1 00:00:07,007 --> 00:00:09,592 You think there's a chance Elliott might be innocent? 2 00:00:09,676 --> 00:00:11,970 In my business, that would be what we call a unicorn. 3 00:00:12,053 --> 00:00:13,304 You ever had one before? 4 00:00:13,388 --> 00:00:16,182 Jesús Menendez. He's doing 15 years for murder. 5 00:00:16,266 --> 00:00:19,686 A witness disappeared on me. Without her, he was looking at life. 6 00:00:19,769 --> 00:00:22,355 The court finds Mr. Soto is a flight risk. 7 00:00:22,439 --> 00:00:24,357 Bail will be set at $2 million. 8 00:00:24,441 --> 00:00:26,234 Get here right away. It's your witness. 9 00:00:26,317 --> 00:00:27,610 It's my fault. 10 00:00:27,694 --> 00:00:29,946 He didn't wanna do it, and I pressured him. 11 00:00:30,030 --> 00:00:33,074 Come here. It's okay. 12 00:00:33,742 --> 00:00:35,160 No, you did everything you could. 13 00:00:37,287 --> 00:00:39,122 - I should, um... - Yeah. 14 00:00:39,205 --> 00:00:41,166 I don't know what the Feds spoke to Jerry about. 15 00:00:41,249 --> 00:00:43,501 Couple days ago, my assistant told me 16 00:00:43,585 --> 00:00:46,296 there's over a hundred grand missing from his accounts. 17 00:00:46,379 --> 00:00:48,882 Now we got two other people to point the finger at? 18 00:00:48,965 --> 00:00:50,717 Neema Shavar. 19 00:00:50,800 --> 00:00:52,844 She was giving money to this guy, Rilz, too. 20 00:00:52,927 --> 00:00:56,973 And she has a husband. He runs a private security company. 21 00:00:57,057 --> 00:00:59,642 Trevor, jury selection starts Wednesday. 22 00:00:59,726 --> 00:01:04,064 The 12 citizens will decide if you spend the rest of your life in prison or not. 23 00:01:04,147 --> 00:01:06,024 Once we pick a jury, there's no turning back. 24 00:01:06,107 --> 00:01:08,193 Clear your calendar. We have work to do. 25 00:01:26,920 --> 00:01:27,920 Thanks. 26 00:01:28,963 --> 00:01:30,256 No. This is me. 27 00:01:31,091 --> 00:01:33,301 Okay, I get it. 28 00:01:33,384 --> 00:01:36,471 You brought me here to take me down a peg. Is that it? 29 00:01:36,554 --> 00:01:38,515 Rich guy only eats at Nobu. 30 00:01:39,349 --> 00:01:42,102 I make video games. You think I never had Pink's before? 31 00:01:42,185 --> 00:01:44,896 I brought you here because I wanted a chili dog. 32 00:01:44,979 --> 00:01:46,940 And another reason, too. 33 00:01:47,023 --> 00:01:48,399 Look around you, Trevor. 34 00:01:49,567 --> 00:01:51,277 This is your jury pool. 35 00:01:51,861 --> 00:01:54,656 My father used to call the jury the Gods of Guilt 36 00:01:54,739 --> 00:01:56,908 because at the end of the day, they decide. 37 00:01:56,991 --> 00:01:59,911 You might think your trial starts with the opening statement. 38 00:01:59,994 --> 00:02:03,039 It doesn't. It starts tomorrow with jury selection. 39 00:02:03,123 --> 00:02:07,001 With them. Every single one of them will scrutinize you 40 00:02:07,085 --> 00:02:08,628 as soon as you park at the courthouse. 41 00:02:08,711 --> 00:02:10,296 They will judge what you drive, 42 00:02:10,380 --> 00:02:12,590 how you dress, every single expression you make. 43 00:02:12,674 --> 00:02:15,885 - So, please don't make any. - I really can't drive my own car? 44 00:02:16,803 --> 00:02:19,556 The one that costs five times what your jurors make in a year? 45 00:02:21,266 --> 00:02:23,309 Lara's Prius is still in the garage. 46 00:02:23,393 --> 00:02:24,477 Good. 47 00:02:24,561 --> 00:02:25,561 Okay, what else? 48 00:02:26,646 --> 00:02:27,647 From you, nothing. 49 00:02:28,731 --> 00:02:31,317 We've got the best jury consultants in town. 50 00:02:31,401 --> 00:02:32,652 They charge accordingly. 51 00:02:33,570 --> 00:02:36,865 - Just sign this agreement. - I don't want a jury consultant. 52 00:02:36,948 --> 00:02:38,867 What? Why? 53 00:02:38,950 --> 00:02:41,202 You remember the last celebrity trial you saw? 54 00:02:41,286 --> 00:02:44,414 People see a rich guy hiding behind a wall of suits, 55 00:02:44,497 --> 00:02:46,457 they automatically think you're guilty. 56 00:02:46,541 --> 00:02:48,376 I know how to read people, Mickey. 57 00:02:48,459 --> 00:02:50,962 I know what they like. That's how I got where I am. 58 00:02:51,754 --> 00:02:55,425 I trust my own instincts and yours, not some consultant I never met. 59 00:02:55,508 --> 00:02:59,304 I appreciate the confidence, Trevor, but we need all the help we can get, 60 00:02:59,387 --> 00:03:00,722 so please just sign here. 61 00:03:01,306 --> 00:03:02,432 Let me be clear. 62 00:03:03,516 --> 00:03:04,767 No jury consultant. 63 00:03:16,905 --> 00:03:20,074 - What are we doin' here? - Trevor doesn't want a jury consultant. 64 00:03:21,117 --> 00:03:23,286 - So? - So I'm not hiring one. 65 00:03:32,253 --> 00:03:34,255 - 'Sup, Haller? - 'Sup, Bubba? She here? 66 00:03:56,319 --> 00:03:57,319 Call. 67 00:03:59,155 --> 00:04:02,242 The chances somebody doesn't have a full house are not good. 68 00:04:20,927 --> 00:04:21,927 Ten thousand. 69 00:04:24,222 --> 00:04:25,222 All in. 70 00:04:30,019 --> 00:04:31,062 Call. 71 00:04:40,613 --> 00:04:43,408 Kings full. Caught it on a river. 72 00:04:43,491 --> 00:04:45,994 Sorry, big baby. Four of a kind. 73 00:04:49,622 --> 00:04:50,622 Straight flush. 74 00:04:53,209 --> 00:04:54,209 Fuck. 75 00:05:06,556 --> 00:05:07,807 Mickey Haller. 76 00:05:09,058 --> 00:05:11,185 Hey, stranger, it's been a while. 77 00:05:12,061 --> 00:05:13,980 Trying to live the clean life. 78 00:05:14,063 --> 00:05:15,189 Yeah, you and me both. 79 00:05:16,733 --> 00:05:20,153 Listen, uh, I need your help on a murder trial. 80 00:05:20,236 --> 00:05:23,281 I just made more on one hand than you can pay me in a week. 81 00:05:23,364 --> 00:05:24,365 I know. 82 00:05:24,449 --> 00:05:27,660 I also know reading people is a skill that has to be practiced. 83 00:05:27,744 --> 00:05:30,705 I'm just giving you the opportunity to do what you do best. 84 00:05:31,497 --> 00:05:32,540 Hmm. 85 00:05:32,623 --> 00:05:34,292 You always were a sweet talker. 86 00:05:35,626 --> 00:05:36,711 I can give you a day. 87 00:05:36,794 --> 00:05:39,047 Fair enough. I'll text you the details. 88 00:05:39,130 --> 00:05:42,091 Just one thing, my client can't know. 89 00:05:43,926 --> 00:05:45,636 Well, I'm nothing if not discreet. 90 00:06:05,782 --> 00:06:08,576 You've reached Maggie McPherson. Please leave a message. 91 00:06:09,243 --> 00:06:11,788 Hey, Mags, it's me. 92 00:06:13,247 --> 00:06:16,334 Look, I'm really sorry about your witness. 93 00:06:18,169 --> 00:06:21,297 And, uh, I'm sorry how we left things last night. 94 00:06:22,799 --> 00:06:24,842 Anyway, I'll try you later. Okay? 95 00:06:25,468 --> 00:06:26,469 Bye. 96 00:06:34,018 --> 00:06:37,105 Janelle Simmons has made women in Los Angeles less safe. 97 00:06:37,188 --> 00:06:39,065 As chief of the Major Crimes Unit, 98 00:06:39,148 --> 00:06:41,776 she stood by while an overburdened laboratory 99 00:06:41,859 --> 00:06:44,654 neglected rape kits, and tainted evidence. 100 00:06:44,737 --> 00:06:47,740 Her negligence victimized women again. 101 00:06:47,824 --> 00:06:50,910 When you needed her, Janelle Simmons didn't do her job. 102 00:06:50,993 --> 00:06:53,704 Vote Robert Cardone for district attorney. 103 00:06:53,788 --> 00:06:56,457 I'm Bob Cardone and I approve this message. 104 00:06:57,333 --> 00:06:59,961 Every crime lab in the country is backed up. 105 00:07:00,044 --> 00:07:02,046 And he's in charge of conviction review. 106 00:07:02,130 --> 00:07:04,841 He's just milking this to make me look bad. 107 00:07:05,883 --> 00:07:08,803 Right now, every case needs to be airtight. 108 00:07:08,886 --> 00:07:10,847 Well, we are airtight, Janelle. 109 00:07:10,930 --> 00:07:12,723 Your lead witness is dead. 110 00:07:13,266 --> 00:07:15,643 Because Angelo Soto had him killed. 111 00:07:15,726 --> 00:07:17,895 I am under a microscope here, Maggie. 112 00:07:17,979 --> 00:07:20,314 Without your witness, the case falls apart. 113 00:07:20,398 --> 00:07:22,233 We have his testimony from the grand jury. 114 00:07:22,316 --> 00:07:25,069 Which you can't use if defense can't cross-examine him. 115 00:07:25,153 --> 00:07:28,072 - They'll move to dismiss and win. - Not if we prove Soto killed him. 116 00:07:28,156 --> 00:07:30,992 We do that, the grand jury testimony comes back in. 117 00:07:31,075 --> 00:07:32,326 Can you? 118 00:07:32,410 --> 00:07:34,996 If you can prove that Soto was behind this, do it. 119 00:07:35,913 --> 00:07:38,958 Or we need to drop the charges before it gets to a hearing. 120 00:07:39,041 --> 00:07:41,544 - Wait, what? - You heard me, Maggie. 121 00:07:42,211 --> 00:07:43,211 Airtight. 122 00:07:53,347 --> 00:07:55,850 Track anyone with ties to government. 123 00:07:56,601 --> 00:07:58,978 Family in the military, contractors. 124 00:08:00,688 --> 00:08:02,190 We want rule followers. 125 00:08:02,273 --> 00:08:03,691 This is it, right here. 126 00:08:03,774 --> 00:08:05,526 You know, anyone's who's... 127 00:08:21,167 --> 00:08:23,211 His name is Anton Shavar. 128 00:08:24,045 --> 00:08:26,422 This is the guy with the private security firm? 129 00:08:27,340 --> 00:08:29,509 Arms dealers, oligarchs. 130 00:08:29,592 --> 00:08:32,637 He's not particular about where his clients get their money. 131 00:08:33,346 --> 00:08:37,099 Supposedly, he's ex-Mossad, but that may just be PR. 132 00:08:37,183 --> 00:08:39,435 Sorry, I know I'm only here 'cause there's donuts, 133 00:08:39,519 --> 00:08:42,230 but how does this all tie in with Trevor Elliott? 134 00:08:42,313 --> 00:08:44,857 Don't apologize. That's exactly what the jury will ask. 135 00:08:44,941 --> 00:08:45,941 So... 136 00:08:48,319 --> 00:08:52,823 Elliott's wife was found dead with this guy, Jan Rilz. 137 00:08:52,907 --> 00:08:55,409 - The yoga gigolo. - That's about the size of it. 138 00:08:55,993 --> 00:08:58,704 Rilz was sleeping with a bunch of his female clients. 139 00:08:58,788 --> 00:09:03,584 Mostly wealthy, mostly married. Like Neema Shavar, Anton's wife. 140 00:09:04,168 --> 00:09:05,086 Now ex-wife. 141 00:09:05,169 --> 00:09:07,588 It's called the "it could have been this guy" defense. 142 00:09:07,672 --> 00:09:10,007 - Mmm. - Anton's potentially dangerous. 143 00:09:10,091 --> 00:09:13,344 He's got a motive. Got anything else I can use to point a finger at him? 144 00:09:13,427 --> 00:09:14,428 Yes and no. 145 00:09:14,512 --> 00:09:15,512 Okay. 146 00:09:17,181 --> 00:09:21,018 Rilz filed a restraining order against Anton 147 00:09:21,102 --> 00:09:22,937 two months before the murders. 148 00:09:23,020 --> 00:09:25,690 He said Anton came to his house and threatened him. 149 00:09:25,773 --> 00:09:26,691 Now we're talking. 150 00:09:26,774 --> 00:09:29,569 So, you said, "Yes, and no." What's no? 151 00:09:29,652 --> 00:09:32,863 Rilz never showed up for the hearing. The order wasn't granted. 152 00:09:32,947 --> 00:09:36,200 How did you find out about it? Never mind, I don't wanna know. 153 00:09:36,284 --> 00:09:40,121 If Anton's violent, maybe he threatened Rilz into dropping the restraining order. 154 00:09:40,204 --> 00:09:42,206 That's smart, but we can't prove it. 155 00:09:42,290 --> 00:09:44,250 Not that he threatened him, 156 00:09:45,084 --> 00:09:47,503 but there may be a way to show that he's violent. 157 00:09:48,588 --> 00:09:50,423 And you definitely don't wanna know. 158 00:09:52,174 --> 00:09:53,926 All right. Surprise me, Cisco. 159 00:09:54,010 --> 00:09:56,721 Just make it quick. We pick a jury tomorrow. You ready? 160 00:09:56,804 --> 00:09:58,055 Mmm. 161 00:10:02,059 --> 00:10:03,059 Cheers. 162 00:10:04,395 --> 00:10:05,438 - Mick. - Yeah? 163 00:10:05,521 --> 00:10:06,564 Where you going? 164 00:10:06,647 --> 00:10:09,358 I got one more thing I gotta do before tomorrow. Old business. 165 00:10:09,442 --> 00:10:11,944 Anything to do with the Jesús Menendez case? 166 00:10:14,113 --> 00:10:16,449 You asked me to get you a file, out of nowhere, 167 00:10:16,532 --> 00:10:18,826 for a case that got put to bed a year ago. 168 00:10:18,909 --> 00:10:22,038 Did it? 'Cause it's eating at me, Lorna. It was driving me crazy. 169 00:10:22,121 --> 00:10:24,415 - Mick... - Just forget it for now, okay? 170 00:10:24,498 --> 00:10:27,627 Did you at least get Trevor to sign off on the jury consultant? 171 00:10:27,710 --> 00:10:29,587 Not exactly, no. Goodbye, Lorna. 172 00:10:30,212 --> 00:10:33,799 The one who's driving me crazy is you. My God. 173 00:11:01,911 --> 00:11:03,287 Knock-knock. 174 00:11:06,624 --> 00:11:10,294 - You motherfucker. - Wait, Cherry. Let me explain. 175 00:11:11,253 --> 00:11:14,298 You tricked me. I took two buses to get here from Hollywood. 176 00:11:14,382 --> 00:11:17,510 - Sorry. You wouldn't meet me otherwise. - We had a deal. 177 00:11:17,593 --> 00:11:20,721 I was looking for Glory Days. You're gonna get me off that drug charge. 178 00:11:20,805 --> 00:11:23,557 I know. I'm sorry. I ended up in rehab. 179 00:11:24,225 --> 00:11:26,018 An accident, shit went from bad to worse. 180 00:11:26,102 --> 00:11:28,729 I did two months in County because you ghosted me. 181 00:11:30,022 --> 00:11:31,357 Wait, you went to rehab? 182 00:11:31,941 --> 00:11:34,402 Yeah, I don't wanna get into it. 183 00:11:34,485 --> 00:11:36,570 Don't stand there waving cash in my face. 184 00:11:36,654 --> 00:11:38,572 If you're here to make it right, make it right. 185 00:11:39,532 --> 00:11:42,910 Cherry, I'm here because I really need your help 186 00:11:42,993 --> 00:11:44,370 finding Glory Days again. 187 00:11:46,455 --> 00:11:49,917 Maybe you should've paid her more. You're not exactly Mr. Big Spender. 188 00:11:50,000 --> 00:11:53,838 There's more of that if you can help me. When was the last time you saw her? 189 00:11:54,672 --> 00:11:56,173 Not since last time you asked. 190 00:11:56,257 --> 00:11:58,759 Her profile's been dark. She's not working parties. 191 00:11:58,843 --> 00:12:00,970 A girl doesn't disappear without a trace. 192 00:12:01,053 --> 00:12:02,763 - She got cold feet. - On what? 193 00:12:02,847 --> 00:12:05,558 I don't know. She was my key witness in a murder trial. 194 00:12:06,600 --> 00:12:08,853 Where would you go for work if you had to start fresh? 195 00:12:10,604 --> 00:12:12,064 The world is my oyster. 196 00:12:13,399 --> 00:12:15,776 Look, if you wanna pay me to chase a ghost, 197 00:12:15,860 --> 00:12:17,069 I'm not complaining. 198 00:12:17,695 --> 00:12:20,030 But instead of a down payment, 199 00:12:21,657 --> 00:12:23,951 maybe I can earn the rest of it right now, 200 00:12:24,702 --> 00:12:26,162 help you forget about her? 201 00:12:27,580 --> 00:12:29,498 Enjoy the room for another 50 minutes. 202 00:12:30,666 --> 00:12:33,961 Take a bath. Watch some cable. Keep me posted. 203 00:12:34,044 --> 00:12:35,087 Mmm-hmm. 204 00:12:56,484 --> 00:12:58,319 What the hell is that doing? 205 00:12:58,402 --> 00:13:01,238 Mapping the place. That way he knows where everything is, 206 00:13:01,322 --> 00:13:03,324 so he doesn't bump into things. 207 00:13:03,407 --> 00:13:05,117 - "He"? - Mr. Geary. 208 00:13:06,076 --> 00:13:07,995 He was our custodian in middle school. 209 00:13:08,078 --> 00:13:09,205 He was so nice. 210 00:13:09,288 --> 00:13:11,916 'Course. Don't we have a janitor to do that? 211 00:13:11,999 --> 00:13:15,127 The service has been a little spotty since the whole gun thing. 212 00:13:16,796 --> 00:13:20,382 Look at you! My man can sew. 213 00:13:21,592 --> 00:13:23,052 Well, I'm an Eagle Scout. 214 00:13:23,135 --> 00:13:24,261 Hmm. 215 00:13:24,345 --> 00:13:27,264 Look, I know you're onto something with this Anton guy, 216 00:13:27,348 --> 00:13:29,558 but you should look into this one. 217 00:13:29,642 --> 00:13:30,893 Carol Dubois. 218 00:13:30,976 --> 00:13:32,353 The insurance lady? 219 00:13:33,187 --> 00:13:34,230 I already did, babe. 220 00:13:34,814 --> 00:13:36,690 She has got an alibi. 221 00:13:36,774 --> 00:13:38,776 She was at some conference in Tucson. 222 00:13:38,859 --> 00:13:40,903 Unless you think she hired a triggerman 223 00:13:40,986 --> 00:13:43,364 'cause she was upset about losing 25 grand. 224 00:13:43,447 --> 00:13:46,325 No, it wasn't about the money. She didn't care about that. 225 00:13:47,284 --> 00:13:48,284 It was Rilz. 226 00:13:50,079 --> 00:13:53,249 Alibi or no alibi, there is something off about her. 227 00:13:53,332 --> 00:13:55,334 I'm telling you, it's the women. 228 00:13:56,377 --> 00:13:57,670 Mmm. 229 00:13:57,753 --> 00:14:00,714 Hello and welcome to jury duty. 230 00:14:00,798 --> 00:14:05,052 I'm Mary Holder, presiding judge of the Los Angeles Superior Court. 231 00:14:05,135 --> 00:14:09,265 And as I like to say, there is no justice without you. 232 00:14:12,768 --> 00:14:15,479 But let's talk about how you got here. 233 00:14:15,563 --> 00:14:20,526 It all begins in the Jury Services office, when your name was randomly generated 234 00:14:20,609 --> 00:14:24,029 from voter registration rolls and other public sources. 235 00:14:26,031 --> 00:14:28,200 How come whenever I get called for jury duty 236 00:14:28,284 --> 00:14:30,744 it's at some court on the other side of town? 237 00:14:30,828 --> 00:14:33,956 Because they assign jurors randomly from all over the county. 238 00:14:34,039 --> 00:14:38,335 That way, you get a diverse jury pool. That's the theory anyway. 239 00:14:38,419 --> 00:14:39,837 What's the reality? 240 00:14:39,920 --> 00:14:42,923 The reality is, it doesn't matter where they come from, 241 00:14:43,007 --> 00:14:47,219 almost none of 'em wanna be there, but your entire case depends on them. 242 00:14:54,685 --> 00:14:57,855 - These are the people deciding my fate? - Yep, and they start right now. 243 00:14:57,938 --> 00:15:00,941 Don't say anything. Don't smile. Keep your head down. 244 00:15:01,025 --> 00:15:03,193 What do you think I've been doing the last six months? 245 00:15:03,277 --> 00:15:06,155 Literally. Cameras can whip around and cause a concussion. 246 00:15:06,238 --> 00:15:08,449 - Haller! - All right, Lorna. Come on. 247 00:15:08,532 --> 00:15:11,911 DA says the evidence against your client is overwhelming. 248 00:15:11,994 --> 00:15:13,746 What evidence? What evidence? 249 00:15:13,829 --> 00:15:15,915 They have no murder weapon, no witnesses, 250 00:15:15,998 --> 00:15:18,250 not one drop of blood on my client's clothes. 251 00:15:18,334 --> 00:15:21,962 The only thing overwhelming is Mr. Elliott's innocence. 252 00:15:22,046 --> 00:15:23,046 Please excuse us. 253 00:15:23,088 --> 00:15:25,424 Mr. Haller, the DA evidence... 254 00:15:25,507 --> 00:15:28,594 Voir dire. That's what they call jury selection, right? 255 00:15:28,677 --> 00:15:29,677 Mmm. 256 00:15:30,971 --> 00:15:33,307 That's French, means to speak the truth. 257 00:15:35,809 --> 00:15:36,809 What? 258 00:15:37,436 --> 00:15:41,106 The truth is the least of my concerns. I don't want fair-minded jurors. 259 00:15:41,190 --> 00:15:43,984 I want them biased as hell. Biased for me. 260 00:15:44,068 --> 00:15:45,778 I want 12 lemmings in a box. 261 00:15:46,403 --> 00:15:48,906 And the DA wants the exact same thing. 262 00:15:48,989 --> 00:15:53,911 So I try to get rid of his lemmings and he tries to get rid of mine. 263 00:15:53,994 --> 00:15:55,537 That's how you pick a jury. 264 00:15:57,831 --> 00:16:00,209 Hey, you handled the press like a pro out there. 265 00:16:00,292 --> 00:16:01,377 It's part of the job. 266 00:16:02,044 --> 00:16:04,505 Case as big as this, you can't get many of those. 267 00:16:04,588 --> 00:16:06,298 Once you get through those doors, 268 00:16:06,382 --> 00:16:08,926 it's just another homicide. Nothing I haven't seen before. 269 00:16:12,388 --> 00:16:14,765 This is gonna move fast once the jurors come in. 270 00:16:14,848 --> 00:16:18,227 I'll input the basics right away. Age, ethnicity, flesh it out as we go. 271 00:16:22,773 --> 00:16:24,483 Colored pens and post-its, is he for real? 272 00:16:25,651 --> 00:16:27,528 You know they make software for that. 273 00:16:27,611 --> 00:16:29,989 A computer can't hear how somebody answers. 274 00:16:30,072 --> 00:16:32,574 - It can't read their eyes. - They can now, actually. 275 00:16:41,083 --> 00:16:42,418 Go get 'em, tiger. 276 00:16:47,798 --> 00:16:50,426 Relax, I've picked dozens of jurors. 277 00:16:50,509 --> 00:16:51,593 You're in good hands. 278 00:16:52,177 --> 00:16:53,595 I read about how this works. 279 00:16:54,179 --> 00:16:57,641 Once they take their seats, they're on the jury unless they get cut. 280 00:16:57,725 --> 00:17:01,395 That's right. My job is to figure out who to cut, who to keep. 281 00:17:02,563 --> 00:17:03,563 Our job. 282 00:17:05,649 --> 00:17:07,776 This isn't some video game launch, Trevor. 283 00:17:07,860 --> 00:17:10,404 This is my domain. Just leave it to me, okay? 284 00:17:10,487 --> 00:17:11,363 And it's my life. 285 00:17:11,447 --> 00:17:13,574 I'd like some input into the people deciding it. 286 00:17:14,992 --> 00:17:17,119 I built my brand on trusting my instincts. 287 00:17:17,202 --> 00:17:20,664 I don't want you cutting anyone unless we make that decision together. 288 00:17:23,208 --> 00:17:26,295 All rise. The honorable Judge Stanton presiding. 289 00:17:30,591 --> 00:17:31,842 Be seated. 290 00:17:32,509 --> 00:17:35,262 Wanna weigh in? Fine. But just be quiet and brief. 291 00:17:35,345 --> 00:17:37,139 If the jury sees us arguing, you're dead. 292 00:17:38,223 --> 00:17:40,642 All right, let's bring in the first 18. 293 00:17:41,935 --> 00:17:43,604 Thank you for being here. 294 00:17:43,687 --> 00:17:47,316 I'm going to ask you some questions, then the lawyers will have a turn. 295 00:17:47,399 --> 00:17:48,817 There are no wrong answers. 296 00:17:48,901 --> 00:17:50,861 Your only obligation is to be truthful. 297 00:17:50,944 --> 00:17:54,740 Now, due to the media attention, this will be an anonymous jury. 298 00:17:54,823 --> 00:17:57,159 Attorneys haven't been provided with your identities. 299 00:17:57,242 --> 00:17:59,995 If you slip up and say anything that identifies you, 300 00:18:00,079 --> 00:18:02,372 I will be forced to excuse you myself. 301 00:18:03,290 --> 00:18:04,291 Any questions? 302 00:18:05,375 --> 00:18:07,878 Good. Let's start with some basics. 303 00:18:07,961 --> 00:18:09,755 Juror number one, tell us your occupation, 304 00:18:09,838 --> 00:18:11,632 marital status, and where you live. 305 00:18:12,382 --> 00:18:17,012 I'm a stay-at-home mom with two kids in high school, divorced. 306 00:18:17,096 --> 00:18:18,806 I live in Woodland Hills. 307 00:18:18,889 --> 00:18:21,350 I'm a writer, technical manuals mostly. 308 00:18:21,433 --> 00:18:25,062 I'm engaged so, sort of married, Culver City. 309 00:18:25,145 --> 00:18:27,356 I'm an attorney. I am divorced. 310 00:18:27,439 --> 00:18:29,900 No kids, I live in Los Feliz. 311 00:18:32,486 --> 00:18:34,947 I'm an aerospace engineer at Lockheed Martin. 312 00:18:35,030 --> 00:18:37,491 I'm single and I live in Palos Verdes. 313 00:18:38,742 --> 00:18:41,620 I'm a caterer, married with three kids in Altadena. 314 00:18:42,287 --> 00:18:44,790 I do weddings, buddy. Give you a juror's discount. 315 00:18:44,873 --> 00:18:46,166 I'm an artist. 316 00:18:46,250 --> 00:18:48,418 I just moved to Silver Lake from Ohio. 317 00:18:48,502 --> 00:18:49,336 I'm single. 318 00:18:49,419 --> 00:18:52,131 I'm a graduate student and a rideshare driver. 319 00:18:52,214 --> 00:18:54,758 Van Nuys. Not married, no. 320 00:18:54,842 --> 00:18:57,219 My name's Janice. I'm a stand-up comedian. 321 00:18:58,178 --> 00:19:00,848 I'm sorry. I wasn't supposed to say my name, was I? 322 00:19:03,058 --> 00:19:04,810 Juror number 12 is excused. 323 00:19:05,686 --> 00:19:06,770 Excuse me. 324 00:19:09,606 --> 00:19:11,817 Good morning. My name is Jeffrey Golantz. 325 00:19:11,900 --> 00:19:12,985 I'm the prosecutor. 326 00:19:13,694 --> 00:19:15,070 This is a murder trial. 327 00:19:16,196 --> 00:19:20,075 The defendant is charged with murdering his wife and her lover. 328 00:19:20,909 --> 00:19:23,078 Now, we want a fair, impartial jury. 329 00:19:23,162 --> 00:19:25,080 So, I need to ask, 330 00:19:25,164 --> 00:19:28,417 would the fact that the victims were having an extramarital affair 331 00:19:28,500 --> 00:19:30,919 make it hard for anyone here to be impartial? 332 00:19:36,300 --> 00:19:38,218 Two, four and 15 are bluffing. 333 00:19:38,302 --> 00:19:39,302 Keep them. 334 00:19:40,470 --> 00:19:44,433 Your Honor, the People thank and excuse jurors two, four, and 15. 335 00:19:45,809 --> 00:19:47,352 Shit, this guy's good. 336 00:19:51,315 --> 00:19:54,359 See, jury selection is the one part of a trial that's a game, 337 00:19:54,443 --> 00:19:56,028 and like any game it has rules. 338 00:19:57,029 --> 00:19:59,489 Each side gets ten challenges. 339 00:19:59,573 --> 00:20:03,410 You can use those to strike any juror you want, but be careful. 340 00:20:03,493 --> 00:20:06,163 Because the replacement may be even worse, right? 341 00:20:06,246 --> 00:20:09,499 Exactly. So the trick is to hold on to as many bullets as you can 342 00:20:09,583 --> 00:20:11,919 and get the other side to fire theirs. 343 00:20:12,002 --> 00:20:13,337 Plus, this is your chance 344 00:20:13,420 --> 00:20:16,131 to introduce yourself and your client to the jury. 345 00:20:16,215 --> 00:20:18,342 Not just as a lawyer or a defendant, 346 00:20:18,425 --> 00:20:21,220 but as human beings. So use it. 347 00:20:22,179 --> 00:20:23,472 Oops. 348 00:20:24,890 --> 00:20:26,350 Off to a rough start, folks. 349 00:20:28,977 --> 00:20:30,312 Thanks. 350 00:20:30,395 --> 00:20:32,522 All right. Good morning, everyone. 351 00:20:33,148 --> 00:20:34,733 My name is Michael Haller. 352 00:20:34,816 --> 00:20:37,152 And this is my client, Trevor Elliott. 353 00:20:37,236 --> 00:20:38,445 I'm the defense attorney 354 00:20:38,528 --> 00:20:42,366 and I'm here to help you find the facts in this case so we can get to the truth. 355 00:20:42,449 --> 00:20:44,576 Let me tell you a little bit about myself. 356 00:20:44,660 --> 00:20:48,455 I have a daughter, right? She's 13, and what can I say? 357 00:20:48,538 --> 00:20:50,916 She's got me wrapped around this little finger. 358 00:20:50,999 --> 00:20:54,002 If I ask her, did you make your bed? 359 00:20:54,086 --> 00:20:56,296 Did you do your homework? Did you wash the dishes? 360 00:20:56,380 --> 00:20:58,674 She'll say yes, and I'll want to believe her 361 00:20:58,757 --> 00:21:03,262 even when I can see her unmade bed or her school bag unopened. 362 00:21:03,345 --> 00:21:04,345 Why? 363 00:21:04,972 --> 00:21:07,474 Well, because she's my baby girl, you know? 364 00:21:08,225 --> 00:21:09,851 - Anyone with me? - Yeah. 365 00:21:09,935 --> 00:21:11,144 All right. 366 00:21:11,228 --> 00:21:13,188 Does anyone feel that way about cops? 367 00:21:13,897 --> 00:21:16,608 About people in uniforms with badges and guns? 368 00:21:16,692 --> 00:21:20,487 You just believe them even when your eyes are telling you 369 00:21:20,570 --> 00:21:21,947 they're not being truthful? 370 00:21:25,867 --> 00:21:28,745 Number one is bluffing. Hand to her mouth is a lie. 371 00:21:28,829 --> 00:21:29,705 Dead giveaway. 372 00:21:29,788 --> 00:21:34,084 Does anybody here have relatives or family members in law enforcement? 373 00:21:35,294 --> 00:21:36,962 How about you, juror number one? 374 00:21:37,671 --> 00:21:38,671 Maybe in the past? 375 00:21:40,549 --> 00:21:44,344 Well, my ex-husband was a cop in Long Beach. 376 00:21:44,428 --> 00:21:47,681 I mean, he's not a relative or family member anymore. 377 00:21:47,764 --> 00:21:48,598 How long? 378 00:21:48,682 --> 00:21:49,808 Fifteen years. 379 00:21:49,891 --> 00:21:53,353 What if you wanna get rid of somebody, but you don't wanna waste a challenge? 380 00:21:53,437 --> 00:21:55,439 You get unlimited strikes for cause. 381 00:21:55,522 --> 00:21:58,650 And the judge can kick anybody for being biased. 382 00:21:58,734 --> 00:22:02,362 So you've got to try and bring out that bias in your questioning. 383 00:22:02,446 --> 00:22:06,158 Usually cops try to stick it out for 20 so they can get their full pension. 384 00:22:06,950 --> 00:22:09,119 Why did your ex leave the force so early? 385 00:22:10,579 --> 00:22:12,831 Because being a cop is a tough job. 386 00:22:13,415 --> 00:22:15,208 He just couldn't do it anymore. 387 00:22:15,292 --> 00:22:17,336 So, there wasn't an incident? 388 00:22:18,128 --> 00:22:19,379 What do you mean? 389 00:22:19,463 --> 00:22:23,091 An allegation of misconduct like excessive force? 390 00:22:23,175 --> 00:22:25,385 Corruption? Maybe he just cut corners? 391 00:22:25,469 --> 00:22:28,638 Objection, Your Honor, to the entire line of questioning. 392 00:22:28,722 --> 00:22:30,223 Counsel, approach. 393 00:22:33,852 --> 00:22:36,772 Your Honor, their case rests entirely on the shoulders of the cops. 394 00:22:36,855 --> 00:22:39,232 I've a right to explore her feelings on law enforcement. 395 00:22:39,316 --> 00:22:42,903 - You're baiting her. - I'm drawing out her biases. 396 00:22:42,986 --> 00:22:44,905 You've got ten challenges, Mr. Haller. 397 00:22:44,988 --> 00:22:47,741 You wanna strike her, use one. I'm not doing it for you. 398 00:22:52,579 --> 00:22:55,540 The defense will like to thank and excuse juror number one. 399 00:23:00,420 --> 00:23:01,588 Well, that didn't work. 400 00:23:02,297 --> 00:23:04,883 Yes and no. I used a challenge, 401 00:23:04,966 --> 00:23:07,552 but I put the idea of corrupt cops in their heads. 402 00:23:09,513 --> 00:23:11,306 We need another way to get to Soto. 403 00:23:11,390 --> 00:23:12,724 What about his girlfriend? 404 00:23:13,517 --> 00:23:16,978 Tanya Cruz, 26. Came over from the Philippines four years ago. 405 00:23:17,062 --> 00:23:18,271 No record. 406 00:23:18,355 --> 00:23:21,066 No money either, until Soto started taking care of her. 407 00:23:21,149 --> 00:23:23,902 - Think she knows something? - It's worth finding out. 408 00:23:23,985 --> 00:23:26,822 If we can turn her, maybe she can give us the shooter. 409 00:23:26,905 --> 00:23:27,989 How long do we have? 410 00:23:28,073 --> 00:23:29,699 A week, maybe. 411 00:23:29,783 --> 00:23:35,372 They'll file a motion to dismiss today, ask for an expedited hearing. What? 412 00:23:35,455 --> 00:23:36,581 Nothing, it's just... 413 00:23:37,582 --> 00:23:41,169 Most DAs, when it gets political, they cut and run. 414 00:23:42,921 --> 00:23:45,715 I'll let that go on account you've never worked with me before. 415 00:23:45,799 --> 00:23:48,802 Look at you, making me think twice about lawyers. 416 00:23:50,345 --> 00:23:52,097 We're gonna need some leverage. 417 00:23:52,180 --> 00:23:53,765 Yeah, we are. 418 00:24:06,862 --> 00:24:09,072 Nothing like a pedicure, huh, Neema? 419 00:24:10,615 --> 00:24:13,410 Me, I can't ever get 'em. 420 00:24:13,493 --> 00:24:15,745 My feet are too ticklish, drives me crazy. 421 00:24:16,580 --> 00:24:17,706 Do I know you? 422 00:24:17,789 --> 00:24:18,665 Oh. 423 00:24:18,748 --> 00:24:20,667 I work for the defense attorney. 424 00:24:21,293 --> 00:24:23,336 Representing Trevor Elliott. 425 00:24:24,004 --> 00:24:25,297 The guy who killed Jan? 426 00:24:26,173 --> 00:24:27,591 Innocent till proven guilty. 427 00:24:28,258 --> 00:24:30,594 It's a fundamental tenet of our justice system. 428 00:24:31,219 --> 00:24:32,387 What do you want? 429 00:24:32,471 --> 00:24:36,933 Were you aware your ex-husband threatened Jan before he was murdered? 430 00:24:37,017 --> 00:24:39,853 If you were, why didn't you report it to the authorities? 431 00:24:39,936 --> 00:24:41,271 What the hell? 432 00:24:41,354 --> 00:24:44,608 Just some of the questions you'll be asked when you're subpoenaed, 433 00:24:44,691 --> 00:24:47,736 not to mention the ones about your affair with the deceased. 434 00:24:50,864 --> 00:24:53,533 You might wanna start thinkin' about your answers now. 435 00:24:56,036 --> 00:24:57,454 I think we're done. 436 00:24:58,580 --> 00:24:59,580 Great job. 437 00:25:05,295 --> 00:25:07,130 - Hey. - Hey, where are you? 438 00:25:07,214 --> 00:25:08,673 Just pokin' a bear. 439 00:25:08,757 --> 00:25:10,634 Like you said, it's the women. 440 00:25:11,218 --> 00:25:12,511 They get everything done. 441 00:25:15,180 --> 00:25:19,017 This case may involve testimony from experts in the field of firearms. 442 00:25:19,100 --> 00:25:21,436 Anyone have a problem accepting their opinion? 443 00:25:23,730 --> 00:25:25,524 My client is a wealthy man. 444 00:25:26,149 --> 00:25:29,069 Does anybody think that makes him more likely to be guilty? 445 00:25:30,737 --> 00:25:32,239 Any video game players here? 446 00:25:34,032 --> 00:25:36,660 - What's your favorite game? - Who has family in the military? 447 00:25:37,661 --> 00:25:40,121 Who has had a negative experience with the police? 448 00:25:41,289 --> 00:25:44,543 You know what drives me crazy? Putting together IKEA furniture. 449 00:25:44,626 --> 00:25:45,626 Anyone else? 450 00:25:45,669 --> 00:25:46,669 Yeah. 451 00:25:51,424 --> 00:25:54,427 People thank and excuse jurors 16, nine and 18. 452 00:26:07,732 --> 00:26:11,069 I'd like to thank and excuse juror number eight, 13... 453 00:26:13,196 --> 00:26:14,196 and 28. 454 00:26:17,993 --> 00:26:19,244 Three and 35. 455 00:26:26,126 --> 00:26:28,545 Six, 37, 11, and 40. 456 00:26:37,345 --> 00:26:39,222 Number five's a lawyer. 457 00:26:39,306 --> 00:26:40,682 Lawyers make bad jurors. 458 00:26:40,765 --> 00:26:42,892 Not necessarily. She could be our foreman. 459 00:26:44,060 --> 00:26:47,814 Juror number five, what kind of law do you practice? 460 00:26:48,398 --> 00:26:50,609 Real estate. Mostly transactional. 461 00:26:51,192 --> 00:26:54,237 You know once you're a juror, you can't wear your lawyer hat. 462 00:26:54,321 --> 00:26:56,990 - Would you be able to separate the two? - Of course. 463 00:26:58,158 --> 00:27:00,744 She likes you, but number ten likes you even more. 464 00:27:04,497 --> 00:27:06,374 Have you ever practiced criminal law? 465 00:27:06,958 --> 00:27:09,586 No, but I have an interest in it. 466 00:27:09,669 --> 00:27:10,962 What kind of interest? 467 00:27:11,046 --> 00:27:13,923 I read novels. I listen to true crime podcasts. 468 00:27:15,008 --> 00:27:17,344 I've been working on a screenplay. 469 00:27:18,053 --> 00:27:19,512 Me and everyone else in LA. 470 00:27:31,316 --> 00:27:32,942 Any more questions, Mr. Haller? 471 00:27:33,026 --> 00:27:35,862 I beg the court's indulgence for just one moment. 472 00:27:42,619 --> 00:27:46,247 Your Honor, my sincere apologies, but I have an urgent personal matter. 473 00:27:46,331 --> 00:27:48,166 Okay if we take a ten-minute recess? 474 00:27:48,249 --> 00:27:49,334 No more than that. 475 00:27:49,417 --> 00:27:50,418 Thank you. 476 00:27:50,502 --> 00:27:53,630 Jurors, you may take this opportunity to stretch your legs. 477 00:27:57,008 --> 00:27:58,843 What the hell was that about? 478 00:27:58,927 --> 00:28:00,220 If it works, you'll see. 479 00:28:08,812 --> 00:28:10,730 Back on record on People vs. Elliott. 480 00:28:10,814 --> 00:28:14,234 All parties present. Peremptories are with the People. 481 00:28:16,736 --> 00:28:19,739 People would like to thank and excuse juror five, Your Honor. 482 00:28:31,292 --> 00:28:33,086 I thought you liked the lawyer. 483 00:28:33,169 --> 00:28:36,464 I did. Until I found out she was a frustrated writer 484 00:28:36,548 --> 00:28:39,342 who wants to turn this into a movie. The last person I want. 485 00:28:39,426 --> 00:28:41,386 And you didn't wanna waste your last challenge. 486 00:28:41,469 --> 00:28:42,721 Now you're getting it. 487 00:28:42,804 --> 00:28:44,347 I left my folder open. 488 00:28:44,431 --> 00:28:47,475 Thought maybe Golantz couldn't resist a little peek. 489 00:28:47,559 --> 00:28:49,310 He thought blue meant I wanted her. 490 00:28:49,394 --> 00:28:50,854 But blue means cold. 491 00:28:51,438 --> 00:28:53,148 You learn that from your dad, too? 492 00:28:54,107 --> 00:28:55,775 I told you, you're in good hands. 493 00:28:56,568 --> 00:28:57,986 I'll see you tomorrow. 494 00:28:58,069 --> 00:29:00,739 No, Ray, you know exactly what you're doing. 495 00:29:00,822 --> 00:29:02,615 And you know where it's gonna lead. 496 00:29:03,408 --> 00:29:05,326 Look, I gotta go. I'll call you later. 497 00:29:05,952 --> 00:29:07,287 Everything all right? 498 00:29:07,370 --> 00:29:10,248 Yeah, fine. How was day one? 499 00:29:10,331 --> 00:29:12,000 I threw some punches. 500 00:29:12,083 --> 00:29:13,084 Took some, too. 501 00:29:14,794 --> 00:29:15,837 Sure you're okay? 502 00:29:19,424 --> 00:29:20,675 It's my ex. 503 00:29:21,718 --> 00:29:23,970 Exes are complicated. 504 00:29:24,554 --> 00:29:26,389 Take it from me, I have two of them. 505 00:29:27,056 --> 00:29:30,310 She posted photos partying with some people we used to tour with 506 00:29:30,393 --> 00:29:32,312 which means she's using again. 507 00:29:32,395 --> 00:29:34,856 There's an old saying about horses and water. 508 00:29:37,066 --> 00:29:38,066 Thing is, 509 00:29:39,360 --> 00:29:40,987 I'm the one that got her hooked. 510 00:29:43,490 --> 00:29:44,616 I gotta make it right. 511 00:29:50,997 --> 00:29:52,332 You know these guys? 512 00:29:52,415 --> 00:29:53,666 Yeah, give me a second. 513 00:29:58,588 --> 00:29:59,588 Counselor. 514 00:30:00,048 --> 00:30:01,508 Could've just called, Ted. 515 00:30:01,591 --> 00:30:03,468 Yeah, well, we happened to be out. 516 00:30:04,677 --> 00:30:07,013 Saw you on TV. Guess you're back. 517 00:30:07,722 --> 00:30:08,973 I guess so. 518 00:30:09,057 --> 00:30:11,559 Good. I got some business for you. 519 00:30:11,643 --> 00:30:13,394 One of our boys needs help. 520 00:30:13,478 --> 00:30:17,065 Hard Case Casey, some bullshit parole violation. 521 00:30:18,358 --> 00:30:21,069 Well, I'm nothing if not a man of my word, Ted. 522 00:30:21,152 --> 00:30:23,279 Call my office, we'll figure something out. 523 00:30:23,863 --> 00:30:24,739 - Will do. - All right. 524 00:30:24,823 --> 00:30:25,823 Oh. 525 00:30:26,658 --> 00:30:28,076 Say hi to Cisco for me. 526 00:30:33,873 --> 00:30:35,500 You owe those guys or something? 527 00:30:35,583 --> 00:30:37,210 Or something. Come on, let's go. 528 00:30:50,849 --> 00:30:52,684 We're down to the wire. 529 00:30:52,767 --> 00:30:55,728 We've each got one challenge left. Who do you think they're gonna cut? 530 00:30:56,604 --> 00:30:58,231 Number ten. That's his best bet. 531 00:30:59,649 --> 00:31:01,693 I might have a way to deal with that. 532 00:31:02,610 --> 00:31:03,653 Who should I cut? 533 00:31:04,237 --> 00:31:05,655 What does your gut tell you? 534 00:31:05,738 --> 00:31:07,532 Seven or 27. 535 00:31:08,157 --> 00:31:10,535 Twenty-seven? That's the Marlboro man. 536 00:31:11,244 --> 00:31:13,830 Everything about him screams prosecution, but... 537 00:31:13,913 --> 00:31:15,331 He's an independent thinker. 538 00:31:15,415 --> 00:31:18,167 He might not accept the State's line on the gunshot residue. 539 00:31:19,252 --> 00:31:21,004 On the other hand, number seven, 540 00:31:21,629 --> 00:31:22,797 he is laser-focused. 541 00:31:22,881 --> 00:31:24,549 Barely moves a muscle. 542 00:31:24,632 --> 00:31:25,925 Can't get a read on him. 543 00:31:26,009 --> 00:31:29,470 He's an engineer. That means he's detail-oriented. 544 00:31:29,554 --> 00:31:32,307 A guy like that can see through the State's case. 545 00:31:32,390 --> 00:31:33,390 It's a tough call. 546 00:31:33,975 --> 00:31:36,060 If it were a science, I'd win every hand. 547 00:31:36,144 --> 00:31:39,397 To make matters worse, I have to run every choice by my client. 548 00:31:39,480 --> 00:31:40,815 You do have problems. 549 00:31:41,566 --> 00:31:43,443 You know, Trevor has a tell, too. 550 00:31:43,526 --> 00:31:45,486 Lining things up when he's nervous? 551 00:31:45,570 --> 00:31:46,613 Yeah, I noticed. 552 00:31:46,696 --> 00:31:48,573 Not just that, he rubs his legs. 553 00:31:49,365 --> 00:31:52,368 He does it to pacify himself. It can be a sign of deception. 554 00:31:53,494 --> 00:31:57,081 You owe me dinner for all this. I'll take anything with a Michelin star. 555 00:31:58,708 --> 00:32:01,044 - It's a date. - Well, I wouldn't go that far. 556 00:32:01,127 --> 00:32:02,295 Maybe someday. 557 00:32:03,379 --> 00:32:04,714 If you ever get over her. 558 00:32:58,267 --> 00:33:00,269 Cute. Is this electric? 559 00:33:12,615 --> 00:33:13,992 A couple of things. 560 00:33:14,075 --> 00:33:17,495 Number 27 drives a hybrid with a Sierra Club bumper sticker. 561 00:33:17,578 --> 00:33:20,289 Good. So, he goes his own way. What else? 562 00:33:20,373 --> 00:33:22,750 Number seven looks like he lives out of his car. 563 00:33:22,834 --> 00:33:25,461 What kind of engineer makes a mess like that? 564 00:33:25,545 --> 00:33:27,714 That's a good question. All right. Thanks. 565 00:33:31,384 --> 00:33:32,385 What was that about? 566 00:33:33,386 --> 00:33:34,386 Our last challenge. 567 00:33:40,685 --> 00:33:41,811 Lorna? 568 00:33:43,688 --> 00:33:46,315 It's Ryan. From first year torts. 569 00:33:46,399 --> 00:33:47,608 Southwestern Law? 570 00:33:47,692 --> 00:33:49,694 - Right. Ryan. - Yeah. 571 00:33:49,777 --> 00:33:51,279 I'm interning for a firm. 572 00:33:51,362 --> 00:33:53,489 - You? - You know, same. 573 00:33:53,573 --> 00:33:54,490 I gotta ask. 574 00:33:54,574 --> 00:33:56,993 Where did you go? You were a rock star in that class. 575 00:33:57,076 --> 00:34:01,706 Wheaton used to call on you all the time and then one day you were just gone. 576 00:34:03,124 --> 00:34:04,292 I don't know, um... 577 00:34:05,835 --> 00:34:08,963 Work. Stuff. I don't know. Um... 578 00:34:10,006 --> 00:34:12,216 It was really good to see you. I have to go. 579 00:34:19,057 --> 00:34:22,685 I think we've got to cut number seven. There's something off about him. 580 00:34:22,769 --> 00:34:24,937 Don't look at the jury. Look at the grid. 581 00:34:27,106 --> 00:34:30,359 - Seven's an engineer. I like him. - I did, too. But... 582 00:34:30,443 --> 00:34:32,695 No. He was giving me good eye contact all day. 583 00:34:32,779 --> 00:34:36,657 Don't cut him. Cut number ten. I don't like the way she looks at me. 584 00:34:36,741 --> 00:34:39,744 Ten? That's your best juror, Trevor. 585 00:34:39,827 --> 00:34:41,788 Got to try and stop Golantz from cutting her. 586 00:34:41,871 --> 00:34:44,123 Mickey. What did I tell you? 587 00:34:45,166 --> 00:34:46,250 All rise. 588 00:34:49,712 --> 00:34:50,755 You may be seated. 589 00:34:52,632 --> 00:34:55,259 Ladies and gentlemen, I apologize for the late start. 590 00:34:55,343 --> 00:34:58,221 But if we move quickly, we can still finish before lunch. 591 00:34:58,304 --> 00:34:59,514 Counsel, you ready? 592 00:34:59,597 --> 00:35:02,767 The defense has a motion that's best brought up in chambers. 593 00:35:02,850 --> 00:35:03,850 May we confer? 594 00:35:09,107 --> 00:35:12,276 Your Honor, the defense would like to make a Wheeler motion. 595 00:35:12,360 --> 00:35:14,737 - I'm sorry, what? - On what grounds? 596 00:35:14,821 --> 00:35:17,406 Mr. Golantz has used nine of his challenges, 597 00:35:17,490 --> 00:35:19,450 seven of which have been on women. 598 00:35:19,534 --> 00:35:21,536 In my view that's called discrimination. 599 00:35:21,619 --> 00:35:24,789 It's called offensive. I have a valid reason for every juror I've cut. 600 00:35:24,872 --> 00:35:26,749 I'm sure we would love to hear them. 601 00:35:26,833 --> 00:35:30,253 It doesn't make sense. Your client is accused of murdering his wife. 602 00:35:30,336 --> 00:35:32,896 - I want all the women I can get. - Then why did you cut so many? 603 00:35:32,922 --> 00:35:34,715 Mr. Golantz, save it. 604 00:35:35,424 --> 00:35:37,301 You're reaching here. Motion denied. 605 00:35:38,803 --> 00:35:41,973 So much for finishing this morning. We'll take an early lunch. 606 00:35:42,056 --> 00:35:45,393 You each have one challenge left. Let's not make this a nail-biter. 607 00:35:47,520 --> 00:35:51,107 - That's bullshit and you know it. - Then you have nothing to worry about. 608 00:35:57,738 --> 00:35:59,031 Dennis Wojciechowski. 609 00:36:00,616 --> 00:36:02,034 Yeah, I can find you, too. 610 00:36:02,743 --> 00:36:03,911 You threatened my wife? 611 00:36:06,831 --> 00:36:08,040 Ex-wife. 612 00:36:08,124 --> 00:36:11,669 And I didn't threaten her. Just presented her with a couple of facts. 613 00:36:12,753 --> 00:36:14,088 Here's a fact for you. 614 00:36:14,172 --> 00:36:17,383 You come near me or my family again, I break you like a toy. 615 00:36:18,259 --> 00:36:19,259 Is that a gun? 616 00:36:19,302 --> 00:36:20,595 You don't wanna find out. 617 00:36:21,345 --> 00:36:23,222 Stay the fuck away from my wife. 618 00:36:40,489 --> 00:36:41,616 Tanya Cruz. 619 00:36:43,034 --> 00:36:44,493 Detective Lankford, LAPD. 620 00:36:44,577 --> 00:36:47,079 This is Maggie McPherson from the DA's office. 621 00:36:48,539 --> 00:36:49,665 What is this about? 622 00:36:49,749 --> 00:36:50,958 It's about Angelo Soto. 623 00:36:52,043 --> 00:36:54,921 Don't worry. We have eyes on him. He's waiting for you at home. 624 00:36:55,004 --> 00:36:57,506 - What do you want? - Just a minute of your time. 625 00:36:58,758 --> 00:37:01,552 Only one reason a man goes to the gynecologist with you. 626 00:37:01,636 --> 00:37:03,554 How many months pregnant are you? 627 00:37:05,139 --> 00:37:08,267 Three months. I have to go now. He's waiting. 628 00:37:09,352 --> 00:37:12,063 Are you aware your name is on several of his bank accounts? 629 00:37:13,022 --> 00:37:14,022 I... 630 00:37:14,815 --> 00:37:17,109 He had me sign some papers. 631 00:37:17,193 --> 00:37:18,861 That's how guys like him operate. 632 00:37:18,945 --> 00:37:21,864 They insulate themselves so someone else takes the fall. 633 00:37:21,948 --> 00:37:23,115 I don't understand. 634 00:37:23,199 --> 00:37:24,992 Okay. Well, let me be clear. 635 00:37:25,076 --> 00:37:26,160 Soto's gonna go down, 636 00:37:26,244 --> 00:37:29,121 if you're part of the paper trail, you're going down with him. 637 00:37:29,205 --> 00:37:32,208 Give birth to your baby in jail. They'll take it away from you. 638 00:37:32,291 --> 00:37:34,877 Please. I don't know anything about his business. 639 00:37:34,961 --> 00:37:36,629 For your sake, I hope you're wrong. 640 00:37:37,922 --> 00:37:39,590 You're gonna need a lawyer. 641 00:37:39,674 --> 00:37:40,800 You can't trust his. 642 00:37:40,883 --> 00:37:43,970 Say anything to anyone, you're dead. You know that, right? 643 00:37:45,179 --> 00:37:47,473 You're gonna need someone you can trust. 644 00:37:47,556 --> 00:37:48,556 Trust him. 645 00:38:06,367 --> 00:38:07,368 Mr. Golantz. 646 00:38:15,376 --> 00:38:18,296 People would like to thank and excuse juror 27, Your Honor. 647 00:38:23,634 --> 00:38:25,511 You said he was gonna cut number ten. 648 00:38:25,594 --> 00:38:28,014 I said I'd keep that from happening and I did. 649 00:38:29,098 --> 00:38:30,975 Counsel, approach, please. 650 00:38:46,782 --> 00:38:47,782 What? 651 00:38:49,201 --> 00:38:50,911 Juror ten just spoke to the clerk. 652 00:38:50,995 --> 00:38:54,123 She thought you were following her in the parking lot at lunch. 653 00:38:54,206 --> 00:38:55,206 What? 654 00:38:56,292 --> 00:38:59,211 - That's ridiculous. - Were you trying to intimidate a juror? 655 00:38:59,295 --> 00:39:00,296 No. 656 00:39:02,590 --> 00:39:04,175 I was trying to find my car. 657 00:39:05,134 --> 00:39:06,677 The one you made me drive. 658 00:39:07,303 --> 00:39:08,137 The Prius. 659 00:39:08,220 --> 00:39:11,140 Do you have any idea how many Priuses are in Los Angeles? 660 00:39:12,892 --> 00:39:14,268 Is the judge gonna cut her? 661 00:39:14,352 --> 00:39:16,979 There's not enough evidence you did anything wrong. 662 00:39:17,063 --> 00:39:18,230 There, see? 663 00:39:18,314 --> 00:39:20,983 That doesn't change the fact she still thinks you did. 664 00:39:21,067 --> 00:39:22,610 So now I have to kick her, 665 00:39:23,235 --> 00:39:24,528 with my last challenge. 666 00:39:28,199 --> 00:39:29,199 Mr. Haller? 667 00:39:29,658 --> 00:39:32,995 The defense would like to thank and excuse juror number ten. 668 00:39:36,457 --> 00:39:38,376 I didn't do it on purpose. 669 00:39:38,459 --> 00:39:39,794 I hope not, Trevor. 670 00:39:39,877 --> 00:39:41,670 With you, I never really know. 671 00:39:46,801 --> 00:39:48,594 And with that, we have our jury. 672 00:39:48,677 --> 00:39:50,304 Ladies and gentlemen, thank you. 673 00:39:50,388 --> 00:39:51,847 We'll see you Monday morning. 674 00:39:57,436 --> 00:39:59,605 Truth is, you can never really know for sure 675 00:39:59,688 --> 00:40:01,524 if you picked the right jury or not. 676 00:40:01,607 --> 00:40:03,484 That's why they call them the Gods of Guilt. 677 00:40:04,693 --> 00:40:06,695 All you can do is pray to them. 678 00:40:18,666 --> 00:40:20,000 I'll break you like a toy. 679 00:40:20,835 --> 00:40:21,877 Is that a gun? 680 00:40:21,961 --> 00:40:23,379 You don't wanna find out. 681 00:40:24,505 --> 00:40:26,298 Stay the fuck away from my wife. 682 00:40:35,224 --> 00:40:36,224 - Hey. - Hey. 683 00:40:37,476 --> 00:40:40,521 I was on my way home. I figured I'd check on Hayley. 684 00:40:40,604 --> 00:40:43,232 She's online with some friends. I'd leave her be. 685 00:40:44,984 --> 00:40:46,610 I figured I'd check on you too. 686 00:40:48,487 --> 00:40:51,323 - You don't have to do this, Haller. - Do what? 687 00:40:54,660 --> 00:40:57,121 I'm sorry I haven't called you back. 688 00:40:57,204 --> 00:40:58,330 Rough couple of days. 689 00:40:59,540 --> 00:41:04,462 And the other night I was upset, obviously, 690 00:41:04,545 --> 00:41:08,174 and things went somewhere they shouldn't have, and... 691 00:41:08,257 --> 00:41:09,341 I'm sorry. 692 00:41:09,425 --> 00:41:11,385 Whoever that was, that was not me. 693 00:41:14,763 --> 00:41:16,765 No, that was you. 694 00:41:16,849 --> 00:41:18,767 I mean, it smelled like you. 695 00:41:18,851 --> 00:41:19,727 It felt like you. 696 00:41:19,810 --> 00:41:20,810 Mickey. 697 00:41:22,229 --> 00:41:24,148 Can we agree it's good you left when you did? 698 00:41:25,608 --> 00:41:29,153 Yeah. Good. We're both glad I left, so. 699 00:41:32,865 --> 00:41:35,451 What are you doing here? Don't you have jury selection? 700 00:41:35,534 --> 00:41:36,827 No, we finished today. 701 00:41:36,911 --> 00:41:39,872 Besides I can walk and chew gum at the same time. 702 00:41:39,955 --> 00:41:41,582 Gum? Is that what I am? 703 00:41:42,958 --> 00:41:43,959 Very tasty gum? 704 00:41:44,043 --> 00:41:45,127 Okay. 705 00:41:46,337 --> 00:41:47,338 You know what? 706 00:41:47,421 --> 00:41:50,508 I actually have a favor I need for my case. 707 00:41:50,591 --> 00:41:51,634 Anything. 708 00:41:51,717 --> 00:41:54,053 I don't have time to talk about it tonight, 709 00:41:54,136 --> 00:41:55,471 but I'll call you tomorrow? 710 00:41:56,764 --> 00:41:58,807 The things I do for you, McFierce. 711 00:42:24,583 --> 00:42:26,502 - Counselor. - Jesus. 712 00:42:26,585 --> 00:42:30,297 You scared the hell out of me. Couldn't this wait until morning? 713 00:42:30,381 --> 00:42:34,343 Sorry, but that missing money of Jerry's you mentioned? 714 00:42:34,426 --> 00:42:36,178 I checked it with his bank. 715 00:42:36,262 --> 00:42:40,432 He took out 150 grand, in cash. 716 00:42:40,516 --> 00:42:42,017 Told the banker it was to buy a boat. 717 00:42:42,101 --> 00:42:44,728 I've checked every marina from here to San Diego. 718 00:42:44,812 --> 00:42:45,896 There is no boat. 719 00:42:46,605 --> 00:42:48,357 Not one registered to Jerry anyway. 720 00:42:50,109 --> 00:42:52,194 So, what are you thinking? 721 00:42:52,278 --> 00:42:53,779 After Bruce Carlin's death, 722 00:42:53,862 --> 00:42:57,283 Riverside PD searched his place and found a burner phone he used. 723 00:42:57,366 --> 00:42:59,118 - Great. - Don't get too excited. 724 00:42:59,201 --> 00:43:01,870 Carlin was careful. There's nothing explicit. 725 00:43:02,788 --> 00:43:06,166 But the messages show he made a delivery to somebody 726 00:43:06,250 --> 00:43:09,169 the same day Jerry took out all that cash. 727 00:43:09,253 --> 00:43:10,379 What kind of delivery? 728 00:43:10,462 --> 00:43:13,632 No idea. But we've got missing money. 729 00:43:13,716 --> 00:43:15,843 We've got mystery calls from the Feds. 730 00:43:15,926 --> 00:43:19,221 And the Elliott case is the biggest one you inherited, right? 731 00:43:19,305 --> 00:43:21,473 The biggest case of Jerry's career? 732 00:43:22,099 --> 00:43:24,852 Lot of pressure to beat a high-profile murder like that. 733 00:43:24,935 --> 00:43:26,312 Yeah, tell me about it. 734 00:43:26,937 --> 00:43:27,938 All right, so? 735 00:43:29,273 --> 00:43:31,900 What if the money was for a bribe?