 412 00:16:25,859 --> 00:16:28,070 [ laughs ] They've been nickel and diming us 413 00:16:28,153 --> 00:16:29,697 ever since the looting. 414 00:16:29,780 --> 00:16:31,532 I thought you were against the protests. 415 00:16:31,615 --> 00:16:33,826 Unh-unh. They stand with us when we get deported. 416 00:16:33,909 --> 00:16:36,412 We stand with them when they're losing their lives. 417 00:16:36,495 --> 00:16:39,206 - ¿Que no? - Should have known better. 418 00:16:39,289 --> 00:16:41,583 Ay! 419 00:16:41,667 --> 00:16:43,460 ♪♪♪ 420 00:16:43,544 --> 00:16:46,422 Omar, third message this week. 421 00:16:46,505 --> 00:16:48,757 We need to talk ASAP. Call me back. 422 00:16:48,841 --> 00:16:51,093 - I got updates. - [ sighs ] 423 00:16:51,176 --> 00:16:54,388 Maybe Luke can help? I feel weird excluding him. 424 00:16:54,471 --> 00:16:55,931 The fewer people involved, the better. 425 00:16:56,014 --> 00:16:58,434 - What's the update? - Rashel's transfers. 426 00:16:58,517 --> 00:16:59,977 Each happened after he was reported 427 00:17:00,060 --> 00:17:01,437 for excessive use of force on duty. 428 00:17:01,520 --> 00:17:02,938 So Omar's not his only victim. 429 00:17:03,021 --> 00:17:05,816 This establishes a pattern of violence. I need names. 430 00:17:05,899 --> 00:17:07,359 Not admissible in court 431 00:17:07,443 --> 00:17:08,777 under the Police Officer Bill of Rights. 432 00:17:08,861 --> 00:17:10,154 Gotta go through Bravo first, 433 00:17:10,237 --> 00:17:12,948 but this kind of information helps. Thank you. 434 00:17:14,032 --> 00:17:15,075 [ sighs ] 435 00:17:15,159 --> 00:17:18,746 Omar, Mark Callan again. I got news. 436 00:17:15,159 --> 00:17:18,746 [ door closes ] 437 00:17:18,829 --> 00:17:20,247 [ knocks on door ] 438 00:17:20,330 --> 00:17:22,791 What did that juror's note say? 439 00:17:22,875 --> 00:17:24,293 He asked me to clarify 440 00:17:24,376 --> 00:17:25,669 the premeditated murder allegation. 441 00:17:25,753 --> 00:17:27,212 It's a little early for that, isn't it? 442 00:17:27,296 --> 00:17:29,089 Agreed. That juror definitely gave me 443 00:17:29,173 --> 00:17:31,633 the weirdest feeling, that stare. 444 00:17:31,717 --> 00:17:33,385 Oh, I wonder how Ms. Lopez feels. 445 00:17:33,469 --> 00:17:35,429 The jury's clarifying charges 446 00:17:35,512 --> 00:17:36,430 before she can even begin her defense. 447 00:17:36,513 --> 00:17:39,141 Sherri, about Roxy... 448 00:17:39,224 --> 00:17:43,187 Ah. On it, Your Honor. [ chuckles ] 449 00:17:44,646 --> 00:17:46,690 Ooh! [ chuckles ] 450 00:17:55,240 --> 00:17:57,451 You...good? 451 00:17:57,534 --> 00:17:59,036 You see that woman over there? 452 00:17:59,119 --> 00:18:00,662 That's Judge Carmichael's mother, Roxy. 453 00:18:00,746 --> 00:18:02,998 - Why is her mom here? - She advocates for victims, 454 00:18:03,081 --> 00:18:05,667 and I have to tell her to leave. 455 00:18:05,751 --> 00:18:07,336 That is bold. 456 00:18:07,419 --> 00:18:09,797 She can be a little...distracting. 457 00:18:09,880 --> 00:18:11,632 Oh, well, if you need some help, I could... 458 00:18:11,715 --> 00:18:14,551 Yes. You should meet Roxy. 459 00:18:18,764 --> 00:18:21,683 Mrs. Roxy? Hi. Ness Johnson. 460 00:18:21,767 --> 00:18:25,187 Um, Judge Carmichael requested that you vacate the courtroom. 461 00:18:25,270 --> 00:18:27,147 - She thinks that-- - My daughter said what? 462 00:18:27,231 --> 00:18:29,191 Uh, Judge Carmichael. 463 00:18:29,274 --> 00:18:32,027 Um, she thinks that you're a distraction. 464 00:18:32,110 --> 00:18:34,530 Mm! 465 00:18:35,614 --> 00:18:39,868 Uh...ma'am, can you please vacate the courtroom? 466 00:18:39,952 --> 00:18:42,913 No. This is a public place. 467 00:18:45,958 --> 00:18:48,252 Bailiff? Some assistance, please? 468 00:18:50,963 --> 00:18:52,214 Don't you dare. 469 00:18:52,297 --> 00:18:54,591 Mnh-mnh. 470 00:18:54,675 --> 00:18:55,884 [ exhales deeply ] 471 00:18:55,968 --> 00:19:03,100 ♪♪♪ 472 00:19:03,183 --> 00:19:04,810 Sam, we need to figure out a way 473 00:19:04,893 --> 00:19:06,228 to get these transfer records into the evidence. 474 00:19:06,311 --> 00:19:07,896 Now I need to find a way. 475 00:19:07,980 --> 00:19:09,731 Maybe there's some precedent we don't know about? 476 00:19:09,815 --> 00:19:12,234 On it. I'll stop by the C.E.U. first. 477 00:19:12,317 --> 00:19:14,403 I never liked the C.E.U. Kinda grungy. 478 00:19:14,486 --> 00:19:15,445 I'm headed there now. 479 00:19:15,529 --> 00:19:17,739 I'm happy to drop your files off, save you a trip. 480 00:19:17,823 --> 00:19:19,366 Can't let these rookies get off too easy. 481 00:19:19,449 --> 00:19:21,118 She wants a shot at Special Trials, 482 00:19:21,201 --> 00:19:22,870 she's gonna have to earn it. - Special Trials? 483 00:19:24,288 --> 00:19:25,998 Then you must be Mark Callan. 484 00:19:26,081 --> 00:19:28,375 - New guy. - Not so new. 485 00:19:28,458 --> 00:19:30,752 Ms. Powell, meet Sergeant Wayne McCarthy, 486 00:19:30,836 --> 00:19:33,547 board member of the Association of L.A. Deputy Sheriffs. 487 00:19:33,630 --> 00:19:36,592 Union guy, three generations and counting. 488 00:19:36,675 --> 00:19:39,928 - Hey, is that Big Mick? - Watkins. 489 00:19:40,012 --> 00:19:42,598 - [ laughs ] Hey! - You traded a badge for a tie? 490 00:19:42,681 --> 00:19:46,935 Is it a clip-on? 491 00:19:42,681 --> 00:19:46,935 McCarthy was my training officer in the Sheriff's Academy. 492 00:19:47,019 --> 00:19:49,396 Hey, you have time for quick coffee? 493 00:19:47,019 --> 00:19:49,396 I'm in. 494 00:19:49,479 --> 00:19:52,274 Ms. Powell. Mr. Callan. 495 00:19:54,359 --> 00:19:56,612 Why didn't you tell me you were coming down? 496 00:19:54,359 --> 00:19:56,612 Oh, man. 497 00:19:56,695 --> 00:19:57,946 When was the last time 498 00:19:58,030 --> 00:19:59,406 a Sheriff union board member just popped by? 499 00:19:59,489 --> 00:20:01,533 We need to get Omar on board now. 500 00:20:03,660 --> 00:20:05,037 Prosecution's rested their case. 501 00:20:05,120 --> 00:20:07,956 - Already? - We are in great shape. 502 00:20:08,040 --> 00:20:09,291 That juror's note can't be good. 503 00:20:09,374 --> 00:20:11,627 Leon, please do not read into the note. 504 00:20:11,710 --> 00:20:13,253 They straight up asked 505 00:20:13,337 --> 00:20:14,463 if the shot was premeditated and deliberate. 506 00:20:14,546 --> 00:20:16,632 Yeah, but the DA has no proof 507 00:20:16,715 --> 00:20:17,799 that you planned to kill Jamie. 508 00:20:17,883 --> 00:20:19,509 And Ana's testimony proved that 509 00:20:19,593 --> 00:20:21,303 you were defending yourself. Don't overthink-- 510 00:20:21,386 --> 00:20:22,721 - If I testify-- - If you testify, 511 00:20:22,804 --> 00:20:24,306 the D.A. gets to question you, 512 00:20:24,389 --> 00:20:26,141 and she will try to make you look as guilty as you she can. 513 00:20:26,224 --> 00:20:29,311 Jamie accused me of trying to kill him 514 00:20:29,394 --> 00:20:31,521 in front of my family, my neighborhood. 515 00:20:31,605 --> 00:20:33,315 I need to speak for myself. 516 00:20:33,398 --> 00:20:35,067 My advice-- 517 00:20:35,150 --> 00:20:37,444 give our defense a chance to sway the jury. 518 00:20:37,527 --> 00:20:38,820 And if it doesn't, 519 00:20:38,904 --> 00:20:40,322 I don't get to wake up my kids 520 00:20:40,405 --> 00:20:41,782 on Christmas morning. 521 00:20:41,865 --> 00:20:43,825 I have to speak for myself. 522 00:20:43,909 --> 00:20:47,496 That way, I know I did all I could to come home. 523 00:20:47,579 --> 00:20:54,878 ♪♪♪ 524 00:20:54,962 --> 00:20:57,255 Why were you at the tailgate that night? 525 00:20:57,339 --> 00:21:00,509 I volunteer at Jillian's high school. 526 00:21:00,592 --> 00:21:01,635 She's my oldest. 527 00:21:01,718 --> 00:21:03,053 My son Levi is 6. 528 00:21:03,136 --> 00:21:05,013 EMILY: Do you knw Jamie Hallford? 529 00:21:05,097 --> 00:21:07,683 No. Not at all. 530 00:21:05,097 --> 00:21:07,683 Did you approach him that night? 531 00:21:07,766 --> 00:21:10,686 Only because he blew a kiss at my daughter. 532 00:21:10,769 --> 00:21:14,481 She's 15. I asked him to stop, and he got mad. 533 00:21:14,564 --> 00:21:16,817 - And then what happened? - He pushed past me 534 00:21:16,900 --> 00:21:18,443 and stumbled into the food table. 535 00:21:18,527 --> 00:21:20,404 Knocked over all the concessions. 536 00:21:20,487 --> 00:21:23,365 So I made him leave. I thought it was done. 537 00:21:23,448 --> 00:21:25,701 After the game, when I came back to clean up, 538 00:21:25,784 --> 00:21:29,871 that's when Jamie came out, hollering and slurring. 539 00:21:29,955 --> 00:21:31,373 I told him to calm down. 540 00:21:31,456 --> 00:21:33,250 and he took out a gun and pointed it at my chest. 541 00:21:33,333 --> 00:21:35,502 And what happened next, Mr. Parson? 542 00:21:35,585 --> 00:21:38,839 I lunged for the gun, and we wrestled over it. 543 00:21:38,922 --> 00:21:40,507 And he climbed on top of me. 544 00:21:40,590 --> 00:21:43,051 I could see his finger was on the trigger, 545 00:21:43,135 --> 00:21:45,887 but I managed to snatch the gun away from him, 546 00:21:45,971 --> 00:21:48,390 and in trying to defend myself, I fired. 547 00:21:48,473 --> 00:21:50,517 He fell over, 548 00:21:50,600 --> 00:21:53,103 I got in my truck, and I drove off, scared. 549 00:21:53,186 --> 00:21:55,897 When you fired the gun, were you trying to kill Jamie? 550 00:21:55,981 --> 00:22:00,152 No. I was trying to keep myself from getting killed. 551 00:22:04,823 --> 00:22:06,116 Nothing further. 552 00:22:07,826 --> 00:22:09,745 Ms. Palmer, you may cross-examine. 553 00:22:09,828 --> 00:22:14,249 Would you say Jamie blowing kisses at your daughter 554 00:22:14,332 --> 00:22:16,084 made you really angry? 555 00:22:16,168 --> 00:22:17,252 Enraged, even? 556 00:22:17,336 --> 00:22:19,963 I was concerned. Any father would be. 557 00:22:20,047 --> 00:22:22,049 So you intentionally pulled the trigger 558 00:22:22,132 --> 00:22:25,469 of the gun that shot Jamie? - He had me pinned down. 559 00:22:25,552 --> 00:22:29,765 And after you shot Jamie, you ran away with the weapon, 560 00:22:29,848 --> 00:22:32,434 leaving him potentially to die, correct? 561 00:22:32,517 --> 00:22:34,811 Yes, I panicked. Uh, he attacked me. 562 00:22:34,895 --> 00:22:37,022 Did you report that to the police? 563 00:22:39,191 --> 00:22:40,817 Please answer the question. 564 00:22:40,901 --> 00:22:43,570 No, I-I... I didn't report it. 565 00:22:43,653 --> 00:22:45,781 I didn't think anybody would believe me. 566 00:22:45,864 --> 00:22:48,116 Believe what? 567 00:22:48,200 --> 00:22:50,577 That-- That the gun wasn't mine. 568 00:22:50,660 --> 00:22:53,872 So you disposed of it? 569 00:22:53,955 --> 00:22:56,416 - I didn't know what else to do. - Yes or no? 570 00:22:57,876 --> 00:22:59,586 Yes. 571 00:22:59,669 --> 00:23:02,798 Nothing further, Your Honor. 572 00:23:02,881 --> 00:23:05,133 Ms. Lopez? 573 00:23:02,881 --> 00:23:05,133 When you and Mr. Hallford wrestled, 574 00:23:05,217 --> 00:23:07,761 did you feel your life was threatened? 575 00:23:07,844 --> 00:23:10,597 Yes. 576 00:23:07,844 --> 00:23:10,597 And is that the only reason you pulled that trigger? 577 00:23:10,680 --> 00:23:12,724 Yes. 578 00:23:15,227 --> 00:23:18,188 Nothing further, Your Honor. The Defense rests. 579 00:23:18,271 --> 00:23:20,857 Your Honor, I have another question. 580 00:23:43,296 --> 00:23:47,384 "Can intent to kill be proven by circumstantial evidence?" 581 00:23:47,467 --> 00:23:49,177 Of course it can. Reply "yes." 582 00:23:49,261 --> 00:23:52,514 Simply replying "yes" could sway the jury toward conviction. 583 00:23:52,597 --> 00:23:54,141 The explanation should be nuanced. 584 00:23:54,224 --> 00:23:56,393 A direct question gets a direct answer. 585 00:23:56,476 --> 00:23:58,728 Well, it's not up to you. 586 00:23:56,476 --> 00:23:58,728 Your concern is well-taken, Ms. Lopez, 587 00:23:58,812 --> 00:24:03,024 but Ms. Palmer is correct. I must answer directly. Yes. 588 00:24:03,108 --> 00:24:04,734 What's the worst-case scenario? 589 00:24:04,818 --> 00:24:07,154 Should the jury return a guilty verdict 590 00:24:07,237 --> 00:24:09,364 and find the "willful, deliberate, 591 00:24:09,447 --> 00:24:12,200 and premeditated allegation" true, 592 00:24:12,284 --> 00:24:15,370 it carries a mandatory seven years to life sentence. 593 00:24:15,453 --> 00:24:18,206 All this for protecting my daughter? 594 00:24:18,290 --> 00:24:21,209 I'd miss Jillian and Levi's entire lives. 595 00:24:21,293 --> 00:24:23,044 And my mom? 596 00:24:23,128 --> 00:24:26,756 [ sighs ] Oh, God. 597 00:24:28,508 --> 00:24:30,677 Your Honor, I would like to request 598 00:24:30,760 --> 00:24:34,347 a family visit for my client. Please. 599 00:24:34,431 --> 00:24:38,852 Granted. 10 minutes. 600 00:24:38,935 --> 00:24:41,563 And then we will go directly into closing arguments 601 00:24:41,646 --> 00:24:43,356 and give the jury the case. 602 00:24:43,440 --> 00:24:45,525 Thank you, Your Honor. 603 00:24:45,609 --> 00:24:49,112 ♪♪♪ 604 00:24:53,825 --> 00:24:55,952 LEON: You been taking care of your sister, Levi? 605 00:24:56,036 --> 00:25:00,415 Yes, Daddy. I beat Jillian at "Fortnite" five times. 606 00:25:00,498 --> 00:25:01,666 - Oh, 'cause you cheated. - Did not. 607 00:25:01,750 --> 00:25:06,379 Hey, easy. [ laughs ] You know she's letting you win, right? 608 00:25:06,463 --> 00:25:07,422 Dad. 609 00:25:07,505 --> 00:25:09,591 - How your schoolwork coming? - Still virtual. 610 00:25:09,674 --> 00:25:12,594 [ singsongy ] But I made honor roll this semester. 611 00:25:12,677 --> 00:25:14,387 LEON: Now that's my girl! 612 00:25:14,471 --> 00:25:16,932 Hey, you taking care of Grandma, being the man of the house? 613 00:25:17,015 --> 00:25:18,141 LEVI: Yeah. 614 00:25:18,225 --> 00:25:21,728 [ sighs ] How long do you think the jury will deliberate? 615 00:25:21,811 --> 00:25:24,064 It's hard to say on this one. The constant questions-- 616 00:25:24,147 --> 00:25:25,732 Do you think the jury will convict? 617 00:25:25,815 --> 00:25:27,734 That's not for me to say, Ness. 618 00:25:27,817 --> 00:25:30,320 [ cellphone ringing] 619 00:25:27,817 --> 00:25:30,320 Ugh. 620 00:25:30,403 --> 00:25:32,489 [ rings ] 621 00:25:37,577 --> 00:25:41,873 I can't have my family waltzing into every one of my trials. 622 00:25:41,957 --> 00:25:44,251 You are an NAACP rep helping the defendant. 623 00:25:44,334 --> 00:25:45,919 It makes me look biased. 624 00:25:46,002 --> 00:25:48,463 I didn't call to discuss the tria. 625 00:25:48,546 --> 00:25:50,924 Why have I been kept away from Bean? 626 00:25:51,007 --> 00:25:54,177 Mom, please. We are both in at-risk groups. 627 00:25:54,261 --> 00:25:56,096 It's not worth it. And it's not like 628 00:25:56,179 --> 00:25:57,514 we were having family dinners anyway. 629 00:25:57,597 --> 00:25:58,932 Oh, in times like this, 630 00:25:59,015 --> 00:26:02,018 we should be together, have quality time. 631 00:26:02,102 --> 00:26:04,312 Poor Leon doesn't have the luxury 632 00:26:04,396 --> 00:26:06,147 of seeing his family, yet here you are. 633 00:26:06,231 --> 00:26:10,986 Yeah. Here I am, doing my job as a judge. 634 00:26:11,069 --> 00:26:13,154 Except not right now, because I'm on the phone 635 00:26:13,238 --> 00:26:17,993 arguing with you when there is a man who-- 636 00:26:18,076 --> 00:26:21,454 who thinks that the justice system that, 637 00:26:21,538 --> 00:26:26,418 that I have let him and his family down, that I... 638 00:26:28,086 --> 00:26:31,006 I will tell you what I'm gonna do. 639 00:26:31,089 --> 00:26:33,133 I'm going to show my face at this party 640 00:26:33,216 --> 00:26:35,468 and then research my options for trial. 641 00:26:35,552 --> 00:26:38,805 And then I am going to go home and lay in my bed, 642 00:26:38,888 --> 00:26:40,724 without my husband, mind you, 643 00:26:40,807 --> 00:26:42,809 and without any more of your guilt trips. 644 00:26:42,892 --> 00:26:44,352 [ scoffs ] 645 00:26:44,436 --> 00:26:47,355 Good night, Mom. 646 00:26:48,857 --> 00:26:52,235 [ sighs ] 647 00:26:52,319 --> 00:26:54,738 ♪♪♪ 648 00:26:54,821 --> 00:26:56,364 Hard for me to get pumped about the party. 649 00:26:56,448 --> 00:26:58,408 I keep thinking about those kids. 650 00:26:58,491 --> 00:27:00,160 Leon barely trusted me before this started. 651 00:27:00,243 --> 00:27:04,164 He will blame me if this trial flies off the rails. 652 00:27:04,247 --> 00:27:05,749 ♪♪♪ 653 00:27:05,832 --> 00:27:08,251 And get this. I thought Lupita and Miguel 654 00:27:08,335 --> 00:27:10,712 were trash-talking the protesters. 655 00:27:10,795 --> 00:27:13,757 They were going off about how those people are criminals-- 656 00:27:13,840 --> 00:27:16,885 What'd you say? 657 00:27:13,840 --> 00:27:16,885 I mean, we kind of argued until I realized that the-- 658 00:27:16,968 --> 00:27:19,387 Well, there's no excuse to lump protesters in with looters. 659 00:27:19,471 --> 00:27:21,723 I'm not making an excuse, if you'd just let me-- 660 00:27:19,471 --> 00:27:21,723 Sara, you know what? 661 00:27:21,806 --> 00:27:23,350 It just--honestly, it just seems like 662 00:27:23,433 --> 00:27:25,894 you have been more upset about lost property 663 00:27:25,977 --> 00:27:27,896 than lost lives. - What? 664 00:27:27,979 --> 00:27:30,899 I mean, of course I care about the people who died, 665 00:27:30,982 --> 00:27:33,401 but I also care about what my grandparents are going through. 666 00:27:33,485 --> 00:27:35,570 - I get that, but-- - But what? 667 00:27:35,653 --> 00:27:37,238 It seems real easy for you to dismiss 668 00:27:37,322 --> 00:27:39,407 my grandparents' store, Emily. - I'm not dismissing. 669 00:27:39,491 --> 00:27:41,576 Well, you kind of are. I'm trying to talk to you 670 00:27:41,659 --> 00:27:43,078 about what's going on in my life, 671 00:27:43,161 --> 00:27:44,913 and you can't even listen long enough. 672 00:27:44,996 --> 00:27:46,748 Honestly, the thing is, it just seems like 673 00:27:46,831 --> 00:27:49,584 you don't speak up as much as you probably should. 674 00:27:49,667 --> 00:27:52,420 Well, not everyone wants to rock the boat, Em. 675 00:27:52,504 --> 00:27:55,757 I have to do things in my own way and on my own time. 676 00:27:55,840 --> 00:27:57,967 And anyway, Lupita and Miguel 677 00:27:58,051 --> 00:27:59,761 were talking about the insurance adjusters, 678 00:27:59,844 --> 00:28:00,970 but you didn't let me finish. 679 00:28:01,054 --> 00:28:03,890 You know, I just needed my friend to be... 680 00:28:03,973 --> 00:28:06,434 [ scoffs ] You know what? Just forget it. 681 00:28:06,518 --> 00:28:10,772 Okay. Sara, you can't just up and leave. 682 00:28:10,855 --> 00:28:12,315 Sara! 683 00:28:12,399 --> 00:28:15,902 ♪♪♪ 684 00:28:15,985 --> 00:28:20,156 ♪ Baby, it's Christmas ♪ 685 00:28:21,908 --> 00:28:23,326 [ exhales deeply ] 686 00:28:23,410 --> 00:28:26,037 - Hey-o. - Hey, back, back! 687 00:28:26,121 --> 00:28:28,581 - Bean's orders. No Amy? - Yeah. Working late. 688 00:28:28,665 --> 00:28:30,166 She already got her rapid test results. 689 00:28:30,250 --> 00:28:32,085 We'll meet at the party once I get mine. 690 00:28:32,168 --> 00:28:33,628 - Yeah. Still waiting on mine. - [ sighs ] 691 00:28:33,711 --> 00:28:36,965 - So how can I help? - Omar's dodging my calls. 692 00:28:37,048 --> 00:28:39,509 My whole pitch to Bravo rides on his statement. 693 00:28:39,592 --> 00:28:41,010 Did you try to subpoena him? 694 00:28:41,094 --> 00:28:42,470 And have him testify against his will? 695 00:28:42,554 --> 00:28:43,638 - That would make him an-- - Uncooperative witness. 696 00:28:43,721 --> 00:28:45,640 A bomb waiting to implode on your case. 697 00:28:45,723 --> 00:28:47,934 [ sighs ] All right. Just... 698 00:28:48,017 --> 00:28:50,812 I wanna make it right. How's trial? 699 00:28:50,895 --> 00:28:53,440 Oh! Prosecution witness got impeached, 700 00:28:53,523 --> 00:28:55,525 evidence wasn't credible, and still, 701 00:28:55,608 --> 00:28:56,693 the jury sent two questions. 702 00:28:56,776 --> 00:28:59,028 It was a full day of deliberations 703 00:28:59,112 --> 00:29:01,281 on what should be an open and shut case. 704 00:29:01,364 --> 00:29:02,407 It sounds like they don't buy the defense. 705 00:29:02,490 --> 00:29:05,702 If this were a bench trial, I would find him not guilty. 706 00:29:05,785 --> 00:29:07,829 Like you tell me, trust the system. 707 00:29:07,912 --> 00:29:12,000 [ sighs ] I see this Black, widowed father. 708 00:29:12,083 --> 00:29:14,961 He reminds me of the men in my family. 709 00:29:15,044 --> 00:29:16,671 He's innocent, by all accounts, 710 00:29:16,754 --> 00:29:19,507 and he still may go to prison. It's wrong. 711 00:29:19,591 --> 00:29:21,009 It ain't over till it's over, Lo. 712 00:29:21,092 --> 00:29:23,386 - You give them the speech? - I gave them the speech! 713 00:29:23,470 --> 00:29:25,346 Well, then trust the jury. 714 00:29:25,430 --> 00:29:28,183 Was that a little Mark-Yoda action? 715 00:29:28,266 --> 00:29:30,143 I mean...mm, mm, mm. 716 00:29:30,226 --> 00:29:31,686 Don't pop your collar. 717 00:29:30,226 --> 00:29:31,686 [ cellphone chimes ] 718 00:29:31,769 --> 00:29:33,730 Oh. 719 00:29:33,813 --> 00:29:34,564 Negative. 720 00:29:34,647 --> 00:29:35,690 Same! 721 00:29:35,773 --> 00:29:37,358 Let's get this over with. 722 00:29:37,442 --> 00:29:41,029 ♪♪♪ 723 00:29:41,112 --> 00:29:43,031 Lisa, this is incredible. 724 00:29:43,114 --> 00:29:43,865 I can't believe you pulled this off. 725 00:29:43,948 --> 00:29:46,034 The rapid tests were a nice touch. 726 00:29:46,117 --> 00:29:47,869 Only way a non-essential assembly 727 00:29:47,952 --> 00:29:49,454 would comply with L.A. city ordinances. 728 00:29:49,537 --> 00:29:51,039 - I see Rachel and Amy. - Let's go say hi. 729 00:29:51,122 --> 00:29:54,042 Oh, watch out for the eggnog. It's spiked. 730 00:29:54,125 --> 00:29:56,211 Good to know. 731 00:29:56,294 --> 00:29:59,339 ♪♪♪ 732 00:29:59,422 --> 00:30:01,216 Ooh. 733 00:30:01,299 --> 00:30:03,218 [ chuckles ] 734 00:30:03,301 --> 00:30:04,886 You know, I-I did not think that I was 735 00:30:04,969 --> 00:30:06,554 an ugly Christmas sweater kind of girl, 736 00:30:06,638 --> 00:30:08,431 but you converted me. 737 00:30:08,515 --> 00:30:10,099 Well, you deserve a bit of fun. 738 00:30:10,183 --> 00:30:12,227 Take your mind off the trial for a night. 739 00:30:12,310 --> 00:30:13,895 You know what else would take my mind off 740 00:30:13,978 --> 00:30:15,396 the trial for tonight? - What? 741 00:30:15,480 --> 00:30:16,773 - [ chuckles] - Emily. 742 00:30:16,856 --> 00:30:19,234 Luke...and Sam. Hey. 743 00:30:19,317 --> 00:30:20,902 - Hi. - Uh, Luke Watkins, D.D.A. 744 00:30:20,985 --> 00:30:22,779 Joaquin Luna, PhD. 745 00:30:22,862 --> 00:30:24,739 - Nice jingle bells. - Oh, thanks. Uh-- 746 00:30:24,822 --> 00:30:25,865 - You look great. - Emily sewed them for me. 747 00:30:25,949 --> 00:30:27,575 - Oh. - Green is your color. 748 00:30:27,659 --> 00:30:28,618 - Thank you. - That's...nice. 749 00:30:28,701 --> 00:30:31,162 Yeah. You know. [ chuckles ] 750 00:30:32,789 --> 00:30:35,625 So, um, do you wanna go get--get some food? 751 00:30:35,708 --> 00:30:36,709 - Yes. Let's do it. - Okay. 752 00:30:36,793 --> 00:30:39,420 - Yeah. Ah, um... - Yeah, of course. [ chuckles ] 753 00:30:39,504 --> 00:30:40,421 - We'll... - [ chuckles ] 754 00:30:40,505 --> 00:30:41,464 - Okay. - Go ahead. 755 00:30:41,548 --> 00:30:42,757 - Have fun. - Thank you. 756 00:30:42,840 --> 00:30:44,467 See you later. 757 00:30:44,551 --> 00:30:47,679 LUKE: Judge Benner. 758 00:30:44,551 --> 00:30:47,679 So nice to see you! Thank you for coming. 759 00:30:47,762 --> 00:30:49,138 - Got it? - Yeah. 760 00:30:49,222 --> 00:30:50,265 - Let's do this. - [ Rachel laughs ] 761 00:30:50,348 --> 00:30:52,892 The landlord bribed me 762 00:30:52,976 --> 00:30:56,396 with a flask of aged rye to drop the lawsuit. 763 00:30:56,479 --> 00:30:58,273 Girl, what did you tell him? 764 00:30:58,356 --> 00:31:00,066 That I'd see his ass in court. [ laughs ] 765 00:31:00,149 --> 00:31:02,652 I can't lie. He's got great taste. 766 00:31:02,735 --> 00:31:04,279 [ laughs ] So, Mark, 767 00:31:04,362 --> 00:31:08,616 do you remember when Lola whupped you 768 00:31:08,700 --> 00:31:11,119 so bad at my trial? - Whoa, whoa, no. 769 00:31:11,202 --> 00:31:13,621 - She did not whup me. - Oh, I whupped you. 770 00:31:13,705 --> 00:31:17,125 After I spent all night prepping you. 771 00:31:17,208 --> 00:31:19,252 We know there were a few distractions. 772 00:31:19,335 --> 00:31:22,505 Okay! [ clears throat ] Ms. Audubon, objection. 773 00:31:22,589 --> 00:31:25,300 Let's put the booze away. Come on. Come on. 774 00:31:22,589 --> 00:31:25,300 [ stammering ] 775 00:31:25,383 --> 00:31:26,801 - You--I knew-- - Bye, guys. 776 00:31:26,884 --> 00:31:28,136 - Bye. - Let me get out of the chair. 777 00:31:28,219 --> 00:31:29,637 - Bye. - RACHEL: Okay. 778 00:31:29,721 --> 00:31:32,640 It was a long time ago. 779 00:31:32,724 --> 00:31:36,102 Right. Hiding it? Kind of weird. 780 00:31:36,185 --> 00:31:37,145 It never came up. 781 00:31:37,228 --> 00:31:38,646 - [ scoffs ] - My turn. 782 00:31:38,730 --> 00:31:41,941 Why didn't you wanna put the angel on the Christmas tree? 783 00:31:42,025 --> 00:31:44,193 What, did you think I didn't notice? 784 00:31:44,277 --> 00:31:47,655 Why haven't you been celebrating Christmas all these years? 785 00:31:47,739 --> 00:31:50,783 It's...complicated. 786 00:31:52,076 --> 00:31:53,703 Okay. 787 00:31:58,291 --> 00:32:00,501 What's on your mind? 788 00:32:02,295 --> 00:32:04,672 The usual. You? 789 00:32:04,756 --> 00:32:09,677 Oh, just how crazy 2020's been... 790 00:32:09,761 --> 00:32:13,473 and how you've been the best part of it. 791 00:32:13,556 --> 00:32:15,558 Agreed. 792 00:32:15,642 --> 00:32:17,685 ♪♪♪ 793 00:32:17,769 --> 00:32:18,770 - Mm. [ kisses ] - [ chuckles ] 794 00:32:18,853 --> 00:32:21,397 I don't know what I'd do without a friend like you. 795 00:32:21,481 --> 00:32:24,901 Yeah, yeah. 796 00:32:24,984 --> 00:32:26,694 Same. 797 00:32:26,778 --> 00:32:32,033 [ Tegan and Sara's "Make You Mine This Season" playing ] 798 00:32:32,116 --> 00:32:33,493 ♪ You're the only girl ♪ 799 00:32:32,116 --> 00:32:33,493 Hey! 800 00:32:33,576 --> 00:32:35,620 Woman: That's pretty. 801 00:32:33,576 --> 00:32:35,620 ♪ I've got on my list ♪ 802 00:32:35,703 --> 00:32:37,205 Mm-mm. 803 00:32:37,288 --> 00:32:38,998 [ laughs ] 804 00:32:37,288 --> 00:32:38,998 ♪ I know it's foolish ♪ 805 00:32:39,082 --> 00:32:40,333 ♪ But I chase the feeling ♪ 806 00:32:39,082 --> 00:32:40,333 [ laughter ] 807 00:32:40,416 --> 00:32:42,585 ♪'Cause you keep me dreaming♪ 808 00:32:40,416 --> 00:32:42,585 Am I up? 809 00:32:42,669 --> 00:32:43,711 ♪ That I could make you mine ♪ 810 00:32:43,795 --> 00:32:47,173 ♪ Make you mine this season ♪ 811 00:32:43,795 --> 00:32:47,173 Oh, great! 812 00:32:47,256 --> 00:32:48,383 - Great. - Uh, that was my... 813 00:32:48,466 --> 00:32:50,718 Right here, right here. 814 00:32:50,802 --> 00:32:52,470 ♪ Make you mine, make you mine this season ♪ 815 00:32:52,553 --> 00:32:53,513 Talk about a blue Christmas. 816 00:32:53,596 --> 00:32:55,723 Right, blue Christmas. 817 00:32:53,596 --> 00:32:55,723 [ camera shutter clicks ] 818 00:32:55,807 --> 00:32:57,725 ♪♪♪ 819 00:32:57,809 --> 00:32:58,768 ♪ Have I been good enough? ♪ 820 00:32:58,851 --> 00:33:00,561 - Ugh! - Okay, hair is on point. 821 00:33:00,645 --> 00:33:03,606 [ singsongy ] I am ready! 822 00:33:00,645 --> 00:33:03,606 Oh, it's time for a toast, ladies. 823 00:33:03,690 --> 00:33:05,149 You guys, wait. 824 00:33:05,233 --> 00:33:09,028 ♪ You're the only girl I've got on my list ♪ 825 00:33:05,233 --> 00:33:09,028 I will have... 826 00:33:09,112 --> 00:33:11,197 - Here we go. - Ahh! 827 00:33:11,280 --> 00:33:13,741 Sorry, babe, I just got a text from Leon's daughter, Jillian. 828 00:33:13,825 --> 00:33:15,660 "Babe"? 829 00:33:13,825 --> 00:33:15,660 ♪ You keep me dreaming ♪ 830 00:33:15,743 --> 00:33:17,912 Woman: Okay, both of you together. 831 00:33:15,743 --> 00:33:17,912 ♪ I could make you mine ♪ 832 00:33:17,995 --> 00:33:18,913 Sara. 833 00:33:17,995 --> 00:33:18,913 ♪ Make you mine, make you mine ♪ 834 00:33:18,996 --> 00:33:20,456 ♪ This season ♪ 835 00:33:20,540 --> 00:33:22,125 - Cheers to you. - Yeah. 836 00:33:22,208 --> 00:33:23,251 Everything okay? 837 00:33:23,334 --> 00:33:26,754 - You guys are so cute! - Yeah. Everything's great. 838 00:33:26,838 --> 00:33:28,256 Right here. Right here. 839 00:33:28,339 --> 00:33:29,757 ♪ You're the only girl I've got on my list ♪ 840 00:33:29,841 --> 00:33:32,719 - Nice. - ALL: Cheers! 841 00:33:32,802 --> 00:33:34,429 ♪ I know it's foolish ♪ 842 00:33:32,802 --> 00:33:34,429 [ camera shutter clicking ] 843 00:33:34,512 --> 00:33:36,013 ♪ But I chase the feeling ♪ 844 00:33:36,097 --> 00:33:38,599 ♪ 'Cause you keep me dreaming ♪ 845 00:33:38,683 --> 00:33:40,101 - Send me that one? - Sure. No problem. 846 00:33:40,184 --> 00:33:42,103 - You wanna get out of here? - Mm-hmm. 847 00:33:42,186 --> 00:33:46,107 ♪ Make you mine this season ♪ 848 00:33:46,190 --> 00:33:47,650 BENNER: What was the first question again? 849 00:33:47,734 --> 00:33:49,110 How to define "willful, deliberate, 850 00:33:49,193 --> 00:33:51,154 and premeditated" more clearly. 851 00:33:51,237 --> 00:33:52,447 And what was the second question? 852 00:33:52,530 --> 00:33:54,407 How to determine if Mr. Parson intended to kill. 853 00:33:54,490 --> 00:33:56,117 Not great for the defendant. 854 00:33:56,200 --> 00:33:58,286 Oh, jury wants to put this guy away. 855 00:33:58,369 --> 00:34:00,621 Right? I don't know what I could do to-- 856 00:34:00,705 --> 00:34:02,582 No. Nuh-unh. Do nothing. Zilcho. 857 00:34:02,665 --> 00:34:03,875 Lisa, what do you think? 858 00:34:03,958 --> 00:34:05,752 Judges can't interfere with the juries. 859 00:34:03,958 --> 00:34:05,752 [ cellphone chimes ] 860 00:34:05,835 --> 00:34:07,795 It could cost you the bench. 861 00:34:07,879 --> 00:34:09,964 [ buttons clicking ] 862 00:34:07,879 --> 00:34:09,964 Where are you going, Carmichael? 863 00:34:10,047 --> 00:34:11,382 I just got a third jury question. 864 00:34:11,466 --> 00:34:15,887 Three in a row. Bad news! The defendant's a goner. 865 00:34:15,970 --> 00:34:19,182 ♪♪♪ 866 00:34:19,265 --> 00:34:20,808 I assembled you here 867 00:34:20,892 --> 00:34:24,520 to address a third jury question that arrived last night. 868 00:34:24,604 --> 00:34:28,024 Can the "willful, deliberate, and premeditated allegation 869 00:34:28,107 --> 00:34:31,402 be proven with circumstantial evidence?" 870 00:34:31,486 --> 00:34:33,821 I have serious concerns given these questions 871 00:34:33,905 --> 00:34:37,742 that the jury is not listening to the evidence properly. 872 00:34:37,825 --> 00:34:39,118 I need not remind you, 873 00:34:39,202 --> 00:34:41,662 should the jury deliver a guilty verdict, 874 00:34:41,746 --> 00:34:45,166 I have no judiciary discretion. 875 00:34:45,249 --> 00:34:49,462 Ms. Palmer, you offered a deal for time-served and probation. 876 00:34:49,545 --> 00:34:52,590 I strongly urge you to consider re-extending this offer. 877 00:34:52,673 --> 00:34:54,425 He already refused that plea offer. 878 00:34:54,509 --> 00:34:57,011 - Your Honor-- - Ms. Lopez, please. 879 00:34:59,722 --> 00:35:00,723 Ms. Palmer? 880 00:35:06,687 --> 00:35:08,689 I want a factual basis plea for time served, 881 00:35:08,773 --> 00:35:11,192 six years prison suspended, five years' probation, 882 00:35:11,275 --> 00:35:13,486 45 days of community labor, 883 00:35:13,569 --> 00:35:15,488 and 26 weeks of anger management. 884 00:35:15,571 --> 00:35:17,198 Your Honor-- 885 00:35:15,571 --> 00:35:17,198 Any screw-ups or missed classes, 886 00:35:17,281 --> 00:35:19,367 missed classes, Mr. Parson goes straight to prison. 887 00:35:19,450 --> 00:35:21,994 - Well, I need an answer. - Okay. Back off, Palmer. 888 00:35:22,078 --> 00:35:24,539 Just... 889 00:35:24,622 --> 00:35:26,249 [ sighs ] 890 00:35:30,920 --> 00:35:35,842 Taking a chance with the jury may not be worth it. 891 00:35:38,302 --> 00:35:40,471 Mr. Parson? 892 00:35:40,555 --> 00:35:42,390 If I plead... 893 00:35:42,473 --> 00:35:44,559 I plead guilty and, uh... 894 00:35:44,642 --> 00:35:46,227 I'm a felon. 895 00:35:48,354 --> 00:35:51,732 I understand that this is an impossible decision, 896 00:35:51,816 --> 00:35:55,319 No one knows more than you what's at stake here. 897 00:35:58,489 --> 00:35:59,323 The verdict is in. 898 00:36:03,077 --> 00:36:06,581 Time's up. I cannot hold off the jury any longer. 899 00:36:06,664 --> 00:36:11,544 ♪♪♪ 900 00:36:15,673 --> 00:36:22,763 ♪♪♪ 901 00:36:22,847 --> 00:36:24,098 You just don't know when to quit. 902 00:36:24,181 --> 00:36:27,059 Omar, I can clear your name. Exoneration. 903 00:36:27,143 --> 00:36:28,603 Maybe a payout from the county, too. 904 00:36:28,686 --> 00:36:30,646 Help me lock Rashel up. 905 00:36:30,730 --> 00:36:32,565 There you go again. Always a catch. 906 00:36:32,648 --> 00:36:34,775 I don't think you understand what the benefits 907 00:36:34,859 --> 00:36:37,278 of a settlement could offer you. - Save it, man. 908 00:36:37,361 --> 00:36:40,281 No amount of cash will ever help me walk again. 909 00:36:40,364 --> 00:36:43,117 Demons don't keep me up at night like they do you. 910 00:36:43,201 --> 00:36:44,994 It's all over your face. 911 00:36:45,077 --> 00:36:47,455 Hounding me for a do-over I never asked for 912 00:36:47,538 --> 00:36:48,873 'cause you're the one who needs it. 913 00:36:48,956 --> 00:36:51,959 You're right. I trusted Rashel blindly. 914 00:36:52,043 --> 00:36:53,961 If I had thought to question law enforcement back then, 915 00:36:54,045 --> 00:36:58,966 we wouldn't be here now. It's on me to fix that. 916 00:36:59,050 --> 00:37:00,760 MAGGIE: Do you willingly change your plea, 917 00:37:00,843 --> 00:37:03,387 thereby waiving your constitutional rights? 918 00:37:03,471 --> 00:37:06,933 Yes. 919 00:37:03,471 --> 00:37:06,933 Did you purposely shoot Jamie Hallford with a firearm? 920 00:37:11,771 --> 00:37:16,108 Mr. Parson, did you purposely shoot... 921 00:37:16,192 --> 00:37:18,819 Mr. Parson? 922 00:37:21,697 --> 00:37:22,698 Yes. 923 00:37:22,782 --> 00:37:26,118 To the amended count two of assault with a firearm, 924 00:37:26,202 --> 00:37:27,912 how do you plead? 925 00:37:31,874 --> 00:37:34,669 - Guilty. - Ms. Lopez, do you concur? 926 00:37:37,296 --> 00:37:39,173 Yes, Your Honor. 927 00:37:39,257 --> 00:37:42,009 I accept Mr. Parson's plea. 928 00:37:42,093 --> 00:37:45,388 Mr. Parson, you are sentenced to six years in state prison. 929 00:37:45,471 --> 00:37:48,641 Execution of this prison sentence is suspended. 930 00:37:48,724 --> 00:37:50,518 You are placed on five years of probation, 931 00:37:50,601 --> 00:37:52,144 credit for time served in custody, 932 00:37:52,228 --> 00:37:54,730 26 weeks of anger management, 933 00:37:54,814 --> 00:37:58,526 and 45... [ voice breaking ] days of community service. 934 00:37:58,609 --> 00:38:01,862 You are not to own, use, or possess a firearm 935 00:38:01,946 --> 00:38:04,115 or any other dangerous or deadly weapon. 936 00:38:04,198 --> 00:38:06,200 Do you understand and accept the terms 937 00:38:06,283 --> 00:38:09,745 and conditions of your probation? 938 00:38:11,247 --> 00:38:13,791 - I do, Your Honor. - Then that will be the order. 939 00:38:13,874 --> 00:38:16,335 Bailiff, please bring in the jury, 940 00:38:16,419 --> 00:38:17,878 and I will dismiss them. 941 00:38:17,962 --> 00:38:32,810 ♪♪♪ 942 00:38:32,893 --> 00:38:35,438 ♪♪♪ 943 00:38:35,521 --> 00:38:39,567 This is an opportunity to go after cops 944 00:38:39,650 --> 00:38:41,902 like Deputy Rashel just like this office promised it would. 945 00:38:41,986 --> 00:38:45,406 And I intend to. Ideally, without igniting a firestorm. 946 00:38:45,489 --> 00:38:46,532 You never struck me as a man who backs away 947 00:38:46,615 --> 00:38:48,576 from a challenge. 948 00:38:48,659 --> 00:38:50,911 Consider the bigger picture, Mark. 949 00:38:50,995 --> 00:38:53,914 The D.A.'s office depends on sheriffs for investigations. 950 00:38:53,998 --> 00:38:55,958 We have to be absolutely sure. 951 00:38:56,042 --> 00:38:57,585 You get Omar to willingly testify? 952 00:38:57,668 --> 00:39:00,087 Didn't even need a subpoena. 953 00:39:00,171 --> 00:39:01,505 Okay. 954 00:39:03,507 --> 00:39:05,259 [ sighs ] 955 00:39:05,342 --> 00:39:07,887 Send over the witness statement so I can review. 956 00:39:07,970 --> 00:39:09,930 Then I'll decide. 957 00:39:10,014 --> 00:39:11,932 Thank you, D.A. Bravo. 958 00:39:19,523 --> 00:39:21,942 Didn't think you had a shot in hell of pulling that off. 959 00:39:22,026 --> 00:39:24,487 [ chuckles ] 960 00:39:25,696 --> 00:39:27,448 [ sighs ] Where's Ness? 961 00:39:27,531 --> 00:39:29,742 Cleaning up the jury room. 962 00:39:27,531 --> 00:39:29,742 For her first jury trial with us, 963 00:39:29,825 --> 00:39:31,744 it was a roller coaster. 964 00:39:31,827 --> 00:39:33,621 - A Lolacoaster, Your Honor. - Ha ha. 965 00:39:33,704 --> 00:39:36,123 [ chuckles ] 966 00:39:33,704 --> 00:39:36,123 [ knock on door] 967 00:39:36,207 --> 00:39:38,459 Oh. 968 00:39:38,542 --> 00:39:41,337 - Good night, Ms. Kansky. - Good night, Your Honor. 969 00:39:41,420 --> 00:39:43,923 Mrs. Robinson. Happy holidays. 970 00:39:47,009 --> 00:39:50,137 Mom, I love how you support these families, 971 00:39:50,221 --> 00:39:52,973 but Mr. Parson walked free today. 972 00:39:53,057 --> 00:39:55,518 A felon now, but free. 973 00:39:55,601 --> 00:39:59,355 Leon is gonna have the best Christmas 974 00:39:59,438 --> 00:40:03,484 he could hope for because of you. 975 00:40:03,567 --> 00:40:05,653 ♪♪♪ 976 00:40:05,736 --> 00:40:09,990 You know, with our family growing... 977 00:40:10,074 --> 00:40:11,784 and COVID, 978 00:40:11,867 --> 00:40:13,577 things are gonna be a lot different. 979 00:40:13,661 --> 00:40:16,497 But you're right. 980 00:40:16,580 --> 00:40:17,957 We should spend more time together. 981 00:40:18,040 --> 00:40:20,334 I knew you'd come around. 982 00:40:20,417 --> 00:40:24,213 But not before we established some boundaries first. 983 00:40:24,296 --> 00:40:27,174 - Fair? - Fair. 984 00:40:27,258 --> 00:40:28,551 ♪♪♪ 985 00:40:28,634 --> 00:40:32,847 Good night, Lola. Good night, Bean. 986 00:40:32,930 --> 00:40:34,640 [ laughs ] 987 00:40:34,723 --> 00:40:36,725 ♪ You said you'd love to show me off ♪ 988 00:40:36,809 --> 00:40:39,145 ♪ And I stole your breath and I kept it all night long♪ 989 00:40:39,228 --> 00:40:42,064 [ sighs ] Oh. 990 00:40:42,148 --> 00:40:46,360 ♪ So take me home for Christmas ♪ 991 00:40:46,443 --> 00:40:47,528 Hmm. 992 00:40:47,611 --> 00:40:52,032 ♪ I'll be there for you ♪ 993 00:40:52,116 --> 00:40:56,537 ♪ Let me be your family ♪ 994 00:40:52,116 --> 00:40:56,537 [ ringing ] 995 00:40:56,620 --> 00:41:00,040 [ clatter ] 996 00:40:56,620 --> 00:41:00,040 ♪ For eternity ♪ 997 00:41:00,124 --> 00:41:02,334 - I--I'm sorry. - What happened to-- 998 00:41:02,418 --> 00:41:05,713 I, uh...I'm chucking it. [ sighs ] 999 00:41:05,796 --> 00:41:07,047 Why? 1000 00:41:07,131 --> 00:41:09,049 ♪♪♪ 1001 00:41:09,133 --> 00:41:10,926 I'm still not quite ready to talk about it, 1002 00:41:11,010 --> 00:41:13,554 but let's just say the Quinn family Christmas tradition 1003 00:41:13,637 --> 00:41:15,681 was that we all pretended 1004 00:41:15,764 --> 00:41:18,851 to be one, big happy family when, 1005 00:41:18,934 --> 00:41:20,728 really, we were anything but. 1006 00:41:20,811 --> 00:41:23,731 And this angel just reminds me of that. 1007 00:41:23,814 --> 00:41:27,276 ♪♪♪ 1008 00:41:27,359 --> 00:41:30,863 Starting tonight, let's make some new traditions. 1009 00:41:30,946 --> 00:41:33,699 ♪ Take me in to meet your family ♪ 1010 00:41:33,782 --> 00:41:35,868 But first, you got to help me get the tree up 1011 00:41:35,951 --> 00:41:38,454 because, like, for real, man? 1012 00:41:38,537 --> 00:41:41,248 This was, like, the all-star tree. 1013 00:41:41,332 --> 00:41:42,374 Sorry. 1014 00:41:42,458 --> 00:41:44,919 ♪♪♪ 1015 00:41:45,002 --> 00:41:48,422 I lied to Bravo today about Omar, 1016 00:41:48,505 --> 00:41:49,590 get the charges approved. 1017 00:41:49,673 --> 00:41:53,427 - Truth is Omar ate me alive. - What's your next move? 1018 00:41:53,510 --> 00:41:55,262 I'm not sure. 1019 00:41:55,346 --> 00:42:00,559 [ cellphone ringing ] 1020 00:42:00,643 --> 00:42:02,102 Omar. 1021 00:42:02,186 --> 00:42:05,439 I never thought I'd hear a D.A. admit to being wrong. 1022 00:42:05,522 --> 00:42:07,650 Yeah? 1023 00:42:07,733 --> 00:42:09,109 I'm in. 1024 00:42:09,193 --> 00:42:15,032 ♪♪♪ 1025 00:42:15,115 --> 00:42:16,283 He's in. 1026 00:42:17,201 --> 00:42:20,079 ♪ Take me home, take me home ♪ 1027 00:42:20,162 --> 00:42:21,956 New traditions. 1028 00:42:22,039 --> 00:42:23,415 - Follow me. - Oh, yeah? 1029 00:42:23,499 --> 00:42:24,291 Come on. 1030 00:42:24,375 --> 00:42:26,043 - [ singsongy ] Come on. - [ laughs ] 1031 00:42:26,126 --> 00:42:27,503 - Okay. - [ laughs ] 1032 00:42:27,586 --> 00:42:32,258 ♪ Take me home, take me home ♪ 1033 00:42:32,341 --> 00:42:36,262 ♪ Don't let me be alone ♪ 1034 00:42:36,345 --> 00:42:39,598 ♪ For... ♪ 1035 00:42:39,682 --> 00:42:42,518 ♪ For Christmas ♪ 1036 00:42:42,601 --> 00:42:50,276 ♪♪♪ 1037 00:42:50,359 --> 00:42:53,988 ♪ Take me home for Christmas ♪ 1038 00:42:54,071 --> 00:42:59,451 ♪ Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh ♪ 1039 00:42:59,535 --> 00:43:03,247 ♪ For Christmas ♪