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00:00We have a warrant to search the premises.
00:08The warrant includes your offices and the storage facility as well.
00:11Do we have something to hide?
00:12Bird wouldn't go to all this trouble for nothing.
00:14Wait until I get you in front of a jury.
00:17I understand that people have obtained a superseding indictment.
00:20First degree murder with special circumstance of murder for financial gain.
00:25I surrender myself to the court and I will be ready to defend myself on the charges of schedule.
00:30You think Ghazarian had Sam killed because he found out Sam was informing on him to the FBI?
00:36If he leaves the state, we can't subpoena him.
00:39I'll stay on them. My entire case is riding on the subpoena.
00:43Cisco, where are you?
00:44Palm Springs.
00:45Ghazarian and Janine took off. I tracked them to a resort out here.
00:49I have a preliminary hearing coming up.
00:51They say I killed my business partner so I can get the whole business.
00:53Carter, it looks bad. They have an eyewitness.
00:56I didn't do this.
01:00Where are you taking me?
01:01Hey!
01:02Hey!
01:30Hey!
01:31Hey!
01:32Hey!
01:33Hey!
01:34Hey!
01:34How much gas are you going to keep me here?
01:48Hey!
01:49Hey!
01:50Hey!
01:51Hey!
01:52Hey!
01:53Hey!
01:54Hey, hey, hey, hey, how much longer are you gonna keep me here?
02:00Hey, you know I didn't start on five!
02:12No, they wouldn't let anybody in. The jail was on lockdown all weekend.
02:15Some kind of riot.
02:16I think he didn't call either. You don't think he got hurt, do you?
02:19If it was serious, we would have heard something.
02:21More likely he's in the shoe. They don't let you make calls from there.
02:24Why would they put him in solitary?
02:26I don't know, but we should find out. I'll be there in ten minutes.
02:30Yes, I'll let you know. Thank you.
02:32Okay, good. I filed an emergency motion to get in front of Judge Stone.
02:35Yeah, that's been moved up.
02:37What do you mean, Izzy?
02:38That was the judge's clerk. You guys were on for nine,
02:40but they just said they need you in there ASAP.
02:43Ms. Berg, Ms. Crane, Ms. McPherson,
02:46this is Assistant Sheriff Adams in charge of custody operations
02:49for the Sheriff's Department.
02:51And we have counsel for the Sheriff's Department present as well.
02:54Uh, we're already running late, so, Sheriff Adams,
02:57if you could please explain why you're here?
02:59Thank you, Judge. Um...
03:02I'm afraid we have a developing situation involving Mr. Holler.
03:06Since Friday evening, he's been held in the jail's secure housing unit.
03:10Can I ask why?
03:11He was at the center of a riot to put the entire facility
03:14on lockdown this weekend.
03:15Is he okay? Is he safe?
03:17Mr. Holler is fine, but his safety is what I am here to discuss.
03:22It is our department's belief that Mr. Holler's continued presence
03:25of the jail creates an ongoing danger to himself and to other inmates.
03:29Meaning what, exactly?
03:31Simply put, we no longer feel confident that we can...
03:35guarantee his safety at the county jail.
03:37Whoa, whoa, whoa. Hold on. What are you talking about?
03:40What he is talking about is exactly why we filed an emergency motion.
03:43We need to get Mr. Holler out.
03:45Over my dead body.
03:46Not Miss Burke.
03:47Your Honor, it is a statutory requirement
03:49that the defendant remain in custody.
03:51Now the jail is saying that they can't handle him?
03:55Move him to another wing, or to one of the other eight jails
03:58that the Sheriff's Department oversees.
03:59Moving him won't solve anything.
04:01Will it, Sheriff?
04:03Because the problem isn't the jail, it's the people guarding it.
04:05Mr. Holler busted the deputies for eavesdropping,
04:09and now they want revenge.
04:11Is this true, Sheriff?
04:12There are issues with custodial security, yes.
04:16Now I recently brought in some new deputies
04:18who report directly to me.
04:20You mean you brought in spies to point out the troublemakers?
04:22I mean we're in the process of correcting the issues.
04:24Great. In the meantime, if the defendant is safe in the shoe,
04:28then why can't he stay there for the duration of the trial?
04:30Because he hasn't done anything to warrant solitary confinement,
04:34which infringes on his constitutional rights.
04:37And who knows how safe he'll be in the shoe?
04:39The deputies control that as much as they control the rest of the jail.
04:42Well, be that as it may, this was already ruled on, Judge.
04:46If the accused wanted to keep his speedy trial,
04:49he needed to forego bail.
04:51We have kept up our end of the bargain,
04:53and now the defense is looking to take advantage of...
04:56The defense would beg to disagree.
04:58We lost an entire weekend of prep while my client sat in solitary.
05:02If anyone gained an advantage, it's the people.
05:05Let me guess, it was one of your new deputies
05:07who put him in the shoe for his safety,
05:09which left you a whole bag of wrenches to clean up.
05:11I'm not trying to make excuses here.
05:13No, your department is trying to avoid a lawsuit
05:15which you know is exactly what you're gonna get
05:17if anything happens to him inside.
05:19Your Honor, the defense respectfully but strongly requests the court
05:23release Mr. Haller from incarceration for his own safety
05:26and that of other inmates.
05:27And the people vehemently oppose this outrageous request
05:32and insist that the letter of the law be followed.
05:42Well, this is a cluster of...
05:51Let's go.
05:57Let's go.
05:59Let's go.
06:00Let's go.
06:03Chut...
06:05Call it to make your own competition.
06:06That's right.
06:07The ordering of everything.
06:08Oh damn.
06:10Just a لم to be shot!
06:12Yeah, but we will sit on the Chairman at theêtey Club Show.
06:15Ooh!
06:16What's up?
06:17Yes, I guess.
06:18I got this!
06:19There we go.
06:20Look.
06:21You okay?
06:32What the hell is going on, Maggie?
06:33The judge agreed to let you out.
06:35Berg insisted he put you on house arrest.
06:40That's Deputy Bennett.
06:41He's going to escort you between home and the courthouse every day.
06:45You're not allowed to go anywhere else.
06:49Get in the car.
06:51I'll see you at home, Mick.
07:21I'll see you at home.
07:38Lorna, you gotta see this.
07:50What is it?
07:51A security video from Carter's liquor store.
07:54Watch.
07:55This came first thing this morning.
07:57I was hoping you could poke holes in the story Rashad told us, but...
08:01Here's Rashad.
08:08He goes back to the storeroom, just like he said.
08:21And a few seconds later...
08:24That's all there is.
08:30The shooter knew exactly where the camera was and took it out.
08:33Carter owns the store.
08:35If anyone knows where the camera is, it would be him.
08:38His prelim is in a couple hours.
08:40I think I have a way to knock down Rashad's testimony, but this makes it look so much worse.
08:45Look, don't freak out yet.
08:47We still have time to find something.
08:49And I'm gonna come by court today for some moral support.
08:52Thank you, Izzy.
08:55You hear from Cisco?
08:57Nope.
08:58Just call him, will ya?
09:00Or text him.
09:02Something.
09:06Fine.
09:08Babe?
09:14Babe?
09:14Hey.
09:15I love you, too.
09:16I've just been so worried.
09:19You big idiot.
09:20I know, and I am really sorry.
09:23I wasn't trying to lie about following Kazarian out here.
09:26I know.
09:27You were just doing your job.
09:30Have you seen those two goons that beat you up?
09:32No, no, which is kind of weird.
09:36Well, I am not complaining.
09:38Babe, I promise you it's safe.
09:40It's not dangerous at all.
09:42If anything, it's kind of...
09:44boring.
09:46Stuck in the room all day watching Kazarian and Janine get in and out of the pool.
09:51Well, come home soon.
09:53Winston and I miss you.
09:54Yeah.
09:55How much do you miss me?
09:58I miss you so much.
10:01But not as much as I miss my Mini.
10:04Cisco, I hate driving your truck.
10:06I need a booster seat to see over the steering wheel.
10:08Babe, listen.
10:09I need the Mini to remain inconspicuous.
10:12Okay?
10:13That's what you said about your truck.
10:14You'll have the car and me back better than ever very soon.
10:18I promise.
10:19Good.
10:21Oh, I have a prelim.
10:23I have to get ready for it in two hours, so I gotta go.
10:25Knock them dead, huh?
10:27I know you will.
10:28I love you.
10:29Love you too, babe.
10:30Bye.
10:30Bye.
10:42So what do you think?
10:53I think Drucker, guaranteed.
10:55She laid the foundation with Cohen.
10:57This Drucker brings it home.
10:58That's what I do.
10:59Yeah.
11:01All rise.
11:09You can be seated.
11:10All the goodness is, we've got plenty to work with.
11:14If Drucker decides to...
11:15Ms. Berg.
11:17Are the people ready?
11:18We are, Your Honor.
11:19The people call Paul Russo to the stand.
11:27The ballistics expert.
11:28Why would you start with him?
11:30And did the slug that you recovered from the defendant's garage
11:34match the slugs you recovered from the victim?
11:37Yes.
11:37The rounds were identical and fired from the same handgun.
11:41A Mossberg MC2SC.
11:43And is that a common handgun?
11:45Very common, yes.
11:47Now, Mr. Russo, one issue that's been raised is the noise that a handgun makes.
11:51None of the defendant's neighbors reported hearing any gunshots that night.
11:56Can you explain how that might be?
11:58Well, in my opinion, the most likely explanation would be that the gun had a suppressor attached.
12:04A silencer?
12:05Yes, but contrary to popular belief, it doesn't completely silence the shot.
12:11It reduces the noise level to 100, 110 decibels.
12:14For the jury's sake, can you give a comparison in terms of noise level?
12:19Roughly the same as the sound of a kitchen blender on high or the sound of a car motor starting,
12:24but only for a fraction of a second.
12:27So, in your opinion, would it be possible that the defendant's neighbors might not have noticed such a noise?
12:32I'd say likely, especially if they were asleep or watching TV.
12:36I mean, that is the purpose of a suppressor, after all.
12:40Of course.
12:41Nothing further.
12:42Good afternoon, Mr. Russo.
12:48I won't keep you long.
12:49Just a couple of questions.
12:51You testified that a suppressed round would have a noise level of about 100 to 110 decibels, correct?
12:58That's right.
12:58And that, especially just for a second, it's likely the neighbors would not have noticed this noise?
13:03In my opinion, yes.
13:14Defense Exhibit B, Your Honor.
13:16Mr. Russo, this is a diagram of Mr. Holler's home.
13:26As you can see, his garage is right here, and his bedroom is all the way back here.
13:33It's a diagonal distance of approximately 78 feet.
13:37Now, you testified that the neighbors at a similar distance would not have noticed this noise.
13:42If Mr. Holler were asleep in this bedroom here, then I assume he also would not have heard the noise, correct?
13:50Well, I suppose it's plausible that he may not have heard the noise.
13:54Oh, but you said likely, not plausible.
13:58I mean, it's the purpose of a suppressor, right?
14:02It's not an exact science.
14:04We'll just answer the question, Mr. Russo.
14:06If someone was in Mr. Holler's garage and killed the victim using a suppressor,
14:11then according to you, Mr. Holler could have slept through the entire thing, correct?
14:19He could have, yes.
14:23Nothing further.
14:27Mr. Johnson, can you please tell the court what you do for a living?
14:30Private security.
14:31I currently patrol the businesses on West Adams Boulevard from Vermont to Western.
14:36Have you always worked in security?
14:37Sort of.
14:38I'm a retired New York City police officer.
14:41My wife and I, we moved to L.A.
14:43We have family here.
14:44Plus, the weather.
14:46I see.
14:47Now, let's go back to December 20th of last year.
14:51Can you tell us what alerted you to a crime in progress?
14:55Sure.
14:56I was in my patrol car.
14:57I heard what I believed to be two gunshots, one right after another.
15:01So what did you do?
15:01I got out of my vehicle.
15:02I was on Kenwood, south of Adams.
15:05I heard a third pop.
15:06I ran to the corner.
15:07Didn't know where the shots were coming from.
15:09But I saw the door to the liquor store ajar.
15:13So I went in, and there was Gary laying on the floor.
15:17That's Gary Cartwright, the victim.
15:19Yes.
15:21And what was Mr. Cartwright's condition?
15:23Not good.
15:26He was, uh, he was, uh, I'm, excuse me, I'm sorry.
15:36He was shot through the abdomen.
15:40There was blood everywhere.
15:42I tried to stop the bleeding.
15:44It was bad.
15:47The stock boy was shot and said that 911 was on his way.
15:50So I tried my best to administer CPR, but...
15:53Was Mr. Cartwright still conscious?
15:55Barely.
15:56I just kept telling him to keep holding on.
15:58You know, that the paramedics would be there soon.
15:59Was he able to say anything to you?
16:05Mr. Johnson.
16:08It's like I said, he was in shock.
16:10I don't know if he knew what was going on.
16:12I'll ask you again, Mr. Johnson.
16:14What did Mr. Cartwright say?
16:16He said...
16:21Carter.
16:24At least, that's what it sounded like to me.
16:26Objection, hearsay.
16:27It's a dying declaration.
16:29Except, according to the medical report, he wasn't declared dead until almost 40 minutes later.
16:33Then it's an excited utterance, which is also a hearsay exception.
16:37I think getting shot meets the bar for a startling event.
16:40Then it's irrelevant and more prejudicial than probative.
16:42Your Honor, it is not in dispute that my client had an argument with the victim shortly before the shooting.
16:47But the mere fact that he uttered my client's name should have no bearing on...
16:51You gave it a good shot, Ms. Crane.
16:53But the testimony comes in.
17:03It just keeps getting worse.
17:05I got duped, Izzy.
17:07I felt sorry for Carter, but now I'm starting to think he did it.
17:10Well, you still have to represent him, right?
17:14If we want to get paid, I do.
17:19Hey, Elle, this is something for Mickey's case I need to follow up on.
17:23But keep your chin up, okay?
17:26Okay.
17:26Trucker's here.
17:50He'll be next.
17:54Is the witness ready?
17:56Yep, good to go.
18:03Miss Berg?
18:06Yes, Your Honor.
18:07The people call Jessica Westfeld to the stand.
18:12Remind me who Jessica Westfeld is.
18:13She was one of our interns.
18:15We were only for a few months.
18:16Lorna hired her.
18:18Anything to worry about?
18:20I don't think I ever talked to her.
18:26Miss Westfeld, can you please explain to the jury your relationship to the defendant?
18:31I was an intern at Mr. Holler's law firm for about three months.
18:34During your time there, did Mr. Holler's firm represent the victim in this case, Mr. Scales?
18:39Uh, yes, on a fraud case.
18:42Objection.
18:43Uh, may we approach?
18:50Judge, this line of questioning violates attorney-client privilege.
18:53Mr. Scales may be deceased, but the details of his representation are still privileged and confidential.
18:58Privilege doesn't apply here, Your Honor.
19:00Miss Westfeld will not be revealing any confidential details of Mr. Scales' representation.
19:06Her testimony concerns a statement against interest by the defendant.
19:10I'll allow it, but I will cut you off immediately if you stray into anything privileged, Miss Berg.
19:16Absolutely, Your Honor.
19:17Thank you so much for meeting with me, Dr. Schultz.
19:30Not at all.
19:31I was intrigued when Keith reached out from the L.A. Times about your master's thesis.
19:36How many people care about biofuel?
19:39Wind and solar are the media stars of renewable energy.
19:42Maybe biofuel is the weird cousin that doesn't smell so good.
19:50I once drove behind a converted biodiesel fuel car.
19:53It smelled like egg rolls.
19:55I wasn't so bad.
19:55And you're one of the lucky ones.
19:58So what can I do for you?
19:59I'm happy to help advance the cause of science or, you know, sane public policy.
20:03Dr. Schultz, I have to come clean.
20:09I'm not actually a grad student.
20:12I don't even go to UCLA.
20:14What?
20:15I lied to that reporter trying to get some information.
20:18I actually work for a lawyer.
20:21Lawyer?
20:22Look, I wouldn't blame you if you don't want to talk to me at all, but...
20:25I really need your help.
20:29How did you come to be at the courthouse that day?
20:34Lorna called and asked me to come.
20:36One of her heels snapped off, and it turns out she kept an extra pair of shoes at the office.
20:41When I arrived, she was with Mr. Holler and Mr. Scales.
20:44Why was Mr. Scales there?
20:46He had just come out of a hearing.
20:48That was the fraud case that I mentioned earlier.
20:50He had been accused of embezzling money from a charity.
20:53Do you remember the outcome of that case?
20:55Well, the judge agreed to supervise probation, and all he has to do is pay all the money back.
21:02Which is not happening anytime soon.
21:05What are you talking about?
21:05Look, I have to pay way more to my last investor.
21:08If I don't pay them, I'm dead.
21:09No, no, no, Sam.
21:10If you don't pay us, you're dead.
21:13He threatened?
21:15Sam Scales?
21:17Yes.
21:17And those were his exact words.
21:20If you don't pay us, you're dead?
21:23Yes.
21:23I remember because Mr. Holler was very angry, and it scared me.
21:28So you took his threat seriously?
21:30Yes.
21:31In fact, I stopped working there not long after that.
21:34I'm sure you did.
21:36Thank you, Ms. Westphal.
21:37No more questions, Your Honor.
21:40I'll take this.
21:42And don't look so mad.
21:43It's not playing.
21:53Good afternoon, Ms. Westphal.
21:58If you don't mind, I would like to ask you about what you heard.
22:02That phrase, you're dead.
22:05Have you ever heard that used as a figure of speech before?
22:08Like maybe a big sister says it to her little sister when she's wearing her clothes.
22:11Touch my stuff again.
22:12You're dead.
22:13I mean, sure, I've heard it before, but this just felt more, I don't know, real, I guess.
22:22Right, because you said Mr. Holler was, um, how'd you put it, angry?
22:27Yes.
22:27At least that's how he seemed to me anyway.
22:30And how would you describe your time working at Mr. Holler's firm?
22:34It was fine.
22:36Just fine?
22:38Were you treated well?
22:39I got along well with Lorna and the rest of the staff.
22:43But not Mr. Holler?
22:46I can't say I knew him very well.
22:48Did he ever take an interest in you?
22:50Try to mentor you?
22:51No.
22:52Uh, he was always very busy.
22:54Sometimes he even forgot my name.
22:56Actually, most of the time.
22:58Oh.
22:58Well, that must have upset you, right?
23:03I mean, you intern at a law firm to learn from a great lawyer not to be ignored.
23:08Objection.
23:09Relevance?
23:10Overruled, but get to the point, Miss McPherson.
23:12Almost there, Your Honor.
23:13Tell me, Miss Westfeld, what is your current job status?
23:16I, uh, recently passed the bar, and I'm considering my options.
23:20So you're unemployed.
23:22Has your internship with Mr. Holler helped in any way with the job search?
23:25Uh, no.
23:27He's on trial for murder.
23:28So, not the greatest reference.
23:30You mentioned that you left Mr. Holler's firm not long ago.
23:33You implied that you chose to leave.
23:36But tell us, Miss Westfeld, was your departure voluntary?
23:41Well, they were, they were having financial difficulties.
23:45So, in other words, you were fired.
23:47Isn't that right?
23:52Yes.
23:52So, given that he terminated your employment and hasn't helped with your future job prospects,
23:56isn't it true that you hold a grudge against Mr. Holler?
24:00I mean, no, it's not like that.
24:01You even misconstrued a common figure of speech, because it's you who was mad at him.
24:05Absolutely not.
24:07No, I would never...
24:07Are you testifying today in retaliation?
24:10Objection.
24:11I'll withdraw the question.
24:18Good luck with the job hunt, Miss Westfeld.
24:21Nothing further.
24:22I hope I did enough today.
24:44Are you kidding?
24:45You sure you don't want to be a defense lawyer?
24:47No.
24:49I still can't believe Bert didn't put Drucker on first.
24:52I think starting late really threw her off.
24:55There's no way Dana made a mistake on that.
24:57That had to be calculated.
24:59You think she saved Drucker for a reason?
25:02What, you worry she's got an October surprise?
25:04It's the only thing that makes sense.
25:06Well, if it's about the financial gain motive, we can destroy that on cross.
25:11It's, it's weak.
25:12And Dana knows it.
25:13That's why I'm worried.
25:15Any more skeletons in your closet I should know about?
25:19Disgruntled former employees?
25:21Clients you've threatened?
25:23Max, I had a bad day in court and I took it out on Sam.
25:26I don't go around threatening my clients.
25:28Well, you have to admit, you fly off the handle sometimes.
25:31No, that's not my best quality, but it doesn't make me a murderer.
25:35We just have to get the jury to see that, that's all.
25:38If only people would judge you for your taste in food.
25:44Where do you find these places?
25:45Well, when you work out of your car, you eat all over the city.
25:49This jerk chicken is unbelievable.
25:51Yeah.
25:52Can I have a bite before you eat it all?
25:53Hmm.
25:54You can have one, and that's it.
26:00Just this tiny little piece.
26:02I need you.
26:05That's it.
26:09I've never been a foodie like you and Haley, but I really do miss those places we used
26:13to go to.
26:15You miss the food or my charming company?
26:18I assume Haley's been sending you food pics from Mexico.
26:27Oh, my mother is spoiling her.
26:28She might not want to come back.
26:30She does.
26:32She wants to see you get through this nightmare.
26:37I don't know how I could do this without you, Maggie.
26:43I'm running out of ways to say thank you.
26:48You should, uh, probably take that.
27:05Yeah.
27:11Hey, even if Dana has a trick up her sleeve, I still think she's going to rest her case
27:14tomorrow.
27:16It's time to serve Alex Kazarian.
27:17Yeah, I'll take Cisco.
27:47Room service.
27:49Room service.
28:05Room service.
28:09I think they're gone, sir.
28:21Room service.
28:22Mm-hmm.
28:23I don't know.
28:53Okay, it's safe.
29:23And how long have you been in robbery-homicide, detective?
29:39Fourteen years.
29:40Fourteen years.
29:42That's a long time.
29:44And how many murders have you investigated in that time?
29:47Too many.
29:49Close to 100.
29:49And in your extensive experience, have you had a case where a murderer tried to use their vehicle to dispose of the body?
29:57Objection.
29:58Relevance.
29:59It goes to support the police focus on the defendant, Your Honor.
30:03Overruled.
30:05Detective?
30:06Yes, I have.
30:07Several times.
30:08It's not uncommon, especially when the murder is premeditated.
30:11Hmm.
30:12Why would that matter?
30:13Well, in a crime of passion, the killer hasn't thought it through.
30:17But if somebody plans to kill someone, like for money, say, well, they usually try to figure out a way to cover their tracks.
30:24Huh.
30:25Let's talk about that, then.
30:27You mentioned money as a motive.
30:30Did there come a time when you began to suspect that money might have been the motive behind this murder?
30:34Yes, that was one theory that we explored.
30:37We had witness statements to the effect that there was tension with a defendant over unpaid bills.
30:42And did you investigate this?
30:44Yes.
30:44To begin with, we conducted searches at Mr. Holler's home and office, and then also of his remote storage facility where he keeps old files.
30:54And what did you find there?
30:55As we expected, we found bills indicating $200,000 in overdue legal fees from the victim, along with copies of bounced checks indicating that the victim had attempted to avoid payment.
31:08We also found a letter threatening action if those bills were not paid promptly.
31:11People's five, Your Honor.
31:15Detective, can you read the highlighted portion there?
31:19Sure.
31:19From my prior representation of you, I know that you keep a legal fund to pay your attorney's fees, and I expect to be paid out of that fund immediately.
31:31Otherwise, I will have no choice but to take serious further action using any means at my disposal.
31:37This is your final warning.
31:39There's no signature, but the defendant's name is at the bottom.
31:44And what did you take from this?
31:47Well, that Mr. Holler believed that Mr. Scales had a stash of money set aside, and he wanted it.
31:52We also searched the court records and found that Mr. Holler had filed for both civil judgments and an attorney's lien against Mr. Scales.
32:02So he also tried to file a judgment forcing Mr. Scales to pay?
32:06More than that.
32:08The lien applied as well to Mr. Scales' estate.
32:11His estate?
32:12Yes.
32:13Meaning that if Mr. Scales were to die, then whatever money that he wouldn't pay before, the defendant could collect once he was dead.
32:23Not the best time, babe.
32:44Please tell me you served his area.
32:46I kind of hit a little snag, but there's nothing I can't fix.
32:51Cisco, the whole point of you being there is to keep tabs on them.
32:53Well, they must have caught my scent because they ditched the Mercedes and took off in a rental.
32:58To go where?
32:58Uh, I think they're trying to go to Mexico.
33:03What?
33:03Cisco, he cannot cross the border.
33:05It's not gonna happen.
33:06I promise I'll run them off the road before they do.
33:09Okay.
33:10I have to go to my hearing, but Iceberg is making this financial gain bullshit look better and better.
33:14We need this guy, Cisco.
33:16Okay, I gotta go, baby.
33:21Thank you, detective.
33:22Nothing further, Your Honor.
33:24Watch examination?
33:25No, no, I can nail him in the search of my files.
33:29I was there.
33:29Fine, but stick to the facts.
33:31I'll let him drag you into anything.
33:32Yeah.
33:33Thank you, Your Honor.
33:35Detective, this letter from my office to Mr. Scales demanding payment, you said I never signed it, correct?
33:41That's right.
33:42Apparently it was drawn up by your office manager.
33:45And did she also draw up the court filings you refer to for judgments and liens?
33:49I'm not really sure.
33:50But you have no evidence that I knew any of this, do you?
33:52Other than the fact that we found the letter in your files, no.
33:55And you have no evidence that the letter was ever sent to Mr. Scales.
33:59Isn't that correct?
34:00Yes, that is correct.
34:02It was just a standard letter asking for payment, right?
34:05Objection.
34:05Beyond the scope of the witness's knowledge.
34:07The letter speaks for itself, Mr. Holler.
34:09Sustained.
34:10Okay, let's talk about how you found this letter.
34:13How did you access my storage facility?
34:15As I said, we had a search warrant.
34:17Yes, but how did you physically get there?
34:21Sir, I don't understand.
34:22Isn't it true that I led you there?
34:24I volunteered to escort you even though I had no obligation to help you.
34:29Isn't that right?
34:30We followed you there, yes.
34:31Oh, it was more than that, detective.
34:33Don't you remember?
34:34I even pulled over in my car and waited for you when you got stuck at a light so you wouldn't get lost.
34:39You accompanied us on the search of your storage facility, yes.
34:43And how did you access my facility? Because it was locked, right?
34:47Your associate met us there with the keys and unlocked it.
34:49And then she led you to the file cabinet and unlocked those as well, didn't she?
34:54Yes.
34:55Sounds like my staff and I were pretty cooperative with your search, wouldn't you agree?
35:00You didn't obstruct us.
35:02Because we had nothing to hide.
35:04Objection.
35:05Counsel is testifying.
35:06My apologies, Your Honor.
35:08First time being forced to represent myself.
35:10We've drawn this statement.
35:11Now tell me something, detective.
35:13In your extensive experience, is it unusual for an attorney to file a judgment
35:19or obtain a lien to collect unpaid legal fees?
35:21I wouldn't know.
35:22No?
35:23Just like any other business owner might do, like a mechanics lien.
35:27You didn't research that?
35:29I did not.
35:31Would you think it was unusual?
35:33Objection.
35:33Calls for speculation.
35:34Sorry, again, Your Honor.
35:35I'm just trying to understand this supposed motive.
35:38Now, when you were searching my files, detective,
35:40did you even bother to look for my tax returns so you could see whether or not I wrote off
35:45the unpaid bills as a loss?
35:46No, I didn't take any tax returns.
35:48You didn't?
35:48So you mean to tell us you spent hours searching my home, my office, my facilities, you went
35:55through court records and anything else you can think of, and in the end, all you found
36:00was a letter I didn't even sign, and a judgment that any business owner would get?
36:04No.
36:09That's not all we found, actually.
36:13Well, that's all you presented, detective.
36:17Nothing further, Your Honor, but we reserve the right to recall this witness at a later
36:20time.
36:21Redirect, Your Honor.
36:22So, detective, you just mentioned that you found something more in your search.
36:33Can you talk about that?
36:34Yes.
36:35We didn't confine our search just to paper files.
36:38On the defendant's email server, we found an email from a fraudulent charity set up by
36:43Mr. Scales.
36:44An email?
36:45Yes.
36:46It seems that Mr. Scales set up a phony fundraising drive to help migrants from Latin America.
36:53It was the kind of scam that was right in his wheelhouse, but...
36:55Objection, Your Honor.
36:57We have received no copy of any such email.
37:00That's because the analysis of the defendant's computer was just completed.
37:04That's why we didn't present the evidence in our direct examination.
37:07But the defendant's question clearly opened the door, and I have a copy of the email here
37:14for defense counsel.
37:17I'll allow it.
37:20But I'm going to construe this narrowly, Ms. Berg.
37:23Understood, Your Honor.
37:24I've never seen this before in my life.
37:27So, detective, this email you found, why did it seem important?
37:33Well, the email was sent to a mailing list of a legitimate charity called Fuertes Unidos.
37:39They help provide legal aid for migrant workers.
37:41In fact, Mr. Holler had donated his time to the organization in the past.
37:45And Mr. Scales was using the name of this organization to try and scam people into sending
37:51him money?
37:52Even worse.
37:53He was using the defendant's name and likeness as well.
37:57You mean, he made it seem like Mr. Holler was endorsing this phony fundraising appeal?
38:04That's right.
38:05Obviously, this could cause harm to the defendant's reputation or even potential liability.
38:11It seemed clear to me that if the defendant were aware of this, he would be furious about
38:16it and then...
38:16Objection.
38:17Speculation.
38:19Sustained.
38:19The witness will only testify to facts in evidence.
38:22Is that understood?
38:23Yes, Your Honor.
38:25Allow me to rephrase.
38:27Detective, did you find any evidence that the defendant was aware of this email?
38:32Well, as I said, we found the email itself on the defendant's server.
38:37He was a part of the mailing list.
38:39It was in his junk folder.
38:41But we had no way to know if it was sent there directly or if he had read it and then
38:46moved it there himself.
38:48Now, Detective, you testified as to a possible financial motive for this murder.
38:54Does this email support that motive?
38:56It's impossible to say, but in my experience, murders can have multiple motives.
39:04Imagine a man hates his wife and he stands to collect life insurance if she dies.
39:10People often kill for more than one reason.
39:12I don't know.
39:42You saw the shooter?
39:50Yes, just for a second before I ran back to the stock room.
39:52What happened then?
39:53I heard a gunshot.
39:54I think he was taking out the security camera.
39:56Then I heard him yell, give me all the fucking money.
39:59And then I think Gary shot back.
40:01And then it sounded like a gun jammed.
40:03And then there was one more shot.
40:05That was it.
40:06Did the shooter flee after that?
40:08Yeah.
40:09I ran out.
40:09I saw Gary lying there.
40:11And there was so much blood.
40:14I called 911 right away.
40:15Just to be clear, Mr. Harrison, you were sure that the man with the gun that day was Carter Gates?
40:25It was him.
40:27Yes.
40:31No further questions.
40:32Miss Crane, thank you, Your Honor.
40:35Okay.
40:39Let me just make sure I have this straight, Mr. Harrison.
40:44Carter and Gary had a huge fight, correct?
40:46Yes.
40:47And then Carter took off.
40:48And a few minutes later, he came back into his own store with a mask on and a gun and demanded his own money.
40:57Doesn't that seem a little weird?
41:00I guess he wanted it to look like a robbery, you know?
41:03That's why he shot off the security camera.
41:04And you are sure that it was Carter?
41:08Yeah, I'm pretty sure.
41:09Pretty sure?
41:10I'm sure.
41:11I know what I saw.
41:12Even though he had a black stocking over his head and you admitted that you only saw him for a second?
41:17I know what I heard, too.
41:19It was his voice.
41:21Mr. Harrison, do you know what confirmation bias is?
41:25Uh, no.
41:29It means that sometimes what you expected to happen affects your impression of what actually happened.
41:34In this case, maybe what you think you heard is really just what you expected to hear.
41:40Objection beyond the scope.
41:42I'm just asking the witness for his own impressions, Your Honor.
41:46Overruled, the witness may answer.
41:49Tread carefully, Miss Crane.
41:53I don't follow you.
41:54Gary and Carter had a huge fight.
41:56You were worried it might get violent.
41:58So, when someone came back in with a gun, you just assumed it was Carter.
42:02No, no.
42:03That's not what I saw.
42:04No?
42:04You never saw the gunman's face.
42:06Do you even know if he was wearing the same clothes as Carter?
42:08Well, I don't know what Carter was wearing, but I...
42:11Exactly, because you were in the stalk room when they were fighting.
42:14But it was his voice.
42:16Were you aware that Carter had a criminal record?
42:19I mean, he mentioned it once.
42:21It wasn't like he was trying to hide it.
42:22Did that scare you?
42:23I don't know.
42:23I just figured he came from a rough background, I guess.
42:26The kind where maybe you thought he was capable of violence?
42:30I mean...
42:31You knew he had a record.
42:33You knew he was really mad.
42:35And you were afraid of violence.
42:36Isn't it possible that you put all that together in your head and your brain just told you,
42:41Oh my God, it's Carter with a gun.
42:42I don't know.
42:43You don't know?
42:43I don't know.
42:45I mean, yeah, sure.
42:46I mean, anything's possible, right?
42:48Right.
42:49Thank you, Mr. Harrison.
42:51Thank you, Mr. Harrison.
43:21Thank you, Mr. Harrison.
43:51Thank you, Mr. Harrison.
44:12I'll see you down there.
44:14Yeah, yeah, in a minute.
44:21Thank you, Mr. Harrison.
44:51Alex Gassetti.
44:57No need to get violent.
45:00You scared the shit out of me.
45:04Who the hell...
45:06Wait, I know you.
45:08We have men, yes.
45:10This is for you. You've been served.
45:15Couldn't run from me forever.
45:18You think I care about a fucking subpoena?
45:21Give me your heart.
45:26Give me your heart.
45:51Thanks again.
45:55Hey, I was just about to call you.
45:57I think we may have caught a break.
45:58What kind of break?
45:59In Mickey's case.
46:00Remember that scientist I was trying to track down?
46:02The EPA specialist from the LA Times article?
46:04Mm-hmm.
46:05I talked to him yesterday.
46:06He just called back and said he'd be willing to testify about the Biocrine scam.
46:10That is good news.
46:13What's wrong?
46:14Were you able to knock out the Rashad testimony?
46:17I think so.
46:18But it's not gonna be enough.
46:19You saw what happened.
46:20The security guard said the victim named my client right before he died.
46:25Sorry, Elle.
46:26I mean, Carter's pretty unlucky.
46:30The dead guy lives just long enough to ID him.
46:32What are the chances?
46:34Exactly.
46:44What are the chances?
46:47Uh...
46:49I think we may have just caught a break.
46:51Uh-huh.
46:52That's what I said.
46:54Hey, it's Lorna.
46:59Yes, it's so good to hear your voice, too.
47:02Listen, I was wondering if you could just look through something for me.
47:06I promise it'll be quick.
47:15Well, at least we know what the October surprise was.
47:17What a load of bullshit, and the jury bought it, too.
47:20Is that your fault?
47:21No, it is my fault, Maggie.
47:23She laid a trap, and I stepped right into it.
47:26Exactly what you told me not to do.
47:28Well, there's nothing we can do about it now.
47:30You did a great job knocking down the financial gain motive.
47:33I never even knew you could deduct unpaid legal fees on your taxes.
47:37Well, that's because you can't.
47:39What?
47:40Well, you work for the government, so you wouldn't know.
47:43But if a client doesn't pay you, you just have to eat the loss.
47:47I never said you could.
47:48I just asked if you checked my returns.
47:51You bluffed.
47:53Right.
47:54Welcome to defense work.
47:56Mm-hmm.
48:01Some good news, at least.
48:06Okay.
48:07Great.
48:08So just let me know what you find.
48:22Bye.
48:23You think it'll work?
48:24It's worth a shot, right?
48:25Yep.
48:26Hey, hon, you get it done?
48:27Yeah, but I don't know.
48:28What?
48:29Something doesn't add up.
48:30Something doesn't add up.
48:31I've been chasing this guy everywhere.
48:32When I finally serve him, he barely raises an eyebrow.
48:33So?
48:34Maybe he's just...
48:35I don't know.
48:36I don't know.
48:37I don't know.
48:38I don't know.
48:39I don't know.
48:40I don't know.
48:41You think it'll work?
48:42It's worth a shot, right?
48:43Yep.
48:44Hey, hon, you get it done?
48:48I don't know.
48:49Yeah, but I don't know.
48:50What?
48:51Something doesn't add up.
48:53I've been chasing this guy everywhere.
48:56When I finally serve him, he barely raises an eyebrow.
49:00So?
49:01Maybe he's just mellowed out since the last time you served him.
49:03No.
49:04He's not worried about us.
49:06Feels like there's something else.
49:08How'd you get past the two bodyguards?
49:09That's the thing.
49:11I haven't seen those two goons this whole time.
49:14Until just now, they can't.
49:18Holy shit.
49:19He wasn't worried about us.
49:21He was worried about them.
49:36Sister, what happened?
49:39We got a problem.
49:44He was tired.
49:48He steps still away.
49:49I'll get it.
49:52See, tweet, twelve, God.
49:58I was missing a littleene.
50:00I'm aware of the words I still Ahh don't know her.
50:02He's just says, man, a movie I'll use.
50:05I don't believe it all!
50:07Everything then?
50:09I don't believe it...
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