1 00:00:00,001 --> 00:00:01,556 Previously on "All Rise"... 2 00:00:01,580 --> 00:00:04,120 Rashel's transfers each happened after he was reported 3 00:00:04,144 --> 00:00:05,673 for excessive use of force on duty. 4 00:00:05,697 --> 00:00:07,123 So Omar's not his only victim. 5 00:00:07,147 --> 00:00:10,763 I trusted Rashel blindly. It's on me to fix it. 6 00:00:10,787 --> 00:00:13,549 It seems real easy for you to just dismiss my grandparents. 7 00:00:13,573 --> 00:00:15,518 It just seems like you don't speak up 8 00:00:15,542 --> 00:00:17,219 as much as you probably should. 9 00:00:17,243 --> 00:00:19,055 He's innocent by all accounts, 10 00:00:19,079 --> 00:00:21,958 and he still may go to prison. It's wrong. 11 00:00:21,982 --> 00:00:25,494 Time's up. I cannot hold off the jury any longer. 12 00:00:25,518 --> 00:00:27,191 Do you willingly change your plea 13 00:00:27,215 --> 00:00:29,832 - by waiving your constitutional rights? - Yes. 14 00:00:29,856 --> 00:00:32,335 Mr. Parson, you are placed on five years of probation, 15 00:00:32,359 --> 00:00:34,603 credit for time served in custody. 16 00:00:47,640 --> 00:00:50,086 - Carmichael, a new year. - Hell, yeah. 17 00:00:50,110 --> 00:00:51,654 - How long is it now? - Two weeks. 18 00:00:51,678 --> 00:00:53,670 Yowzers! Well, take it easy. 19 00:00:53,694 --> 00:00:55,958 Oh, I intend to. I got a birth plan to finish up, 20 00:00:55,982 --> 00:00:57,693 and then 14 days to clean off my desk 21 00:00:57,717 --> 00:00:59,729 so no one can come for me when I'm gone. 22 00:00:59,753 --> 00:01:03,265 I went back to work a month after I had Ben. 23 00:01:03,289 --> 00:01:05,067 Maybe that's why he hates me. 24 00:01:05,091 --> 00:01:07,737 I am looking forward to my mat leave downtime. 25 00:01:07,761 --> 00:01:09,638 Get to bond with my baby and let Robin 26 00:01:09,662 --> 00:01:11,574 - do all the dirty work. - His transfer's complete? 27 00:01:11,598 --> 00:01:13,242 Will be by the time this one arrives. 28 00:01:13,266 --> 00:01:14,757 And your son doesn't hate you, Lisa. 29 00:01:14,781 --> 00:01:16,979 Yeah, he does a little, but let's not ruin our morning. 30 00:01:17,003 --> 00:01:19,415 - Ladies. - Happy new year, Jonas. 31 00:01:19,439 --> 00:01:21,917 Oh, I think it's too early to tell how happy it is, don't you? 32 00:01:21,941 --> 00:01:24,820 Abigail, how's your year been so far? 33 00:01:24,844 --> 00:01:27,723 Amazing. My husband and I resolved to try paleo. 34 00:01:27,747 --> 00:01:30,893 My life is now a never-ending meat hangover. 35 00:01:30,917 --> 00:01:32,928 Oh. Okay. 36 00:01:40,293 --> 00:01:42,772 - Whoa! Look at this. Whoa! - Okay, Albert. I see you. 37 00:01:42,796 --> 00:01:44,407 - Baby. - Whoa. 38 00:01:44,431 --> 00:01:47,743 Mes amis, let's do this. 39 00:02:10,657 --> 00:02:14,103 Lighting's nice in here. Soft. 40 00:02:14,127 --> 00:02:16,605 And then she closed her eyes. 41 00:02:16,629 --> 00:02:18,452 Vipassana? Transcendental? Zen? 42 00:02:18,484 --> 00:02:24,313 Ness, I am going to be here alone for 10 more minutes, 43 00:02:24,337 --> 00:02:26,649 and then you can tell me all about how to solve 44 00:02:26,673 --> 00:02:29,118 the riddle of American justice. 45 00:02:31,878 --> 00:02:34,090 This is the jury's verdict form from the Leon Parson's case. 46 00:02:34,114 --> 00:02:37,015 I found it while I was cleaning. They voted not guilty. 47 00:02:38,918 --> 00:02:41,150 Okay, okay, back. Back, back, back. 48 00:02:41,174 --> 00:02:43,232 It was unanimous. They voted not guilty. 49 00:02:43,256 --> 00:02:45,301 Judge Carmichael encouraged Leon Parson to plead guilty. 50 00:02:45,325 --> 00:02:46,586 Okay, I wouldn't use the word "encourage." 51 00:02:46,625 --> 00:02:47,677 Okay, everybody knows that he didn't do it. 52 00:02:47,701 --> 00:02:49,215 Stop talking! 53 00:02:49,496 --> 00:02:51,640 Look, I-I didn't know what to do. 54 00:02:51,664 --> 00:02:53,008 I didn't wanna ruin anybody's holiday. 55 00:02:53,032 --> 00:02:54,510 I know how bad this looks for Lola. 56 00:02:54,534 --> 00:02:56,745 Judge Carmichael. 57 00:02:56,769 --> 00:02:58,514 I tried to throw it out. I tried. 58 00:02:58,538 --> 00:03:00,716 But I couldn't, and... 59 00:03:00,740 --> 00:03:03,252 I... I... uh... 60 00:03:04,511 --> 00:03:06,651 - Good morning. - Hi. 61 00:03:07,317 --> 00:03:10,559 There's someone on our back porch. 62 00:03:10,583 --> 00:03:12,639 Is this person conscious? 63 00:03:12,663 --> 00:03:13,776 Uh, yes. 64 00:03:13,807 --> 00:03:15,378 Do we need a significant show of force 65 00:03:15,402 --> 00:03:17,500 - to remove said person? - Uh, no. 66 00:03:17,524 --> 00:03:20,855 Is this person known or unknown to this household? 67 00:03:20,879 --> 00:03:21,937 Hard to say. 68 00:03:23,166 --> 00:03:26,208 It's District Attorney Louis Bravo. 69 00:03:26,788 --> 00:03:28,233 Gotta get to court. 70 00:03:32,372 --> 00:03:33,883 Damn. 71 00:03:35,875 --> 00:03:37,419 Coffee smells good. 72 00:03:37,443 --> 00:03:40,122 Gosh, I haven't had a cup of coffee in 23 years, 73 00:03:40,146 --> 00:03:42,391 as long as I've been doing yoga. 74 00:03:42,415 --> 00:03:44,160 Nice spot you have here, Mark. 75 00:03:44,184 --> 00:03:46,204 Uh, what can I do for you, sir? 76 00:03:46,233 --> 00:03:48,831 You can do yoga right out here. 77 00:03:48,855 --> 00:03:50,933 Mark, we have some details to settle on 78 00:03:50,957 --> 00:03:53,769 before we seek an indictment on Deputy Sheriff Rashel. 79 00:03:54,530 --> 00:03:56,835 Attempted murder... This is a big deal. 80 00:03:56,859 --> 00:03:58,507 It is, yes, sir. Sir... 81 00:03:58,531 --> 00:04:00,042 Secrecy is paramount, 82 00:04:00,066 --> 00:04:01,844 so I thought you and I could work it out here. 83 00:04:01,868 --> 00:04:03,946 Don't you want your executive team to weigh in? 84 00:04:03,970 --> 00:04:05,918 I will loop 'em in later. Where should we start? 85 00:04:05,958 --> 00:04:07,325 By treating Deputy Rashel 86 00:04:07,360 --> 00:04:08,684 the same as any other alleged felon. 87 00:04:08,708 --> 00:04:10,186 Nothing special. No kickbacks. 88 00:04:10,210 --> 00:04:12,054 This man is the first peace officer to be charged 89 00:04:12,078 --> 00:04:13,822 with a felony in this county in almost 10 years. 90 00:04:13,846 --> 00:04:15,224 - That's a pretty special situation. - Why is why... 91 00:04:15,248 --> 00:04:16,959 Sir, he shot an unarmed man eight years ago 92 00:04:16,983 --> 00:04:18,227 and then lied about it. 93 00:04:18,251 --> 00:04:19,575 You charge one police officer, 94 00:04:19,605 --> 00:04:20,727 you might as well be charging them all. 95 00:04:20,766 --> 00:04:21,823 After the year we've had, 96 00:04:21,847 --> 00:04:22,867 don't you think it's important that we've... 97 00:04:22,909 --> 00:04:24,120 To not start a war with the sheriff 98 00:04:24,144 --> 00:04:25,686 before you finish your second cup of coffee? Yeah. 99 00:04:25,710 --> 00:04:27,672 We can't forget this man wears a badge. 100 00:04:27,708 --> 00:04:29,672 That's my point, sir. We need to message the public... 101 00:04:29,696 --> 00:04:32,242 I'm sorry. Are we talking about messaging the public? 102 00:04:32,286 --> 00:04:33,678 I'm saying it's a new year, 103 00:04:33,702 --> 00:04:35,365 and maybe we should start doing things differently. 104 00:04:35,421 --> 00:04:37,713 I don't like grandstanding. It makes the cases about lawyers 105 00:04:37,737 --> 00:04:40,299 and their issues and not about the facts. 106 00:04:40,360 --> 00:04:42,218 I'm not talking about grandstanding. 107 00:04:42,242 --> 00:04:44,386 I'm talking about transparency. 108 00:04:44,410 --> 00:04:46,422 No, you want to be seen to be accountable at every step 109 00:04:46,446 --> 00:04:48,490 because you were part of the original case. 110 00:04:48,514 --> 00:04:50,392 You're confusing what you want 111 00:04:50,427 --> 00:04:51,894 with what's best for this case. 112 00:04:51,918 --> 00:04:53,629 That is grandstanding. 113 00:04:53,653 --> 00:04:55,564 - So he gets special treatment. - I don't know, Mark. 114 00:04:55,588 --> 00:04:57,666 How special you think Deputy Rashel's gonna feel 115 00:04:57,690 --> 00:04:59,602 once he's had his mugshot taken? 116 00:05:01,961 --> 00:05:03,572 This is a joke, right? 117 00:05:03,596 --> 00:05:06,008 Mark and Rachel are teaming up for some kind of 118 00:05:06,032 --> 00:05:08,811 New Year's jokey joke thing? 119 00:05:08,835 --> 00:05:11,180 - It says "not guilty." - I found it in the deliberation... 120 00:05:11,204 --> 00:05:13,115 - She found it? - On top of the envelope. 121 00:05:13,139 --> 00:05:14,890 And you didn't think to tell me until now? 122 00:05:14,914 --> 00:05:16,638 - Your Honor. - Mr. Parson... 123 00:05:16,662 --> 00:05:20,489 He admitted to... I... We kept him out of jail, 124 00:05:20,513 --> 00:05:22,658 but he is now a felon, and the jury was about to... 125 00:05:22,682 --> 00:05:25,017 They were going to acquit? 126 00:05:31,891 --> 00:05:33,982 Find the jury foreman. Bring him in. 127 00:05:34,021 --> 00:05:36,420 - I need to confirm this. - Should I inform anyone else? 128 00:05:36,444 --> 00:05:37,925 Not yet. 129 00:05:46,773 --> 00:05:50,953 You don't need to kick me, too, Bean. 130 00:05:50,977 --> 00:05:53,348 I know how bad this is. 131 00:05:57,884 --> 00:05:59,762 Choi's looking for you. 132 00:05:59,786 --> 00:06:01,664 - I just got finished with Bravo. - Did we get the prelim? 133 00:06:01,688 --> 00:06:04,133 Nope, he wants a Grand Jury. He was pissed I even asked. 134 00:06:04,157 --> 00:06:05,270 But we need transparency. 135 00:06:05,294 --> 00:06:07,483 Listen, I need you to meet me at Omar's barbershop. 136 00:06:07,509 --> 00:06:09,071 Circus is about to come to town. 137 00:06:09,095 --> 00:06:10,839 He needs to be ready for what happens next. 138 00:06:10,863 --> 00:06:12,241 I'll call you back. 139 00:06:20,073 --> 00:06:23,118 Just jumped over. Just jumped over like that. 140 00:06:23,142 --> 00:06:25,154 You need a little help with that? 141 00:06:25,178 --> 00:06:27,489 Oh... 142 00:06:52,205 --> 00:06:56,074 Synced & corrected by -robtor- www.addic7ed.com 143 00:07:03,191 --> 00:07:05,212 - If we find him, we'll be in contact. - Thank you. 144 00:07:06,972 --> 00:07:08,975 - Baby, I'm okay. - Where are you? 145 00:07:09,000 --> 00:07:10,387 I told you, I'm fine. 146 00:07:10,411 --> 00:07:12,460 Mark, you texted me that you were stabbed in the street. 147 00:07:12,499 --> 00:07:14,648 Who texts a message like that? Where are you? 148 00:07:14,672 --> 00:07:16,589 It's a scratch, all right? They cleaned me up here. 149 00:07:16,613 --> 00:07:18,183 I'm on my way back to the H.O.J. and... 150 00:07:18,207 --> 00:07:19,852 Rachel took my voir dire. I can be there in... 151 00:07:19,876 --> 00:07:21,186 Who was it? Who did it? 152 00:07:21,210 --> 00:07:22,590 Detectives think it was a team effort. 153 00:07:22,614 --> 00:07:24,723 One decoy, another guy waiting, probably a... 154 00:07:24,747 --> 00:07:26,158 - There were two of them? - They both got away. 155 00:07:26,182 --> 00:07:28,794 It was a setup? On the exact day you're gonna file 156 00:07:28,818 --> 00:07:31,029 attempted murder charges on a deputy sheriff? 157 00:07:31,053 --> 00:07:32,664 Amy, the Sheriff's Department didn't hire Dumb and Dumber 158 00:07:32,688 --> 00:07:33,932 to put a hit on me, you know? 159 00:07:33,956 --> 00:07:35,667 This is exactly what I was thinking. 160 00:07:35,691 --> 00:07:37,913 I gotta get back to the office. I'll call you when I get in, okay? 161 00:07:37,937 --> 00:07:39,571 - Mark. - Bye. 162 00:07:49,071 --> 00:07:50,682 Mr. Futrell, the jury foreman, 163 00:07:50,706 --> 00:07:52,505 - is on his way, Your Honor. - What's that? 164 00:07:52,529 --> 00:07:55,587 A yoga ball chair. I ordered it for myself, 165 00:07:55,611 --> 00:07:57,639 but I think it should go where it's needed. 166 00:07:57,663 --> 00:08:00,192 No, that's your yoga ball chair. 167 00:08:00,216 --> 00:08:02,194 Oh, Your Honor, it would be my honor. 168 00:08:02,218 --> 00:08:05,506 Only until the baby is born, yeah. 169 00:08:05,530 --> 00:08:07,366 - Are they on yet? - They're standing by. 170 00:08:07,390 --> 00:08:09,134 - And the jury foreman is on his way. - Is on his... 171 00:08:09,158 --> 00:08:12,096 You said that already. Thank you, Sherri. 172 00:08:15,819 --> 00:08:17,531 Mm. 173 00:08:20,707 --> 00:08:22,937 Hey, everybody, I just need a few minutes. 174 00:08:22,961 --> 00:08:24,983 ...there. Once again, Jonas, completely devoid of reason. 175 00:08:25,007 --> 00:08:26,760 - The man is a candidate. - You're both insane. 176 00:08:26,784 --> 00:08:27,953 Carmichael, you're muted. 177 00:08:27,977 --> 00:08:31,757 - Oh. Thank you for coming. - Everything okay? What's up? 178 00:08:31,781 --> 00:08:32,958 My jury trial just before the holiday. 179 00:08:32,982 --> 00:08:34,593 Plea deal at the 11th hour? 180 00:08:34,617 --> 00:08:36,795 - We heard. - Quite something. 181 00:08:36,819 --> 00:08:37,963 - What is it? - The jury was about to acquit. 182 00:08:37,987 --> 00:08:40,076 My clerk found the verdict form. 183 00:08:40,958 --> 00:08:43,535 And the clerk waited until now to tell you about it? 184 00:08:43,559 --> 00:08:47,306 She knows, Jonas. The question is do I alert counsel? 185 00:08:47,330 --> 00:08:49,007 - Oh, hang on now... - Absolutely not. 186 00:08:49,031 --> 00:08:50,676 - Step away from that. - Absolutely no reason. 187 00:08:50,700 --> 00:08:52,344 - One at a time! - No, no, no, no. You move on. 188 00:08:52,368 --> 00:08:54,346 - You've already done too much. - Hold on. 189 00:08:54,370 --> 00:08:56,381 The defendant rolled the dice. No do-overs. 190 00:08:56,405 --> 00:08:58,217 You overstepped, all right? 191 00:08:58,241 --> 00:09:01,920 You need to disclose that in full, clean up your mess, 192 00:09:01,944 --> 00:09:03,489 take your lumps, and they will be considerable. 193 00:09:03,513 --> 00:09:05,757 Eat some protein. Take some time. 194 00:09:05,781 --> 00:09:07,826 - Think. Breathe. - Keep your mouth shut. 195 00:09:07,850 --> 00:09:10,395 You're under no obligation to disclose, so don't. 196 00:09:10,888 --> 00:09:12,664 I think I need time to think. 197 00:09:12,688 --> 00:09:13,966 This isn't just about you, Carmichael. 198 00:09:13,990 --> 00:09:15,400 It's about the institution. 199 00:09:15,424 --> 00:09:17,520 And you don't wanna give the trolls another chance 200 00:09:17,544 --> 00:09:19,404 to circulate your "defund the police" video. 201 00:09:19,428 --> 00:09:20,568 Wait a minute. That is not my... 202 00:09:20,592 --> 00:09:21,907 This has nothing to do with that, Jonas. 203 00:09:21,931 --> 00:09:24,276 Trolls don't care. That's why they're called trolls. 204 00:09:24,300 --> 00:09:25,442 Abigail for the win. 205 00:09:25,466 --> 00:09:27,045 You don't wanna end up in front of the C.J.P. again. 206 00:09:27,069 --> 00:09:29,915 Trust me. Are you bouncing? 207 00:09:29,939 --> 00:09:31,617 Sorry. I need to reboot. 208 00:09:42,128 --> 00:09:43,829 Happy new year, Sara. 209 00:09:43,853 --> 00:09:45,864 You, too, Em. Do anything? 210 00:09:45,888 --> 00:09:47,699 No. Tiny bubble. 211 00:09:47,723 --> 00:09:49,135 Yeah, me, too. 212 00:09:52,228 --> 00:09:54,106 I need to say something. 213 00:09:54,130 --> 00:09:55,311 Stop that train! 214 00:09:55,335 --> 00:09:56,675 That was dramatic. 215 00:09:56,699 --> 00:09:58,477 It's from a movie. You guys go first. 216 00:09:58,501 --> 00:10:01,369 - I'll take the next one. - Uh, I'll just take the stairs. 217 00:10:04,240 --> 00:10:06,418 We had a... thing before the Christmas party. 218 00:10:06,442 --> 00:10:08,053 A tiff. It's fine. 219 00:10:08,077 --> 00:10:09,755 She took the stairs, and you're not talking to each other? 220 00:10:09,779 --> 00:10:11,899 We were talking. That was talking. 221 00:10:11,954 --> 00:10:13,314 By the way, I keep meaning to give you... 222 00:10:13,356 --> 00:10:14,362 I still have your... 223 00:10:14,403 --> 00:10:15,594 This thing of yours. 224 00:10:15,618 --> 00:10:16,929 I keep forgetting It's in my office. 225 00:10:16,967 --> 00:10:18,564 - What is it? - Do you wanna do lunch today 226 00:10:18,588 --> 00:10:20,288 in the park? I'll bring it. 227 00:10:21,677 --> 00:10:24,587 - Say hi to Sam for me. - Yeah, sure. 228 00:10:26,295 --> 00:10:29,077 Carmichael, I trust you. I believe in you. 229 00:10:29,101 --> 00:10:31,176 Your command of the law and your purest of intentions 230 00:10:31,200 --> 00:10:33,679 as a jurist... You are the bomb. 231 00:10:33,703 --> 00:10:36,250 But if you try to fix this mistake, 232 00:10:36,274 --> 00:10:37,730 things will get worse. 233 00:10:37,757 --> 00:10:39,184 How could they possibly? 234 00:10:39,208 --> 00:10:41,219 You took justice out of the hands of 12 citizens. 235 00:10:41,243 --> 00:10:42,518 I did what I thought was right. 236 00:10:42,542 --> 00:10:44,271 Referees don't take penalty shots. 237 00:10:44,295 --> 00:10:46,959 - They don't score goals. - Even in the interest of justice? 238 00:10:46,983 --> 00:10:48,560 When people find out about this... 239 00:10:48,584 --> 00:10:50,062 The trolls? I don't care. 240 00:10:50,086 --> 00:10:52,998 But you should. You really should. 241 00:10:53,022 --> 00:10:54,887 I have bosses, too, 242 00:10:54,925 --> 00:10:58,704 and they have had their fill of protests and bad publicity. 243 00:10:59,185 --> 00:11:00,753 What is that supposed to mean? 244 00:11:00,956 --> 00:11:04,418 You're not the only one who's vulnerable. 245 00:11:06,343 --> 00:11:07,713 Hey! Happy new year! 246 00:11:07,737 --> 00:11:09,247 "Happy" is not the word I'd use. 247 00:11:09,271 --> 00:11:10,248 What's going on? 248 00:11:10,272 --> 00:11:12,250 Not one but two total strangers 249 00:11:12,288 --> 00:11:13,719 stopped me on my morning walk 250 00:11:13,743 --> 00:11:15,461 to blame me for the China virus. 251 00:11:15,491 --> 00:11:16,992 Oh, my God. That's awful. 252 00:11:17,016 --> 00:11:18,890 I hope you put them on blast. 253 00:11:18,914 --> 00:11:20,425 You spoke up and gave them a piece of your... 254 00:11:20,449 --> 00:11:22,794 I tried to talk to them about COVID and the false 255 00:11:22,818 --> 00:11:24,096 and frankly racist nature of their comments, 256 00:11:24,120 --> 00:11:25,697 but was greeted first with bafflement, 257 00:11:25,721 --> 00:11:28,200 then with a litany of barmy facts 258 00:11:28,224 --> 00:11:29,835 that forced me to come into work early to meditate, 259 00:11:29,859 --> 00:11:31,370 only for my moment of peace to be shattered 260 00:11:31,394 --> 00:11:33,229 by our young clerk with the news that Her Honor 261 00:11:33,253 --> 00:11:35,440 may have inadvertently ruined Leon Parson's life. 262 00:11:35,464 --> 00:11:39,311 Sherri, I need to see Ms. Lopez and Ms. Palmer in court. 263 00:11:39,335 --> 00:11:41,036 Of course. 264 00:11:48,377 --> 00:11:50,255 Oh. I thought you were Callan. 265 00:11:50,279 --> 00:11:51,929 How was Big Bear with the parents? 266 00:11:51,962 --> 00:11:53,004 Fresh powder, 267 00:11:53,028 --> 00:11:54,745 - but I missed our frequency violations. - Mm. 268 00:11:54,769 --> 00:11:56,987 Look, it's nothing more serious than a knife cut 269 00:11:57,011 --> 00:11:58,130 - when you're cooking... - Jeez! 270 00:11:58,154 --> 00:11:59,564 - ...except it's not my finger. - Whoa, wait a minute. 271 00:11:59,588 --> 00:12:01,101 - It's on... Never mind. - Are you bleeding? 272 00:12:01,126 --> 00:12:03,201 - Uh, Omar's waiting in your office. - Well, how did he get here? 273 00:12:03,225 --> 00:12:04,836 - I sent a van. - Am I missing something? 274 00:12:04,860 --> 00:12:06,371 - Maybe you should change your shirt. - Omar, hi. 275 00:12:06,395 --> 00:12:08,217 Hey. What the hell happened to you? 276 00:12:08,241 --> 00:12:09,932 Right. Sorry. 277 00:12:10,818 --> 00:12:12,611 Just give me a... 278 00:12:14,804 --> 00:12:16,615 One second. Choi in his office? 279 00:12:16,639 --> 00:12:18,350 - Um... - You got stabbed? 280 00:12:18,374 --> 00:12:19,685 A little. Can I change in your office? 281 00:12:19,709 --> 00:12:21,520 Go to the hospital, Callan. 282 00:12:21,544 --> 00:12:22,654 The ambulance is like a little hospital on wheels. 283 00:12:24,113 --> 00:12:25,724 Excuse me. Mr. EZ Driscoll? 284 00:12:25,748 --> 00:12:28,460 - That's a first. Uh, no. - Oh. Am I in the wrong place? 285 00:12:28,484 --> 00:12:32,381 - No, he's just not in yet. - Okay. Thank you. I'll just wait here. 286 00:12:35,458 --> 00:12:38,437 Mr. Futtrell, is this the completed verdict form 287 00:12:38,461 --> 00:12:41,540 from People v. Parson bearing your signature? 288 00:12:41,564 --> 00:12:43,775 It is. 289 00:12:43,799 --> 00:12:47,379 - Counsel, please acknowledge. - Yes, Your Honor. 290 00:12:48,585 --> 00:12:51,368 - We were unanimous. - Judge Carmichael... 291 00:12:51,392 --> 00:12:54,052 Hang on, counsel. Mr. Futrell... 292 00:12:54,076 --> 00:12:57,295 The jury is the bedrock of American justice. 293 00:12:57,319 --> 00:12:59,188 - That... Yes. - You told us that. 294 00:12:59,212 --> 00:13:00,687 I think I may have, yes. 295 00:13:00,711 --> 00:13:02,561 You made us feel like what we were about to do, 296 00:13:02,585 --> 00:13:04,948 - that it was important. - It was. It is. 297 00:13:04,972 --> 00:13:06,865 - Except that it wasn't. - Mr. Futrell... 298 00:13:06,889 --> 00:13:08,800 Except that... No, no. You didn't let us finish our job. 299 00:13:08,824 --> 00:13:10,368 That man was not guilty. 300 00:13:10,392 --> 00:13:12,215 We were ready to say it, but you all knew better. 301 00:13:12,239 --> 00:13:14,354 So why the heck were we even there? 302 00:13:14,403 --> 00:13:17,876 I swear to God, if I am ever in trouble with the law, 303 00:13:17,900 --> 00:13:21,513 I hope I don't end up in your courtroom... 304 00:13:21,930 --> 00:13:23,731 Your Honor. 305 00:13:28,310 --> 00:13:32,924 Mr. Futrell... uh... thank you. 306 00:13:32,948 --> 00:13:34,649 You are excused. 307 00:13:39,588 --> 00:13:40,955 I'm so sorry. 308 00:13:46,121 --> 00:13:51,042 We will reconvene on the record after Ms. Lopez 309 00:13:51,066 --> 00:13:53,545 has had a chance to confer with her client. 310 00:13:53,569 --> 00:13:57,616 Obviously, she and Mr. Parson will need to determine 311 00:13:57,640 --> 00:13:59,417 how they wish to proceed. 312 00:14:03,681 --> 00:14:05,357 Thanks for getting here so quickly. 313 00:14:05,381 --> 00:14:07,859 Hey, I was gonna check in with, uh, probation today. 314 00:14:07,883 --> 00:14:10,295 - Is that why? - No, Leon, no. That's not why. 315 00:14:10,319 --> 00:14:12,037 I dropped Levi off this morning. 316 00:14:12,072 --> 00:14:14,232 His teacher came out to apologize 317 00:14:14,272 --> 00:14:16,201 that I can't tutor online anymore. 318 00:14:16,225 --> 00:14:19,825 The strict no-felon policy. So that didn't take long. 319 00:14:19,854 --> 00:14:22,908 Leon, I, uh... 320 00:14:25,395 --> 00:14:28,503 The judge in your case, Lola Carmichael, 321 00:14:28,551 --> 00:14:30,161 she brought it to our attention 322 00:14:30,189 --> 00:14:32,167 that the jury in your trial... 323 00:14:33,209 --> 00:14:35,320 The jury was gonna find you not guilty. 324 00:14:35,344 --> 00:14:37,255 Her clerk found the jury form 325 00:14:37,279 --> 00:14:39,057 after the plea deal was completed, 326 00:14:39,081 --> 00:14:40,926 and the jury was dismissed. 327 00:14:40,950 --> 00:14:42,527 The jury found me not guilty? 328 00:14:42,551 --> 00:14:45,463 We need to make a motion to withdraw your guilty plea. 329 00:14:45,487 --> 00:14:48,834 If the motion is granted, the D.A. will have to decide 330 00:14:48,858 --> 00:14:50,268 whether to retry your case. 331 00:14:50,292 --> 00:14:51,937 If they decide not to, then it's over. 332 00:14:51,961 --> 00:14:53,870 But if they decide to retry, 333 00:14:53,894 --> 00:14:55,822 then we have another chance to prove 334 00:14:55,846 --> 00:14:57,350 that you were defending yourself. 335 00:14:57,374 --> 00:15:00,529 And put my family through it all over again? 336 00:15:02,037 --> 00:15:04,583 Why did I even... Why did you... 337 00:15:04,607 --> 00:15:06,985 Because even the judge thought that jury was gonna convict. 338 00:15:07,009 --> 00:15:10,900 I know that. Even I had my doubts. 339 00:15:10,924 --> 00:15:12,691 It felt like the jury was gonna find me guilty, 340 00:15:12,715 --> 00:15:14,059 but that judge... 341 00:15:14,083 --> 00:15:16,261 Wasn't it her job not to have an opinion, 342 00:15:16,285 --> 00:15:17,662 not to push me into... 343 00:15:17,686 --> 00:15:21,233 Man, I lied in court, in front of my family. 344 00:15:21,257 --> 00:15:25,871 I told... I admitted... That judge made me admit 345 00:15:25,902 --> 00:15:27,732 that I was guilty of things I didn't do. 346 00:15:27,757 --> 00:15:30,197 I know this is unusual, 347 00:15:30,227 --> 00:15:33,678 but I think I can get that plea withdrawn. 348 00:15:37,539 --> 00:15:40,569 Ms. Lopez, I want my good name back. 349 00:15:41,877 --> 00:15:47,076 And then I wanna make sure Judge Lola Carmichael 350 00:15:47,536 --> 00:15:50,148 never does this to anyone ever again. 351 00:16:03,165 --> 00:16:04,442 Um... 352 00:16:04,466 --> 00:16:06,492 I need to, um, speak with my daughter. 353 00:16:06,517 --> 00:16:08,294 Judge Carmichael isn't available right now. 354 00:16:08,319 --> 00:16:10,531 It's about the Leon Parson's case. 355 00:16:10,555 --> 00:16:13,667 Perhaps you can offer some other times that might work. 356 00:16:13,691 --> 00:16:16,370 - Fine. You wanna pull up a calendar? - Yes. 357 00:16:16,394 --> 00:16:19,740 I think she has an availability on Tuesday at 11:30. 358 00:16:19,764 --> 00:16:22,042 Oh! No, no, no, no, no. Oh, oh. 359 00:16:22,066 --> 00:16:23,310 - Mrs. Robinson... - Where is she? 360 00:16:23,334 --> 00:16:26,080 Uh... I have no idea. 361 00:16:26,104 --> 00:16:27,548 Huh. 362 00:16:28,944 --> 00:16:30,117 Roxy. 363 00:16:33,044 --> 00:16:36,480 How lovely. Let's talk. 364 00:16:41,853 --> 00:16:43,597 Your Honor. 365 00:16:43,621 --> 00:16:46,667 It was straight up carjack and they stabbed you first. 366 00:16:46,691 --> 00:16:48,031 That's what the detectives think happened. 367 00:16:48,055 --> 00:16:49,701 - And you believe 'em? - That's not why I called... 368 00:16:49,725 --> 00:16:51,872 These carjackers... They didn't touch your car? 369 00:16:51,896 --> 00:16:53,841 - No. - So someone's sending you a message. 370 00:16:53,865 --> 00:16:55,676 Omar, you're about to get a lot of attention, 371 00:16:55,700 --> 00:16:57,995 and I just wanted to... And Rashel gets to surrender, 372 00:16:58,019 --> 00:16:59,713 and no perp walk for our man, right? 373 00:16:59,737 --> 00:17:01,382 I'm gonna be with you every step of the way, 374 00:17:01,406 --> 00:17:04,037 but given the volatility of the case, 375 00:17:04,062 --> 00:17:05,672 you may need to look for somewhere else to stay. 376 00:17:05,697 --> 00:17:07,375 Oh, in case someone wants to send me a message? 377 00:17:07,400 --> 00:17:09,211 Just wanna make sure you feel secure. 378 00:17:09,236 --> 00:17:11,891 Do you have anywhere to go that's not... You mean like, I don't know, 379 00:17:11,916 --> 00:17:14,094 like one of those wheelchair-accessible safehouses 380 00:17:14,118 --> 00:17:16,248 I keep hearing so much about? 381 00:17:19,885 --> 00:17:21,362 McCarthy and Cuthbert? 382 00:17:21,387 --> 00:17:23,065 What the hell are they doing here? 383 00:17:23,589 --> 00:17:25,339 And they are? 384 00:17:25,363 --> 00:17:28,265 A union heavy and union lawyer from the Sheriff's... 385 00:17:29,934 --> 00:17:31,579 Uh, excuse me. 386 00:17:35,402 --> 00:17:37,947 Leon Parson was found not guilty, 387 00:17:37,972 --> 00:17:39,817 and his little girl Jillian has jumped 388 00:17:39,842 --> 00:17:42,087 - all over social media. - Roxy... 389 00:17:42,112 --> 00:17:44,357 That community is up, they are angry, 390 00:17:44,382 --> 00:17:47,694 and there is even talk about voting Lola off the bench 391 00:17:47,719 --> 00:17:49,264 in the next election. 392 00:17:49,289 --> 00:17:51,934 - I know. I saw that. - I tried calling her. 393 00:17:51,959 --> 00:17:56,306 You have done such a great job, Roxy, with Lola. 394 00:17:56,331 --> 00:18:00,578 She's... amazing, and God. I'm a mother, 395 00:18:00,603 --> 00:18:02,915 and we always wanna help our kids, right? 396 00:18:02,940 --> 00:18:04,284 What are we talking about now? 397 00:18:04,309 --> 00:18:06,587 As mothers, I don't know if our presence 398 00:18:06,612 --> 00:18:07,989 is always needed. 399 00:18:08,014 --> 00:18:09,992 Our presence? Okay. 400 00:18:10,017 --> 00:18:13,230 I think Lola needs to spend less time thinking about you 401 00:18:13,255 --> 00:18:15,233 and whether you respect her, 402 00:18:15,258 --> 00:18:17,470 and she needs to be more focused on the job 403 00:18:17,495 --> 00:18:19,539 that she's been entrusted with. 404 00:18:19,564 --> 00:18:20,923 - Oh, you do, do you? - I do, 405 00:18:20,948 --> 00:18:23,612 and I'm here with my decades of legal knowledge 406 00:18:23,637 --> 00:18:25,682 and experience to help her if she needs any help. 407 00:18:25,707 --> 00:18:29,153 Did you just check me on my mothering skills? 408 00:18:29,178 --> 00:18:31,156 Because I don't think you wanna go there. 409 00:18:31,181 --> 00:18:34,586 I came here to support my daughter. 410 00:18:34,611 --> 00:18:35,994 I understand, 411 00:18:36,366 --> 00:18:39,873 and we will make sure that she knows that. 412 00:18:48,413 --> 00:18:50,391 Have a good day. 413 00:18:51,783 --> 00:18:53,294 How do they get to show up unannounced 414 00:18:53,318 --> 00:18:54,862 and just demand a meeting? 415 00:18:56,521 --> 00:18:58,165 - Okay, Mr. Bravo, you're on. - Mark, how you feeling? 416 00:18:58,189 --> 00:19:00,100 - Sir, there's a leak in the office. - Wait, hold on. 417 00:19:00,124 --> 00:19:02,002 First things first. Things got a little woolly this morning? 418 00:19:02,026 --> 00:19:03,289 I wanna know how you're doing. 419 00:19:03,334 --> 00:19:06,040 - Um... good. - Good. I'll take that. 420 00:19:06,064 --> 00:19:10,110 Okay, Mark, change of plans. I met with the team, 421 00:19:10,134 --> 00:19:11,545 and they all thought it best and respectful 422 00:19:11,569 --> 00:19:13,903 to give everyone on the other side a heads up in advance. 423 00:19:13,949 --> 00:19:15,792 We offered Rashel's union-supplied lawyer, 424 00:19:15,816 --> 00:19:17,764 Corrine Cuthbert, a chance to rebut the charges. 425 00:19:17,788 --> 00:19:19,019 Before we go to the Grand Jury. 426 00:19:19,043 --> 00:19:20,721 You want me to preview my evidence to the defense? 427 00:19:20,745 --> 00:19:22,389 So we can hear what they come back with. 428 00:19:22,413 --> 00:19:23,991 You're a fan of transparency, aren't you, Mark? 429 00:19:24,015 --> 00:19:26,393 And Deputy McCarthy... What's he doing here? 430 00:19:26,417 --> 00:19:27,690 The Sheriff if he'd be allowed to sit in. 431 00:19:27,726 --> 00:19:28,819 A courtesy. 432 00:19:30,733 --> 00:19:32,566 Thomas, is Mark still in the room? 433 00:19:32,590 --> 00:19:35,429 He is... but not sure for how long. 434 00:19:36,794 --> 00:19:39,340 It's a good idea, sir. How about we give Deputy Rashel 435 00:19:39,364 --> 00:19:42,209 a chance to be interviewed on the record before charge him? 436 00:19:42,233 --> 00:19:44,488 If he declines, Cuthbert doesn't get to hear our case 437 00:19:44,512 --> 00:19:45,773 till the rest of the world does. 438 00:19:45,817 --> 00:19:48,315 - It's worth thinking about, sir. - Yeah, no, let's stick with my plan. 439 00:19:48,339 --> 00:19:50,974 Thomas, maybe you could find Mark an empty courtroom. 440 00:19:52,009 --> 00:19:53,420 Sure. 441 00:19:53,444 --> 00:19:55,222 Sure, give everyone a chance to spread out. 442 00:19:55,246 --> 00:19:57,991 I'll let you know how it goes, sir. 443 00:20:08,712 --> 00:20:10,404 Your mother's here. 444 00:20:10,797 --> 00:20:12,790 How is Sherri dealing with it? 445 00:20:12,814 --> 00:20:15,096 Okay, um, Judge Benner backstopped. 446 00:20:15,133 --> 00:20:19,306 Benner backstopped. Ooh. Roxy's gonna love that. 447 00:20:23,006 --> 00:20:25,240 I'm not mad at you, Ness. 448 00:20:28,334 --> 00:20:30,833 What's your relationship with your mom if it's not too... 449 00:20:30,888 --> 00:20:32,826 Ugh. I'm an alien to her. 450 00:20:32,850 --> 00:20:34,628 I mean, she's... never stopped me. 451 00:20:34,652 --> 00:20:36,997 She just kind of loves me in this, like, 452 00:20:37,021 --> 00:20:40,077 "I don't know where you came from" kind of way. 453 00:20:40,591 --> 00:20:45,038 Roxy always thinks she knows better about everything. 454 00:20:45,062 --> 00:20:47,141 I keep meaning to set those boundaries, 455 00:20:47,165 --> 00:20:49,336 but I can't face it today. 456 00:20:52,235 --> 00:20:54,881 I thought when juries came back, 457 00:20:54,906 --> 00:20:58,118 that I would be happy to let them decide for a change, 458 00:20:58,143 --> 00:21:00,588 but then when I thought they were going the wrong way, 459 00:21:00,613 --> 00:21:03,626 I just couldn't help myself. 460 00:21:03,651 --> 00:21:06,830 I had to get my hands in there and mess around. 461 00:21:06,855 --> 00:21:08,900 Sounds like it runs in the family. 462 00:21:09,020 --> 00:21:10,705 Um, that wasn't, um... 463 00:21:10,731 --> 00:21:12,266 I know. 464 00:21:12,818 --> 00:21:14,601 But why didn't you? 465 00:21:14,625 --> 00:21:16,459 I mean, you could have thrown it away, 466 00:21:16,521 --> 00:21:17,929 and nobody would have known. 467 00:21:17,953 --> 00:21:19,309 Why didn't you throw it away? 468 00:21:19,333 --> 00:21:20,941 Well, I didn't feel like my decision to make. 469 00:21:20,965 --> 00:21:24,645 - And? - And it didn't feel right. 470 00:21:24,669 --> 00:21:28,348 It felt important not to throw it away. 471 00:21:44,053 --> 00:21:46,327 Deputy Sheriff Rashel's original sworn statement 472 00:21:46,365 --> 00:21:48,836 claims he was 3 feet from Omar Aziz 473 00:21:48,860 --> 00:21:51,572 and that Mr. Aziz was brandishing a weapon. 474 00:21:52,688 --> 00:21:55,609 As you can see, Mr. Aziz's hands are up. 475 00:21:55,633 --> 00:21:58,045 He's at least 16 feet off, backing away, 476 00:21:58,069 --> 00:21:59,412 and there is no weapon. 477 00:21:59,436 --> 00:22:01,482 Love, love, love to know where those photos came from. 478 00:22:01,506 --> 00:22:03,317 They were taken from a private security camera 479 00:22:03,341 --> 00:22:04,698 outside one of the apartments. 480 00:22:04,732 --> 00:22:06,914 And you don't think that's going to get laughed out of court. 481 00:22:06,938 --> 00:22:09,024 - A little respect, Corinne. - Either the cameras were removed 482 00:22:09,048 --> 00:22:10,457 before the investigator arrived, 483 00:22:10,481 --> 00:22:12,326 or their existence was concealed. 484 00:22:12,350 --> 00:22:15,863 I love it when a D.A. shows up suddenly years later 485 00:22:15,887 --> 00:22:19,308 with magically found footage of an alleged misconduct 486 00:22:19,332 --> 00:22:20,579 by an officer. 487 00:22:20,619 --> 00:22:24,238 It's particularly enjoyable when the source, my best guess, 488 00:22:24,262 --> 00:22:26,840 is a drug dealing resident of the building 489 00:22:26,864 --> 00:22:29,176 who jerry-rigged his own surveillance camera 490 00:22:29,200 --> 00:22:32,065 and then claimed that it was a business expense. 491 00:22:32,089 --> 00:22:34,948 Have you found said drug-dealing resident? 492 00:22:34,972 --> 00:22:36,783 Still looking? Or are they in jail? 493 00:22:36,807 --> 00:22:39,119 Agreeing to testify in exchange for early release. 494 00:22:39,143 --> 00:22:40,687 If you're trying to get us to not file, 495 00:22:40,711 --> 00:22:41,922 Corinne, you're wasting your breath. 496 00:22:41,946 --> 00:22:43,590 The District Attorney's committed 497 00:22:43,614 --> 00:22:45,926 - to seeing this through. - Attempted murder. 498 00:22:45,950 --> 00:22:49,351 If Bravo signed off on that, we would not be sitting here. 499 00:22:49,375 --> 00:22:50,918 Let's talk about Omar Aziz. 500 00:22:50,942 --> 00:22:53,174 What if I told you that his barbershop wasn't just cutting hair? 501 00:22:53,204 --> 00:22:55,002 So we're investigating Omar Aziz now? 502 00:22:55,040 --> 00:22:57,728 I would love, love, love to see that evidence. 503 00:22:57,775 --> 00:23:00,054 You'll see the evidence when we're ready to show it. 504 00:23:00,091 --> 00:23:01,875 - Can't wait, Wayne. - I wonder, Mr. Callan, 505 00:23:01,899 --> 00:23:04,378 if your dad had anything to do with securing 506 00:23:04,402 --> 00:23:05,555 - this so-called evidence. - Excuse me? 507 00:23:05,579 --> 00:23:07,781 Victor Callan is very well known to the police department. 508 00:23:07,805 --> 00:23:10,345 In fact, I was surprised that Mr. Bravo 509 00:23:10,369 --> 00:23:12,619 entrusted such a sensitive case 510 00:23:12,643 --> 00:23:16,023 to such a potentially compromised attorney. 511 00:23:16,047 --> 00:23:17,483 At what point do I get to walk out, sir? 512 00:23:17,507 --> 00:23:19,359 - I think we're there. - Oh, goody. Are we leaving? 513 00:23:19,383 --> 00:23:21,962 I sincerely appreciate this time, today, gentlemen, 514 00:23:21,986 --> 00:23:23,430 and I will get back to my client. 515 00:23:23,454 --> 00:23:25,426 Say hello to Judge Carmichael for us. 516 00:23:25,467 --> 00:23:27,200 I hear you're close. Makes sense. 517 00:23:27,224 --> 00:23:29,803 Borderline inappropriate relationship with a judge 518 00:23:29,827 --> 00:23:32,306 who is well known for her bias 519 00:23:32,330 --> 00:23:33,574 against law enforcement? 520 00:23:33,602 --> 00:23:36,670 My daughter till has that viral video on her phone. 521 00:23:37,446 --> 00:23:39,089 Drives me crazy. 522 00:23:44,475 --> 00:23:47,993 Maggie Palmer will not budge. 523 00:23:48,017 --> 00:23:49,431 She is gonna object 524 00:23:49,467 --> 00:23:52,202 if I move to withdraw Leon's plea, which leaves me... 525 00:23:53,017 --> 00:23:54,928 I'm sorry. I shouldn't be talking to you about this 526 00:23:54,952 --> 00:23:56,196 because, you know, you're in the same office. 527 00:23:56,220 --> 00:23:58,608 Em, I'm here, okay? Let's just talk. 528 00:23:59,818 --> 00:24:03,337 I don't think that I have any other choice 529 00:24:03,361 --> 00:24:06,940 but to go on the record with strong, unambiguous reasons 530 00:24:06,964 --> 00:24:09,343 for the Court of Appeal to grant a Habeas Corpus petition. 531 00:24:09,367 --> 00:24:11,645 Because when Maggie objects, Judge Carmichael 532 00:24:11,669 --> 00:24:13,447 - might refuse to throw out the plea. - Right, yes. 533 00:24:13,471 --> 00:24:15,816 - But she won't. She wouldn't. - But she might. She could, 534 00:24:15,840 --> 00:24:18,438 and I need to make a strong record in case I need to appeal, 535 00:24:18,469 --> 00:24:20,487 which means I need to attack her judicial performance. 536 00:24:20,511 --> 00:24:21,622 Attack? No. I don't think 537 00:24:21,646 --> 00:24:22,756 - you need to attack... - I have to. 538 00:24:22,780 --> 00:24:24,157 You're trying to keep your client out of jail. 539 00:24:24,181 --> 00:24:25,503 Her intentions were... 540 00:24:25,527 --> 00:24:28,993 Will not help Leon. The man has a felony record. 541 00:24:29,040 --> 00:24:31,579 She pressured us into a plea at the 11th hour. 542 00:24:31,603 --> 00:24:34,801 - You negotiated that deal. - Yeah. Yes, yes. I know... 543 00:24:34,825 --> 00:24:37,437 I know that. But Leon d... 544 00:24:37,461 --> 00:24:39,206 We need grounds for a writ 545 00:24:39,230 --> 00:24:40,625 in case Lola denies the motion. 546 00:24:40,678 --> 00:24:42,709 Well, let him use Ineffective Assistance of Counsel. 547 00:24:42,733 --> 00:24:45,145 - Wow. - No, I... I... 548 00:24:45,169 --> 00:24:46,747 - That's... Okay. - It's not that I'm saying that you... 549 00:24:46,771 --> 00:24:48,056 Wow, that's exactly what you're saying. 550 00:24:48,081 --> 00:24:49,806 No, I'm saying that Judge Carmichael 551 00:24:49,840 --> 00:24:52,593 is the most fair, most progressive judge in the county, 552 00:24:52,624 --> 00:24:53,835 and you don't wanna help people 553 00:24:53,859 --> 00:24:54,992 - bring her down by saying... - You know, my responsibility 554 00:24:55,033 --> 00:24:56,817 is to do what is right for my client, not for Lola. 555 00:24:56,841 --> 00:24:59,085 - I know that. - It's not like I wanna do it. 556 00:25:01,652 --> 00:25:03,131 I know. 557 00:25:07,484 --> 00:25:08,962 You left this at my house, like... 558 00:25:09,060 --> 00:25:11,238 Like, months ago, and I... I've been... 559 00:25:11,266 --> 00:25:12,846 I've been meaning to give it back to you, 560 00:25:12,877 --> 00:25:14,908 but... but then the lockdown happened, 561 00:25:14,932 --> 00:25:16,376 - and then... - And then we broke up, 562 00:25:16,400 --> 00:25:17,812 and then... 563 00:25:19,070 --> 00:25:20,681 How's Joaquin? You guys good? 564 00:25:21,316 --> 00:25:23,016 He's great. 565 00:25:23,040 --> 00:25:24,584 We're great. 566 00:25:24,608 --> 00:25:26,404 Keep the t-shirt. 567 00:25:28,179 --> 00:25:31,815 You love it. You look great in it. 568 00:25:34,305 --> 00:25:36,039 No, I, uh... 569 00:25:37,755 --> 00:25:39,489 I think you should take it. 570 00:25:41,878 --> 00:25:43,770 Thank you for listening. 571 00:26:18,932 --> 00:26:23,161 You got stabbed, and you don't call me? 572 00:26:23,186 --> 00:26:25,710 I have to hear about it from my clerk? 573 00:26:25,737 --> 00:26:28,934 It was a scratch, and you've got enough to worry about. 574 00:26:28,958 --> 00:26:31,365 Amy thinks it's a conspiracy, that I was targeted. 575 00:26:31,389 --> 00:26:34,162 Amy's been watching too much Netflix. 576 00:26:35,131 --> 00:26:37,419 I miss coffee. 577 00:26:37,444 --> 00:26:39,289 I miss coffee so much. 578 00:26:39,314 --> 00:26:42,126 When Cuthbert brought you up, our relationship, 579 00:26:42,151 --> 00:26:45,030 I thought, "I don't want this to infect you." 580 00:26:45,055 --> 00:26:46,354 You've got enough to deal with. 581 00:26:46,379 --> 00:26:47,966 Please, she can't touch me, Mark. 582 00:26:47,991 --> 00:26:49,738 I have nothing to do with this case. 583 00:26:49,899 --> 00:26:52,129 Don't blink now, Mark. 584 00:26:52,154 --> 00:26:54,466 - How you doing? How's things? - Louis Bravo has got an ego, 585 00:26:54,491 --> 00:26:56,235 so don't get all chippy with him, Mark. 586 00:26:56,260 --> 00:26:59,640 He is a D.A. staring down the barrel of an angry sheriff and the union. 587 00:26:59,665 --> 00:27:01,391 Now you got him to come this far. 588 00:27:01,416 --> 00:27:03,627 Don't lose him now. Omar Aziz comes first. 589 00:27:03,652 --> 00:27:05,163 You don't wanna talk about your thing, do you? 590 00:27:05,188 --> 00:27:06,599 No! Not while you get to drink coffee, 591 00:27:06,624 --> 00:27:10,050 and I'm all hot water and lemon over here. No. 592 00:27:12,642 --> 00:27:15,638 How's it going? I'm hearing things. 593 00:27:16,559 --> 00:27:18,704 As a prosecutor, I always saw juries 594 00:27:18,729 --> 00:27:21,846 as potential allies that I could win over with the facts. 595 00:27:21,871 --> 00:27:23,365 And your wit and charm. 596 00:27:23,404 --> 00:27:25,647 And as a judge up there... 597 00:27:25,672 --> 00:27:28,443 - High on power. - No, Mark. Stop. 598 00:27:28,857 --> 00:27:31,603 It's not the power. It is the lack of power. 599 00:27:31,628 --> 00:27:33,806 Watching lawyers screw up closings, 600 00:27:33,831 --> 00:27:35,909 and witnesses contradicting themselves 601 00:27:35,934 --> 00:27:40,248 and defendants being subject to badly written laws... 602 00:27:40,516 --> 00:27:43,433 If you had heard the jury question... 603 00:27:43,458 --> 00:27:45,890 Lo, you can't just drag a jury out behind the woodshed 604 00:27:45,938 --> 00:27:47,640 and shoot 'em because you think that they weren't gonna... 605 00:27:47,665 --> 00:27:49,543 - That is not what I did. - Well, that's exactly what you did. 606 00:27:49,568 --> 00:27:52,480 I did not do that. Because I couldn't see 607 00:27:52,505 --> 00:27:54,516 a rational explanation for why they were gonna return 608 00:27:54,541 --> 00:27:57,243 - a guilty verdict. - And you were wrong. 609 00:27:58,847 --> 00:28:01,259 With everything that has happened this last year, Mark... 610 00:28:01,284 --> 00:28:05,131 COVID, the protests, the election, 611 00:28:05,156 --> 00:28:06,900 I am struggling. 612 00:28:07,323 --> 00:28:12,471 I am really struggling with being a referee 613 00:28:12,495 --> 00:28:15,907 when some days all I wanna do is get into the game. 614 00:28:19,128 --> 00:28:20,578 Lo... 615 00:28:22,484 --> 00:28:24,165 I gotta go. 616 00:28:37,601 --> 00:28:40,113 This your motto? Can't score if you don't... 617 00:28:40,138 --> 00:28:42,850 ...don't take the shot. Not a motto. A reminder. 618 00:28:42,875 --> 00:28:44,286 - Play hockey? - Tennis guy. 619 00:28:45,804 --> 00:28:47,313 Cuthbert's right. 620 00:28:47,577 --> 00:28:49,749 I don't know where these pictures came from, Mark, 621 00:28:49,774 --> 00:28:51,042 and neither do you. 622 00:28:51,067 --> 00:28:52,945 And someone we don't know set this in motion. 623 00:28:52,970 --> 00:28:54,538 Can we trust them? 624 00:28:54,563 --> 00:28:57,115 Or are they... Are they setting us up? 625 00:28:57,774 --> 00:28:59,618 Now if we had the original video, 626 00:28:59,643 --> 00:29:01,254 I'd feel much better about this, 627 00:29:01,279 --> 00:29:03,424 - and so would a jury. - So it worked. 628 00:29:03,449 --> 00:29:06,417 Their strategy worked. You're not gonna file. 629 00:29:07,990 --> 00:29:10,068 Before you go, sir, maybe we can hop on the phone, 630 00:29:10,093 --> 00:29:13,239 call Omar Aziz, let him know it's not gonna happen. 631 00:29:13,264 --> 00:29:15,609 You know what? I'll do it myself. 632 00:29:15,634 --> 00:29:17,546 It'll be quick. He won't be surprised. 633 00:29:18,047 --> 00:29:20,638 - He won't be surprised. - No. No one will be. 634 00:29:29,465 --> 00:29:30,976 - Who are you? - August Fox. 635 00:29:31,001 --> 00:29:32,946 Mr. Driscoll rescheduled yesterday's meeting with him 636 00:29:32,971 --> 00:29:34,748 for today but isn't in yet. 637 00:29:34,773 --> 00:29:37,285 Would you mind taking Mr. Fox down to the Gavel and Go? 638 00:29:37,310 --> 00:29:39,655 I'm sure he'd be much more comfortable waiting down there. 639 00:29:39,680 --> 00:29:42,626 Sure. Mr. Fox, I'm Luke Watkins, officially. 640 00:29:42,651 --> 00:29:44,529 Pleasure to meet you. 641 00:29:46,490 --> 00:29:48,124 Ms. Lopez, do you have a motion? 642 00:29:50,520 --> 00:29:52,698 Yes, Your Honor. The defense... 643 00:29:52,723 --> 00:29:54,601 - Speak up, Ms. Lopez. - Yes, Your Honor. 644 00:29:54,626 --> 00:29:57,838 "The defense moves to withdraw 645 00:29:57,863 --> 00:30:00,775 "Leon Parson's guilty plea to assault with a firearm 646 00:30:00,800 --> 00:30:03,846 "on the grounds that the court's misuse of its power 647 00:30:03,871 --> 00:30:06,884 "and over active engagement in plea negotiations, 648 00:30:06,909 --> 00:30:09,730 "while well-intentioned, not only invaded 649 00:30:09,755 --> 00:30:12,825 "the province of the jury but also coerced my client 650 00:30:12,850 --> 00:30:16,530 "into pleading guilty to a crime he did not commit. 651 00:30:16,555 --> 00:30:20,500 "That invasion, that coercion goes beyond good cause. 652 00:30:20,525 --> 00:30:22,804 "The court, in fact, abused its power. 653 00:30:22,829 --> 00:30:24,340 "All 12 members of that jury 654 00:30:24,365 --> 00:30:26,277 "unanimously returned the verdict of not guilty. 655 00:30:26,302 --> 00:30:28,413 "Due process demands that this motion be granted. 656 00:30:28,438 --> 00:30:31,951 "Leon Parson must be allowed to withdraw his plea 657 00:30:31,976 --> 00:30:34,644 and correct this miscarriage of justice." 658 00:30:46,930 --> 00:30:50,743 Yeah. Let's take a recess, 659 00:30:50,768 --> 00:30:54,748 after which I would like to see counsel in my chambers. 660 00:30:56,567 --> 00:30:58,177 Well done on that motion. 661 00:30:58,202 --> 00:30:59,372 Couldn't have said it better myself. 662 00:30:59,397 --> 00:31:00,780 Bite me, Maggie. 663 00:31:01,611 --> 00:31:03,822 You, sit. 664 00:31:03,847 --> 00:31:06,494 You, follow me. 665 00:31:13,363 --> 00:31:15,756 Judge Carmichael has been there for you at every turn. 666 00:31:15,781 --> 00:31:17,844 - I know. - And I am not taking about personally. 667 00:31:17,869 --> 00:31:19,852 The restraining order. I'm talking a... 668 00:31:19,877 --> 00:31:22,355 And you repay her respect with what you just said in court? 669 00:31:22,380 --> 00:31:24,052 I was doing my job, Sherri. 670 00:31:24,077 --> 00:31:25,588 None of this would be happening. 671 00:31:25,613 --> 00:31:27,892 She was under no obligation to reveal that verdict. 672 00:31:27,958 --> 00:31:30,436 She did so in the interest of justice 673 00:31:30,461 --> 00:31:33,271 and at great cost to herself professionally. 674 00:31:33,562 --> 00:31:35,073 That's all. 675 00:31:40,529 --> 00:31:43,442 It's been a minute since I spent any time around here. 676 00:31:43,467 --> 00:31:46,612 Put my time in up in San Fran H.O.J. 677 00:31:46,637 --> 00:31:48,615 Prosecutor. But I had to get out. 678 00:31:48,640 --> 00:31:50,952 - Why's that? - Got fired. 679 00:31:51,280 --> 00:31:54,133 Okay, then I'll let Mr. Driscoll know where you are. 680 00:31:54,158 --> 00:31:55,893 I've been waiting to talk to Mr. Driscoll 681 00:31:55,935 --> 00:31:57,292 about one of his former cases... 682 00:31:57,317 --> 00:31:58,694 Young man breached probation, 683 00:31:58,719 --> 00:32:00,648 faces 12 years of prison now. 684 00:32:00,690 --> 00:32:03,099 You know the probation-violating crime? 685 00:32:03,133 --> 00:32:04,761 Shoplifting. 686 00:32:06,629 --> 00:32:10,175 You want EZ to ask the judge to revise the terms? 687 00:32:10,200 --> 00:32:12,812 So a 21-year-old doesn't get locked up until he's 34 688 00:32:12,837 --> 00:32:14,715 for stealing three bottles of Ibuprofen? 689 00:32:15,271 --> 00:32:19,117 Yeah. Don't you think a do-over's in order, Luke? 690 00:32:19,141 --> 00:32:20,363 Sounds like it. 691 00:32:20,410 --> 00:32:22,888 I work in the field of restorative justice. 692 00:32:22,912 --> 00:32:24,004 Progressive prosecution. 693 00:32:24,047 --> 00:32:25,618 I work with the harmed and the harm doers 694 00:32:25,643 --> 00:32:27,450 to find a path towards... 695 00:32:28,551 --> 00:32:30,089 You gotta... You gotta go back to work. 696 00:32:30,117 --> 00:32:34,199 Actually, uh... I-I have time. 697 00:32:34,223 --> 00:32:37,131 Then there's something you should see. 698 00:32:37,155 --> 00:32:39,728 Could change your life. 699 00:32:39,755 --> 00:32:42,530 More importantly, it could change other people's lives. 700 00:32:48,459 --> 00:32:50,026 Come on in. 701 00:32:52,148 --> 00:32:53,726 Ms. Palmer. 702 00:32:53,757 --> 00:32:55,724 Ms. Lopez. 703 00:32:57,967 --> 00:32:59,644 I won't take up too much of your time. 704 00:32:59,669 --> 00:33:01,127 Is this gonna be on the record? 705 00:33:01,166 --> 00:33:03,350 It is not. I thought it might be worthwhile to clear the air 706 00:33:03,375 --> 00:33:05,086 - before we head back into court. - Your Honor, can I... 707 00:33:05,111 --> 00:33:07,223 I'd like to... Ms. Lopez, you had a job to do. 708 00:33:07,248 --> 00:33:08,825 You needed to make a record, and you did. 709 00:33:08,850 --> 00:33:12,949 Oh, I-I still... I'm sorry. 710 00:33:12,974 --> 00:33:15,701 Are we gonna have a sleepover? Because I forgot my jammies. 711 00:33:15,726 --> 00:33:16,925 By the way, nice ball. 712 00:33:16,950 --> 00:33:20,040 - I wasn't bouncing, was I? - No, I didn't see. I... No. 713 00:33:20,065 --> 00:33:22,264 I wanted you both to know that I plan to grant 714 00:33:22,309 --> 00:33:24,781 Ms. Lopez' motion, at which point 715 00:33:24,806 --> 00:33:27,184 the People will need to decide how they wish to proceed. 716 00:33:27,209 --> 00:33:30,411 You may try the case or... 717 00:33:35,768 --> 00:33:37,724 - Ms. Palmer... - Thank you, Your Honor. 718 00:33:37,754 --> 00:33:40,263 - Are we... - Yes, Ms. Palmer, you may go. 719 00:33:40,288 --> 00:33:42,400 You both can go. 720 00:33:55,979 --> 00:33:58,227 - Need some help? - You got another package. 721 00:33:58,252 --> 00:34:00,331 Open it. I'll be right back. 722 00:34:28,529 --> 00:34:30,484 All rise. 723 00:34:32,533 --> 00:34:34,076 You may be seated. 724 00:34:44,045 --> 00:34:49,099 The defense motion to withdraw Mr. Parson's plea is granted. 725 00:34:50,051 --> 00:34:54,680 The judgment and conviction in this matter are vacated. 726 00:34:56,532 --> 00:34:59,060 Ms. Palmer, what is your position? 727 00:34:59,902 --> 00:35:01,938 How do the People wish to proceed? 728 00:35:05,024 --> 00:35:07,842 Your Honor, the People are... 729 00:35:15,618 --> 00:35:17,329 ...unable to proceed. 730 00:35:18,521 --> 00:35:20,732 Yes! Yes! 731 00:35:23,893 --> 00:35:25,470 Quiet, please. 732 00:35:25,494 --> 00:35:28,353 We're not done yet. 733 00:35:28,383 --> 00:35:30,716 Mr. Parson, please stand. 734 00:35:35,805 --> 00:35:37,783 I would like to... 735 00:35:38,140 --> 00:35:44,422 personally, formally, and unreservedly apologize. 736 00:35:44,447 --> 00:35:50,201 Good intentions do not always lead to a positive impact, 737 00:35:50,225 --> 00:35:53,932 and I recognize now more than ever how easily 738 00:35:53,956 --> 00:35:58,837 our system of justice can damage one's life, a family, 739 00:35:58,861 --> 00:36:04,125 even when everyone involved has the very best intentions. 740 00:36:04,166 --> 00:36:07,573 But as deeply as flawed as our system is, 741 00:36:07,598 --> 00:36:11,208 and how difficult this case has been on you 742 00:36:11,232 --> 00:36:13,885 and your family, especially, 743 00:36:13,909 --> 00:36:17,770 I remain resolute that justice is possible. 744 00:36:17,794 --> 00:36:21,384 We all just have to remain vigilant, 745 00:36:21,409 --> 00:36:25,022 learn from our mistakes, and keep the faith. 746 00:36:25,046 --> 00:36:27,665 I certainly vow to do so. 747 00:36:27,852 --> 00:36:30,459 This case is dismissed. 748 00:36:30,484 --> 00:36:33,997 Mr. Parson, you are free to go. 749 00:36:35,557 --> 00:36:36,734 Oh! 750 00:36:54,075 --> 00:36:55,695 Okay, Deputy, looks good. 751 00:36:55,719 --> 00:36:59,156 And voilą, a VHS tape appears. 752 00:36:59,180 --> 00:37:00,137 It was always there, Corinne. 753 00:37:00,172 --> 00:37:02,044 It's just that now I have it, can show it to a jury. 754 00:37:02,072 --> 00:37:03,174 Tells the whole story. 755 00:37:03,198 --> 00:37:05,563 Love, love, love to know where that tape came from. 756 00:37:05,587 --> 00:37:07,298 Nice that the whole family showed up for the surrender. 757 00:37:07,322 --> 00:37:09,333 Shame they can't go inside. You know, COVID rules. 758 00:37:09,357 --> 00:37:11,535 Peter Rashel puts his life at risk every single day 759 00:37:11,559 --> 00:37:15,306 he goes to work, as do all of these men and women. 760 00:37:15,330 --> 00:37:17,374 - They're honoring the sacrifice. - Save it for trial, Corinne. 761 00:37:17,398 --> 00:37:18,576 That's so cute. 762 00:37:18,610 --> 00:37:21,521 You think it's gonna make it past the Grand Jury. 763 00:37:46,260 --> 00:37:49,098 - ...works in mysterious ways. - Get on outta here. 764 00:37:49,130 --> 00:37:51,275 - Be careful what you wish for. - Pardon? 765 00:37:51,299 --> 00:37:52,710 What you said before the break 766 00:37:52,734 --> 00:37:54,745 about me speaking up more. 767 00:37:54,769 --> 00:37:56,903 I will. I plan to. 768 00:37:56,945 --> 00:37:57,948 Okay. 769 00:37:57,989 --> 00:38:00,985 I will speak the truth, even if you don't wanna hear it 770 00:38:01,009 --> 00:38:02,620 or whoever doesn't wanna hear it. 771 00:38:02,644 --> 00:38:04,888 So fair warning. 772 00:38:04,912 --> 00:38:06,557 That is what I wanted to say. 773 00:38:08,040 --> 00:38:11,795 I'm sorry. I'm sorry for coming on too strong 774 00:38:11,819 --> 00:38:13,697 before the Christmas party. It was stupid. 775 00:38:13,721 --> 00:38:16,600 - Yeah, it was. - I know. 776 00:38:16,624 --> 00:38:17,835 I know. 777 00:38:18,175 --> 00:38:19,870 Your head's been in your work 778 00:38:19,894 --> 00:38:22,740 and in your own life, 779 00:38:22,764 --> 00:38:24,807 and you haven't been paying attention. 780 00:38:24,850 --> 00:38:29,113 I know, to my friends and my family... to you. 781 00:38:29,137 --> 00:38:33,517 Thank you. Be it resolved. 782 00:38:33,541 --> 00:38:35,401 Okay. 783 00:38:39,414 --> 00:38:41,558 Seriously, I'm... I'm really, really sorry. 784 00:38:41,582 --> 00:38:43,490 - On a scale of 1 to 10, - And where's your... 785 00:38:43,514 --> 00:38:45,329 I'm like a 15 and 3/4. 786 00:38:45,353 --> 00:38:47,498 You really should have gone further. 787 00:38:47,522 --> 00:38:50,534 - I could have used at least a 25. - Okay, okay, okay. 788 00:38:53,928 --> 00:38:56,940 No, no, no. Stay, stay. 789 00:38:56,964 --> 00:38:59,777 I have something I wanna say, 790 00:38:59,801 --> 00:39:01,594 and, uh... 791 00:39:02,403 --> 00:39:04,263 I need you to listen. 792 00:39:05,500 --> 00:39:09,747 As a judge, as a woman, 793 00:39:10,104 --> 00:39:14,785 and as my daughter, I'm so proud of you. 794 00:39:14,949 --> 00:39:20,446 You stand for justice, and you belong here. 795 00:39:22,763 --> 00:39:25,798 Okay. Your turn. 796 00:39:28,296 --> 00:39:30,207 You wanna hear about the birth plan? 797 00:39:30,231 --> 00:39:33,711 You push and you pray. That's your birth plan. 798 00:39:36,070 --> 00:39:39,116 But you know what we should be talking about, 799 00:39:39,140 --> 00:39:41,418 are your stress levels. 800 00:39:41,442 --> 00:39:43,253 - Oh, don't start. - I'm not starting. 801 00:39:43,277 --> 00:39:46,390 I'm just stating facts. This job, the stress... 802 00:39:46,414 --> 00:39:48,325 Your cortisol levels are probably up. 803 00:39:48,349 --> 00:39:51,244 Mama, look, I have a yoga ball chair. 804 00:39:51,292 --> 00:39:53,000 Anytime I feel stressed, I just bounce, 805 00:39:53,024 --> 00:39:55,223 up, down, up, down. It all just melts away. 806 00:39:55,262 --> 00:39:58,435 That's a toy. And I'm being serious. 807 00:39:58,459 --> 00:40:01,071 I know you are, and I appreciate it. 808 00:40:01,095 --> 00:40:05,542 I do. But can we first set some ground rules, 809 00:40:05,566 --> 00:40:08,479 talk about some of those boundaries we discussed? 810 00:40:08,503 --> 00:40:11,615 Let's set some now. You ready? 811 00:40:11,639 --> 00:40:14,184 You can't come into my courtroom anymore, Mama. 812 00:40:14,208 --> 00:40:17,321 It is not a school play, and there are, 813 00:40:17,345 --> 00:40:19,957 I'm sure, other people in this building 814 00:40:19,981 --> 00:40:21,358 who could use the NAACP's help. 815 00:40:21,382 --> 00:40:22,958 But it's a public space, daughter. 816 00:40:22,983 --> 00:40:25,228 It doesn't look like that to some people. 817 00:40:25,253 --> 00:40:26,897 When you and I are both in there, 818 00:40:26,922 --> 00:40:28,633 you have to understand those optics. 819 00:40:28,689 --> 00:40:29,900 Agreed. 820 00:40:29,924 --> 00:40:31,187 And no sneaking my child off 821 00:40:31,226 --> 00:40:33,150 to any demonstrations or marches without my knowing, 822 00:40:33,193 --> 00:40:34,204 or against her will. 823 00:40:34,228 --> 00:40:35,639 It's a girl! 824 00:40:35,663 --> 00:40:38,715 He will have a mind of his own. 825 00:40:38,739 --> 00:40:40,919 I will make sure of that. 826 00:40:40,944 --> 00:40:42,949 Be careful what you wish for. 827 00:40:43,404 --> 00:40:44,882 Anything else? 828 00:40:44,906 --> 00:40:46,699 Sunday dinners. 829 00:40:48,242 --> 00:40:50,120 We'll start as soon as it's safe, 830 00:40:50,144 --> 00:40:51,688 but I want this little one 831 00:40:51,712 --> 00:40:55,359 to see you and Daddy and Robin every week, 832 00:40:55,383 --> 00:40:58,629 all around the same table. I don't care how busy we are. 833 00:40:58,653 --> 00:40:59,962 Agreed. 834 00:41:06,593 --> 00:41:08,037 Anything else tonight? 835 00:41:08,062 --> 00:41:11,619 Go away, both of you. Robin is already home, 836 00:41:11,661 --> 00:41:14,813 and I can't wait to just fall in his arms. 837 00:41:14,838 --> 00:41:16,883 Just got a couple things to clean off my desk. 838 00:41:16,908 --> 00:41:19,386 That's an order. 839 00:41:19,411 --> 00:41:21,689 This is not, Your Honor, a paramilitary organization. 840 00:41:21,714 --> 00:41:23,425 - You wanna bet? - Ness, go home. 841 00:41:23,450 --> 00:41:25,395 - I will if you will. - She's insufferable, Your Honor. 842 00:41:25,420 --> 00:41:27,665 - Can we send her back? - Good night. 843 00:41:56,210 --> 00:41:58,689 - You're awesome. - Thank you. Why? 844 00:41:58,713 --> 00:42:00,624 The way you got all Mama Bear with Emily Lopez. 845 00:42:00,648 --> 00:42:03,093 Not to be repeated or shared. Yes? 846 00:42:03,117 --> 00:42:04,928 Got it, and I am... 847 00:42:04,952 --> 00:42:07,331 And I'm sorry for what happened on your walk the other day. 848 00:42:07,355 --> 00:42:08,732 I overheard you talking to Sara. 849 00:42:08,756 --> 00:42:10,041 - It happens. - Um, it shouldn't happen. 850 00:42:10,065 --> 00:42:11,752 It should never happen. 851 00:42:12,126 --> 00:42:14,304 The term "Mama Bear" sounds funny coming from you. 852 00:42:14,328 --> 00:42:16,413 I don't know why. Please don't use it again. 853 00:42:17,398 --> 00:42:21,877 When confronted with random injustice, 854 00:42:22,303 --> 00:42:23,780 my first thought is to imagine 855 00:42:23,804 --> 00:42:25,716 how Sister Knight might handle the situation. 856 00:42:25,740 --> 00:42:28,952 And then I think of the mess, and I don't handle mess well. 857 00:42:30,044 --> 00:42:31,822 Oh, hi. You're still here. Good. 858 00:42:31,846 --> 00:42:34,191 There has been a slight change of plans... 859 00:42:34,215 --> 00:42:38,662 Oh, no. No, no. No, no, no, no, no, no. 860 00:42:38,686 --> 00:42:41,331 Hell, yeah. Baby's coming home early. 861 00:42:41,355 --> 00:42:43,467 - We're having a baby. - Your water broke? 862 00:42:43,491 --> 00:42:45,269 - We're having a baby! - Let me grab the... 863 00:42:45,293 --> 00:42:46,937 - Baby. - Baby. 864 00:42:47,109 --> 00:42:52,070 CREDITS