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00:00:0010 years, zero losses.
00:00:02Throughout your whole career, there
00:00:04was not a single case that she could not win.
00:00:07Let's give a warm round of applause
00:00:09to the Black Widow of the legal world, Vicki Sterling.
00:00:14Not only God would present to you the truth in this world,
00:00:18as far as I'm concerned, a lawyer should do whatever
00:00:21it takes to win the case.
00:00:25No, please.
00:00:27No, no, please.
00:00:29Please, please, no, please.
00:00:32No!
00:00:34Dad?
00:00:37Dad, your timing really sucks.
00:00:39I was just-
00:00:42Idiot!
00:00:43Your whole case is hanging by a thread,
00:00:45and you pull this shit with my secretary?
00:00:50Are you trying to spend the rest of your life in jail?
00:00:54Dad, you're the real estate king of the East Coast.
00:00:57That bitch that's trying to fucking sue me, no money, no power.
00:01:02Turning over the case for you is a piece of cake.
00:01:04That smug little attitude is exactly why the whole world is on her side right now!
00:01:13Mark, I managed to get Vicki Sterling assigned to your case.
00:01:17Sterling?
00:01:18The Black Widow?
00:01:20That's right.
00:01:21And that's why today, you're gonna go down to the courthouse at 4 p.m.
00:01:25and you're gonna keep your head down, and you're gonna keep your mouth shut,
00:01:29and you're not gonna do anything to piss Miss Sterling off!
00:01:33Yeah.
00:01:34Dad.
00:01:35I got it.
00:01:36Repeat it.
00:01:38You're not gonna do anything to piss Vicki Sterling off,
00:01:42or you're gonna spend the rest of your fucking life in jail!
00:01:47Okay, I'm not gonna miss Sterling off, so I don't spend the rest of my life in jail!
00:01:55No, because if you fuck up again, I won't be able to do anything else to help you anymore.
00:02:02But, I thought Sterling didn't take cases easily.
00:02:05How have you talked her into this?
00:02:07Her youngest son has ALS, and I'm the only one who can get a hold of her special medication.
00:02:14And, and I gave her the Deep Blue Heart.
00:02:18The Deep Blue Heart?
00:02:20That's the Moretti family heirloom!
00:02:25So this is the legendary Deep Blue Heart.
00:02:28Mom, this birthday present is way too expensive.
00:02:31Did you take on some dangerous case again?
00:02:33Don't worry about me, sweetheart.
00:02:36Today is your 18th birthday!
00:02:38Your only job today is to enjoy the surprise.
00:02:41Mom, you don't have to work yourself to death for me and my brother.
00:02:45We just want you to relax a little.
00:02:47Mom, all of those dangerous cases, you don't have to take them.
00:02:52Oh, you silly kids.
00:02:54For you two, I really don't mind a bit of exhaustion.
00:02:57Ma'am, Moretti's hearing starts in two hours.
00:02:59We should head out.
00:03:00Alright, got it.
00:03:02Okay, my darlings, I gotta go.
00:03:04Bye!
00:03:05Bye!
00:03:05Bye, Mom.
00:03:07Please.
00:03:08Don't worry.
00:03:09Let me take some pictures for you.
00:03:11Okay.
00:03:18Boss, relax.
00:03:19Mr. Harrison locked in Sterling for you, right?
00:03:22With her in your case, you are untouchable.
00:03:23Untouchable?
00:03:24The whole internet is watching my little scandal.
00:03:27My dad's so pissed he knew he skinned me alive.
00:03:29Fuck it, let's eat.
00:03:30Wow, it's so beautiful.
00:03:35Well, well.
00:03:37Looks like the paparazzi these days are fearless.
00:03:41What?
00:03:42What are you doing?
00:03:43What?
00:03:45What are you doing?
00:03:46What?
00:03:47Oh, look.
00:03:48A cripple.
00:03:52You got guts, kid.
00:03:53Follow me in here for this shot?
00:03:55Come on.
00:03:55Get off me.
00:03:56I let you little paparazzi rats run wild for too long.
00:04:00No, sir.
00:04:00Sir.
00:04:01You've got it all wrong.
00:04:02He wasn't taking photos of you.
00:04:04He was taking photos for me.
00:04:06Look.
00:04:08If you don't believe me, just check for yourself.
00:04:16Well, look here.
00:04:18A misunderstanding.
00:04:20Here.
00:04:21Let me apologize.
00:04:26Those dead legs are an eyesore.
00:04:30This place should put up a sign.
00:04:31No cripples, no strays.
00:04:34Come on, we're eating somewhere else.
00:04:41Sir, you owe me an apology.
00:04:46What did you just say?
00:04:49I said you should apologize to me.
00:05:01Sure.
00:05:12You bastards.
00:05:13What are you doing?
00:05:14Sorry, sweetheart.
00:05:15That's just how I apologize.
00:05:18Show him we mean it.
00:05:20No.
00:05:20No.
00:05:21Stop it.
00:05:22Stop it, you jerk.
00:05:23Stop.
00:05:24Stop it, you jerk.
00:05:25Stop it.
00:05:25Stop it.
00:05:26Stop it.
00:05:40Stop it.
00:05:43Stop it.
00:05:46Stop it.
00:05:51Mom, help! We're at Sky Realm Restaurant, Lexington Avenue.
00:06:02We want justice! We want justice! We want justice! We want justice!
00:06:12Mr. Sterling, finally!
00:06:14These brain dead peasants are trying to destroy my son's future.
00:06:18Mr. Sterling, here's the materials about this case.
00:06:22About your son's medication, the experimental treatment, I've arranged everything.
00:06:28Well, as long as your son is innocent, I guarantee a win.
00:06:31Innocent? Sure. I'm going to head inside.
00:06:39Wait. My kids are in trouble and I need to get to Lexington Avenue now.
00:06:44Um, you go ahead and prep for the hearing and I'll be back before it starts.
00:06:49Yes, ma'am.
00:06:51Oh, sweetheart.
00:06:52You're just my type.
00:06:55Let go of me, you animal!
00:06:57Get out of my teeth!
00:07:04Stop!
00:07:08Is that the deep blue heart?
00:07:11Don't tell me they're connected to Sterling.
00:07:15Isn't it the blue deep heart that your dad gave Sterling?
00:07:20Where did you get this?
00:07:22Give it back!
00:07:22My mom gave that to me!
00:07:24You're lying.
00:07:24The heart of the deep is the Moretti family heirloom.
00:07:27Your kind could never afford it.
00:07:28This must be a favor.
00:07:30So that's the story.
00:07:32Sweetheart, there's no point in wearing cheap replicas.
00:07:34But if you play nice with me, I can buy you a real one.
00:07:37Dream on, scum!
00:07:39You still don't get it!
00:07:43You bastard!
00:07:45Let go of my sister!
00:07:52It seems like the first time wasn't enough.
00:07:55Don't hold back.
00:07:56No, no, no, no!
00:07:57Please stop!
00:07:58No!
00:07:58His condition is serious.
00:07:59He won't survive it!
00:08:00Pathetic little beauty.
00:08:03It's your birthday.
00:08:08I'll tell you what.
00:08:10I'll let the cripple go.
00:08:12If you get down on your knees and lick my shoe clean.
00:08:18Happy birthday.
00:08:23Why isn't she picking up?
00:08:27How much longer?
00:08:28Cross this intersection and we'll be right there, man.
00:08:33What are you waiting for, sweetheart?
00:08:35Go on.
00:08:37You're insane!
00:08:38I have legal rights!
00:08:40You can't just do this!
00:08:41Legal rights?
00:08:42Tell her who I am.
00:08:43Boss is the only son of Moretti family.
00:08:46East Coast real estate royalty.
00:08:47If he snaps his fingers,
00:08:49the best lawyers in the country will rewrite the law for him.
00:08:52Moretti family?
00:08:53You hear that, sweetheart?
00:08:54You want to keep lecturing me about the law?
00:08:56I wish I had another little chat with your crippled brother.
00:09:02No, no, no, no!
00:09:05I'll do it.
00:09:06That's more like it.
00:09:08Go on.
00:09:09I'm sorry.
00:09:11No, Paul.
00:09:12I won't let them hurt you.
00:09:14Lick it.
00:09:15I want to see your face in the reflection.
00:09:19I want to see your face in the reflection.
00:09:25I want to see your face in the reflection.
00:09:44Good little dog.
00:09:49I did what you asked.
00:09:50Now let us go.
00:09:51Go?
00:09:52Who said I was done playing?
00:09:54What do you mean?
00:09:57I changed my mind.
00:09:59Problem?
00:10:00Only your kind.
00:10:01Stick to rules and promises.
00:10:04I was born with the privilege to break them.
00:10:06Look at you.
00:10:08You're gorgeous.
00:10:09From the first time you got down on your knees and licked my shoe,
00:10:12I could barely hold myself back.
00:10:14Oh, don't come any closer.
00:10:16Let go of my sister.
00:10:18Fuck off me!
00:10:21You like it down there?
00:10:22Put him somewhere with a better view.
00:10:24No.
00:10:30Watch closely cripple while your pretty sister begs under me.
00:10:38You bastards!
00:10:40If you touch me, I swear I don't care who you are, I'll sue you!
00:10:45Oh yeah, really?
00:10:46That's what that last bitch said.
00:10:47But with attorney Sterling protecting me, I'm untouchable.
00:10:51Sterling?
00:10:53My mom would never defend someone like you.
00:10:56You're lying!
00:10:57What?
00:10:58Sterling is your mother.
00:10:59Do you really want to lie to my face right now?
00:11:03I gotta think.
00:11:05What punishment fits you best?
00:11:09No!
00:11:10Sarah!
00:11:12Sarah, no!
00:11:14My sister!
00:11:18No!
00:11:19No!
00:11:20No!
00:11:20Don't thank her!
00:11:24Get off my daughter!
00:11:28Get off my daughter!
00:11:32Mom!
00:11:34Mom!
00:11:35You're finally here.
00:11:36Please help Paul.
00:11:37Help me!
00:11:38Mom!
00:11:38Oh my god!
00:11:39Oh my god!
00:11:43Move!
00:11:44No.
00:11:44I don't want to.
00:11:45I'm not done having fun yet.
00:11:47I'm warning you.
00:11:48You've already committed disturbing the peace and intentional assault.
00:11:52And if you don't fucking stop now, I'm gonna make sure you rot in prison for life.
00:11:55Look at you, Grandma.
00:11:57You wanna sue me?
00:11:58What a shame.
00:12:00There's so many people lining up to sue me, they're gonna need a ticket system.
00:12:03I'll admit, you still got it.
00:12:06Let me take care of you.
00:12:08Get back!
00:12:09Or I'm gonna submit this video into evidence against you.
00:12:12Evidence?
00:12:13Let me fill you in.
00:12:14In this world, power and status rule.
00:12:16I can buy off judges.
00:12:18I can fake evidence.
00:12:19Any videos you have won't lay a finger on me.
00:12:22You have absolutely no respect for the law.
00:12:24Respect for the law?
00:12:26Adorable.
00:12:35Our boss is only son of Moretti family in New York.
00:12:38He is law.
00:12:40Moretti?
00:12:42He's a defendant in the rape case.
00:12:44I'll give you one last chance to do as I say.
00:12:47Maybe I won't make you suffer so much when you die.
00:12:49You're the one who's gonna die.
00:12:55Here's my ID, Mark Moretti.
00:12:56Look closely.
00:12:57I'm Vicki Sterling, your defense lawyer.
00:13:03You think I'm gonna believe you're a lawyer with this piece of junk?
00:13:10Fine. If you don't want to read the ID, you can look me up online.
00:13:13Oh yeah? I look you up online and then what? On the internet?
00:13:16I'm a world-famous philanthropist.
00:13:18Kind-hearted environmentalist.
00:13:21You are beyond saving.
00:13:23I really am, Vicki Sterling.
00:13:24You think I'm an idiot?
00:13:26My hearing is in less than an hour.
00:13:28The real Sterling would not show up here instead of the courthouse.
00:13:31Yeah. By now, Sterling should be prepping in court.
00:13:34Not hanging out here.
00:13:35She's totally fake.
00:13:37You really do have a death wish.
00:13:40Beat him.
00:13:41No!
00:13:44No!
00:13:46No!
00:13:52Mark Moretti!
00:13:53No, I know for a fact you weren't framed!
00:13:55You're the real rapist!
00:13:58You're addicted to this world.
00:14:01My father, tear your lies to shreds!
00:14:05Ugh!
00:14:08Hey, Dad.
00:14:10Hey, you little brat.
00:14:12You out there causing trouble again?
00:14:14Of course not.
00:14:15Hey, did Sterling arrive at court yet?
00:14:20Hey, did Sterling arrive at court yet?
00:14:22I already personally greeted her at the courthouse.
00:14:25Now get here now!
00:14:27And keep your mouth shut!
00:14:29And do not upset Sterling!
00:14:31Yeah, yeah, Dad. I got it.
00:14:33You hear that?
00:14:34The real Sterling is at the courthouse.
00:14:38I'm heading to get my acquittal.
00:14:41While I'm gone,
00:14:43make sure this crazy bitch gets handled properly.
00:14:45Yes, boss.
00:14:46We'll make her feel satisfied.
00:14:50Get off me!
00:14:52No!
00:14:53No!
00:14:54No!
00:15:01You monster.
00:15:03Today, you paid for what you did.
00:15:07You hear that?
00:15:08My defense attorney, Sterling.
00:15:10You're the one going down.
00:15:12Sterling?
00:15:13Undefeatable attorney.
00:15:14I walk free.
00:15:17Why?
00:15:18Why do people like you always walk free?
00:15:21Quit whining.
00:15:22After today,
00:15:23you go from victim to gold digging level.
00:15:26You framed them already.
00:15:28People will spit at you.
00:15:29Order.
00:15:29Defense counsel, please enter.
00:15:31Ready?
00:15:32I'll walk free and you,
00:15:33you'll wish we'd never even born.
00:15:35Defense counsel, please enter.
00:15:37God, please.
00:15:38Don't let me go.
00:15:39Don't let me go.
00:15:42What the hell?
00:15:44Sterling's not already.
00:15:45Attorney Vicki Sterling has arrived.
00:15:57No way.
00:15:58It's her.
00:16:05That really is Miss Sterling.
00:16:07But how is she hurt so badly?
00:16:08Miss Sterling?
00:16:09Who did this to you?
00:16:11Who did this to me?
00:16:12Mr. Moretti.
00:16:13Don't you already know?
00:16:15Rest assured, Miss Sterling,
00:16:16I will find out who's ever done this
00:16:19and I will send them to hell.
00:16:20No need.
00:16:21I'll be delivering his judgment myself.
00:16:23Mom!
00:16:24Mom!
00:16:25No!
00:16:27Mom!
00:16:27Hey!
00:16:28Hands up!
00:16:29Hands up!
00:16:30Where are kinds of them?
00:16:32Where are kinds of them?
00:16:34Mom!
00:16:35Mom!
00:16:37Mom!
00:16:38Mom!
00:16:40Mom!
00:16:42Mom!
00:16:44Sarah!
00:16:46God!
00:16:46I should have protected you sooner.
00:16:48No, Mom.
00:16:49It's him.
00:16:50He's a monster.
00:16:52Mom, but you're, you're the best lawyer.
00:16:56You should put him in jail.
00:16:58I will.
00:16:59I will.
00:16:59I promise I will.
00:17:01Officer, can you please take my children to the hospital?
00:17:04There's something important I need to do first.
00:17:14William, get every document you can on the plaintiff.
00:17:16I've made up my mind.
00:17:18I'm dropping the Moretti case.
00:17:20Kids, I swear I'll make that devil pay.
00:17:23Justice will be served for all of us.
00:17:26I can't believe Sterling's defending a rapist.
00:17:28She's the undefeated black widow.
00:17:30That poor girl.
00:17:31I'm not surprised.
00:17:32This is when she care about justice.
00:17:35Why?
00:17:36Why does he get to hurt people and walk free?
00:17:39And I suffer every day.
00:17:42God, it's not fair.
00:17:43You watch your mouth.
00:17:45My son's innocent and you're trying to frame him.
00:17:49Miss Sterling, pay no attention to her lies.
00:17:52I don't blindly believe people's stories.
00:17:55I believe in the law and the truth.
00:17:57Well, sure.
00:17:59And, Miss Sterling, if you would decide, I'm sure the truth will prevail in clearing his name.
00:18:04The plaintiff's attorney may now enter.
00:18:07Oh, God.
00:18:09Sterling's reputation scared the lawyer off.
00:18:11Hear that?
00:18:12Your pathetic lawyer bailed.
00:18:13You're going down.
00:18:18Maybe I shouldn't have just spoken up.
00:18:20Going against Moretti's.
00:18:23How could I not expect to pay the price?
00:18:26So stupid.
00:18:30Your Honor, in this trial, I will now be defending the plaintiff, Miss Lucy Carter.
00:18:38What?
00:18:41Your Honor, in this trial, I will now be defending the plaintiff, Miss Lucy Carter.
00:18:47What?
00:18:49Miss Sterling, you're supposed to be representing my son.
00:18:52What are you doing?
00:18:52Isn't Sterling known for defending the rich and powerful?
00:18:55Why would she help a girl like that?
00:18:56Exactly.
00:18:57Sterling charges millions a case.
00:18:58How could the plaintiff possibly afford her?
00:19:01Miss Sterling, I don't have that kind of money.
00:19:03I can't pay you.
00:19:05No need to.
00:19:05I'm not going to charge you a cent.
00:19:07And don't worry.
00:19:08We will win.
00:19:10Vicky, are you sure you wish to withdraw as defense counsel and instead?
00:19:16Yes, Your Honor.
00:19:17I am certain.
00:19:18Don't forget.
00:19:19I'm the only one that can make sure that your ALS can sign.
00:19:24Even so, I will not bend the law to defend a monster.
00:19:30Don't be afraid.
00:19:31I know justice can be slow sometimes, but it never really disappears.
00:19:36Today, the Devil's Day will end.
00:19:39Mark Moretti, final call.
00:19:41Do you have an alternate counsel?
00:19:43If not, the trial proceeds immediately.
00:19:46Dad.
00:19:46You think I had some kind of backup plan?
00:19:49I don't have anyone else other than Miss Sterling.
00:19:52Oh God, why would she betray us now?
00:19:55Who did this to me?
00:19:57Mr. Moretti, don't you already know?
00:20:00Oh God, what did you do?
00:20:04Tell me.
00:20:05What did you do?
00:20:09What did you do?
00:20:11I...
00:20:12I hit her kids.
00:20:14And...
00:20:15Watch!
00:20:16I asked the guys to...
00:20:19Asshole me.
00:20:20Brainless idiot!
00:20:22I should have left you chained up in your room!
00:20:25Dad, what do we do now?
00:20:28Okay.
00:20:29Okay.
00:20:30You're gonna go apologize to her.
00:20:33I'll handle the rest.
00:20:35Go!
00:20:37Please, Miss Sterling, please.
00:20:40I'm sorry.
00:20:41I didn't know it was you.
00:20:43I didn't know it was your kids.
00:20:45Please.
00:20:46It's a misunderstanding.
00:20:48Oh, so it would have been okay if it were someone else's children.
00:20:52It only matters because they happen to be mine?
00:20:54So any children would be okay to be humiliated and violently assaulted that way?
00:21:02I...
00:21:02I...
00:21:03Miss Sterling...
00:21:04Mark is very sorry.
00:21:07And if you were to continue representing him, I could add another $10 million to your fee.
00:21:14The reason that I have an undefeated record is because I actually respect due process.
00:21:21Mark Moretti is on the opposite side of justice.
00:21:24And I will not defend a monster beyond saving.
00:21:28Mark Moretti, final call.
00:21:29Do you have an alternate counsel?
00:21:31If not, the trial proceeds immediately.
00:21:34Dad!
00:21:35I can't win this without a lawyer!
00:21:38Defense Counsel Vera Cross.
00:21:40Now appearing.
00:21:47Dad, this is the new lawyer.
00:21:49I thought you didn't have a backup.
00:21:51Cross came to me before the hearing.
00:21:53She said that Sterling might betray us.
00:21:55She's offered to take your case.
00:21:59What?
00:22:00You're withdrawing from Mark Moretti's defense?
00:22:03Alright, I'll switch gears and prep for the printer files then.
00:22:06Miss Crossing, what are you doing here?
00:22:08I came to deliver the defense documents for Miss Sterling.
00:22:11No need. Destroy them.
00:22:20You're telling me Sterling's dropping my son's case to defend that girl.
00:22:24Why would I believe you?
00:22:25I swear to God, it's true.
00:22:27Sterling is known for her reputation.
00:22:30Why would she suddenly flip?
00:22:31Mr. Murray, there's still time to change counsels.
00:22:35If you hire me now, I promise you your son will walk out of here untouched.
00:22:41You, an attorney who's never handled a case alone.
00:22:45Why would I put my son's life in your hands?
00:22:47In court, Sterling's definitely a problem.
00:22:50But what about outside of court?
00:22:52If we can't get your son acquitted for now, we can get rid of her permanently.
00:23:00Your Honor, defense attorney Vera Cross appearing for the defendant.
00:23:04Isn't she the junior student of Sterling? Why would she go against her own mentor?
00:23:08Vera, whatever you're doing, stop now.
00:23:11Don't defend Mark Moretti.
00:23:14Sterling, did I hear that correctly?
00:23:16You're trying to stop your own student from taking on a case?
00:23:19That's edging dangerously close to a bar of ethics violation.
00:23:23No!
00:23:24He's in the middle of a media firestorm.
00:23:26And if you attach yourself to him, you're going to burn down with him.
00:23:29This is your first solo trial.
00:23:32It's going to define your entire career.
00:23:34Think carefully.
00:23:35Save your double standards.
00:23:37You've taken on cases much filthier than this one.
00:23:39Why do you get fame and fortune when I don't even get a right to represent a client?
00:23:44You're a...
00:23:46You taught me that winning is everything.
00:23:49And today, I'll be the one to break your perfect...
00:23:54No one betrays the Morettis without paying a price.
00:23:58You're finished in New York!
00:24:01Both attorneys are here.
00:24:03I hereby announce the court is in session.
00:24:09Plaintiff's counsel, you may present your case.
00:24:12Your Honor, on August 2nd, my client went to the Dark Forest Bar with her friend.
00:24:18All of Sterling's defense strategies, right here.
00:24:21She only had 30 minutes to prepare for the plaintiff.
00:24:24This time, she's walking straight into defeat.
00:24:27They were there enjoying themselves that evening.
00:24:29Unfortunately, Margaret Reddy was there too.
00:24:31Known in the neighborhood for predating upon vulnerable women.
00:24:35And that is the total events recounted about that night.
00:24:38And proves that Mark Moretti unquestionably committed rape.
00:24:43Defense counsel, you claim your client is innocent.
00:24:47Yes, Your Honor.
00:24:52Contained in this USB are photographs that prove my client's innocence.
00:24:57I request permission to display them before the court.
00:25:05Files are verified. Permission granted.
00:25:10These images make one thing clear.
00:25:12Their sexual relationship was consensual.
00:25:15And yet, the plaintiff waited three days to report anything.
00:25:19A delay that points directly to leverage.
00:25:22And when that failed?
00:25:23Retaliation!
00:25:26Those, those are the exact exhibits I prepared for Mark's defense.
00:25:31No wonder Vera sounded so confident.
00:25:33She's weaponizing my own strategy against me.
00:25:36My lawyer's right.
00:25:37Me and Lucy were dating.
00:25:39It was consensual.
00:25:40And then, one day, she found out I was the Moretti heir.
00:25:43She tried to blackmail me.
00:25:45Said if I didn't pay her 10 million dollars, she'd go to the police and ruin my name.
00:25:50Your Honor, the defense will be filing for countersuits for extortion and defamation.
00:25:59Were we wrong all along?
00:26:01Is she really just a gold digger framing a rich kid?
00:26:03Threatening him and then reporting him? This is disgusting.
00:26:06No, no, I didn't.
00:26:08These borders are not mine.
00:26:10Please, Mr. Hill.
00:26:14Sterling, these are the materials you spent a whole week constructing.
00:26:18And you think you can beat me with 30 minutes of prep?
00:26:21Impossible.
00:26:23Guess Sterling isn't so legendary after all.
00:26:25Real Evan shut her up.
00:26:27Yeah, all that righteousness earlier was clearly for show.
00:26:30Order!
00:26:31The Defense Council's evidence stands.
00:26:35Plaintiff's Council, if you cannot refute it, we will recess.
00:26:38It's over, Sterling.
00:26:40Your perfect record ends with me.
00:26:43From today on, I become the legend.
00:26:45I hereby announce this trial.
00:26:48Your Honor, wait.
00:26:49I have additional evidence to submit.
00:26:53Your Honor, I have additional evidence to submit.
00:26:57Please.
00:26:58Defendant, I have one question.
00:27:00Did you ever engage in sexual activity with my client?
00:27:05Everyone saw the photos.
00:27:06We were dating.
00:27:08It was consensual.
00:27:10I never date him, I swear.
00:27:14Even if these photos are real, it doesn't prove that you were in a romantic relationship
00:27:19during the assault.
00:27:21Tell me, when were these photos taken?
00:27:24The day it happened.
00:27:26Why?
00:27:27And do you remember what the weather was like that day?
00:27:30Objection!
00:27:31Irrelevant line of questioning.
00:27:33Move to strike.
00:27:34Sustained.
00:27:35Plaintiff Council, if you don't have any new evidence, we will recess.
00:27:39Your Honor, the evidence is in these photographs.
00:27:43On the evening of August 2nd, the date of the supposed assault, New York was plundered with
00:27:49severe thunderstorms, torrential downfall, we had heavy rains for two weeks straight.
00:27:54They didn't clear up until August 4th.
00:27:57And yet, you claim that these photographs that have sunshine and light were taken on August 2nd.
00:28:04Can you explain that?
00:28:06I must have misremembered.
00:28:08Your Honor, the defendant has deliberately misinterpreted the timeline of key evidence.
00:28:14I have every reason to believe that these photographs were taken after the assault and under coercion.
00:28:21Objection!
00:28:22Baseless speculation!
00:28:24Your Honor, I have even more evidence to submit.
00:28:29I have additional evidence I would like to submit.
00:28:36The evidence is verified.
00:28:38Permission to plead a video.
00:28:46This footage is timestamped August 5th.
00:28:50It is proof that those photographs were taken after the assault and under coercion.
00:28:54The evidence is admissible, but the plaintiff has a statement to add.
00:29:01I...
00:29:04I don't know.
00:29:06Lucy, I know it's scary to speak up, but you have to.
00:29:11If you don't, he's gonna walk free.
00:29:13Are you okay with that?
00:29:15If you speak the truth today, you'll not only save yourself, but many other girls he could potentially harm in
00:29:21the future.
00:29:22Okay?
00:29:23I really can do that?
00:29:25Yes.
00:29:26Yes.
00:29:29Alright, I'll talk.
00:29:30After that night, I wanted to report him immediately, but he said he was already here.
00:29:38And if I dared to go to the police, he'd post those photos of me and hurt my sick little
00:29:44sister.
00:29:45And those photographs?
00:29:48He...
00:29:49He forced me to take them after everything happened.
00:29:53Shut up, bitch!
00:29:54You say one more word and I'll kill that sick brat!
00:29:56Shut up!
00:29:59Your Honor, this evidence proves that the defendant committed rape, assault and battery, and criminal intimidation.
00:30:06The plaintiff moves to pursue the maximum penalty by law!
00:30:13Rape, intimidation, assault?
00:30:15That's a minimum of 25 years.
00:30:17Threatening him and then reporting him?
00:30:19This is disgusting.
00:30:21The plaintiff's evidence is clear and substantial.
00:30:25Defense, do you have anything further?
00:30:30I...
00:30:30I...
00:30:31Threatening!
00:30:32You guaranteed my son would walk!
00:30:35What is going on?!
00:30:36I didn't expect Sterling to gather this much evidence in such a short amount of time.
00:30:41I've done everything I can!
00:30:42Figure something out.
00:30:44If I go down, I'm taking you with me.
00:30:47Mark, given the current charges, the maximum is 25 years.
00:30:52If you haven't committed any other crimes, I could try to negotiate for a reduced sentence.
00:30:58Other crimes?
00:30:59Your Honor, I have even more evidence to submit.
00:31:13Your Honor, this footage shows the defendant violently assaulting multiple individuals, including minors, during the course of this trial.
00:31:22These actions constitute aggravated battery along with serious intent to do bodily harm.
00:31:27These actions, in combination with his numerous other offenses, lead the plaintiff to want to pursue life imprisonment.
00:31:41The defendant, Mark Moretti, is found guilty of rape, criminal intimidation, and aggravated battery.
00:31:49This court hereby sentences him to life.
00:31:54Mrs. Sterling!
00:31:57Thank you, not just for defending me for free, but also for making sure that monster paid for what he
00:32:02did.
00:32:03It was the right thing to do.
00:32:05You know you're the same age as my daughter.
00:32:07She's still such a child in my eyes, but...
00:32:10Lucy, gosh, you've suffered so much.
00:32:14People call you the black widow of the legal world, but you don't seem like that called at all.
00:32:20Let them talk. They're always gossiping about me.
00:32:23But you know, my loyalty has always been on the side of law and of justice.
00:32:28And actually, I want to thank you for reminding me who I really am.
00:32:35That bitch! She destroyed my son!
00:32:39Vicky Sterling is going to pay for this!
00:32:42My son is going to spend the rest of his life behind bars!
00:32:46And you, you arrogant, useless, deadweight bitch!
00:32:52I'll have your name wiped off the legal map of New York!
00:32:58Mr. Moretti, give me one more chance.
00:33:01I can take Sterling down!
00:33:03If we can prove misconduct, her cases can be reviewed.
00:33:07Marks included.
00:33:08I have a plan.
00:33:10There's a case she handled with a questionable outcome.
00:33:14This girl is me.
00:33:16Sterling put her father behind bars.
00:33:18If we can find her, her story can force full investigation.
00:33:30Mom!
00:33:32Tell me. Tell me what happened.
00:33:34Oh, I'm trying to breathe.
00:33:37Mom! Tell me what happened to the morety monster in there.
00:33:41He got a lifelong sentence.
00:33:43Paul, you've made Mom tell this story a hundred times.
00:33:46Because I think Mom's amazing.
00:33:48Well, you're literally super you.
00:33:51I agree.
00:33:53All right, you two.
00:34:01That girl is...
00:34:05In quotes, you'd better plead guilty.
00:34:07Otherwise, you sweet little butter.
00:34:09I would not be so lucky.
00:34:11Don't hurt my daughter, I plead guilty.
00:34:13I'll admit to anything.
00:34:15That's the defendant for today's trial.
00:34:17Hey, stop or I'm gonna call the police!
00:34:21Oh my God!
00:34:22Are you okay?
00:34:24Yeah, yeah, yeah.
00:34:24I'm okay.
00:34:26Sterling, I hear you.
00:34:27You're the best and you've never lost the case.
00:34:30You're gonna win this one too, right?
00:34:31Actually, the evidence favors you.
00:34:34I'm gonna lose.
00:34:35No, no, no, no.
00:34:35I'll plead guilty in court.
00:34:37You can't lose.
00:34:38Plead guilty?
00:34:39Why?
00:34:40You have a really good chance of being acquitted.
00:34:42Well, people at the bottom like me, we don't have the luxury of chasing justice.
00:34:47I must lose, otherwise they won't let it.
00:34:49I don't understand.
00:34:51Mrs. Sterling, you're a parent.
00:34:54Understand me, please.
00:35:04So that's his daughter?
00:35:07Mom?
00:35:09What's wrong?
00:35:11Oh, um, nothing.
00:35:13Um, look, I'm no hero.
00:35:18Um, even I've had cases that made me feel completely powerless.
00:35:28Vicky, you're under investigation for bribery and obstruction of justice.
00:35:33You need to come with us.
00:35:34What?
00:35:35That's impossible.
00:35:36My mom would never do anything like that.
00:35:38My mom is a hero.
00:35:40You got the wrong person.
00:35:41Vicky, wait, come with us.
00:35:43Don't touch me.
00:35:45Mom?
00:35:45It's okay, Paul.
00:35:47It's fine.
00:35:48Call William.
00:35:49Tell him to meet me there.
00:35:50Mom!
00:35:51Mom!
00:35:52Mom!
00:35:53Mom!
00:35:54Mom!
00:35:55Mom!
00:35:55I'm calling!
00:35:56Shh!
00:35:57Mom!
00:35:59We're staring at pieces together.
00:36:01Vera and Harrison dug up this five-year-old case and used it to blow public outrage.
00:36:06They're clearly trying to destroy you.
00:36:08How bad is it?
00:36:09They've charged you with bribery and perjury.
00:36:12The hearing is tomorrow, but...
00:36:15What is it?
00:36:16Every lawyer in New York willing to take your case has been bought off by Harrison.
00:36:20And the ones with a good conscience, they're terrified of public backlash.
00:36:25We're starting with the way it looks right now.
00:36:27Tomorrow's hearing may start with you not having a defense attorney at all.
00:36:34You know, I knew from the moment Mark Moretti was sentenced to life that Harrison was not
00:36:38going to let it in there.
00:36:40If I am convicted, he can reopen his son's case.
00:36:44And that's what's most important to him.
00:36:46Now what do we do now?
00:36:49William, you are the one that I trust the most.
00:36:52Please take care of Sarah and Paul for me.
00:36:55As for tomorrow, I'll stand alone.
00:37:00No, no.
00:37:00Miss Sterling, I've followed you for more than 10 years.
00:37:03I'm not abandoning you here.
00:37:07I'm taking your case.
00:37:10I'll be your attorney tomorrow.
00:37:13Miss Sterling, he once taught me that justice must never yield to evil.
00:37:17This time, we don't back down.
00:37:26No.
00:37:27Miss Sterling, you were accused of perjury.
00:37:30Was your perfect win record as a shield for the powerful?
00:37:32Do you feel any remorse for ruining families to protect the wealthy elite?
00:37:35Look at her, the hypocrite who killed Nina's father.
00:37:38Vampire, feeding up regular people's misery.
00:37:41No question, no question.
00:37:44It seems the undefeated myth is finally crumbling.
00:37:47Betraying me always comes with consequences.
00:37:50Don't worry, Mr. Marty.
00:37:52Once this is all over, I'll file to reopen Mark's case.
00:37:56Looking forward to it.
00:38:01Court's about to start.
00:38:03Why isn't William here yet?
00:38:05What if something happened to him?
00:38:07In the matter of Vicki charged with obstruction of justice,
00:38:09this court is now in session.
00:38:11Bring the defendant.
00:38:16Mom.
00:38:17That's her.
00:38:18My husband was beaten half to death and she defended that scum.
00:38:21Her heart is pitch black.
00:38:23Ten years in the courtroom.
00:38:24God knows how many lives and innocent families she destroyed.
00:38:27She deserves the worst.
00:38:28The mighty black widow of the legal world.
00:38:30Look at you now.
00:38:32Enjoy it, Vicki.
00:38:34This is the day you fall.
00:38:35Mom, William still isn't here yet.
00:38:37What do we do?
00:38:39Don't worry, he'll be here.
00:38:41Plaintiff of counsel, please proceed.
00:38:49That's Peter Brown, the hottest rising star in New York.
00:38:52They say he only fights and defends the powerless.
00:38:55A real hero.
00:38:56And rumor is he trained under Edward Wilson himself.
00:38:59The legend with him.
00:39:00Sterling is finished.
00:39:01Order.
00:39:02Now, defense counsel, please enter.
00:39:08Mom, what do we do?
00:39:10What if William isn't coming?
00:39:18Mom, what do we do?
00:39:19What if William isn't coming?
00:39:21When William gives his word, he always keeps it.
00:39:23He must be delayed.
00:39:25Give it up, Sterling.
00:39:26You're a disgrace.
00:39:28A parasite in this industry.
00:39:30Anyone who defends you is committing career suicide.
00:39:33You're lying!
00:39:34Don't worry, everyone.
00:39:36Attorney Brown will make sure justice is served today.
00:39:39And Sterling will face what she deserves.
00:39:42Order.
00:39:42Defense counsel does not appear.
00:39:44The healing proceeds without them.
00:39:46Why is this happening?
00:39:48We've treated William like family for years.
00:39:50Why would he abandon us?
00:39:52Sarah, I've made so many mistakes.
00:39:54Maybe all of this is happening because I deserve it.
00:39:57No, it's not.
00:39:5910.
00:40:009.
00:40:018.
00:40:037.
00:40:046.
00:40:065.
00:40:074.
00:40:083.
00:40:102.
00:40:111.
00:40:13Defense counsel has failed.
00:40:15Defense counsel, William Sleeve.
00:40:17Requesting by entry.
00:40:19Defense counsel, Annie Hofstron.
00:40:21Defense counsel, Bill Kreis.
00:40:23Defense counsel, David Paul Reed.
00:40:25Defense counsel, Eliana Renz.
00:40:27Defense counsel, Edward Wilson.
00:40:29Your Honor, on behalf of all these fine lawyers here with me, representing only the best law
00:40:36firms of all of New York, we collectively petition to defend Ms. Vicki Sterling.
00:40:45Professor Wilson?
00:40:48He's been retired for years.
00:40:50Why would he come out of retirement for Sterling?
00:40:55Mr. Moretti said he bought every lawyer in New York.
00:40:58How is this possible?
00:41:01Oh my god, that's Edward Wilson, the so-called godfather of the legal world.
00:41:05He's been retired for years.
00:41:07Why would he?
00:41:07And Annie Hawthorne.
00:41:09She never touches corporate litigation.
00:41:10She's a public interest legend.
00:41:12Why would she defend, uh, Sterling?
00:41:15Mr. Sterling, looks admitted just in time.
00:41:17William, did you bring all of these lawyers here?
00:41:20No.
00:41:21These are the true legal voices of New York.
00:41:24You don't just bring them.
00:41:25They came for justice.
00:41:26They came for you.
00:41:27Thank you all so much for being so willing to stand behind me.
00:41:31I really appreciate it.
00:41:33I am gonna have to ask you to withdraw though.
00:41:37No, why would you say that?
00:41:39Ms. Sterling, I guess you're worried we'll be dragged down by the Moretti family's influence, aren't you?
00:41:44Yes.
00:41:45This case is backed by a very evil and powerful entity, and they erase anyone that stands in their way.
00:41:51I can't ask any of you to get caught up in their fury and their retaliation.
00:41:55I need you to leave.
00:41:57I am not leaving.
00:41:59I want to see by my own eyes whether power and money get to decide what's right and what's wrong.
00:42:06Whether a lawyer who stands for justice can be crushed like a bug.
00:42:11That's right.
00:42:12We're not leaving.
00:42:13We're not leaving.
00:42:15We're not leaving.
00:42:16We're not leaving.
00:42:16That's right.
00:42:19We're not leaving.
00:42:22We're not leaving.
00:42:23We're not leaving.
00:42:23We're not leaving.
00:42:24We're not leaving.
00:42:24We're not leaving.
00:42:24We're not leaving.
00:42:24Professor?
00:42:26Peter?
00:42:27You're the plaintiff's counsel?
00:42:29That's right.
00:42:30Professor, you taught me to always stand on the side of justice.
00:42:34So, why are you defending a monster?
00:42:38Now listen very carefully. She is not a monster.
00:42:41Vicki Sterling, in my view, is the finest lawyer in all of New York.
00:42:46Professor, I don't understand what you're talking about.
00:42:49Do you remember the first case I taught you?
00:42:52The Charles Solicit Evidence case, like, 20 years ago?
00:42:56Oh, I know that one. Officer Charles. He was notorious for violent arrest.
00:43:01I heard he even set up a poor kid named Lauren.
00:43:03Right. I heard the Supreme Court created a new rule because of that case.
00:43:08And the lawyer who defended that kid was just some nobody back then.
00:43:12Lauren had zero criminal intent. He was framed. Everyone thought he was doomed.
00:43:18But that rookie lawyer stood alone against the entire system and won an acquittal.
00:43:22And that rookie lawyer was Vicki Sterling.
00:43:27What?
00:43:31What?
00:43:32So you're saying the woman everyone's calling a monster was the rookie lawyer?
00:43:37Impossible.
00:43:37Vicki Sterling only entered the field 10 years ago.
00:43:41How could she work a case from 20 years ago? That makes no sense.
00:43:46On the contrary. Absolutely. That is why she is so extraordinary.
00:43:54The people know the case. But they do not know that the dirty cop was backed by one of the
00:44:02most powerful real estate syndicates in New York.
00:44:06They threatened her life. But she didn't back down. She won the case. And then she had to disappear for
00:44:1510 years.
00:44:16Mom moved us from place to place for years. So that's why.
00:44:23Sarah, you and Paul never had a normal or stable childhood. And that was all my fault. And your father
00:44:30-
00:44:30No, it's not. You told us something had to be done by someone. Paul and I think you're a superhero.
00:44:38Always be proud of you.
00:44:42My God. She risked her life in her family's safety for a stranger.
00:44:46If this is true, then Mrs. Sterling is really the best lawyer in New York.
00:44:51Enough. One good act doesn't wipe out what she's done. I've worked under Vicki Sterling for five years.
00:44:59She's protected the rich and pocketed massive amount of fees. She's let criminals walk free.
00:45:05She's destroyed families' lives. She's destroyed families' lives.
00:45:12You're lying. My mom would never do anything like that.
00:45:15Your Honor, as Vicki Sterling's closest formal student, I've seen every case she has handled.
00:45:22So I testify that she repeatedly abused her power, she twisted the law, and she left a disaster.
00:45:30She deserves to be punished!
00:45:32That's a lie, Your Honor. I've worked closely with Ms. Sterling for more than 10 years.
00:45:36I can personally testify that none of that is true. She has always respected the law and uphold due process.
00:45:42Exactly. Ms. Sterling risked your own life and your family's safety to defend the stranger.
00:45:47Why would someone like this suddenly abandon her safety?
00:45:50So what? She did something good 20 years ago. That doesn't mean she's good now.
00:45:56She cannot erase the crime she's committed.
00:45:59That's right. Sterling destroyed my family. My husband died because of her.
00:46:04Maybe she became greedy after fighting the powerful all those years ago. People like her are worse than criminals.
00:46:11Silence! Everyone sit down.
00:46:16Your Honor, everything that defense presented today is irrelevant.
00:46:21Whatever she did 20 years ago has nothing to do with the crime she committed today.
00:46:26If 20 years of integrity are not enough to prove her character, then what about the last 10?
00:46:33What are you implying?
00:46:34I'm sure you've all heard of the Dawn Foundation, New York's biggest charity organization.
00:46:42The anonymous founder, Ms. Vicki Sterling.
00:46:55What happened back then changed her. Yes. But it didn't break her. She found other ways to fight for justice.
00:47:05Quietly from the shadows.
00:47:07These are Ms. Sterling's donation records. Yet she charged high legal fees, but she donated over 90% of her
00:47:14income to Dawn.
00:47:15It across 10 years has a total of $800 million.
00:47:21Ms. Sterling understood that fighting absolute power alone would only risk more innocent lives.
00:47:30The Dawn Foundation. I remember a small town near New York that was wiped out by floods. The Dawn founded
00:47:36other settlements.
00:47:37Three years ago, when my husband passed, I couldn't afford to raise my kids. I was going to give them
00:47:43up. Dawn stepped in and covered their schooling.
00:47:46So Sterling's high fees were just a way to help more people? Did we blame her wrong?
00:47:51Your Honor, this record proves Vicki Sterling's integrity beyond question. A woman who donates nearly everything she earns is not
00:47:59driven by greed and she would never betray her principles for profit.
00:48:04I thought Sterling was just another greedy lawyer. But she had donated everything. She had no reason to hurt anyone.
00:48:11Hard to believe that black widow of the legal world is actually that good.
00:48:14Mom, you did all of this in secret. We believe you. Everyone here believes you're innocent. They'll clear your name.
00:48:24But Sarah, there are things that I've done that are truly wrong.
00:48:29So what if she founded a charity? Your Honor, objection. These so-called good deeds doesn't prove her innocence.
00:48:38Objection sustained. Defense counsel. You know it. You must present direct evidence.
00:48:50Is there anything?
00:48:57See? If she were innocent, they wouldn't have showed up empty-handed.
00:49:02Vicki Sterling is exactly what I said she is. A corrupt, ruthless parasite.
00:49:08Enough! You keep on choosing that Miss Sterling's guilty. Where's your evidence?
00:49:12Oh, I have evidence.
00:49:15Your Honor, the prosecution formally requests to call our most important witnesses.
00:49:22Please.
00:49:27Murderer! She's the one who killed my father!
00:49:33Murderer!
00:49:33Order.
00:49:34Plaintiff counsel, please identify your witness.
00:49:37Your Honor, this is our key witness.
00:49:40Nina, daughter of the defendant in the Hank murder case.
00:49:44The Hank case? I remember that.
00:49:46It was the biggest wrongful conviction scandal five years ago.
00:49:49All the evidence favored Hank. He was this close to acquittal.
00:49:52Yeah, but out of nowhere during the final hearing, he confessed. Everyone said he must have been threatened by someone
00:49:58powerful behind the scenes.
00:50:00Your Honor, the attorney who represented the plaintiff against Hank was Vicki Sterling.
00:50:06We now accuse her of abusing the justice system and forcing an innocent man into a wrongful world.
00:50:14Witness, you can go with your testimony.
00:50:17Five years ago, I was eight, right before hearing. Dad promised me that he didn't kill anyone, that he did
00:50:24win. But during recess, I saw him kneeling on the ground begging that monster. Everyone said he would win. But
00:50:31after meeting her, he confessed to murder. He killed my father. He made me an orphan.
00:50:37Through our investigation, we discovered Ms. Sterling's client in that case was begged by a powerful real estate taker.
00:50:46We have every reason to believe. She used intimidation and violence to force Hank into a false confession, just to
00:50:53protect the rich.
00:50:55Vicki Sterling, you destroyed an innocent life. You left a little girl without a father. Aren't you afraid you're burning
00:51:01hell for what you've done?
00:51:06My God, she was only eight. Her father gone because of a wrongful conviction. It's so heartbreaking.
00:51:12I knew it. This woman was never a good person. She got my husband killed. Now we find out she
00:51:18got the girl's father killed too.
00:51:21And to think I almost believed her earlier. She's nothing but a butcher hiding behind a charity mask.
00:51:26No. My mom wouldn't do that. Mom, tell them. Tell them the truth. Tell them you didn't do this.
00:51:34No, Sarah. It was my fault. What happened back then happened because of me.
00:51:43She admitted it. So it was true.
00:51:47Dad, after all these years, the monster finally been confessed.
00:51:51Your Honor, the defendant, Vicki Sterling, just admitted guilt in open court.
00:51:57Objection. Miss Dillon must only express remorse and not admitting any actual crimes.
00:52:02You must stop making up words and fabricate confession.
00:52:05Oh, please, William. You're still defending her? Even she admits it.
00:52:10Your Honor, I request an immediate recess.
00:52:12Your Honor, I can prove that my client, Vicki Sterling, has not committed any crime whatsoever.
00:52:21Her belief that she is guilty is based on her extraordinary sense of responsibility.
00:52:30Defense counsel, you claim your client is innocent.
00:52:34But I will repeat it again. Where's the evidence?
00:52:37I do have evidence. But before that, I would ask your Honor permission to cross-reference the witness.
00:52:45Witness, are you able to continue answering questions? You can proceed.
00:52:50Please describe again what you really saw during recess those five years ago.
00:52:55I saw my father kneeling on the ground, begging this monster.
00:53:00He was hurt, and it looks like he's begging her.
00:53:04Isn't it obvious?
00:53:06Sterling must have used violence. She threatened Hank into confessing.
00:53:10Just to clarify, you did not really hear their conversation.
00:53:15And you did not really see Vicki Sterling strike your father.
00:53:22Objection, Your Honor. The defense is leading the witness.
00:53:27I demand that the questioning stops immediately.
00:53:30Objection sustained.
00:53:32Defense counsel, stop this line of questioning. The court needs direct evidence.
00:53:37If you had evidence, you would have presented it already.
00:53:41It's been five years. There's no way you found anything.
00:53:44You're right about one point. Time erodes evidence.
00:53:48Then stop wasting the court's time. Again, Your Honor, I request an immediate recess.
00:53:54Your Honor, wait. I do have evidence.
00:54:00Here it is. This contains a video footage of what happened that day, actually five years ago.
00:54:08Impossible. After all these years, there was never any video evidence. This has to be fake.
00:54:14It really was difficult to recover anything from that day.
00:54:18But eventually, we found a car parked nearby. So this footage is from its dash cam.
00:54:28The evidence is verified. Play the video.
00:54:35Listen up. In court, you would better plead guilty. Otherwise, your sweet little daughter will not be sold back.
00:54:42Okay, don't hurt her. I'll plead guilty. I'll limit anything.
00:54:46Stop or I'll call the police.
00:54:49God, are you okay? Yeah, yeah.
00:54:51Actually, the evidence favors you. I'm gonna lose today.
00:54:54No, I'll declare myself guilty in court. You must win.
00:55:00Dad! So he confessed to protect me? How? How could this be? What really happened back then? Tell me the
00:55:08truth.
00:55:09Sorry.
00:55:13What really happened back then? Tell me the truth. Sorry.
00:55:16Your father was innocent. And his case was clear cut. The victim died from a fall due to violations at
00:55:24that construction site.
00:55:25But the plaintiff, in an attempt to avoid liability, they framed your father.
00:55:30Because he was the only other worker there at the time of the accident.
00:55:33I was prepared to lose the trial that day.
00:55:39But he did not want to risk your safety. So he chose to sacrifice himself.
00:55:44What a convenient story.
00:55:46If that's true, then why didn't you say anything?
00:55:50You knew he was innocent. And yet, you let him get life in prison.
00:55:55I did try to stop him. But he did not want to risk your safety. Not for a single moment.
00:56:01That's why he chose to sacrifice his own freedom. And I also learned 20 years ago, the challenging absolute power
00:56:10head-on can only lead to more destruction.
00:56:13I had no choice.
00:56:15So that's the truth? Dad went to the construction site because he wanted extra money to buy me birthday presents.
00:56:22It's all my fault. I'm the one who killed my dad.
00:56:27Your Honor, the evidence clearly shows Client has committed desperate attempt to protect his daughter.
00:56:35From beginning to the end, Vicky Sterling committed no crime at all.
00:56:41The defense moves to dismiss all the plaintiff's accusations in its entirety.
00:56:50This truth, I can't believe it. Sterling wasn't the villain. It was the power crushing people at the bottom.
00:56:55And she's been fighting for them this whole time. She founded a charity just to help people who needed it
00:57:00most. We really blamed her for nothing.
00:57:02Enough! One win doesn't erase 10 years of doubt. So are you saying that every single case that she's handled,
00:57:10she was innocent?
00:57:11I can prove that my client is innocent. I have more evidence.
00:57:16And so do I.
00:57:17Your Honor, with all the evidence we have here, Vicky Sterling has committed no crime.
00:57:21She's always upheld the law, respected due process, and devoted her entire life to justice.
00:57:28She is the best attorney in New York.
00:57:32All these years, I never knew someone was fighting for justice in the shadows.
00:57:39Ms. Sterling, you're the kind of lawyer we all aspire to be.
00:57:44Oh no, this can't be happening. Mr. Reddy will destroy me.
00:57:49Your Honor, I have one last submission to make.
00:57:52I am formally accusing plaintiff Vera Cross to be held fully accountable of stealing our law from steel and fabricating
00:58:00evidence.
00:58:00This is a severe violation of the state law and legal ethics.
00:58:04Therefore, I request Vera Cross to be held fully accountable.
00:58:09Fully accountable! Fully accountable! Fully accountable! Fully accountable! Fully accountable!
00:58:13Oh, God, I'm finished.
00:58:17Shit.
00:58:21The court will now announce the verdict. Please, all rise.
00:58:31The defendant, Vicky Sterling, is found not guilty and she is released immediately.
00:58:41As for the plaintiff, Vera Cross, for having committed malicious false accusations and fabricated evidence,
00:58:50the court hereby revokes her license for practicing law and sentences her to ten years in prison.
00:58:59No!
00:59:07Ms. Wilson, you've been retired for years. What made you return for Ms. Sterling?
00:59:12Did you already know she was innocent?
00:59:13Well, actually, I had planned to request for leniency for something that happened twenty years ago.
00:59:21But during my investigations, I found out that she had never ever committed any wrongdoings.
00:59:27Actually, she has served this city in ways that no one can imagine.
00:59:32A lawyer like her should never be crushed by such underhanded schemes.
00:59:39We stood with her to show one truth. Justice may reflect, but it shall never be silenced by the powerful.
00:59:46Thank you. Thank you so much. Thank all of you for standing by me.
00:59:50Ms. Sterling, after everything that happened, will you continue speaking up for ordinary people?
00:59:53The truth should never be hidden in the shadows. And from this day forward, I will only fight for justice.
01:00:03Jesus Christ! What a goddamn idiot!
01:00:07She turns down millions just so she can play the hero for people that aren't worth dog shit!
01:00:13Has Sterling finally lost her fucking mind?!
01:00:17Sir, please calm down. Margaret's been sentenced to life, and every lawyer that have worked with you, used to work
01:00:23with us, has been taken down one by one. What's our next move?
01:00:26Every eye in the city is watching us right now. One wrong move. Just one. And we're done!
01:00:34We wait. And the noise will die down. And then we pull him out. We clean up everything. We can't
01:00:42afford to have Sterling pulling on any loose threads.
01:00:47Yes, sir. Happy birthday, Mom!
01:00:51Thank you, my loves. Mom, congratulations on being free again. And fighting for the justice the way you used to.
01:00:59Oh, thank you. Thank you, children.
01:01:02But, Mom, after everything that's happened, you've really pissed the Moretties off. They won't just let this go, will they?
01:01:11Well, I, uh, I don't know. Who is it?
01:01:15Ms. Sterling, after everything that happened, will you continue speaking up for ordinary people?
01:01:19Hayden Farms is one of the biggest Morettie family properties. Are they here to cause trouble?
01:01:33If you're here to cause trouble...
01:01:38Guys, it really is Ms. Sterling. Please, go.
01:01:41Please, Ms. Sterling, help us. Please, please, please help us.
01:01:45Wait, everyone, please, get up. Please, please.
01:01:50If you truly need help, my mom will do everything she can.
01:01:54I'm sorry, I'm a little confused. Do you want me to represent you? Who are you trying to sue?
01:01:59Harrison Morettie, the real state king of the East Coast.
01:02:03What? His son was just sentenced to life. You mean that Harrison himself is involved? What happened?
01:02:11Do you know Hayden's state? Of course. It's the Morettie family's biggest property.
01:02:17I mean, rumor has it that Harrison himself built his entire empire off that land 20 years ago.
01:02:23That land was ours. It was our home for generations.
01:02:27Morettie didn't just steal the land. He killed dozens of farmers.
01:02:32Murder? How dare he? Harrison is one of the most powerful men on the East Coast.
01:02:38I had no idea he was capable of such monstrous acts.
01:02:43Because power can hide everything. Those men who died, they were our fathers.
01:02:48The strongest farmers in the community disappeared overnight.
01:02:52And only women and children were left behind.
01:02:55They claimed we were hired workers on the estate, but we were just prisoners.
01:03:01He kept us there to keep us silent. We escaped only recently.
01:03:04Please, Ms. Sterling. Help us. Please. Please help us. Please help us.
01:03:10Of course. Of course I will take your case. I will get justice for all of you.
01:03:15Thanks. Thank you. Thank you, Ms. Sterling.
01:03:23Sir, this is Hayden Estate's revenue report from the last several years. Total profits, $2 billion.
01:03:31Of course. I knew this project was a gold mine. And those meddlesome farmers have been taken care of?
01:03:40Rest assured, sir. They're being watched closely. And no one will ever know what really happened 20 years ago.
01:03:48Boss, something is wrong.
01:03:50What?
01:03:51Someone started asking questions about Hayden Estate.
01:03:56Who the hell thinks they can meddle around in my business?
01:04:00It is Vicky Sterling.
01:04:08Miss Sterling, you're incredible. Within a week, you've uncovered everything that's been buried for 20 years.
01:04:12Well, a lawyer's duty is to uncover the truth. Especially when that truth protects the innocent.
01:04:18I just never imagined Harrison's crimes ran this deep.
01:04:22Ma'am, with all the evidence we've gathered so far, tomorrow's hearing, he's not walking away from this.
01:04:29This is Sterling.
01:04:31Miss Sterling, it's been a while. Would you like to come by the office?
01:04:37The hearing is tomorrow. Plaintiff counsel should avoid talking to the defendant. Goodbye.
01:04:42Wait! That special medication you requested for your son has come in.
01:04:49You wouldn't want him to go without it now, would you?
01:04:54Mr. Harrison, Miss Sterling is here.
01:04:59It seems Miss Sterling is not only a remarkable attorney, but also a devoted mother.
01:05:06Please, sit.
01:05:07If this is about the case, save it. There's nothing to discuss.
01:05:12You clearly don't understand the situation.
01:05:14You think you can walk into my office alone and talk to me like that?
01:05:21What do you want, Harrison?
01:05:23You know what happens to people who cross the Moretti family?
01:05:28You drop the case, or you won't walk out that door.
01:05:35You think I came unprepared?
01:05:37If I don't check in with my firm within two hours, my assistant will call the police
01:05:42and leak everything you're saying right now.
01:05:45You don't want additional charges before tomorrow's hearing, do you?
01:05:54Impressive.
01:05:55The reputation of Black Widow is clearly well deserved.
01:06:00I tell you what.
01:06:01You drop the farmer's case, and I'll put something nice on the table.
01:06:0830 million?
01:06:1030% of the Moretti family business.
01:06:13We're talking billions, sweetheart.
01:06:17Wow, that's such a generous offer.
01:06:27But I'm not interested.
01:06:30Wait!
01:06:32What about your son's medication?
01:06:34That could be the only chance he ever has of walking again.
01:06:38I don't make deals with the devil.
01:06:40And for the record, this entire conversation has been recorded,
01:06:43and I'm submitting it into evidence tomorrow.
01:06:47I'll see you in court.
01:06:57I can't believe it.
01:06:58After 20 years, the case is finally going to court.
01:07:02Mrs. Sterling, it's all thanks to you.
01:07:04We tried so many lawyers.
01:07:06Everyone was terrified of the Moretti family.
01:07:08But you, Ms. Sterling, you are the embodiment of justice.
01:07:11This is what I do.
01:07:13Don't worry.
01:07:14With the evidence we have so far and Ms. Sterling's expertise,
01:07:16we will bring the devil Harrison justice.
01:07:20It's about time.
01:07:21Let's get ready.
01:07:25Mom!
01:07:26Mom!
01:07:27Sarah? Paul?
01:07:28What's happening?
01:07:30Very clever of you to post guards around your house, Ms. Sterling,
01:07:33but, uh...
01:07:34Never underestimate them already.
01:07:36What do you want?
01:07:37Simple.
01:07:38You drop the case,
01:07:39or I can't guarantee what happens to your two brats.
01:07:42Your son's legs don't work,
01:07:44and pretty soon he's going to have a hard time breathing.
01:07:47Maybe both of them.
01:07:49Bastard!
01:07:50At this point, there's nothing I won't do.
01:07:53Choose, Sterling.
01:07:54The farmers or your children.
01:08:02Harrison Moretti, you cold-blooded tyrant.
01:08:04You stole our land for 20 years.
01:08:06You killed our people.
01:08:08Today the court will finally condemn you.
01:08:10Accusations without evidence is slander.
01:08:14The only ones who should be on trial here are these lying farmers.
01:08:19Still acting tough?
01:08:20Don't forget, Sterling represents us.
01:08:22That's right.
01:08:23You locked us up for years,
01:08:24and you bribed every lawyer in the state to shut us out.
01:08:28But Ms. Sterling, she took our case, and your time is up.
01:08:32Sterling.
01:08:33She spent her entire career defending the rich.
01:08:37Do you think you can actually afford her?
01:08:40You're lying.
01:08:41Ms. Sterling said she'd take our case for free,
01:08:43and she promised we'd win.
01:08:45Huh.
01:08:47Well, check the tie.
01:08:49Where is Ms. Sterling?
01:08:51Court is starting now.
01:08:53She's not here.
01:08:55She doesn't give a damn about you.
01:08:57No, that's impossible.
01:08:58Brother, it's less than a minute.
01:09:01Did she really abandon us?
01:09:05There.
01:09:06Ms. Sterling, she's here.
01:09:15Well, you actually made it.
01:09:17Don't forget, I've still got your two little brats in my hands.
01:09:21You don't actually want me to.
01:09:23You know, it occurred to me that if I give up now,
01:09:26more people are going to suffer because of you.
01:09:29The law doesn't bow down to criminals like you, Moretti.
01:09:33Get ready for prison.
01:09:39Two parties are present.
01:09:41The court is now in session.
01:09:43What do we do now?
01:09:44Mr. Sterling actually showed up.
01:09:46I'm finished!
01:09:47Relax, Mr. Moretti.
01:09:48Whatever happened 20 years ago is very deep.
01:09:51But the farmers...
01:09:51Your words mean nothing.
01:09:54Without proof.
01:09:55No evidence.
01:09:56No conviction.
01:09:57Lentif's Council, please present your case.
01:10:01Your Honor, my client and their families lived on Hayden Estate for generations.
01:10:0620 years ago, the Moretti family tried to take that land by force.
01:10:11It was a brutal act of plunder, and we are seeking full legal accountability.
01:10:21Just as I said, they have no real evidence.
01:10:24All they can allege is forced land seizure.
01:10:26No, no, no.
01:10:27Someone cut it.
01:10:28Hayden Estate is my biggest asset.
01:10:30I cannot afford to lose it.
01:10:32Trust me on this one.
01:10:35Your Honor, Poles and Council claims my client took their land by force.
01:10:39But I can prove that Hayden Estate was willingly gifted to the Moretti family.
01:10:46Please look closely.
01:10:47Hayden Estate was voluntarily signed over by these farmers themselves.
01:10:51Lies!
01:10:52My family lived there for generations.
01:10:55Why would we just give it away?
01:10:56Exactly.
01:10:57Giving up ancestral land for free defies common sense.
01:11:01And conveniently, everyone who signed that supposed contract has been missing for 20 years.
01:11:08Your Honor, I have reason to believe that this supposed agreement was obtained through coercion and worse.
01:11:17Nonsense!
01:11:18Developing Hayden Estate was an act of charity!
01:11:21I gave those people jobs!
01:11:24I fed their families!
01:11:26The missing farmers?
01:11:28I don't know anything about that!
01:11:30Your Honor, opposing counsel has yet to provide any concrete evidence.
01:11:35I ask the court to stop these baseless speculations.
01:11:38That's a fair objection.
01:11:39Plaintiff's counsel, I heard many of your arguments.
01:11:42But the court needs direct evidence.
01:11:49Your Honor, since the opposing counsel can't present a single piece of evidence, may I conclude that she and these
01:11:56farmers are deliberately defaming my client.
01:12:00I ask that you sanction them accordingly.
01:12:03What do we do?
01:12:04It's been 20 years.
01:12:05We've never found any solid evidence.
01:12:08And Mrs. Sterling only took this case three days ago.
01:12:11Does this mean we're going to lose?
01:12:13Your Honor, I have additional evidence I would like to submit.
01:12:18The court calls upon the medical examiner to showcase her findings as pertaining to this case.
01:12:24Medical examiner?
01:12:25Don't tell me they found her.
01:12:28Your Honor, we discovered several dozen bodies in the lake waters surrounding Hayden Estate.
01:12:33After examination, we identified them as the farmers who disappeared 20 years ago.
01:12:40It's my dad's.
01:12:41I've searched for 20 years.
01:12:43And he was there the whole time.
01:12:46Harrison, you monster.
01:12:47You owe them their lives.
01:12:49Even if these bodies belong to the missing farmers, my client has nothing to do with their deaths.
01:12:55For all you know, they could have drowned.
01:12:57Ridiculous!
01:12:58We lived our whole lives on that land.
01:13:00We know every ditch.
01:13:02Every drop of water.
01:13:03Dozens of men do not drown by accident in their own backyards.
01:13:08Your Honor, I have additional evidence I would like to submit to this court.
01:13:1220 years ago, Harrison Moretti saw the value in Hayden Estate.
01:13:16And he tried to buy it off the farmers and their families.
01:13:18After they refused, he resorted to violence.
01:13:33Lies!
01:13:35I never let them.
01:13:36Before the farmers disappeared, Harrison called them into a secret meeting.
01:13:41Luckily, one of them had this recorder in his pocket and it captured everything.
01:13:46I would like to submit this evidence to the court.
01:13:59The recording is authenticated.
01:14:02Permission granted.
01:14:08Mr. Moretti, please let us go.
01:14:10Our wives and children are waiting at home.
01:14:13You want to leave?
01:14:14Fine.
01:14:15Sign the deed first.
01:14:16Transfer Hayden Estate to me.
01:14:18No.
01:14:19Hayden Estate is our home.
01:14:20We won't give it away.
01:14:23Then don't blame me.
01:14:25Do it.
01:14:27Press the psalms onto the deed and dump the bodies into the lake backyard.
01:14:31You beast.
01:14:32It really was you.
01:14:34You killed them.
01:14:35You murdered all of them.
01:14:36No.
01:14:37No, no, no.
01:14:38This is fake.
01:14:39This is all fake.
01:14:43No.
01:14:44No, no, no.
01:14:45This is fake.
01:14:46This is all fake.
01:14:49Your Honor, this audio not only proves that he seized their land illegally, but he also committed mass murder.
01:14:57His crimes are heinous and we ask you today to impose the maximum sentence as permitted by law.
01:15:06The prosecution's evidence is valid and conclusive.
01:15:11The defendant Harrison Moretti is found guilty of all charges.
01:15:17No.
01:15:18No.
01:15:19No.
01:15:20It isn't real.
01:15:22No.
01:15:23The court hereby condense him to a life sentence with no parole.
01:15:29It isn't real.
01:15:31It isn't real.
01:15:33It isn't real.
01:15:35It isn't real.
01:15:36It isn't real.
01:15:39Mr. Lee.
01:15:41We found your children.
01:15:42They're at Hayden's State.
01:15:43Take me there now.
01:15:46Hayden's State is massive.
01:15:48Should we contact the police first and now wait for reinforcements?
01:15:50No, no.
01:15:50There's not enough time.
01:15:52And I don't care if it takes three days or three nights.
01:15:53We have to find my children.
01:15:55We have to find them now.
01:15:58Oh my God.
01:15:59Oh my God.
01:16:01Oh my God.
01:16:02Oh my babies.
01:16:03How did you escape?
01:16:04It's them.
01:16:05These farmers.
01:16:07They saved us.
01:16:08Moretti's men.
01:16:09They were about to throw us into this massive lake.
01:16:11But thankfully they stepped in and they fought them off.
01:16:14They saved our lives.
01:16:16Thank you so much.
01:16:18They were so brave.
01:16:21Moretti's guys were so scary.
01:16:22But the farmers.
01:16:24We're not heroes.
01:16:25We're not wrong for generation.
01:16:27We know every inch of it.
01:16:28That's the only reason we found them.
01:16:31Thank you so much for saving them.
01:16:32We start and we should take comfort.
01:16:36Exactly.
01:16:36You help us for everything.
01:16:38And he's a good person.
01:16:39And good people shouldn't stand alone.
01:16:41You know I used to think that justice could never defeat power.
01:16:45And that ordinary people could never defeat the rich and the powerful.
01:16:49But today you have all showed me that when we all come together our light can become a torch.
01:16:55From this day forward I will only fight for justice.
01:16:59For justice.
01:17:02To be continued...
01:17:04To be continued...
01:17:04To be continued...
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