1 00:00:07,050 --> 00:00:09,635 You think there's a chance Elliott might be innocent? 2 00:00:09,719 --> 00:00:12,013 In my business, that would be what we call a unicorn. 3 00:00:12,096 --> 00:00:13,347 You ever had one before? 4 00:00:13,431 --> 00:00:16,225 Jesús Menendez. He's doing 15 years for murder. 5 00:00:16,309 --> 00:00:19,729 A witness disappeared on me. Without her, he was looking at life. 6 00:00:19,812 --> 00:00:22,398 The court finds Mr. Soto is a flight risk. 7 00:00:22,482 --> 00:00:24,400 Bail will be set at $2 million. 8 00:00:24,484 --> 00:00:26,277 Get here right away. It's your witness. 9 00:00:26,360 --> 00:00:27,653 It's my fault. 10 00:00:27,737 --> 00:00:29,989 He didn't wanna do it, and I pressured him. 11 00:00:30,073 --> 00:00:33,117 Come here. It's okay. 12 00:00:33,785 --> 00:00:35,203 No, you did everything you could. 13 00:00:37,330 --> 00:00:39,165 -I should, um… -Yeah. 14 00:00:39,248 --> 00:00:41,209 I don't know what the Feds spoke to Jerry about. 15 00:00:41,292 --> 00:00:43,544 Couple days ago, my assistant told me 16 00:00:43,628 --> 00:00:46,339 there's over a hundred grand missing from his accounts. 17 00:00:46,422 --> 00:00:48,925 Now we got two other people to point the finger at? 18 00:00:49,008 --> 00:00:50,760 Neema Shavar. 19 00:00:50,843 --> 00:00:52,887 She was giving money to this guy, Rilz, too. 20 00:00:52,970 --> 00:00:57,016 And she has a husband. He runs a private security company. 21 00:00:57,100 --> 00:00:59,685 Trevor, jury selection starts Wednesday. 22 00:00:59,769 --> 00:01:04,107 The 12 citizens will decide if you spend the rest of your life in prison or not. 23 00:01:04,190 --> 00:01:06,067 Once we pick a jury, there's no turning back. 24 00:01:06,150 --> 00:01:08,236 Clear your calendar. We have work to do. 25 00:01:26,963 --> 00:01:27,880 Thanks. 26 00:01:29,006 --> 00:01:30,299 No. This is me. 27 00:01:31,134 --> 00:01:33,344 Okay, I get it. 28 00:01:33,427 --> 00:01:36,514 You brought me here to take me down a peg. Is that it? 29 00:01:36,597 --> 00:01:38,558 Rich guy only eats at Nobu. 30 00:01:39,392 --> 00:01:42,145 I make video games. You think I never had Pink's before? 31 00:01:42,228 --> 00:01:44,939 I brought you here because I wanted a chili dog. 32 00:01:45,022 --> 00:01:46,983 And another reason, too. 33 00:01:47,066 --> 00:01:48,442 Look around you, Trevor. 34 00:01:49,610 --> 00:01:51,320 This is your jury pool. 35 00:01:51,904 --> 00:01:54,699 My father used to call the jury the Gods of Guilt 36 00:01:54,782 --> 00:01:56,951 because at the end of the day, they decide. 37 00:01:57,034 --> 00:01:59,954 You might think your trial starts with the opening statement. 38 00:02:00,037 --> 00:02:03,082 It doesn't. It starts tomorrow with jury selection. 39 00:02:03,166 --> 00:02:07,044 With them. Every single one of them will scrutinize you 40 00:02:07,128 --> 00:02:08,671 as soon as you park at the courthouse. 41 00:02:08,754 --> 00:02:10,339 They will judge what you drive, 42 00:02:10,423 --> 00:02:12,633 how you dress, every single expression you make. 43 00:02:12,717 --> 00:02:15,928 -So, please don't make any. -I really can't drive my own car? 44 00:02:16,846 --> 00:02:19,599 The one that costs five times what your jurors make in a year? 45 00:02:21,309 --> 00:02:23,352 Lara's Prius is still in the garage. 46 00:02:23,436 --> 00:02:24,520 Good. 47 00:02:24,604 --> 00:02:25,521 Okay, what else? 48 00:02:26,689 --> 00:02:27,690 From you, nothing. 49 00:02:28,774 --> 00:02:31,360 We've got the best jury consultants in town. 50 00:02:31,444 --> 00:02:32,695 They charge accordingly. 51 00:02:33,613 --> 00:02:36,908 -Just sign this agreement. -I don't want a jury consultant. 52 00:02:36,991 --> 00:02:38,910 What? Why? 53 00:02:38,993 --> 00:02:41,245 You remember the last celebrity trial you saw? 54 00:02:41,329 --> 00:02:44,457 People see a rich guy hiding behind a wall of suits, 55 00:02:44,540 --> 00:02:46,500 they automatically think you're guilty. 56 00:02:46,584 --> 00:02:48,419 I know how to read people, Mickey. 57 00:02:48,502 --> 00:02:51,005 I know what they like. That's how I got where I am. 58 00:02:51,797 --> 00:02:55,468 I trust my own instincts and yours, not some consultant I never met. 59 00:02:55,551 --> 00:02:59,347 I appreciate the confidence, Trevor, but we need all the help we can get, 60 00:02:59,430 --> 00:03:00,765 so please just sign here. 61 00:03:01,349 --> 00:03:02,475 Let me be clear. 62 00:03:03,559 --> 00:03:04,810 No jury consultant. 63 00:03:16,948 --> 00:03:20,117 -What are we doin' here? -Trevor doesn't want a jury consultant. 64 00:03:21,160 --> 00:03:23,329 -So? -So I'm not hiring one. 65 00:03:32,296 --> 00:03:34,298 -'Sup, Haller? -'Sup, Bubba? She here? 66 00:03:56,362 --> 00:03:57,196 Call. 67 00:03:59,198 --> 00:04:02,285 The chances somebody doesn't have a full house are not good. 68 00:04:20,970 --> 00:04:21,804 Ten thousand. 69 00:04:24,265 --> 00:04:25,099 All in. 70 00:04:30,062 --> 00:04:31,105 Call. 71 00:04:40,656 --> 00:04:43,451 Kings full. Caught it on a river. 72 00:04:43,534 --> 00:04:46,037 Sorry, big baby. Four of a kind. 73 00:04:49,665 --> 00:04:50,499 Straight flush. 74 00:04:53,252 --> 00:04:54,128 Fuck. 75 00:05:06,599 --> 00:05:07,850 Mickey Haller. 76 00:05:09,101 --> 00:05:11,228 Hey, stranger, it's been a while. 77 00:05:12,104 --> 00:05:14,023 Trying to live the clean life. 78 00:05:14,106 --> 00:05:15,232 Yeah, you and me both. 79 00:05:16,776 --> 00:05:20,196 Listen, uh, I need your help on a murder trial. 80 00:05:20,279 --> 00:05:23,324 I just made more on one hand than you can pay me in a week. 81 00:05:23,407 --> 00:05:24,408 I know. 82 00:05:24,492 --> 00:05:27,703 I also know reading people is a skill that has to be practiced. 83 00:05:27,787 --> 00:05:30,748 I'm just giving you the opportunity to do what you do best. 84 00:05:31,540 --> 00:05:32,583 Hmm. 85 00:05:32,666 --> 00:05:34,335 You always were a sweet talker. 86 00:05:35,669 --> 00:05:36,754 I can give you a day. 87 00:05:36,837 --> 00:05:39,090 Fair enough. I'll text you the details. 88 00:05:39,173 --> 00:05:42,134 Just one thing, my client can't know. 89 00:05:43,969 --> 00:05:45,679 Well, I'm nothing if not discreet. 90 00:06:05,825 --> 00:06:08,619 You've reached Maggie McPherson. Please leave a message. 91 00:06:09,286 --> 00:06:11,831 -Hey, Mags, it's me. 92 00:06:13,290 --> 00:06:16,377 Look, I'm really sorry about your witness. 93 00:06:18,212 --> 00:06:21,340 And, uh, I'm sorry how we left things last night. 94 00:06:22,842 --> 00:06:24,885 Anyway, I'll try you later. Okay? 95 00:06:25,511 --> 00:06:26,512 Bye. 96 00:06:34,061 --> 00:06:37,148 Janelle Simmons has made women in Los Angeles less safe. 97 00:06:37,231 --> 00:06:39,108 As chief of the Major Crimes Unit, 98 00:06:39,191 --> 00:06:41,819 she stood by while an overburdened laboratory 99 00:06:41,902 --> 00:06:44,697 neglected rape kits, and tainted evidence. 100 00:06:44,780 --> 00:06:47,783 Her negligence victimized women again. 101 00:06:47,867 --> 00:06:50,953 When you needed her, Janelle Simmons didn't do her job. 102 00:06:51,036 --> 00:06:53,747 Vote Robert Cardone for district attorney. 103 00:06:53,831 --> 00:06:56,500 I'm Bob Cardone and I approve this message. 104 00:06:57,376 --> 00:07:00,004 Every crime lab in the country is backed up. 105 00:07:00,087 --> 00:07:02,089 And he's in charge of conviction review. 106 00:07:02,173 --> 00:07:04,884 He's just milking this to make me look bad. 107 00:07:05,926 --> 00:07:08,846 Right now, every case needs to be airtight. 108 00:07:08,929 --> 00:07:10,890 Well, we are airtight, Janelle. 109 00:07:10,973 --> 00:07:12,766 Your lead witness is dead. 110 00:07:13,309 --> 00:07:15,686 Because Angelo Soto had him killed. 111 00:07:15,769 --> 00:07:17,938 I am under a microscope here, Maggie. 112 00:07:18,022 --> 00:07:20,357 Without your witness, the case falls apart. 113 00:07:20,441 --> 00:07:22,276 We have his testimony from the grand jury. 114 00:07:22,359 --> 00:07:25,112 Which you can't use if defense can't cross-examine him. 115 00:07:25,196 --> 00:07:28,115 -They'll move to dismiss and win. -Not if we prove Soto killed him. 116 00:07:28,199 --> 00:07:31,035 We do that, the grand jury testimony comes back in. 117 00:07:31,118 --> 00:07:32,369 Can you? 118 00:07:32,453 --> 00:07:35,039 If you can prove that Soto was behind this, do it. 119 00:07:35,956 --> 00:07:39,001 Or we need to drop the charges before it gets to a hearing. 120 00:07:39,084 --> 00:07:41,587 -Wait, what? -You heard me, Maggie. 121 00:07:42,254 --> 00:07:43,088 Airtight. 122 00:07:53,390 --> 00:07:55,893 Track anyone with ties to government. 123 00:07:56,644 --> 00:07:59,021 Family in the military, contractors. 124 00:08:00,731 --> 00:08:02,233 We want rule followers. 125 00:08:02,316 --> 00:08:03,734 This is it, right here. 126 00:08:03,817 --> 00:08:05,569 You know, anyone's who's… 127 00:08:21,210 --> 00:08:23,254 His name is Anton Shavar. 128 00:08:24,088 --> 00:08:26,465 This is the guy with the private security firm? 129 00:08:27,383 --> 00:08:29,552 Arms dealers, oligarchs. 130 00:08:29,635 --> 00:08:32,680 He's not particular about where his clients get their money. 131 00:08:33,389 --> 00:08:37,142 Supposedly, he's ex-Mossad, but that may just be PR. 132 00:08:37,226 --> 00:08:39,478 Sorry, I know I'm only here 'cause there's donuts, 133 00:08:39,562 --> 00:08:42,273 but how does this all tie in with Trevor Elliott? 134 00:08:42,356 --> 00:08:44,900 Don't apologize. That's exactly what the jury will ask. 135 00:08:44,984 --> 00:08:45,818 So… 136 00:08:48,362 --> 00:08:52,866 Elliott's wife was found dead with this guy, Jan Rilz. 137 00:08:52,950 --> 00:08:55,452 -The yoga gigolo. -That's about the size of it. 138 00:08:56,036 --> 00:08:58,747 Rilz was sleeping with a bunch of his female clients. 139 00:08:58,831 --> 00:09:03,627 Mostly wealthy, mostly married. Like Neema Shavar, Anton's wife. 140 00:09:04,211 --> 00:09:05,129 Now ex-wife. 141 00:09:05,212 --> 00:09:07,631 It's called the "it could have been this guy" defense. 142 00:09:07,715 --> 00:09:10,050 -Mmm. -Anton's potentially dangerous. 143 00:09:10,134 --> 00:09:13,387 He's got a motive. Got anything else I can use to point a finger at him? 144 00:09:13,470 --> 00:09:14,471 Yes and no. 145 00:09:14,555 --> 00:09:15,389 Okay. 146 00:09:17,224 --> 00:09:21,061 Rilz filed a restraining order against Anton 147 00:09:21,145 --> 00:09:22,980 two months before the murders. 148 00:09:23,063 --> 00:09:25,733 He said Anton came to his house and threatened him. 149 00:09:25,816 --> 00:09:26,734 Now we're talking. 150 00:09:26,817 --> 00:09:29,612 So, you said, "Yes, and no." What's no? 151 00:09:29,695 --> 00:09:32,906 Rilz never showed up for the hearing. The order wasn't granted. 152 00:09:32,990 --> 00:09:36,243 How did you find out about it? Never mind, I don't wanna know. 153 00:09:36,327 --> 00:09:40,164 If Anton's violent, maybe he threatened Rilz into dropping the restraining order. 154 00:09:40,247 --> 00:09:42,249 That's smart, but we can't prove it. 155 00:09:42,333 --> 00:09:44,293 Not that he threatened him, 156 00:09:45,127 --> 00:09:47,546 but there may be a way to show that he's violent. 157 00:09:48,631 --> 00:09:50,466 And you definitely don't wanna know. 158 00:09:52,217 --> 00:09:53,969 All right. Surprise me, Cisco. 159 00:09:54,053 --> 00:09:56,764 Just make it quick. We pick a jury tomorrow. You ready? 160 00:09:56,847 --> 00:09:58,098 Mmm. 161 00:10:02,102 --> 00:10:02,936 Cheers. 162 00:10:04,438 --> 00:10:05,481 -Mick. -Yeah? 163 00:10:05,564 --> 00:10:06,607 Where you going? 164 00:10:06,690 --> 00:10:09,401 I got one more thing I gotta do before tomorrow. Old business. 165 00:10:09,485 --> 00:10:11,987 Anything to do with the Jesús Menendez case? 166 00:10:14,156 --> 00:10:16,492 You asked me to get you a file, out of nowhere, 167 00:10:16,575 --> 00:10:18,869 for a case that got put to bed a year ago. 168 00:10:18,952 --> 00:10:22,081 Did it? 'Cause it's eating at me, Lorna. It was driving me crazy. 169 00:10:22,164 --> 00:10:24,458 -Mick… -Just forget it for now, okay? 170 00:10:24,541 --> 00:10:27,670 Did you at least get Trevor to sign off on the jury consultant? 171 00:10:27,753 --> 00:10:29,630 Not exactly, no. Goodbye, Lorna. 172 00:10:30,255 --> 00:10:33,842 The one who's driving me crazy is you. My God. 173 00:11:01,954 --> 00:11:03,330 Knock-knock. 174 00:11:06,667 --> 00:11:10,337 -You motherfucker. -Wait, Cherry. Let me explain. 175 00:11:11,296 --> 00:11:14,341 You tricked me. I took two buses to get here from Hollywood. 176 00:11:14,425 --> 00:11:17,553 -Sorry. You wouldn't meet me otherwise. -We had a deal. 177 00:11:17,636 --> 00:11:20,764 I was looking for Glory Days. You're gonna get me off that drug charge. 178 00:11:20,848 --> 00:11:23,600 I know. I'm sorry. I ended up in rehab. 179 00:11:24,268 --> 00:11:26,061 An accident, shit went from bad to worse. 180 00:11:26,145 --> 00:11:28,772 I did two months in County because you ghosted me. 181 00:11:30,065 --> 00:11:31,400 Wait, you went to rehab? 182 00:11:31,984 --> 00:11:34,445 Yeah, I don't wanna get into it. 183 00:11:34,528 --> 00:11:36,613 Don't stand there waving cash in my face. 184 00:11:36,697 --> 00:11:38,615 If you're here to make it right, make it right. 185 00:11:39,575 --> 00:11:42,953 Cherry, I'm here because I really need your help 186 00:11:43,036 --> 00:11:44,413 finding Glory Days again. 187 00:11:46,498 --> 00:11:49,960 Maybe you should've paid her more. You're not exactly Mr. Big Spender. 188 00:11:50,043 --> 00:11:53,881 There's more of that if you can help me. When was the last time you saw her? 189 00:11:54,715 --> 00:11:56,216 Not since last time you asked. 190 00:11:56,300 --> 00:11:58,802 Her profile's been dark. She's not working parties. 191 00:11:58,886 --> 00:12:01,013 A girl doesn't disappear without a trace. 192 00:12:01,096 --> 00:12:02,806 -She got cold feet. -On what? 193 00:12:02,890 --> 00:12:05,601 I don't know. She was my key witness in a murder trial. 194 00:12:06,643 --> 00:12:08,896 Where would you go for work if you had to start fresh? 195 00:12:10,647 --> 00:12:12,107 The world is my oyster. 196 00:12:13,442 --> 00:12:15,819 Look, if you wanna pay me to chase a ghost, 197 00:12:15,903 --> 00:12:17,112 I'm not complaining. 198 00:12:17,738 --> 00:12:20,073 But instead of a down payment, 199 00:12:21,700 --> 00:12:23,994 maybe I can earn the rest of it right now, 200 00:12:24,745 --> 00:12:26,205 help you forget about her? 201 00:12:27,623 --> 00:12:29,541 Enjoy the room for another 50 minutes. 202 00:12:30,709 --> 00:12:34,004 Take a bath. Watch some cable. Keep me posted. 203 00:12:34,087 --> 00:12:35,130 Mmm-hmm. 204 00:12:56,527 --> 00:12:58,362 What the hell is that doing? 205 00:12:58,445 --> 00:13:01,281 Mapping the place. That way he knows where everything is, 206 00:13:01,365 --> 00:13:03,367 so he doesn't bump into things. 207 00:13:03,450 --> 00:13:05,160 -"He"? -Mr. Geary. 208 00:13:06,119 --> 00:13:08,038 He was our custodian in middle school. 209 00:13:08,121 --> 00:13:09,248 He was so nice. 210 00:13:09,331 --> 00:13:11,959 'Course. Don't we have a janitor to do that? 211 00:13:12,042 --> 00:13:15,170 The service has been a little spotty since the whole gun thing. 212 00:13:16,839 --> 00:13:20,425 Look at you! My man can sew. 213 00:13:21,635 --> 00:13:23,095 Well, I'm an Eagle Scout. 214 00:13:23,178 --> 00:13:24,304 Hmm. 215 00:13:24,388 --> 00:13:27,307 Look, I know you're onto something with this Anton guy, 216 00:13:27,391 --> 00:13:29,601 but you should look into this one. 217 00:13:29,685 --> 00:13:30,936 Carol Dubois. 218 00:13:31,019 --> 00:13:32,396 The insurance lady? 219 00:13:33,230 --> 00:13:34,273 I already did, babe. 220 00:13:34,857 --> 00:13:36,733 She has got an alibi. 221 00:13:36,817 --> 00:13:38,819 She was at some conference in Tucson. 222 00:13:38,902 --> 00:13:40,946 Unless you think she hired a triggerman 223 00:13:41,029 --> 00:13:43,407 'cause she was upset about losing 25 grand. 224 00:13:43,490 --> 00:13:46,368 No, it wasn't about the money. She didn't care about that. 225 00:13:47,327 --> 00:13:48,287 It was Rilz. 226 00:13:50,122 --> 00:13:53,292 Alibi or no alibi, there is something off about her. 227 00:13:53,375 --> 00:13:55,377 I'm telling you, it's the women. 228 00:13:56,420 --> 00:13:57,713 Mmm. 229 00:13:57,796 --> 00:14:00,757 Hello and welcome to jury duty. 230 00:14:00,841 --> 00:14:05,095 I'm Mary Holder, presiding judge of the Los Angeles Superior Court. 231 00:14:05,178 --> 00:14:09,308 And as I like to say, there is no justice without you. 232 00:14:12,811 --> 00:14:15,522 But let's talk about how you got here. 233 00:14:15,606 --> 00:14:20,569 It all begins in the Jury Services office, when your name was randomly generated 234 00:14:20,652 --> 00:14:24,072 from voter registration rolls and other public sources. 235 00:14:26,074 --> 00:14:28,243 How come whenever I get called for jury duty 236 00:14:28,327 --> 00:14:30,787 it's at some court on the other side of town? 237 00:14:30,871 --> 00:14:33,999 Because they assign jurors randomly from all over the county. 238 00:14:34,082 --> 00:14:38,378 That way, you get a diverse jury pool. That's the theory anyway. 239 00:14:38,462 --> 00:14:39,880 What's the reality? 240 00:14:39,963 --> 00:14:42,966 The reality is, it doesn't matter where they come from, 241 00:14:43,050 --> 00:14:47,262 almost none of 'em wanna be there, but your entire case depends on them. 242 00:14:54,728 --> 00:14:57,898 -These are the people deciding my fate? -Yep, and they start right now. 243 00:14:57,981 --> 00:15:00,984 Don't say anything. Don't smile. Keep your head down. 244 00:15:01,068 --> 00:15:03,236 What do you think I've been doing the last six months? 245 00:15:03,320 --> 00:15:06,198 Literally. Cameras can whip around and cause a concussion. 246 00:15:06,281 --> 00:15:08,492 -Haller! -All right, Lorna. Come on. 247 00:15:08,575 --> 00:15:11,954 DA says the evidence against your client is overwhelming. 248 00:15:12,037 --> 00:15:13,789 What evidence? What evidence? 249 00:15:13,872 --> 00:15:15,958 They have no murder weapon, no witnesses, 250 00:15:16,041 --> 00:15:18,293 not one drop of blood on my client's clothes. 251 00:15:18,377 --> 00:15:22,005 The only thing overwhelming is Mr. Elliott's innocence. 252 00:15:22,089 --> 00:15:23,048 Please excuse us. 253 00:15:23,131 --> 00:15:25,467 -Mr. Haller, the DA evidence… 254 00:15:25,550 --> 00:15:28,637 Voir dire. That's what they call jury selection, right? 255 00:15:28,720 --> 00:15:29,680 Mmm. 256 00:15:31,014 --> 00:15:33,350 That's French, means to speak the truth. 257 00:15:35,852 --> 00:15:36,687 What? 258 00:15:37,479 --> 00:15:41,149 The truth is the least of my concerns. I don't want fair-minded jurors. 259 00:15:41,233 --> 00:15:44,027 I want them biased as hell. Biased for me. 260 00:15:44,111 --> 00:15:45,821 I want 12 lemmings in a box. 261 00:15:46,446 --> 00:15:48,949 And the DA wants the exact same thing. 262 00:15:49,032 --> 00:15:53,954 So I try to get rid of his lemmings and he tries to get rid of mine. 263 00:15:54,037 --> 00:15:55,580 That's how you pick a jury. 264 00:15:57,874 --> 00:16:00,252 Hey, you handled the press like a pro out there. 265 00:16:00,335 --> 00:16:01,420 It's part of the job. 266 00:16:02,087 --> 00:16:04,548 Case as big as this, you can't get many of those. 267 00:16:04,631 --> 00:16:06,341 Once you get through those doors, 268 00:16:06,425 --> 00:16:08,969 it's just another homicide. Nothing I haven't seen before. 269 00:16:12,431 --> 00:16:14,808 This is gonna move fast once the jurors come in. 270 00:16:14,891 --> 00:16:18,270 I'll input the basics right away. Age, ethnicity, flesh it out as we go. 271 00:16:22,816 --> 00:16:24,526 Colored pens and post-its, is he for real? 272 00:16:25,694 --> 00:16:27,571 You know they make software for that. 273 00:16:27,654 --> 00:16:30,032 A computer can't hear how somebody answers. 274 00:16:30,115 --> 00:16:32,617 -It can't read their eyes. -They can now, actually. 275 00:16:41,126 --> 00:16:42,461 Go get 'em, tiger. 276 00:16:47,841 --> 00:16:50,469 Relax, I've picked dozens of jurors. 277 00:16:50,552 --> 00:16:51,636 You're in good hands. 278 00:16:52,220 --> 00:16:53,638 I read about how this works. 279 00:16:54,222 --> 00:16:57,684 Once they take their seats, they're on the jury unless they get cut. 280 00:16:57,768 --> 00:17:01,438 That's right. My job is to figure out who to cut, who to keep. 281 00:17:02,606 --> 00:17:03,440 Our job. 282 00:17:05,692 --> 00:17:07,819 This isn't some video game launch, Trevor. 283 00:17:07,903 --> 00:17:10,447 This is my domain. Just leave it to me, okay? 284 00:17:10,530 --> 00:17:11,406 And it's my life. 285 00:17:11,490 --> 00:17:13,617 I'd like some input into the people deciding it. 286 00:17:15,035 --> 00:17:17,162 I built my brand on trusting my instincts. 287 00:17:17,245 --> 00:17:20,707 I don't want you cutting anyone unless we make that decision together. 288 00:17:23,251 --> 00:17:26,338 All rise. The honorable Judge Stanton presiding. 289 00:17:30,634 --> 00:17:31,885 Be seated. 290 00:17:32,552 --> 00:17:35,305 Wanna weigh in? Fine. But just be quiet and brief. 291 00:17:35,388 --> 00:17:37,182 If the jury sees us arguing, you're dead. 292 00:17:38,266 --> 00:17:40,685 All right, let's bring in the first 18. 293 00:17:41,978 --> 00:17:43,647 Thank you for being here. 294 00:17:43,730 --> 00:17:47,359 I'm going to ask you some questions, then the lawyers will have a turn. 295 00:17:47,442 --> 00:17:48,860 There are no wrong answers. 296 00:17:48,944 --> 00:17:50,904 Your only obligation is to be truthful. 297 00:17:50,987 --> 00:17:54,783 Now, due to the media attention, this will be an anonymous jury. 298 00:17:54,866 --> 00:17:57,202 Attorneys haven't been provided with your identities. 299 00:17:57,285 --> 00:18:00,038 If you slip up and say anything that identifies you, 300 00:18:00,122 --> 00:18:02,415 I will be forced to excuse you myself. 301 00:18:03,333 --> 00:18:04,334 Any questions? 302 00:18:05,418 --> 00:18:07,921 Good. Let's start with some basics. 303 00:18:08,004 --> 00:18:09,798 Juror number one, tell us your occupation, 304 00:18:09,881 --> 00:18:11,675 marital status, and where you live. 305 00:18:12,425 --> 00:18:17,055 I'm a stay-at-home mom with two kids in high school, divorced. 306 00:18:17,139 --> 00:18:18,849 I live in Woodland Hills. 307 00:18:18,932 --> 00:18:21,393 I'm a writer, technical manuals mostly. 308 00:18:21,476 --> 00:18:25,105 I'm engaged so, sort of married, Culver City. 309 00:18:25,188 --> 00:18:27,399 I'm an attorney. I am divorced. 310 00:18:27,482 --> 00:18:29,943 No kids, I live in Los Feliz. 311 00:18:32,529 --> 00:18:34,990 I'm an aerospace engineer at Lockheed Martin. 312 00:18:35,073 --> 00:18:37,534 I'm single and I live in Palos Verdes. 313 00:18:38,785 --> 00:18:41,663 I'm a caterer, married with three kids in Altadena. 314 00:18:42,330 --> 00:18:44,833 I do weddings, buddy. Give you a juror's discount. 315 00:18:44,916 --> 00:18:46,209 I'm an artist. 316 00:18:46,293 --> 00:18:48,461 I just moved to Silver Lake from Ohio. 317 00:18:48,545 --> 00:18:49,379 I'm single. 318 00:18:49,462 --> 00:18:52,174 I'm a graduate student and a rideshare driver. 319 00:18:52,257 --> 00:18:54,801 Van Nuys. Not married, no. 320 00:18:54,885 --> 00:18:57,262 My name's Janice. I'm a stand-up comedian. 321 00:18:58,221 --> 00:19:00,891 I'm sorry. I wasn't supposed to say my name, was I? 322 00:19:03,101 --> 00:19:04,853 Juror number 12 is excused. 323 00:19:05,729 --> 00:19:06,813 Excuse me. 324 00:19:09,649 --> 00:19:11,860 Good morning. My name is Jeffrey Golantz. 325 00:19:11,943 --> 00:19:13,028 I'm the prosecutor. 326 00:19:13,737 --> 00:19:15,113 This is a murder trial. 327 00:19:16,239 --> 00:19:20,118 The defendant is charged with murdering his wife and her lover. 328 00:19:20,952 --> 00:19:23,121 Now, we want a fair, impartial jury. 329 00:19:23,205 --> 00:19:25,123 So, I need to ask, 330 00:19:25,207 --> 00:19:28,460 would the fact that the victims were having an extramarital affair 331 00:19:28,543 --> 00:19:30,962 make it hard for anyone here to be impartial? 332 00:19:36,343 --> 00:19:38,261 Two, four and 15 are bluffing. 333 00:19:38,345 --> 00:19:39,179 Keep them. 334 00:19:40,513 --> 00:19:44,476 Your Honor, the People thank and excuse jurors two, four, and 15. 335 00:19:45,852 --> 00:19:47,395 Shit, this guy's good. 336 00:19:51,358 --> 00:19:54,402 See, jury selection is the one part of a trial that's a game, 337 00:19:54,486 --> 00:19:56,071 and like any game it has rules. 338 00:19:57,072 --> 00:19:59,532 Each side gets ten challenges. 339 00:19:59,616 --> 00:20:03,453 You can use those to strike any juror you want, but be careful. 340 00:20:03,536 --> 00:20:06,206 Because the replacement may be even worse, right? 341 00:20:06,289 --> 00:20:09,542 Exactly. So the trick is to hold on to as many bullets as you can 342 00:20:09,626 --> 00:20:11,962 and get the other side to fire theirs. 343 00:20:12,045 --> 00:20:13,380 Plus, this is your chance 344 00:20:13,463 --> 00:20:16,174 to introduce yourself and your client to the jury. 345 00:20:16,258 --> 00:20:18,385 Not just as a lawyer or a defendant, 346 00:20:18,468 --> 00:20:21,263 but as human beings. So use it. 347 00:20:22,222 --> 00:20:23,515 Oops. 348 00:20:24,933 --> 00:20:26,393 Off to a rough start, folks. 349 00:20:29,020 --> 00:20:30,355 Thanks. 350 00:20:30,438 --> 00:20:32,565 All right. Good morning, everyone. 351 00:20:33,191 --> 00:20:34,776 My name is Michael Haller. 352 00:20:34,859 --> 00:20:37,195 And this is my client, Trevor Elliott. 353 00:20:37,279 --> 00:20:38,488 I'm the defense attorney 354 00:20:38,571 --> 00:20:42,409 and I'm here to help you find the facts in this case so we can get to the truth. 355 00:20:42,492 --> 00:20:44,619 Let me tell you a little bit about myself. 356 00:20:44,703 --> 00:20:48,498 I have a daughter, right? She's 13, and what can I say? 357 00:20:48,581 --> 00:20:50,959 She's got me wrapped around this little finger. 358 00:20:51,042 --> 00:20:54,045 If I ask her, did you make your bed? 359 00:20:54,129 --> 00:20:56,339 Did you do your homework? Did you wash the dishes? 360 00:20:56,423 --> 00:20:58,717 She'll say yes, and I'll want to believe her 361 00:20:58,800 --> 00:21:03,305 even when I can see her unmade bed or her school bag unopened. 362 00:21:03,388 --> 00:21:04,222 Why? 363 00:21:05,015 --> 00:21:07,517 Well, because she's my baby girl, you know? 364 00:21:08,268 --> 00:21:09,894 -Anyone with me? -Yeah. 365 00:21:09,978 --> 00:21:11,187 All right. 366 00:21:11,271 --> 00:21:13,231 Does anyone feel that way about cops? 367 00:21:13,940 --> 00:21:16,651 About people in uniforms with badges and guns? 368 00:21:16,735 --> 00:21:20,530 You just believe them even when your eyes are telling you 369 00:21:20,613 --> 00:21:21,990 they're not being truthful? 370 00:21:25,910 --> 00:21:28,788 Number one is bluffing. Hand to her mouth is a lie. 371 00:21:28,872 --> 00:21:29,748 Dead giveaway. 372 00:21:29,831 --> 00:21:34,127 Does anybody here have relatives or family members in law enforcement? 373 00:21:35,337 --> 00:21:37,005 How about you, juror number one? 374 00:21:37,714 --> 00:21:38,673 Maybe in the past? 375 00:21:40,592 --> 00:21:44,387 Well, my ex-husband was a cop in Long Beach. 376 00:21:44,471 --> 00:21:47,724 I mean, he's not a relative or family member anymore. 377 00:21:47,807 --> 00:21:48,641 How long? 378 00:21:48,725 --> 00:21:49,851 Fifteen years. 379 00:21:49,934 --> 00:21:53,396 What if you wanna get rid of somebody, but you don't wanna waste a challenge? 380 00:21:53,480 --> 00:21:55,482 You get unlimited strikes for cause. 381 00:21:55,565 --> 00:21:58,693 And the judge can kick anybody for being biased. 382 00:21:58,777 --> 00:22:02,405 So you've got to try and bring out that bias in your questioning. 383 00:22:02,489 --> 00:22:06,201 Usually cops try to stick it out for 20 so they can get their full pension. 384 00:22:06,993 --> 00:22:09,162 Why did your ex leave the force so early? 385 00:22:10,622 --> 00:22:12,874 Because being a cop is a tough job. 386 00:22:13,458 --> 00:22:15,251 He just couldn't do it anymore. 387 00:22:15,335 --> 00:22:17,379 So, there wasn't an incident? 388 00:22:18,171 --> 00:22:19,422 What do you mean? 389 00:22:19,506 --> 00:22:23,134 An allegation of misconduct like excessive force? 390 00:22:23,218 --> 00:22:25,428 Corruption? Maybe he just cut corners? 391 00:22:25,512 --> 00:22:28,681 Objection, Your Honor, to the entire line of questioning. 392 00:22:28,765 --> 00:22:30,266 Counsel, approach. 393 00:22:33,895 --> 00:22:36,815 Your Honor, their case rests entirely on the shoulders of the cops. 394 00:22:36,898 --> 00:22:39,275 I've a right to explore her feelings on law enforcement. 395 00:22:39,359 --> 00:22:42,946 -You're baiting her. -I'm drawing out her biases. 396 00:22:43,029 --> 00:22:44,948 You've got ten challenges, Mr. Haller. 397 00:22:45,031 --> 00:22:47,784 You wanna strike her, use one. I'm not doing it for you. 398 00:22:52,622 --> 00:22:55,583 The defense will like to thank and excuse juror number one. 399 00:23:00,463 --> 00:23:01,631 Well, that didn't work. 400 00:23:02,340 --> 00:23:04,926 Yes and no. I used a challenge, 401 00:23:05,009 --> 00:23:07,595 but I put the idea of corrupt cops in their heads. 402 00:23:09,556 --> 00:23:11,349 We need another way to get to Soto. 403 00:23:11,433 --> 00:23:12,767 What about his girlfriend? 404 00:23:13,560 --> 00:23:17,021 Tanya Cruz, 26. Came over from the Philippines four years ago. 405 00:23:17,105 --> 00:23:18,314 No record. 406 00:23:18,398 --> 00:23:21,109 No money either, until Soto started taking care of her. 407 00:23:21,192 --> 00:23:23,945 -Think she knows something? -It's worth finding out. 408 00:23:24,028 --> 00:23:26,865 If we can turn her, maybe she can give us the shooter. 409 00:23:26,948 --> 00:23:28,032 How long do we have? 410 00:23:28,116 --> 00:23:29,742 A week, maybe. 411 00:23:29,826 --> 00:23:35,415 They'll file a motion to dismiss today, ask for an expedited hearing. What? 412 00:23:35,498 --> 00:23:36,624 Nothing, it's just… 413 00:23:37,625 --> 00:23:41,212 Most DAs, when it gets political, they cut and run. 414 00:23:42,964 --> 00:23:45,758 I'll let that go on account you've never worked with me before. 415 00:23:45,842 --> 00:23:48,845 Look at you, making me think twice about lawyers. 416 00:23:50,388 --> 00:23:52,140 We're gonna need some leverage. 417 00:23:52,223 --> 00:23:53,808 Yeah, we are. 418 00:24:06,905 --> 00:24:09,115 Nothing like a pedicure, huh, Neema? 419 00:24:10,658 --> 00:24:13,453 Me, I can't ever get 'em. 420 00:24:13,536 --> 00:24:15,788 My feet are too ticklish, drives me crazy. 421 00:24:16,623 --> 00:24:17,749 Do I know you? 422 00:24:17,832 --> 00:24:18,708 Oh. 423 00:24:18,791 --> 00:24:20,710 I work for the defense attorney. 424 00:24:21,336 --> 00:24:23,379 Representing Trevor Elliott. 425 00:24:24,047 --> 00:24:25,340 The guy who killed Jan? 426 00:24:26,216 --> 00:24:27,634 Innocent till proven guilty. 427 00:24:28,301 --> 00:24:30,637 It's a fundamental tenet of our justice system. 428 00:24:31,262 --> 00:24:32,430 What do you want? 429 00:24:32,514 --> 00:24:36,976 Were you aware your ex-husband threatened Jan before he was murdered? 430 00:24:37,060 --> 00:24:39,896 If you were, why didn't you report it to the authorities? 431 00:24:39,979 --> 00:24:41,314 What the hell? 432 00:24:41,397 --> 00:24:44,651 Just some of the questions you'll be asked when you're subpoenaed, 433 00:24:44,734 --> 00:24:47,779 not to mention the ones about your affair with the deceased. 434 00:24:50,907 --> 00:24:53,576 You might wanna start thinkin' about your answers now. 435 00:24:56,079 --> 00:24:57,497 I think we're done. 436 00:24:58,623 --> 00:24:59,541 Great job. 437 00:25:05,338 --> 00:25:07,173 -Hey. -Hey, where are you? 438 00:25:07,257 --> 00:25:08,716 Just pokin' a bear. 439 00:25:08,800 --> 00:25:10,677 Like you said, it's the women. 440 00:25:11,261 --> 00:25:12,554 They get everything done. 441 00:25:15,223 --> 00:25:19,060 This case may involve testimony from experts in the field of firearms. 442 00:25:19,143 --> 00:25:21,479 Anyone have a problem accepting their opinion? 443 00:25:23,773 --> 00:25:25,567 My client is a wealthy man. 444 00:25:26,192 --> 00:25:29,112 Does anybody think that makes him more likely to be guilty? 445 00:25:30,780 --> 00:25:32,282 Any video game players here? 446 00:25:34,075 --> 00:25:36,703 -What's your favorite game? -Who has family in the military? 447 00:25:37,704 --> 00:25:40,164 Who has had a negative experience with the police? 448 00:25:41,332 --> 00:25:44,586 You know what drives me crazy? Putting together IKEA furniture. 449 00:25:44,669 --> 00:25:45,628 Anyone else? 450 00:25:45,712 --> 00:25:46,588 Yeah. 451 00:25:51,467 --> 00:25:54,470 People thank and excuse jurors 16, nine and 18. 452 00:26:07,775 --> 00:26:11,112 I'd like to thank and excuse juror number eight, 13… 453 00:26:13,239 --> 00:26:14,073 and 28. 454 00:26:18,036 --> 00:26:19,287 Three and 35. 455 00:26:26,169 --> 00:26:28,588 Six, 37, 11, and 40. 456 00:26:37,388 --> 00:26:39,265 Number five's a lawyer. 457 00:26:39,349 --> 00:26:40,725 Lawyers make bad jurors. 458 00:26:40,808 --> 00:26:42,935 Not necessarily. She could be our foreman. 459 00:26:44,103 --> 00:26:47,857 Juror number five, what kind of law do you practice? 460 00:26:48,441 --> 00:26:50,652 Real estate. Mostly transactional. 461 00:26:51,235 --> 00:26:54,280 You know once you're a juror, you can't wear your lawyer hat. 462 00:26:54,364 --> 00:26:57,033 -Would you be able to separate the two? -Of course. 463 00:26:58,201 --> 00:27:00,787 She likes you, but number ten likes you even more. 464 00:27:04,540 --> 00:27:06,417 Have you ever practiced criminal law? 465 00:27:07,001 --> 00:27:09,629 No, but I have an interest in it. 466 00:27:09,712 --> 00:27:11,005 What kind of interest? 467 00:27:11,089 --> 00:27:13,966 I read novels. I listen to true crime podcasts. 468 00:27:15,051 --> 00:27:17,387 I've been working on a screenplay. 469 00:27:18,096 --> 00:27:19,555 Me and everyone else in LA. 470 00:27:31,359 --> 00:27:32,985 Any more questions, Mr. Haller? 471 00:27:33,069 --> 00:27:35,905 I beg the court's indulgence for just one moment. 472 00:27:42,662 --> 00:27:46,290 Your Honor, my sincere apologies, but I have an urgent personal matter. 473 00:27:46,374 --> 00:27:48,209 Okay if we take a ten-minute recess? 474 00:27:48,292 --> 00:27:49,377 No more than that. 475 00:27:49,460 --> 00:27:50,461 Thank you. 476 00:27:50,545 --> 00:27:53,673 Jurors, you may take this opportunity to stretch your legs. 477 00:27:57,051 --> 00:27:58,886 What the hell was that about? 478 00:27:58,970 --> 00:28:00,263 If it works, you'll see. 479 00:28:08,855 --> 00:28:10,773 Back on record on People vs. Elliott. 480 00:28:10,857 --> 00:28:14,277 All parties present. Peremptories are with the People. 481 00:28:16,779 --> 00:28:19,782 People would like to thank and excuse juror five, Your Honor. 482 00:28:31,335 --> 00:28:33,129 I thought you liked the lawyer. 483 00:28:33,212 --> 00:28:36,507 I did. Until I found out she was a frustrated writer 484 00:28:36,591 --> 00:28:39,385 who wants to turn this into a movie. The last person I want. 485 00:28:39,469 --> 00:28:41,429 And you didn't wanna waste your last challenge. 486 00:28:41,512 --> 00:28:42,764 Now you're getting it. 487 00:28:42,847 --> 00:28:44,390 I left my folder open. 488 00:28:44,474 --> 00:28:47,518 Thought maybe Golantz couldn't resist a little peek. 489 00:28:47,602 --> 00:28:49,353 He thought blue meant I wanted her. 490 00:28:49,437 --> 00:28:50,897 But blue means cold. 491 00:28:51,481 --> 00:28:53,191 You learn that from your dad, too? 492 00:28:54,150 --> 00:28:55,818 I told you, you're in good hands. 493 00:28:56,611 --> 00:28:58,029 I'll see you tomorrow. 494 00:28:58,112 --> 00:29:00,782 No, Ray, you know exactly what you're doing. 495 00:29:00,865 --> 00:29:02,658 And you know where it's gonna lead. 496 00:29:03,451 --> 00:29:05,369 Look, I gotta go. I'll call you later. 497 00:29:05,995 --> 00:29:07,330 Everything all right? 498 00:29:07,413 --> 00:29:10,291 Yeah, fine. How was day one? 499 00:29:10,374 --> 00:29:12,043 I threw some punches. 500 00:29:12,126 --> 00:29:13,127 Took some, too. 501 00:29:14,837 --> 00:29:15,880 Sure you're okay? 502 00:29:19,467 --> 00:29:20,718 It's my ex. 503 00:29:21,761 --> 00:29:24,013 Exes are complicated. 504 00:29:24,597 --> 00:29:26,432 Take it from me, I have two of them. 505 00:29:27,099 --> 00:29:30,353 She posted photos partying with some people we used to tour with 506 00:29:30,436 --> 00:29:32,355 which means she's using again. 507 00:29:32,438 --> 00:29:34,899 There's an old saying about horses and water. 508 00:29:37,109 --> 00:29:38,069 Thing is, 509 00:29:39,403 --> 00:29:41,030 I'm the one that got her hooked. 510 00:29:43,533 --> 00:29:44,659 I gotta make it right. 511 00:29:51,040 --> 00:29:52,375 You know these guys? 512 00:29:52,458 --> 00:29:53,709 Yeah, give me a second. 513 00:29:58,631 --> 00:29:59,507 Counselor. 514 00:30:00,091 --> 00:30:01,551 Could've just called, Ted. 515 00:30:01,634 --> 00:30:03,511 Yeah, well, we happened to be out. 516 00:30:04,720 --> 00:30:07,056 Saw you on TV. Guess you're back. 517 00:30:07,765 --> 00:30:09,016 I guess so. 518 00:30:09,100 --> 00:30:11,602 Good. I got some business for you. 519 00:30:11,686 --> 00:30:13,437 One of our boys needs help. 520 00:30:13,521 --> 00:30:17,108 Hard Case Casey, some bullshit parole violation. 521 00:30:18,401 --> 00:30:21,112 Well, I'm nothing if not a man of my word, Ted. 522 00:30:21,195 --> 00:30:23,322 Call my office, we'll figure something out. 523 00:30:23,906 --> 00:30:24,782 -Will do. -All right. 524 00:30:24,866 --> 00:30:25,700 Oh. 525 00:30:26,701 --> 00:30:28,119 Say hi to Cisco for me. 526 00:30:33,916 --> 00:30:35,543 You owe those guys or something? 527 00:30:35,626 --> 00:30:37,253 Or something. Come on, let's go. 528 00:30:50,892 --> 00:30:52,727 We're down to the wire. 529 00:30:52,810 --> 00:30:55,771 We've each got one challenge left. Who do you think they're gonna cut? 530 00:30:56,647 --> 00:30:58,274 Number ten. That's his best bet. 531 00:30:59,692 --> 00:31:01,736 I might have a way to deal with that. 532 00:31:02,653 --> 00:31:03,696 Who should I cut? 533 00:31:04,280 --> 00:31:05,698 What does your gut tell you? 534 00:31:05,781 --> 00:31:07,575 Seven or 27. 535 00:31:08,200 --> 00:31:10,578 Twenty-seven? That's the Marlboro man. 536 00:31:11,287 --> 00:31:13,873 Everything about him screams prosecution, but… 537 00:31:13,956 --> 00:31:15,374 He's an independent thinker. 538 00:31:15,458 --> 00:31:18,210 He might not accept the State's line on the gunshot residue. 539 00:31:19,295 --> 00:31:21,047 On the other hand, number seven, 540 00:31:21,672 --> 00:31:22,840 he is laser-focused. 541 00:31:22,924 --> 00:31:24,592 Barely moves a muscle. 542 00:31:24,675 --> 00:31:25,968 Can't get a read on him. 543 00:31:26,052 --> 00:31:29,513 He's an engineer. That means he's detail-oriented. 544 00:31:29,597 --> 00:31:32,350 A guy like that can see through the State's case. 545 00:31:32,433 --> 00:31:33,392 It's a tough call. 546 00:31:34,018 --> 00:31:36,103 If it were a science, I'd win every hand. 547 00:31:36,187 --> 00:31:39,440 To make matters worse, I have to run every choice by my client. 548 00:31:39,523 --> 00:31:40,858 You do have problems. 549 00:31:41,609 --> 00:31:43,486 You know, Trevor has a tell, too. 550 00:31:43,569 --> 00:31:45,529 Lining things up when he's nervous? 551 00:31:45,613 --> 00:31:46,656 Yeah, I noticed. 552 00:31:46,739 --> 00:31:48,616 Not just that, he rubs his legs. 553 00:31:49,408 --> 00:31:52,411 He does it to pacify himself. It can be a sign of deception. 554 00:31:53,537 --> 00:31:57,124 You owe me dinner for all this. I'll take anything with a Michelin star. 555 00:31:58,751 --> 00:32:01,087 -It's a date. -Well, I wouldn't go that far. 556 00:32:01,170 --> 00:32:02,338 Maybe someday. 557 00:32:03,422 --> 00:32:04,757 If you ever get over her. 558 00:32:58,310 --> 00:33:00,312 Cute. Is this electric? 559 00:33:12,658 --> 00:33:14,035 A couple of things. 560 00:33:14,118 --> 00:33:17,538 Number 27 drives a hybrid with a Sierra Club bumper sticker. 561 00:33:17,621 --> 00:33:20,332 Good. So, he goes his own way. What else? 562 00:33:20,416 --> 00:33:22,793 Number seven looks like he lives out of his car. 563 00:33:22,877 --> 00:33:25,504 What kind of engineer makes a mess like that? 564 00:33:25,588 --> 00:33:27,757 That's a good question. All right. Thanks. 565 00:33:31,427 --> 00:33:32,428 What was that about? 566 00:33:33,429 --> 00:33:34,388 Our last challenge. 567 00:33:40,728 --> 00:33:41,854 Lorna? 568 00:33:43,731 --> 00:33:46,358 It's Ryan. From first year torts. 569 00:33:46,442 --> 00:33:47,651 Southwestern Law? 570 00:33:47,735 --> 00:33:49,737 -Right. Ryan. -Yeah. 571 00:33:49,820 --> 00:33:51,322 I'm interning for a firm. 572 00:33:51,405 --> 00:33:53,532 -You? -You know, same. 573 00:33:53,616 --> 00:33:54,533 I gotta ask. 574 00:33:54,617 --> 00:33:57,036 Where did you go? You were a rock star in that class. 575 00:33:57,119 --> 00:34:01,749 Wheaton used to call on you all the time and then one day you were just gone. 576 00:34:03,167 --> 00:34:04,335 I don't know, um… 577 00:34:05,878 --> 00:34:09,006 Work. Stuff. I don't know. Um… 578 00:34:10,049 --> 00:34:12,259 It was really good to see you. I have to go. 579 00:34:19,100 --> 00:34:22,728 I think we've got to cut number seven. There's something off about him. 580 00:34:22,812 --> 00:34:24,980 Don't look at the jury. Look at the grid. 581 00:34:27,149 --> 00:34:30,402 -Seven's an engineer. I like him. -I did, too. But… 582 00:34:30,486 --> 00:34:32,738 No. He was giving me good eye contact all day. 583 00:34:32,822 --> 00:34:36,700 Don't cut him. Cut number ten. I don't like the way she looks at me. 584 00:34:36,784 --> 00:34:39,787 Ten? That's your best juror, Trevor. 585 00:34:39,870 --> 00:34:41,831 Got to try and stop Golantz from cutting her. 586 00:34:41,914 --> 00:34:44,166 Mickey. What did I tell you? 587 00:34:45,209 --> 00:34:46,293 All rise. 588 00:34:49,755 --> 00:34:50,798 You may be seated. 589 00:34:52,675 --> 00:34:55,302 Ladies and gentlemen, I apologize for the late start. 590 00:34:55,386 --> 00:34:58,264 But if we move quickly, we can still finish before lunch. 591 00:34:58,347 --> 00:34:59,557 Counsel, you ready? 592 00:34:59,640 --> 00:35:02,810 The defense has a motion that's best brought up in chambers. 593 00:35:02,893 --> 00:35:03,769 May we confer? 594 00:35:09,150 --> 00:35:12,319 Your Honor, the defense would like to make a Wheeler motion. 595 00:35:12,403 --> 00:35:14,780 -I'm sorry, what? -On what grounds? 596 00:35:14,864 --> 00:35:17,449 Mr. Golantz has used nine of his challenges, 597 00:35:17,533 --> 00:35:19,493 seven of which have been on women. 598 00:35:19,577 --> 00:35:21,579 In my view that's called discrimination. 599 00:35:21,662 --> 00:35:24,832 It's called offensive. I have a valid reason for every juror I've cut. 600 00:35:24,915 --> 00:35:26,792 I'm sure we would love to hear them. 601 00:35:26,876 --> 00:35:30,296 It doesn't make sense. Your client is accused of murdering his wife. 602 00:35:30,379 --> 00:35:32,882 -I want all the women I can get. -Then why did you cut so many? 603 00:35:32,965 --> 00:35:34,758 Mr. Golantz, save it. 604 00:35:35,467 --> 00:35:37,344 You're reaching here. Motion denied. 605 00:35:38,846 --> 00:35:42,016 So much for finishing this morning. We'll take an early lunch. 606 00:35:42,099 --> 00:35:45,436 You each have one challenge left. Let's not make this a nail-biter. 607 00:35:47,563 --> 00:35:51,150 -That's bullshit and you know it. -Then you have nothing to worry about. 608 00:35:57,781 --> 00:35:59,074 Dennis Wojciechowski. 609 00:36:00,659 --> 00:36:02,077 Yeah, I can find you, too. 610 00:36:02,786 --> 00:36:03,954 You threatened my wife? 611 00:36:06,874 --> 00:36:08,083 Ex-wife. 612 00:36:08,167 --> 00:36:11,712 And I didn't threaten her. Just presented her with a couple of facts. 613 00:36:12,796 --> 00:36:14,131 Here's a fact for you. 614 00:36:14,215 --> 00:36:17,426 You come near me or my family again, I break you like a toy. 615 00:36:18,302 --> 00:36:19,261 Is that a gun? 616 00:36:19,345 --> 00:36:20,638 You don't wanna find out. 617 00:36:21,388 --> 00:36:23,265 Stay the fuck away from my wife. 618 00:36:40,532 --> 00:36:41,659 Tanya Cruz. 619 00:36:43,077 --> 00:36:44,536 Detective Lankford, LAPD. 620 00:36:44,620 --> 00:36:47,122 This is Maggie McPherson from the DA's office. 621 00:36:48,582 --> 00:36:49,708 What is this about? 622 00:36:49,792 --> 00:36:51,001 It's about Angelo Soto. 623 00:36:52,086 --> 00:36:54,964 Don't worry. We have eyes on him. He's waiting for you at home. 624 00:36:55,047 --> 00:36:57,549 -What do you want? -Just a minute of your time. 625 00:36:58,801 --> 00:37:01,595 Only one reason a man goes to the gynecologist with you. 626 00:37:01,679 --> 00:37:03,597 How many months pregnant are you? 627 00:37:05,182 --> 00:37:08,310 Three months. I have to go now. He's waiting. 628 00:37:09,395 --> 00:37:12,106 Are you aware your name is on several of his bank accounts? 629 00:37:13,065 --> 00:37:13,899 I… 630 00:37:14,858 --> 00:37:17,152 He had me sign some papers. 631 00:37:17,236 --> 00:37:18,904 That's how guys like him operate. 632 00:37:18,988 --> 00:37:21,907 They insulate themselves so someone else takes the fall. 633 00:37:21,991 --> 00:37:23,158 I don't understand. 634 00:37:23,242 --> 00:37:25,035 Okay. Well, let me be clear. 635 00:37:25,119 --> 00:37:26,203 Soto's gonna go down, 636 00:37:26,287 --> 00:37:29,164 if you're part of the paper trail, you're going down with him. 637 00:37:29,248 --> 00:37:32,251 Give birth to your baby in jail. They'll take it away from you. 638 00:37:32,334 --> 00:37:34,920 Please. I don't know anything about his business. 639 00:37:35,004 --> 00:37:36,672 For your sake, I hope you're wrong. 640 00:37:37,965 --> 00:37:39,633 You're gonna need a lawyer. 641 00:37:39,717 --> 00:37:40,843 You can't trust his. 642 00:37:40,926 --> 00:37:44,013 Say anything to anyone, you're dead. You know that, right? 643 00:37:45,222 --> 00:37:47,516 You're gonna need someone you can trust. 644 00:37:47,599 --> 00:37:48,517 Trust him. 645 00:38:06,410 --> 00:38:07,411 Mr. Golantz. 646 00:38:15,419 --> 00:38:18,339 People would like to thank and excuse juror 27, Your Honor. 647 00:38:23,677 --> 00:38:25,554 You said he was gonna cut number ten. 648 00:38:25,637 --> 00:38:28,057 I said I'd keep that from happening and I did. 649 00:38:29,141 --> 00:38:31,018 Counsel, approach, please. 650 00:38:46,825 --> 00:38:47,659 What? 651 00:38:49,244 --> 00:38:50,954 Juror ten just spoke to the clerk. 652 00:38:51,038 --> 00:38:54,166 She thought you were following her in the parking lot at lunch. 653 00:38:54,249 --> 00:38:55,084 What? 654 00:38:56,335 --> 00:38:59,254 -That's ridiculous. -Were you trying to intimidate a juror? 655 00:38:59,338 --> 00:39:00,339 No. 656 00:39:02,633 --> 00:39:04,218 I was trying to find my car. 657 00:39:05,177 --> 00:39:06,720 The one you made me drive. 658 00:39:07,346 --> 00:39:08,180 The Prius. 659 00:39:08,263 --> 00:39:11,183 Do you have any idea how many Priuses are in Los Angeles? 660 00:39:12,935 --> 00:39:14,311 Is the judge gonna cut her? 661 00:39:14,395 --> 00:39:17,022 There's not enough evidence you did anything wrong. 662 00:39:17,106 --> 00:39:18,273 There, see? 663 00:39:18,357 --> 00:39:21,026 That doesn't change the fact she still thinks you did. 664 00:39:21,110 --> 00:39:22,653 So now I have to kick her, 665 00:39:23,278 --> 00:39:24,571 with my last challenge. 666 00:39:28,242 --> 00:39:29,118 Mr. Haller? 667 00:39:29,701 --> 00:39:33,038 The defense would like to thank and excuse juror number ten. 668 00:39:36,500 --> 00:39:38,419 I didn't do it on purpose. 669 00:39:38,502 --> 00:39:39,837 I hope not, Trevor. 670 00:39:39,920 --> 00:39:41,713 With you, I never really know. 671 00:39:46,844 --> 00:39:48,637 And with that, we have our jury. 672 00:39:48,720 --> 00:39:50,347 Ladies and gentlemen, thank you. 673 00:39:50,431 --> 00:39:51,890 We'll see you Monday morning. 674 00:39:57,479 --> 00:39:59,648 Truth is, you can never really know for sure 675 00:39:59,731 --> 00:40:01,567 if you picked the right jury or not. 676 00:40:01,650 --> 00:40:03,527 That's why they call them the Gods of Guilt. 677 00:40:04,736 --> 00:40:06,738 All you can do is pray to them. 678 00:40:18,709 --> 00:40:20,043 I'll break you like a toy. 679 00:40:20,878 --> 00:40:21,920 Is that a gun? 680 00:40:22,004 --> 00:40:23,422 You don't wanna find out. 681 00:40:24,548 --> 00:40:26,341 Stay the fuck away from my wife. 682 00:40:35,267 --> 00:40:36,101 -Hey. -Hey. 683 00:40:37,519 --> 00:40:40,564 I was on my way home. I figured I'd check on Hayley. 684 00:40:40,647 --> 00:40:43,275 She's online with some friends. I'd leave her be. 685 00:40:45,027 --> 00:40:46,653 I figured I'd check on you too. 686 00:40:48,530 --> 00:40:51,366 -You don't have to do this, Haller. -Do what? 687 00:40:54,703 --> 00:40:57,164 I'm sorry I haven't called you back. 688 00:40:57,247 --> 00:40:58,373 Rough couple of days. 689 00:40:59,583 --> 00:41:04,505 And the other night I was upset, obviously, 690 00:41:04,588 --> 00:41:08,217 and things went somewhere they shouldn't have, and… 691 00:41:08,300 --> 00:41:09,384 I'm sorry. 692 00:41:09,468 --> 00:41:11,428 Whoever that was, that was not me. 693 00:41:14,806 --> 00:41:16,808 No, that was you. 694 00:41:16,892 --> 00:41:18,810 I mean, it smelled like you. 695 00:41:18,894 --> 00:41:19,770 It felt like you. 696 00:41:19,853 --> 00:41:20,729 Mickey. 697 00:41:22,272 --> 00:41:24,191 Can we agree it's good you left when you did? 698 00:41:25,651 --> 00:41:29,196 Yeah. Good. We're both glad I left, so. 699 00:41:32,908 --> 00:41:35,494 What are you doing here? Don't you have jury selection? 700 00:41:35,577 --> 00:41:36,870 No, we finished today. 701 00:41:36,954 --> 00:41:39,915 Besides I can walk and chew gum at the same time. 702 00:41:39,998 --> 00:41:41,625 Gum? Is that what I am? 703 00:41:43,001 --> 00:41:44,002 Very tasty gum? 704 00:41:44,086 --> 00:41:45,170 Okay. 705 00:41:46,380 --> 00:41:47,381 You know what? 706 00:41:47,464 --> 00:41:50,551 I actually have a favor I need for my case. 707 00:41:50,634 --> 00:41:51,677 Anything. 708 00:41:51,760 --> 00:41:54,096 I don't have time to talk about it tonight, 709 00:41:54,179 --> 00:41:55,514 but I'll call you tomorrow? 710 00:41:56,807 --> 00:41:58,850 The things I do for you, McFierce. 711 00:42:24,626 --> 00:42:26,545 -Counselor. -Jesus. 712 00:42:26,628 --> 00:42:30,340 You scared the hell out of me. Couldn't this wait until morning? 713 00:42:30,424 --> 00:42:34,386 Sorry, but that missing money of Jerry's you mentioned? 714 00:42:34,469 --> 00:42:36,221 I checked it with his bank. 715 00:42:36,305 --> 00:42:40,475 He took out 150 grand, in cash. 716 00:42:40,559 --> 00:42:42,060 Told the banker it was to buy a boat. 717 00:42:42,144 --> 00:42:44,771 I've checked every marina from here to San Diego. 718 00:42:44,855 --> 00:42:45,939 There is no boat. 719 00:42:46,648 --> 00:42:48,400 Not one registered to Jerry anyway. 720 00:42:50,152 --> 00:42:52,237 So, what are you thinking? 721 00:42:52,321 --> 00:42:53,822 After Bruce Carlin's death, 722 00:42:53,905 --> 00:42:57,326 Riverside PD searched his place and found a burner phone he used. 723 00:42:57,409 --> 00:42:59,161 -Great. -Don't get too excited. 724 00:42:59,244 --> 00:43:01,913 Carlin was careful. There's nothing explicit. 725 00:43:02,831 --> 00:43:06,209 But the messages show he made a delivery to somebody 726 00:43:06,293 --> 00:43:09,212 the same day Jerry took out all that cash. 727 00:43:09,296 --> 00:43:10,422 What kind of delivery? 728 00:43:10,505 --> 00:43:13,675 No idea. But we've got missing money. 729 00:43:13,759 --> 00:43:15,886 We've got mystery calls from the Feds. 730 00:43:15,969 --> 00:43:19,264 And the Elliott case is the biggest one you inherited, right? 731 00:43:19,348 --> 00:43:21,516 The biggest case of Jerry's career? 732 00:43:22,142 --> 00:43:24,895 Lot of pressure to beat a high-profile murder like that. 733 00:43:24,978 --> 00:43:26,355 Yeah, tell me about it. 734 00:43:26,980 --> 00:43:27,981 All right, so? 735 00:43:29,316 --> 00:43:31,943 What if the money was for a bribe?