1 00:00:06,006 --> 00:00:07,841 We have a warrant to search the premises. 2 00:00:07,924 --> 00:00:10,927 The warrant includes your offices and the storage facility as well. 3 00:00:11,011 --> 00:00:12,137 Do we have something to hide? 4 00:00:12,220 --> 00:00:14,806 Berg wouldn't go to this trouble for nothing. 5 00:00:14,889 --> 00:00:16,891 Wait until I get you in front of a jury. 6 00:00:16,975 --> 00:00:20,687 I understand the People have obtained a superseding indictment? 7 00:00:20,770 --> 00:00:23,732 First-degree murder with a special circumstance of murder 8 00:00:23,815 --> 00:00:24,941 for financial gain. 9 00:00:25,025 --> 00:00:28,445 I surrender myself to the court, and I will be ready to defend myself 10 00:00:28,528 --> 00:00:29,904 on the charges as scheduled. 11 00:00:32,490 --> 00:00:35,201 You think Gazarian had Sam killed 'cause he found out 12 00:00:35,285 --> 00:00:36,703 Sam was informing on him to the FBI? 13 00:00:36,786 --> 00:00:39,372 If he leaves the state, we can't subpoena him. 14 00:00:39,456 --> 00:00:40,540 They're on the move. 15 00:00:40,623 --> 00:00:42,709 Stay on them. My case is riding on this subpoena. 16 00:00:42,792 --> 00:00:44,961 -Cisco, where are you? -Palm Springs. 17 00:00:45,045 --> 00:00:49,215 Gazarian and Jeanine took off. I tracked 'em to a resort out here. 18 00:00:49,299 --> 00:00:51,342 I have a preliminary hearing coming up. 19 00:00:51,426 --> 00:00:53,720 They say I killed my business partner so I can get the whole business. 20 00:00:53,803 --> 00:00:56,097 Carter, it looks bad. They have an eyewitness. 21 00:00:56,181 --> 00:00:57,766 I didn't do this. 22 00:01:00,143 --> 00:01:02,145 Where are you taking me? Hey! 23 00:01:02,228 --> 00:01:03,563 Hey! 24 00:01:54,656 --> 00:01:56,366 Hey. Hey. 25 00:01:56,866 --> 00:01:58,493 Hey! Hey! 26 00:01:58,576 --> 00:02:00,245 How much longer are you gonna keep me here? 27 00:02:00,328 --> 00:02:02,789 Hey! You know I didn't start that fight! 28 00:02:03,790 --> 00:02:04,999 Uh! 29 00:02:12,257 --> 00:02:15,426 They wouldn't let anybody in. The jail was on lockdown all weekend. 30 00:02:15,510 --> 00:02:16,511 Some kind of riot. 31 00:02:16,594 --> 00:02:19,806 Mickey didn't call either. You don't think he got hurt, do you? 32 00:02:19,889 --> 00:02:21,641 If it was serious, we would've heard. 33 00:02:21,724 --> 00:02:24,519 More likely, he's in the SHU. They don't let you make calls. 34 00:02:24,602 --> 00:02:26,354 Why would they put him in solitary? 35 00:02:26,437 --> 00:02:28,565 I don't know, but we should find out. 36 00:02:28,648 --> 00:02:31,860 -I'll be there in ten minutes. -I'll let them know. Thank you. 37 00:02:31,943 --> 00:02:35,196 Okay, good. I filed an emergency motion to get in front of Judge Stone. 38 00:02:35,280 --> 00:02:36,239 That's been moved up. 39 00:02:36,906 --> 00:02:37,949 What do you mean? 40 00:02:38,032 --> 00:02:40,076 That was the judge's clerk. You guys were on for 9:00. 41 00:02:40,160 --> 00:02:42,078 They just said they need you in there ASAP. 42 00:02:43,413 --> 00:02:45,915 Ms. Berg, Ms. Crane, Ms. McPherson. 43 00:02:46,457 --> 00:02:48,084 This is Assistant Sheriff Adams 44 00:02:48,168 --> 00:02:51,296 in charge of custody operations for the sheriff's department. 45 00:02:51,379 --> 00:02:54,424 We have counsel for the sheriff's department present as well. 46 00:02:54,507 --> 00:02:57,177 We're already running late, so, Sheriff Adams, 47 00:02:57,677 --> 00:02:59,387 if you could explain why you're here. 48 00:02:59,470 --> 00:03:01,055 Thank you, Judge. Um… 49 00:03:01,848 --> 00:03:05,685 I'm afraid we have a developing situation involving Mr. Haller. 50 00:03:06,186 --> 00:03:09,564 Since Friday evening, he's been held in the jail's secure housing unit. 51 00:03:10,565 --> 00:03:11,774 Can I ask why? 52 00:03:11,858 --> 00:03:15,612 He was at the center of a riot that put the facility on lockdown this weekend. 53 00:03:15,695 --> 00:03:17,405 Is he okay? Is he safe? 54 00:03:17,488 --> 00:03:22,035 Mr. Haller is fine, but his safety is what I am here to discuss. 55 00:03:22,118 --> 00:03:23,536 It is our department's belief 56 00:03:23,620 --> 00:03:25,955 that Mr. Haller's continued presence at the jail 57 00:03:26,039 --> 00:03:29,083 creates an ongoing danger to himself and to other inmates. 58 00:03:29,167 --> 00:03:30,418 Meaning what exactly? 59 00:03:31,252 --> 00:03:34,130 Simply put, we no longer feel confident that we can 60 00:03:35,215 --> 00:03:37,050 guarantee his safety at the county jail. 61 00:03:37,133 --> 00:03:39,802 Whoa, whoa, whoa. Hold on. What are you talking about? 62 00:03:39,886 --> 00:03:43,306 What he is talking about is exactly why we filed an emergency motion. 63 00:03:43,389 --> 00:03:45,016 We need to get Mr. Haller out. 64 00:03:45,099 --> 00:03:46,935 -Over my dead body. -Ms. Berg-- 65 00:03:47,018 --> 00:03:51,397 Your Honor, it is a statutory requirement that the defendant remain in custody. 66 00:03:51,481 --> 00:03:54,359 Now the jail is saying that they can't handle him? 67 00:03:55,276 --> 00:03:56,444 Move him to another wing 68 00:03:56,527 --> 00:03:59,530 or to one of the other eight jails the sheriff's department oversees. 69 00:03:59,614 --> 00:04:02,825 Moving him won't solve anything. Will it, Sheriff? 70 00:04:02,909 --> 00:04:06,079 Because the problem isn't the jail, it's the people guarding it. 71 00:04:06,162 --> 00:04:09,249 Mr. Haller busted the deputies for eavesdropping, 72 00:04:09,332 --> 00:04:11,167 and now they want revenge. 73 00:04:11,251 --> 00:04:12,710 Is this true, Sheriff? 74 00:04:12,794 --> 00:04:16,714 There are… issues with custodial security, yes. 75 00:04:16,798 --> 00:04:19,968 I recently brought in some new deputies who report directly to me. 76 00:04:20,051 --> 00:04:22,387 You brought spies to point out the troublemakers? 77 00:04:22,470 --> 00:04:24,514 We're in the process of correcting the issues. 78 00:04:24,597 --> 00:04:28,351 Great. In the meantime, if the defendant is safe in the SHU, 79 00:04:28,434 --> 00:04:30,853 why can't he stay there for the duration of the trial? 80 00:04:30,937 --> 00:04:34,190 Because he hasn't done anything to warrant solitary confinement, 81 00:04:34,274 --> 00:04:37,277 which infringes on his constitutional rights. 82 00:04:37,360 --> 00:04:39,821 And who knows how safe he'll be in the SHU? 83 00:04:39,904 --> 00:04:42,615 The deputies control that as much as the rest of the jail. 84 00:04:42,699 --> 00:04:46,411 Well, be that as it may, this was already ruled on, Judge. 85 00:04:46,494 --> 00:04:49,122 If the accused wanted to keep his speedy trial, 86 00:04:49,205 --> 00:04:51,165 he needed to forego bail. 87 00:04:51,249 --> 00:04:53,584 We have kept up our end of the bargain, 88 00:04:53,668 --> 00:04:55,920 and now the defense is looking to take advantage-- 89 00:04:56,004 --> 00:04:58,631 The defense would beg to disagree. 90 00:04:58,715 --> 00:05:02,677 We lost an entire weekend of prep while my client sat in solitary. 91 00:05:02,760 --> 00:05:05,513 If anyone gained an advantage, it's the People. 92 00:05:05,596 --> 00:05:09,309 Let me guess, it was one of your new deputies who put him in the SHU, 93 00:05:09,392 --> 00:05:11,769 which left you a whole bag of wrenches to clean up. 94 00:05:11,853 --> 00:05:13,271 I'm not trying to make excuses. 95 00:05:13,354 --> 00:05:15,523 Your department is trying to avoid a lawsuit, 96 00:05:15,606 --> 00:05:18,901 which is exactly what you'll get if anything happens to him inside. 97 00:05:19,652 --> 00:05:20,570 Your Honor, 98 00:05:20,653 --> 00:05:24,324 the defense respectfully, but strongly, requests the court release Mr. Haller 99 00:05:24,407 --> 00:05:27,577 from incarceration for his own safety and that of other inmates. 100 00:05:27,660 --> 00:05:32,290 And the People vehemently oppose this outrageous request 101 00:05:32,373 --> 00:05:35,043 and insist that the letter of the law be followed. 102 00:05:42,467 --> 00:05:43,384 Well, 103 00:05:44,969 --> 00:05:45,928 this is a clusterfu-- 104 00:05:51,267 --> 00:05:52,101 Let's go. 105 00:06:28,930 --> 00:06:29,972 You okay? 106 00:06:32,558 --> 00:06:35,478 -The hell is going on, Maggie? -The judge agreed to let you out. 107 00:06:35,561 --> 00:06:37,980 Berg insisted he put you on house arrest. 108 00:06:40,358 --> 00:06:41,776 That's Deputy Bennett. 109 00:06:41,859 --> 00:06:45,029 He's gonna escort you between home and the courthouse every day. 110 00:06:45,113 --> 00:06:47,031 You're not allowed to go anywhere else. 111 00:06:49,367 --> 00:06:50,660 Get in the car. 112 00:06:57,333 --> 00:06:59,794 See you at home, Mick? 113 00:07:44,881 --> 00:07:45,882 Lorna. 114 00:07:47,175 --> 00:07:48,217 You gotta see this. 115 00:07:50,928 --> 00:07:51,888 What is it? 116 00:07:51,971 --> 00:07:54,849 The security video from Carter's liquor store. Watch. 117 00:07:55,725 --> 00:07:57,727 This came first thing this morning. 118 00:07:57,810 --> 00:08:00,771 Was hoping you could poke holes in the story Rashad told us, but… 119 00:08:02,648 --> 00:08:03,816 There's Rashad. 120 00:08:13,493 --> 00:08:15,703 He goes back to the storeroom just like he said. 121 00:08:21,000 --> 00:08:22,293 And a few seconds later… 122 00:08:28,674 --> 00:08:29,884 That's all there is. 123 00:08:30,718 --> 00:08:33,638 The shooter knew exactly where the camera was and took it out. 124 00:08:33,721 --> 00:08:34,805 Carter owns the store. 125 00:08:34,889 --> 00:08:37,725 If anyone knows where the camera is, it would be him. 126 00:08:38,392 --> 00:08:40,603 His prelim is in a couple hours. 127 00:08:40,686 --> 00:08:43,105 I think I have a way to knock down Rashad's testimony, 128 00:08:43,189 --> 00:08:44,941 but this makes it look so much worse. 129 00:08:45,024 --> 00:08:49,111 Look, don't freak out yet. We still have time to find something. 130 00:08:49,612 --> 00:08:51,822 I'm gonna come by court for some moral support. 131 00:08:51,906 --> 00:08:53,866 Mmm. Thank you, Izzy. 132 00:08:55,409 --> 00:08:56,786 You hear from Cisco? 133 00:08:56,869 --> 00:08:58,162 Nope. 134 00:08:58,246 --> 00:09:00,581 Just call him, will ya? 135 00:09:00,665 --> 00:09:02,458 Or text him. Something. 136 00:09:06,462 --> 00:09:07,380 Fine. 137 00:09:14,220 --> 00:09:15,596 -Babe? -Hey. 138 00:09:15,680 --> 00:09:18,849 I love you too. I've just been so worried. 139 00:09:18,933 --> 00:09:20,643 You big idiot. 140 00:09:20,726 --> 00:09:22,895 I know, and I am really sorry. 141 00:09:22,979 --> 00:09:26,399 I wasn't trying to lie about following Gazarian out here. 142 00:09:26,482 --> 00:09:28,693 I know. You were just doing your job. 143 00:09:30,069 --> 00:09:32,822 Have you seen those two goons that beat you up? 144 00:09:32,905 --> 00:09:35,825 No, no, which is kind of weird. 145 00:09:35,908 --> 00:09:38,411 Well, I am not complaining. 146 00:09:38,494 --> 00:09:41,872 Babe, I promise you it's safe. It's not dangerous at all. 147 00:09:41,956 --> 00:09:43,916 If anything, it's kind of 148 00:09:45,293 --> 00:09:46,377 boring. 149 00:09:46,460 --> 00:09:47,962 Stuck in the room all day 150 00:09:48,045 --> 00:09:51,841 watching Gazarian and Jeanine get in and out of the pool. 151 00:09:51,924 --> 00:09:54,594 Well, come home soon. Winston and I miss you. 152 00:09:54,677 --> 00:09:56,470 Yeah, how much do you miss me? 153 00:09:58,389 --> 00:10:00,725 I miss you so much. 154 00:10:00,808 --> 00:10:03,978 But not as much as I miss my Mini. 155 00:10:04,061 --> 00:10:05,730 Cisco, I hate driving your truck. 156 00:10:05,813 --> 00:10:08,190 I need a booster seat to see over the steering wheel. 157 00:10:08,274 --> 00:10:09,233 Babe, listen. 158 00:10:09,317 --> 00:10:12,778 I need the Mini to remain inconspicuous. Okay? 159 00:10:12,862 --> 00:10:14,447 That's what you said about your truck. 160 00:10:14,530 --> 00:10:17,867 You'll have the car and me back better than ever very soon. 161 00:10:17,950 --> 00:10:19,952 -I promise. -Good. 162 00:10:21,704 --> 00:10:23,080 Oh, I have a prelim. 163 00:10:23,164 --> 00:10:25,458 I have to get ready in two hours, so I gotta go. 164 00:10:25,541 --> 00:10:27,960 Knock 'em dead, huh? I know you will. 165 00:10:28,044 --> 00:10:30,212 -I love you. -Love you too, babe. 166 00:10:30,296 --> 00:10:31,213 Bye. 167 00:10:51,734 --> 00:10:52,985 So what do you think? 168 00:10:53,486 --> 00:10:55,404 I think Drucker, guaranteed. 169 00:10:55,488 --> 00:10:58,574 She laid the foundation with Collins. Drucker brings it home. 170 00:10:58,658 --> 00:11:00,201 -That's what I'd do. -Yeah. 171 00:11:00,284 --> 00:11:02,411 All rise. 172 00:11:09,210 --> 00:11:10,419 Please be seated. 173 00:11:11,796 --> 00:11:15,174 Well, the good news is we've got plenty to work with if Drucker decides-- 174 00:11:15,257 --> 00:11:16,175 Ms. Berg. 175 00:11:17,343 --> 00:11:19,428 -Are the People ready? -We are, Your Honor. 176 00:11:19,512 --> 00:11:22,640 The People call Paul Russo to the stand. 177 00:11:27,144 --> 00:11:29,772 The ballistics expert. Why would she start with him? 178 00:11:30,648 --> 00:11:34,151 And did the slug that you recovered from the defendant's garage 179 00:11:34,235 --> 00:11:37,029 match the slugs you recovered from the victim? 180 00:11:37,113 --> 00:11:40,408 Yes. The rounds were identical and fired from the same handgun, 181 00:11:40,491 --> 00:11:43,369 a Mossberg MC2sc. 182 00:11:43,452 --> 00:11:45,037 And is that a common handgun? 183 00:11:45,621 --> 00:11:47,123 Very common. Yes. 184 00:11:47,206 --> 00:11:48,165 Now, Mr. Russo, 185 00:11:48,249 --> 00:11:51,293 one issue that's been raised is the noise that a handgun makes. 186 00:11:51,377 --> 00:11:56,424 None of the defendant's neighbors reported hearing any gunshots that night. 187 00:11:56,507 --> 00:11:58,759 Can you explain how that might be? 188 00:11:58,843 --> 00:12:01,303 Well, in my opinion, the most likely explanation 189 00:12:01,387 --> 00:12:04,557 would be that the gun had a suppressor attached. 190 00:12:04,640 --> 00:12:06,058 -A silencer? -Yes. 191 00:12:06,142 --> 00:12:10,646 But contrary to popular belief, it doesn't completely silence the shot. 192 00:12:10,730 --> 00:12:14,734 It reduces the noise level to 100, 110 decibels. 193 00:12:14,817 --> 00:12:18,988 For the jury's sake, can you give a comparison in terms of noise level? 194 00:12:19,071 --> 00:12:22,199 Roughly the same as the sound of a kitchen blender on high 195 00:12:22,283 --> 00:12:27,204 or the sound of a car motor starting, but only for a fraction of a second. 196 00:12:27,288 --> 00:12:30,708 So, in your opinion, would it be possible that the defendant's neighbors 197 00:12:30,791 --> 00:12:32,460 might not have noticed such a noise? 198 00:12:32,543 --> 00:12:36,297 I'd say likely, especially if they were asleep or watching TV. 199 00:12:36,380 --> 00:12:39,842 I mean, that is the purpose of a suppressor, after all. 200 00:12:39,925 --> 00:12:42,094 Of course. Nothing further. 201 00:12:45,681 --> 00:12:47,850 Good afternoon, Mr. Russo. 202 00:12:48,517 --> 00:12:51,103 I won't keep you long. I have just a couple of questions. 203 00:12:51,604 --> 00:12:53,981 You testified that a suppressed round 204 00:12:54,064 --> 00:12:57,401 would have a noise level of about 100 to 110 decibels. 205 00:12:57,485 --> 00:12:58,652 -Correct? -That's right. 206 00:12:58,736 --> 00:13:00,571 And that, especially just for a second, 207 00:13:00,654 --> 00:13:03,282 it's likely the neighbors would not have noticed the noise? 208 00:13:03,365 --> 00:13:04,909 In my opinion, yes. 209 00:13:13,959 --> 00:13:16,462 Defense Exhibit B, Your Honor. 210 00:13:21,383 --> 00:13:25,805 Mr. Russo, this is a diagram of Mr. Haller's home. 211 00:13:26,388 --> 00:13:29,308 As you can see, his garage is right here, 212 00:13:29,391 --> 00:13:33,312 and his bedroom is all the way back here. 213 00:13:33,395 --> 00:13:36,816 It's a diagonal distance of approximately 78 feet. 214 00:13:36,899 --> 00:13:40,319 Now, you testified that the neighbors at a similar distance 215 00:13:40,402 --> 00:13:42,696 would not have noticed this noise. 216 00:13:43,197 --> 00:13:45,783 If Mr. Haller were asleep in this bedroom here, 217 00:13:45,866 --> 00:13:50,120 then… I assume he also would not have heard the noise? Correct? 218 00:13:50,204 --> 00:13:51,455 Uh, well, I… 219 00:13:51,539 --> 00:13:54,166 I suppose it's plausible that he may not have heard it-- 220 00:13:54,250 --> 00:13:56,293 Oh, but you said "likely." 221 00:13:56,377 --> 00:13:58,003 Not "plausible." 222 00:13:58,838 --> 00:14:02,049 I mean, it's the purpose of a suppressor, right? 223 00:14:02,132 --> 00:14:04,009 It's not an exact science. 224 00:14:04,093 --> 00:14:06,220 Well, just answer the question, Mr. Russo. 225 00:14:06,720 --> 00:14:09,431 If someone was in Mr. Haller's garage 226 00:14:09,515 --> 00:14:12,726 and killed the victim using a suppressor, then, according to you, 227 00:14:12,810 --> 00:14:16,397 Mr. Haller could have slept through the entire thing. Correct? 228 00:14:19,775 --> 00:14:21,068 He could have. Yes. 229 00:14:21,819 --> 00:14:22,653 Thank you. 230 00:14:23,612 --> 00:14:24,864 Nothing further. 231 00:14:27,116 --> 00:14:30,202 Mr. Johnson, can you tell the court what you do for a living? 232 00:14:30,286 --> 00:14:31,328 Private security. 233 00:14:31,412 --> 00:14:33,998 I currently patrol the businesses on West Adams Boulevard, 234 00:14:34,081 --> 00:14:35,833 from Vermont to Western. 235 00:14:35,916 --> 00:14:37,626 Have you always worked in security? 236 00:14:37,710 --> 00:14:41,505 Sort of. I'm a retired New York City police officer. 237 00:14:41,589 --> 00:14:43,507 My wife and I, we moved to LA. 238 00:14:43,591 --> 00:14:46,302 We have family here, plus the weather. 239 00:14:46,385 --> 00:14:47,428 I see. 240 00:14:47,511 --> 00:14:50,848 Now, let's go back to December 20th of last year. 241 00:14:51,348 --> 00:14:55,269 Can you tell us what alerted you to a crime in progress? 242 00:14:55,352 --> 00:14:57,688 Sure. I was in my patrol car. 243 00:14:57,771 --> 00:15:00,816 I heard what I believed to be two gunshots, one right after another. 244 00:15:00,900 --> 00:15:02,818 -What did you do? -I got out of my vehicle. 245 00:15:02,902 --> 00:15:04,862 I was on Kenwood, south of Adams. 246 00:15:04,945 --> 00:15:06,906 I heard a third pop. I ran to the corner. 247 00:15:06,989 --> 00:15:09,199 I didn't know where the shots were coming from, 248 00:15:09,283 --> 00:15:13,203 but I saw the door to the liquor store ajar. 249 00:15:13,287 --> 00:15:16,790 So I went in, and there was Gary laying on the floor. 250 00:15:16,874 --> 00:15:19,001 That's Gary Cartwright, the victim? 251 00:15:19,585 --> 00:15:20,461 Yes. 252 00:15:20,961 --> 00:15:23,339 And what was Mr. Cartwright's condition? 253 00:15:24,214 --> 00:15:25,215 Not good. 254 00:15:26,759 --> 00:15:27,843 He was, uh… 255 00:15:30,095 --> 00:15:31,388 He was, uh… 256 00:15:32,431 --> 00:15:33,849 Excuse me. I'm sorry. 257 00:15:37,186 --> 00:15:39,188 He was shot through the abdomen. 258 00:15:39,980 --> 00:15:41,273 There was blood everywhere. 259 00:15:42,274 --> 00:15:43,817 I tried to stop the bleeding. 260 00:15:44,985 --> 00:15:45,945 It was bad. 261 00:15:46,946 --> 00:15:50,407 The stock boy, Rashad, said that 911 was on its way. 262 00:15:50,491 --> 00:15:53,369 So I tried my best to administer CPR, but-- 263 00:15:53,452 --> 00:15:55,162 Was Mr. Cartwright still conscious? 264 00:15:55,245 --> 00:15:58,082 Barely. I just kept telling him to keep holding on, you know. 265 00:15:58,165 --> 00:16:01,961 -That the paramedics would be there soon. -Was he able to say anything to you? 266 00:16:05,297 --> 00:16:06,382 Mr. Johnson? 267 00:16:08,384 --> 00:16:12,262 It's… It's like I said. Shock. I don't know if he knew what was going on. 268 00:16:12,346 --> 00:16:16,266 I'll ask you again, Mr. Johnson. What did Mr. Cartwright say? 269 00:16:18,602 --> 00:16:19,603 He said… 270 00:16:23,190 --> 00:16:26,235 "Carter." At least that's what it sounded like to me. 271 00:16:26,318 --> 00:16:28,904 -Objection. Hearsay. -It's a dying declaration. 272 00:16:28,988 --> 00:16:31,156 Except, according to the medical report, 273 00:16:31,240 --> 00:16:33,575 he wasn't declared dead until 40 minutes later. 274 00:16:33,659 --> 00:16:37,413 Then it's an excited utterance, which is also a hearsay exception. 275 00:16:37,496 --> 00:16:40,290 I think getting shot meets the bar for a startling event. 276 00:16:40,374 --> 00:16:42,918 Then it's irrelevant and more prejudicial than probative. 277 00:16:43,002 --> 00:16:45,838 Your Honor, it is not in dispute that my client had an argument 278 00:16:45,921 --> 00:16:47,881 with the victim shortly before the shooting, 279 00:16:47,965 --> 00:16:51,760 but the mere fact that he uttered my client's name should have no bearing-- 280 00:16:51,844 --> 00:16:54,972 You gave it a good shot, Ms. Crane, but the testimony comes in. 281 00:17:03,856 --> 00:17:06,859 It just keeps getting worse. I got duped, Izzy. 282 00:17:06,942 --> 00:17:10,446 I felt sorry for Carter, but now I'm starting to think he did it. 283 00:17:10,529 --> 00:17:12,656 Well, you still have to represent him, right? 284 00:17:14,158 --> 00:17:15,784 If we wanna get paid, I do. 285 00:17:19,538 --> 00:17:23,292 Hey, L, this is something for Mickey's case I need to follow up on, 286 00:17:23,792 --> 00:17:26,420 but keep your chin up, okay? 287 00:17:47,483 --> 00:17:49,151 Drucker's here. 288 00:17:50,194 --> 00:17:51,403 He'll be next. 289 00:17:54,823 --> 00:17:56,450 Is the witness ready? 290 00:17:56,533 --> 00:17:57,701 Yep, good to go. 291 00:18:04,041 --> 00:18:05,125 Ms. Berg? 292 00:18:06,210 --> 00:18:07,169 Yes, Your Honor. 293 00:18:07,252 --> 00:18:10,130 The People call Jessica Westfeldt to the stand. 294 00:18:11,965 --> 00:18:13,550 Remind me who Jessica Westfeldt is. 295 00:18:13,634 --> 00:18:15,219 She was one of our interns. 296 00:18:15,302 --> 00:18:17,513 It was only for a few months. Lorna hired her. 297 00:18:17,596 --> 00:18:18,931 Anything to worry about? 298 00:18:19,014 --> 00:18:21,600 I don't think I ever talked to her. 299 00:18:26,647 --> 00:18:27,564 Ms. Westfeldt, 300 00:18:27,648 --> 00:18:30,692 can you explain to the jury your relationship to the defendant? 301 00:18:30,776 --> 00:18:34,154 I was an intern at Mr. Haller's law firm for about three months. 302 00:18:34,238 --> 00:18:35,322 During your time, 303 00:18:35,405 --> 00:18:39,576 did Mr. Haller's firm represent the victim in this case, Mr. Scales? 304 00:18:39,660 --> 00:18:41,578 Uh, yes, on a fraud case. 305 00:18:41,662 --> 00:18:44,540 Objection. May we approach? 306 00:18:50,379 --> 00:18:53,423 Judge, this line of questioning violates attorney-client privilege. 307 00:18:53,507 --> 00:18:54,883 Mr. Scales may be deceased, 308 00:18:54,967 --> 00:18:58,387 but the details of his representation are still privileged and confidential. 309 00:18:58,470 --> 00:19:00,222 Privilege doesn't apply here. 310 00:19:00,305 --> 00:19:03,851 Ms. Westfeldt will not be revealing any confidential details 311 00:19:03,934 --> 00:19:06,186 of Mr. Scales' representation. 312 00:19:06,270 --> 00:19:10,524 Her testimony concerns a statement against interest by the defendant. 313 00:19:11,108 --> 00:19:14,027 I'll allow it, but I will cut you off immediately 314 00:19:14,111 --> 00:19:16,363 if you stray into anything privileged, Ms. Berg. 315 00:19:16,446 --> 00:19:17,531 Absolutely, Your Honor. 316 00:19:28,125 --> 00:19:30,169 Thank you for meeting with me, Dr. Schultz. 317 00:19:30,252 --> 00:19:33,046 Not at all. I was intrigued when Keith reached out 318 00:19:33,130 --> 00:19:36,175 from the LA Times about your master's thesis. 319 00:19:36,258 --> 00:19:38,760 Not many people care about biofuel. 320 00:19:38,844 --> 00:19:42,639 Wind and solar are the media stars of renewable energy. 321 00:19:43,473 --> 00:19:49,271 Biofuel is the… weird cousin that doesn't smell so good. 322 00:19:50,606 --> 00:19:53,442 I once drove behind a converted biodiesel fuel car. 323 00:19:53,525 --> 00:19:55,569 It smelled like egg rolls. It wasn't so bad. 324 00:19:55,652 --> 00:19:57,821 Well, then you're one of the lucky ones. 325 00:19:58,322 --> 00:19:59,448 So what can I do for ya? 326 00:19:59,531 --> 00:20:03,994 I'm happy to help advance the cause of science or sane public policy. 327 00:20:05,662 --> 00:20:08,582 Dr. Schultz, I have to come clean. 328 00:20:08,665 --> 00:20:11,543 I'm not actually a grad student. 329 00:20:12,502 --> 00:20:13,921 I don't even go to UCLA. 330 00:20:14,004 --> 00:20:15,047 What? 331 00:20:15,130 --> 00:20:17,883 I lied to that reporter trying to get some information. 332 00:20:18,550 --> 00:20:20,010 I actually work for a lawyer. 333 00:20:21,053 --> 00:20:21,887 Lawyer? 334 00:20:21,970 --> 00:20:24,640 I wouldn't blame you if you don't wanna talk to me, but… 335 00:20:28,644 --> 00:20:30,062 I really need your help. 336 00:20:31,271 --> 00:20:33,815 How did you come to be at the courthouse that day? 337 00:20:33,899 --> 00:20:36,235 Lorna called and asked me to come. 338 00:20:36,318 --> 00:20:38,528 One of her heels snapped off, and it turns out 339 00:20:38,612 --> 00:20:40,656 she kept an extra pair of shoes at the office. 340 00:20:41,240 --> 00:20:44,576 When I arrived, she was with Mr. Haller and Mr. Scales. 341 00:20:44,660 --> 00:20:46,203 Why was Mr. Scales there? 342 00:20:46,286 --> 00:20:47,871 He had just come out of a hearing. 343 00:20:47,955 --> 00:20:50,374 That was the fraud case that I mentioned earlier. 344 00:20:50,457 --> 00:20:53,877 He had been accused of embezzling money from a charity. 345 00:20:53,961 --> 00:20:56,004 Do you remember the outcome of that case? 346 00:20:57,589 --> 00:20:58,632 Well… 347 00:20:58,715 --> 00:21:02,010 The judge agreed to supervised probation. All he has to do is pay the money back. 348 00:21:02,094 --> 00:21:05,931 -Which is not happening anytime soon. -What are you talking about? 349 00:21:06,014 --> 00:21:09,559 I have to pay more to my last investor. If I don't pay them, I'm dead. 350 00:21:09,643 --> 00:21:11,561 No, Sam. If you don't pay us, you're dead. 351 00:21:13,814 --> 00:21:16,316 He threatened Sam Scales? 352 00:21:17,109 --> 00:21:19,361 -Yes. -And those were his exact words. 353 00:21:20,487 --> 00:21:22,906 "If you don't pay us, you're dead?" 354 00:21:22,990 --> 00:21:27,869 Yes. I remember because Mr. Haller was very angry, and it scared me. 355 00:21:28,453 --> 00:21:30,330 So you took his threat seriously? 356 00:21:30,414 --> 00:21:34,167 Yes. In fact, I stopped working there not long after that. 357 00:21:34,251 --> 00:21:35,544 I'm sure you did. 358 00:21:36,336 --> 00:21:39,381 Thank you, Ms. Westfeldt. No more questions, Your Honor. 359 00:21:40,799 --> 00:21:41,883 I'll take this. 360 00:21:41,967 --> 00:21:44,177 And don't look so mad. It's not playing. 361 00:21:46,179 --> 00:21:47,097 Maggie. 362 00:21:55,897 --> 00:21:58,066 Good afternoon, Ms. Westfeldt. 363 00:21:58,775 --> 00:22:02,529 If you don't mind, I would like to ask you about what you heard, 364 00:22:02,612 --> 00:22:04,448 that phrase, "you're dead." 365 00:22:05,198 --> 00:22:08,618 Have you ever heard that used as a figure of speech before? 366 00:22:08,702 --> 00:22:11,705 A big sister says it to her little sister when she's wearing her clothes. 367 00:22:11,788 --> 00:22:13,707 "Touch my stuff again, you're dead." 368 00:22:13,790 --> 00:22:16,543 I mean, sure, I've heard it before. 369 00:22:16,626 --> 00:22:19,171 But this just felt more, 370 00:22:19,755 --> 00:22:21,965 I don't know, real, I guess. 371 00:22:22,049 --> 00:22:26,845 Right, because you said Mr. Haller was, um, how'd you put it, angry? 372 00:22:26,928 --> 00:22:27,763 Yes. 373 00:22:27,846 --> 00:22:30,515 At least that's how he seemed to me, anyway. 374 00:22:30,599 --> 00:22:34,019 And how would you describe your time working at Mr. Haller's firm? 375 00:22:34,686 --> 00:22:36,355 It was fine. 376 00:22:36,438 --> 00:22:37,856 Just fine? 377 00:22:38,398 --> 00:22:39,483 Were you treated well? 378 00:22:39,566 --> 00:22:43,737 I got along well with Lorna and the rest of the staff. 379 00:22:43,820 --> 00:22:45,447 But not Mr. Haller? 380 00:22:46,198 --> 00:22:48,283 I can't say I knew him very well. 381 00:22:48,367 --> 00:22:50,994 Did he ever take an interest in you? Try to mentor you? 382 00:22:51,078 --> 00:22:54,373 No. Uh, he was always very busy. 383 00:22:54,456 --> 00:22:57,667 Sometimes he even forgot my name. Actually, most of the time. 384 00:22:58,251 --> 00:22:59,461 Oh. 385 00:22:59,544 --> 00:23:02,672 Well, that must have upset you. Right? 386 00:23:03,423 --> 00:23:05,384 I mean, you intern at a law firm 387 00:23:05,467 --> 00:23:07,761 to learn from a great lawyer, not to be ignored. 388 00:23:07,844 --> 00:23:09,805 Objection. Relevance? 389 00:23:09,888 --> 00:23:12,391 Overruled, but get to the point, Ms. McPherson. 390 00:23:12,474 --> 00:23:16,228 Almost there. Tell me, Ms. Westfeldt, what is your current job status? 391 00:23:16,311 --> 00:23:20,732 I, uh, recently passed the bar, and I'm considering my options. 392 00:23:20,816 --> 00:23:22,192 So you're unemployed. 393 00:23:22,275 --> 00:23:25,654 Has your internship with Mr. Haller helped in any way with the job search? 394 00:23:25,737 --> 00:23:27,197 Uh, no. 395 00:23:27,280 --> 00:23:30,283 He's on trial for murder, so not the greatest reference. 396 00:23:30,367 --> 00:23:33,286 You mentioned that you left Mr. Haller's firm not long ago. 397 00:23:33,370 --> 00:23:36,498 You implied that you chose to leave, 398 00:23:36,581 --> 00:23:41,086 but tell us, Ms. Westfeldt, was your departure voluntary? 399 00:23:41,169 --> 00:23:43,046 Well, they were… 400 00:23:43,130 --> 00:23:45,424 They were having financial difficulties, so… 401 00:23:45,507 --> 00:23:47,759 In other words, you were fired. Isn't that right? 402 00:23:51,721 --> 00:23:52,556 Yes. 403 00:23:52,639 --> 00:23:54,391 Given he terminated your employment 404 00:23:54,474 --> 00:23:56,560 and hasn't helped with your future job prospects, 405 00:23:56,643 --> 00:23:59,813 isn't it true that you hold a grudge against Mr. Haller? 406 00:23:59,896 --> 00:24:01,022 No. It's not like that. 407 00:24:01,106 --> 00:24:03,775 You even misconstrued a common figure of speech 408 00:24:03,859 --> 00:24:05,694 because it's you who was mad at him. 409 00:24:05,777 --> 00:24:07,446 Absolutely not. No, I would never-- 410 00:24:07,529 --> 00:24:09,781 Are you testifying today in retaliation? 411 00:24:09,865 --> 00:24:11,658 Objection. 412 00:24:16,079 --> 00:24:17,497 I'll withdraw the question. 413 00:24:18,707 --> 00:24:21,251 Good luck with the job hunt, Ms. Westfeldt. 414 00:24:21,835 --> 00:24:22,669 Nothing further. 415 00:24:42,397 --> 00:24:43,899 I hope I did enough today. 416 00:24:43,982 --> 00:24:47,360 Are you kidding? You sure you don't wanna be a defense lawyer? 417 00:24:49,529 --> 00:24:52,240 I still can't believe Berg didn't put Drucker on first. 418 00:24:52,991 --> 00:24:55,076 I think starting late really threw her off. 419 00:24:55,160 --> 00:24:58,371 There's no way Dana made a mistake on that. That had to be calculated. 420 00:24:58,997 --> 00:25:00,874 You think she saved Drucker for a reason? 421 00:25:02,334 --> 00:25:04,419 Why, you worried she's got an October surprise? 422 00:25:04,503 --> 00:25:06,213 It's the only thing that makes sense. 423 00:25:06,755 --> 00:25:10,967 If it's about the financial gain motive, we can destroy that on cross. 424 00:25:11,051 --> 00:25:12,177 It's… It's weak. 425 00:25:12,260 --> 00:25:14,930 And Dana knows it. That's why I'm worried. 426 00:25:16,056 --> 00:25:19,017 Any more skeletons in your closet I should know about? 427 00:25:19,518 --> 00:25:21,728 Disgruntled former employees, 428 00:25:21,811 --> 00:25:23,438 clients you've threatened? 429 00:25:23,522 --> 00:25:26,441 Mags, I had a bad day in court, and I took it out on Sam. 430 00:25:26,525 --> 00:25:28,693 I don't go around threatening my clients. 431 00:25:28,777 --> 00:25:31,154 You have to admit, you fly off the handle sometimes. 432 00:25:31,238 --> 00:25:35,200 Yeah. It's not my best quality, but it doesn't make me a murderer. 433 00:25:35,951 --> 00:25:38,662 We just have to get the jury to see that. That's all. 434 00:25:40,580 --> 00:25:43,833 If only people would judge you for your taste in food. 435 00:25:43,917 --> 00:25:45,585 Where do you find these places? 436 00:25:45,669 --> 00:25:48,672 When you work out of your car, you eat all over the city. 437 00:25:48,755 --> 00:25:51,424 This jerk chicken is unbelievable. 438 00:25:51,508 --> 00:25:53,718 Yeah, can I have a bite before you eat it all? 439 00:25:53,802 --> 00:25:54,719 Mm… 440 00:25:57,556 --> 00:25:59,849 You can have one, and that's it. 441 00:26:00,934 --> 00:26:03,728 -Just this tiny little piece. -You're cheap. 442 00:26:05,814 --> 00:26:06,731 That's it. 443 00:26:08,441 --> 00:26:09,693 Thank you. 444 00:26:09,776 --> 00:26:11,611 Never been a foodie like you and Hayley, 445 00:26:11,695 --> 00:26:14,531 but I really do miss those places we used to go to. 446 00:26:15,865 --> 00:26:19,244 You miss the food or my charming company? 447 00:26:24,082 --> 00:26:27,043 I assume Hayley's been sending you food pics from Mexico. 448 00:26:27,127 --> 00:26:30,380 Oh, my mother is spoiling her. She might not wanna come back. 449 00:26:30,463 --> 00:26:33,925 She does. She wants to see you get through this nightmare. 450 00:26:38,471 --> 00:26:41,308 I don't know how I could do this without you, Maggie. 451 00:26:43,143 --> 00:26:45,979 I'm running out of ways to say thank you. 452 00:27:01,244 --> 00:27:02,954 You should, uh, probably take that. 453 00:27:05,957 --> 00:27:07,000 Yeah. 454 00:27:11,004 --> 00:27:12,964 Hey, even if Dana has a trick up her sleeve, 455 00:27:13,048 --> 00:27:15,592 I still think she's gonna rest her case tomorrow. 456 00:27:16,217 --> 00:27:18,219 It's time to serve Alex Gazarian. 457 00:27:18,303 --> 00:27:19,888 Yeah, I'll text Cisco. 458 00:27:19,971 --> 00:27:20,889 Okay. 459 00:28:13,692 --> 00:28:15,276 Room service. 460 00:28:20,115 --> 00:28:21,533 I think they're gone, sir. 461 00:29:00,905 --> 00:29:02,115 Okay. It's safe. 462 00:29:33,229 --> 00:29:34,606 Son of a… 463 00:29:35,607 --> 00:29:38,860 And how long have you been in robbery homicide, Detective? 464 00:29:38,943 --> 00:29:40,653 Fourteen years. 465 00:29:40,737 --> 00:29:43,615 Fourteen years. That's a long time. 466 00:29:44,532 --> 00:29:47,535 And how many murders have you investigated in that time? 467 00:29:47,619 --> 00:29:48,578 Too many. 468 00:29:49,162 --> 00:29:50,246 Close to 100. 469 00:29:50,330 --> 00:29:54,793 And in your extensive experience, have you had a case where a murderer 470 00:29:54,876 --> 00:29:57,378 tried to use their vehicle to dispose of the body? 471 00:29:57,462 --> 00:29:59,380 Objection. Relevance. 472 00:29:59,464 --> 00:30:03,301 It goes to support the police focus on the defendant, Your Honor. 473 00:30:03,384 --> 00:30:04,219 Overruled. 474 00:30:04,886 --> 00:30:06,054 Detective? 475 00:30:06,137 --> 00:30:08,056 Yes, I have. Several times. 476 00:30:08,139 --> 00:30:09,349 It's not uncommon, 477 00:30:09,432 --> 00:30:11,643 especially when the murder is premeditated. 478 00:30:11,726 --> 00:30:13,102 Hmm. Why would that matter? 479 00:30:13,186 --> 00:30:16,815 Well, in a crime of passion, the killer hasn't thought it through. 480 00:30:16,898 --> 00:30:20,985 But if somebody plans to kill someone, like for money, say, 481 00:30:21,069 --> 00:30:23,988 well, they usually try to figure out a way to cover their tracks. 482 00:30:24,072 --> 00:30:25,240 Huh. 483 00:30:25,323 --> 00:30:26,991 Let's talk about that, then. 484 00:30:27,075 --> 00:30:29,953 You mentioned money as a motive. 485 00:30:30,036 --> 00:30:31,996 Did there come a time when you began to suspect 486 00:30:32,080 --> 00:30:34,582 that money might've been the motive behind this murder? 487 00:30:34,666 --> 00:30:36,793 Yes, that was one theory that we explored. 488 00:30:36,876 --> 00:30:38,795 We had witness statements to the effect 489 00:30:38,878 --> 00:30:42,465 that there was tension with the defendant over unpaid bills. 490 00:30:42,549 --> 00:30:44,050 Did you investigate this? 491 00:30:44,133 --> 00:30:48,847 Yes. To begin with, we conducted searches at Mr. Haller's home and office, 492 00:30:48,930 --> 00:30:52,267 and then also of his remote storage facility, 493 00:30:52,350 --> 00:30:53,852 where he keeps old files. 494 00:30:53,935 --> 00:30:55,061 What did you find there? 495 00:30:55,144 --> 00:30:59,774 As we expected, we found bills indicating $200,000 496 00:30:59,858 --> 00:31:04,195 in overdue legal fees from the victim, along with copies of bounced checks 497 00:31:04,279 --> 00:31:08,074 indicating that the victim had attempted to avoid payment. 498 00:31:08,157 --> 00:31:12,620 We also found a letter threatening action if those bills were not paid promptly. 499 00:31:12,704 --> 00:31:14,831 People's 5, Your Honor. 500 00:31:15,665 --> 00:31:19,002 Detective, can you read the highlighted portion there? 501 00:31:19,085 --> 00:31:20,003 Sure. 502 00:31:21,504 --> 00:31:23,631 "From my prior representation of you, 503 00:31:23,715 --> 00:31:27,260 I know that you keep a legal fund to pay your attorney's fees, 504 00:31:27,343 --> 00:31:31,097 and I expect to be paid out of that fund immediately." 505 00:31:31,180 --> 00:31:34,726 "Otherwise, I will have no choice but to take serious further action 506 00:31:34,809 --> 00:31:37,312 using any means at my disposal." 507 00:31:37,395 --> 00:31:39,647 "This is your final warning." 508 00:31:40,148 --> 00:31:44,319 There's no signature, but the defendant's name is at the bottom. 509 00:31:44,986 --> 00:31:46,905 And what did you take from this? 510 00:31:46,988 --> 00:31:51,117 Well, that Mr. Haller believed that Mr. Scales had a stash of money set aside, 511 00:31:51,200 --> 00:31:52,452 and he wanted it. 512 00:31:52,535 --> 00:31:54,704 We also searched the court records 513 00:31:54,787 --> 00:31:59,334 and found that Mr. Haller had filed for both civil judgments 514 00:31:59,417 --> 00:32:02,211 and an attorney's lien against Mr. Scales. 515 00:32:02,295 --> 00:32:06,341 So he also tried to file a judgment forcing Mr. Scales to pay? 516 00:32:06,424 --> 00:32:07,425 More than that. 517 00:32:08,009 --> 00:32:10,720 The lien applied as well to Mr. Scales' estate. 518 00:32:10,803 --> 00:32:12,347 His estate? 519 00:32:12,430 --> 00:32:13,389 Yes. 520 00:32:13,473 --> 00:32:17,143 Meaning that if Mr. Scales were to die, 521 00:32:17,226 --> 00:32:20,688 then whatever money that he wouldn't pay before, 522 00:32:20,772 --> 00:32:23,691 the defendant could collect once he was dead. 523 00:32:42,961 --> 00:32:44,087 Not the best time, babe. 524 00:32:44,170 --> 00:32:47,465 -Please tell me you served Gazarian. -I kind of hit a little snag. 525 00:32:48,841 --> 00:32:50,969 But, uh, it's nothing I can't fix. 526 00:32:51,052 --> 00:32:53,680 The whole point of you being there is to keep tabs on them. 527 00:32:53,763 --> 00:32:56,933 Well, they must've caught my scent because they ditched the Mercedes 528 00:32:57,016 --> 00:32:58,184 and took off in a rental. 529 00:32:58,267 --> 00:32:59,352 To go where? 530 00:33:00,019 --> 00:33:03,064 Uh, I think they're trying to go to Mexico. 531 00:33:03,147 --> 00:33:05,274 What? Cisco, he cannot cross the border. 532 00:33:05,358 --> 00:33:09,153 It's not gonna happen, I promise. I'll run 'em off the road before they do. 533 00:33:09,237 --> 00:33:12,407 Okay. I have to go to my hearing, but Iceberg is making 534 00:33:12,490 --> 00:33:14,826 this financial game bullshit look better and better. 535 00:33:14,909 --> 00:33:17,662 -We need this guy, Cisco. -Okay, I gotta go, baby. 536 00:33:21,457 --> 00:33:24,127 Thank you, Detective. Nothing further, Your Honor. 537 00:33:24,627 --> 00:33:26,462 Cross-examination? 538 00:33:26,546 --> 00:33:29,257 No. I can nail him on the search of my files. I was there. 539 00:33:29,340 --> 00:33:32,301 Fine. Stick to the facts. Don't let him drag you into anything. 540 00:33:32,385 --> 00:33:33,553 Yeah. 541 00:33:33,636 --> 00:33:34,804 Thank you, Your Honor. 542 00:33:34,887 --> 00:33:39,350 Detective, this letter from my office to Mr. Scales demanding payment, 543 00:33:39,434 --> 00:33:41,519 you said I never signed it. Correct? 544 00:33:41,602 --> 00:33:44,814 That's right. Apparently, it was drawn up by your office manager. 545 00:33:44,897 --> 00:33:48,860 And did she also draw up the court filings you refer to for judgments and liens? 546 00:33:49,652 --> 00:33:50,862 I'm not really sure. 547 00:33:50,945 --> 00:33:52,905 But you have no evidence I knew any of this. 548 00:33:52,989 --> 00:33:55,825 Other than the fact that we found the letter in your files, no. 549 00:33:55,908 --> 00:33:59,078 And you have no evidence that the letter was ever sent to Mr. Scales. 550 00:33:59,162 --> 00:34:02,040 -Isn't that correct? -Yes, that is correct. 551 00:34:02,123 --> 00:34:04,292 It was a standard letter asking for payment. 552 00:34:04,375 --> 00:34:07,211 Objection. Beyond the scope of the witness's knowledge. 553 00:34:07,295 --> 00:34:10,256 The letter speaks for itself, Mr. Haller. Sustained. 554 00:34:10,923 --> 00:34:13,176 Okay, let's talk about how you found this letter. 555 00:34:13,259 --> 00:34:15,178 How did you access my storage facility? 556 00:34:15,261 --> 00:34:17,305 As I said, we had a search warrant. 557 00:34:17,388 --> 00:34:19,390 Yes, but how did you physically get there? 558 00:34:21,184 --> 00:34:22,769 Sorry, I don't understand. 559 00:34:22,852 --> 00:34:24,437 Isn't it true that I led you there? 560 00:34:24,520 --> 00:34:26,105 I volunteered to escort you, 561 00:34:26,189 --> 00:34:29,817 even though I had no obligation to help you. Isn't that right? 562 00:34:29,901 --> 00:34:31,611 We followed you there, yes. 563 00:34:31,694 --> 00:34:34,238 It was more than that, Detective. Don't you remember? 564 00:34:34,322 --> 00:34:36,908 I even pulled over in my car and waited for you 565 00:34:36,991 --> 00:34:39,077 when you got stuck at a light so you wouldn't get lost. 566 00:34:39,160 --> 00:34:43,206 You accompanied us on the search of your storage facility, yes. 567 00:34:44,332 --> 00:34:46,959 And how did you access my facility? Because it was locked. 568 00:34:47,043 --> 00:34:49,670 Your associate met us there with the keys and unlocked it. 569 00:34:49,754 --> 00:34:53,841 And then she led you to the file cabinets and unlocked those as well, didn't she? 570 00:34:54,801 --> 00:34:55,635 Yes. 571 00:34:55,718 --> 00:34:58,054 Sounds like my staff and I were pretty cooperative 572 00:34:58,137 --> 00:35:00,014 with your search, wouldn't you agree? 573 00:35:00,598 --> 00:35:01,974 You didn't obstruct us. 574 00:35:02,058 --> 00:35:03,810 Because we had nothing to hide. 575 00:35:03,893 --> 00:35:06,562 Objection. Counsel is testifying. 576 00:35:06,646 --> 00:35:07,897 My apologies. 577 00:35:07,980 --> 00:35:09,941 First time being forced to represent myself. 578 00:35:10,024 --> 00:35:13,236 Withdrawing the statement. Now tell me something, Detective. 579 00:35:13,820 --> 00:35:16,072 In your extensive experience, 580 00:35:16,739 --> 00:35:19,200 is it unusual for an attorney to file a judgment 581 00:35:19,283 --> 00:35:21,828 or obtain a lien to collect unpaid legal fees? 582 00:35:21,911 --> 00:35:23,538 -I wouldn't know. -No? 583 00:35:23,621 --> 00:35:27,041 Just like any other business owner might do, like a mechanic's lien. 584 00:35:27,125 --> 00:35:28,292 You didn't research that? 585 00:35:29,377 --> 00:35:30,211 I did not. 586 00:35:31,087 --> 00:35:34,465 -Would you think it was unusual? -Objection. Calls for speculation. 587 00:35:34,549 --> 00:35:35,842 Sorry again, Your Honor. 588 00:35:35,925 --> 00:35:38,469 I'm just trying to understand this supposed motive. 589 00:35:38,553 --> 00:35:40,847 Now, when you were searching my files, Detective, 590 00:35:40,930 --> 00:35:43,766 did you even bother to look for my tax returns so you could see 591 00:35:43,850 --> 00:35:46,269 whether or not I wrote off the unpaid bills as a loss? 592 00:35:46,352 --> 00:35:48,020 No, I didn't take any tax returns. 593 00:35:48,104 --> 00:35:48,938 You didn't? 594 00:35:49,438 --> 00:35:51,691 So you mean to tell us you spent hours 595 00:35:51,774 --> 00:35:54,735 searching my home, my office, my facilities? 596 00:35:54,819 --> 00:35:58,447 You went through court records and anything else you can think of, 597 00:35:58,531 --> 00:36:02,160 and in the end, all you found was a letter I didn't even sign 598 00:36:02,243 --> 00:36:04,704 and a judgment that any business owner would get? 599 00:36:05,788 --> 00:36:06,622 No. 600 00:36:08,833 --> 00:36:10,835 That's not all we found, actually. 601 00:36:13,588 --> 00:36:16,924 Well, that's all you presented, Detective. 602 00:36:17,008 --> 00:36:19,010 Nothing further, Your Honor, but we reserve the right 603 00:36:19,093 --> 00:36:21,262 to recall this witness at a later time. 604 00:36:21,762 --> 00:36:22,930 Redirect, Your Honor. 605 00:36:27,143 --> 00:36:28,936 So, Detective, 606 00:36:29,020 --> 00:36:32,815 you just mentioned that you found something more in your search. 607 00:36:32,899 --> 00:36:34,400 Can you talk about that? 608 00:36:34,483 --> 00:36:37,778 Yes. We didn't confine our search just to paper files. 609 00:36:37,862 --> 00:36:39,614 On the defendant's email server, 610 00:36:39,697 --> 00:36:42,575 we found an email from a fraudulent charity 611 00:36:42,658 --> 00:36:44,327 set up by Mr. Scales. 612 00:36:44,410 --> 00:36:45,453 An email? 613 00:36:45,536 --> 00:36:46,537 Yes. 614 00:36:46,621 --> 00:36:50,499 It seems that Mr. Scales set up a phony fundraising drive 615 00:36:50,583 --> 00:36:52,793 to help migrants from Latin America. 616 00:36:52,877 --> 00:36:55,504 It was the kind of scam that was in his wheelhouse, but-- 617 00:36:55,588 --> 00:36:56,839 Objection, Your Honor. 618 00:36:56,923 --> 00:36:59,884 We have received no copy of any such email. 619 00:36:59,967 --> 00:37:02,720 That's because the analysis of the defendant's computer 620 00:37:02,803 --> 00:37:04,180 was just completed. 621 00:37:04,263 --> 00:37:07,725 That's why we didn't present the evidence in our direct examination, 622 00:37:07,808 --> 00:37:11,145 but the defendant's question clearly opened the door, 623 00:37:11,229 --> 00:37:15,608 and I have a copy of the email here for defense counsel. 624 00:37:17,610 --> 00:37:18,819 I'll allow it. 625 00:37:20,321 --> 00:37:22,949 But I'm going to construe this narrowly, Ms. Berg. 626 00:37:23,032 --> 00:37:24,700 Understood, Your Honor. 627 00:37:24,784 --> 00:37:26,953 I've never seen this before in my life. 628 00:37:27,036 --> 00:37:29,830 So, Detective, this email you found, 629 00:37:30,498 --> 00:37:32,583 why did it seem important? 630 00:37:33,584 --> 00:37:36,879 Well, the email was sent to a mailing list of a legitimate charity 631 00:37:36,963 --> 00:37:38,881 called Fuertes Unidos. 632 00:37:38,965 --> 00:37:41,425 They help provide legal aid for migrant workers. 633 00:37:41,509 --> 00:37:45,513 In fact, Mr. Haller had donated his time to the organization in the past. 634 00:37:45,596 --> 00:37:49,225 And Mr. Scales was using the name of this organization 635 00:37:49,308 --> 00:37:52,019 to try and scam people into sending him money? 636 00:37:52,103 --> 00:37:53,229 Even worse. 637 00:37:53,312 --> 00:37:56,232 He was using the defendant's name and likeness as well. 638 00:37:57,692 --> 00:38:01,320 You mean he made it seem like Mr. Haller 639 00:38:01,404 --> 00:38:04,073 was endorsing this phony fundraising appeal? 640 00:38:04,156 --> 00:38:05,491 That's right. 641 00:38:05,574 --> 00:38:08,619 Obviously, this could cause harm to the defendant's reputation 642 00:38:08,703 --> 00:38:10,788 or even potential liability. 643 00:38:10,871 --> 00:38:12,164 It seemed clear to me 644 00:38:12,248 --> 00:38:16,043 that if the defendant were aware of this, he would be furious about it, and then-- 645 00:38:16,127 --> 00:38:18,546 Objection! Speculation! 646 00:38:18,629 --> 00:38:19,547 Sustained. 647 00:38:19,630 --> 00:38:23,634 The witness will only testify to facts in evidence. Is that understood? 648 00:38:23,718 --> 00:38:25,094 Yes, Your Honor. 649 00:38:25,177 --> 00:38:26,846 Allow me to rephrase. 650 00:38:26,929 --> 00:38:30,433 Detective, did you find any evidence 651 00:38:30,516 --> 00:38:32,893 that the defendant was aware of this email? 652 00:38:32,977 --> 00:38:37,481 Well, as I said, we found the email itself on the defendant's server. 653 00:38:37,565 --> 00:38:39,233 He was a part of the mailing list. 654 00:38:39,317 --> 00:38:41,027 It was in his junk folder, 655 00:38:41,110 --> 00:38:44,447 but we had no way to know if it was sent there directly 656 00:38:44,530 --> 00:38:47,950 or if he had read it and then moved it there himself. 657 00:38:48,034 --> 00:38:52,538 Now, Detective, you testified as to a possible financial motive 658 00:38:52,621 --> 00:38:54,123 for this murder. 659 00:38:54,206 --> 00:38:56,167 Does this email support that motive? 660 00:38:56,792 --> 00:39:00,338 It's impossible to say, but in my experience, 661 00:39:01,756 --> 00:39:04,467 murders can have multiple motives. 662 00:39:04,550 --> 00:39:06,719 Imagine a man hates his wife, 663 00:39:06,802 --> 00:39:10,598 and he stands to collect life insurance if she dies. 664 00:39:10,681 --> 00:39:13,225 People often kill for more than one reason. 665 00:39:47,802 --> 00:39:49,261 You saw the shooter? 666 00:39:49,345 --> 00:39:52,515 Uh, yes, just for a second before I ran to the stockroom. 667 00:39:52,598 --> 00:39:54,934 -And what happened then? -I heard a gunshot. 668 00:39:55,017 --> 00:39:56,769 I think he was taking out the security camera. 669 00:39:56,852 --> 00:39:58,604 I heard him yell, "Give me all the fucking money." 670 00:39:58,687 --> 00:40:02,942 And then I think Gary shot back. And then it sounded like a gun jammed. 671 00:40:03,692 --> 00:40:06,112 Then there was one more shot. That was it. 672 00:40:06,195 --> 00:40:08,572 -Did the shooter flee after that? -Yeah. 673 00:40:09,156 --> 00:40:11,325 I ran out. I saw Gary lying there. 674 00:40:13,119 --> 00:40:15,663 There was so much blood. I called 911 right away. 675 00:40:15,746 --> 00:40:17,665 Just to be clear, Mr. Harrison, 676 00:40:17,748 --> 00:40:22,086 you were sure that the man with the gun that day was Carter Gates? 677 00:40:25,923 --> 00:40:28,092 It was him. Yes. 678 00:40:30,094 --> 00:40:32,138 Thank you. No further questions. 679 00:40:32,847 --> 00:40:33,973 Ms. Crane. 680 00:40:34,056 --> 00:40:35,683 Thank you, Your Honor. 681 00:40:38,936 --> 00:40:43,607 Okay. Let me just make sure I have this straight, Mr. Harrison. 682 00:40:43,691 --> 00:40:45,568 Carter and Gary had a huge fight. 683 00:40:45,651 --> 00:40:47,153 -Correct? -Yes. 684 00:40:47,236 --> 00:40:49,947 And then Carter took off, and a few minutes later, 685 00:40:50,030 --> 00:40:52,491 he came back into his own store 686 00:40:52,575 --> 00:40:54,368 with a mask on and a gun 687 00:40:54,452 --> 00:40:57,455 and demanded his own money. 688 00:40:58,581 --> 00:41:00,082 Doesn't that seem a little weird? 689 00:41:00,166 --> 00:41:02,877 I guess he wanted it to look like a robbery. You know? 690 00:41:02,960 --> 00:41:06,547 -That's why he shot the security camera. -And you are sure that it was Carter? 691 00:41:07,673 --> 00:41:10,009 -I mean, yeah. I'm pretty sure. -Pretty sure? 692 00:41:10,092 --> 00:41:12,219 I'm sure. I know what I saw. 693 00:41:12,303 --> 00:41:15,306 Even though he had a black stocking over his head, 694 00:41:15,389 --> 00:41:17,725 and you admitted that you only saw him for a second? 695 00:41:17,808 --> 00:41:20,603 I know what I heard too. It was his voice. 696 00:41:21,812 --> 00:41:26,108 Mr. Harrison, do you know what confirmation bias is? 697 00:41:26,192 --> 00:41:28,861 Uh, no. 698 00:41:28,944 --> 00:41:32,281 It means that sometimes what you expected to happen 699 00:41:32,364 --> 00:41:34,366 affects your impression of what actually happened. 700 00:41:34,450 --> 00:41:35,784 In this case, 701 00:41:35,868 --> 00:41:39,955 maybe what you think you heard is really just what you expected to hear. 702 00:41:40,039 --> 00:41:41,582 Objection. Beyond the scope. 703 00:41:41,665 --> 00:41:44,919 I'm just asking the witness for his own impressions, Your Honor. 704 00:41:46,337 --> 00:41:48,923 Overruled. The witness may answer. 705 00:41:49,423 --> 00:41:51,509 Tread carefully, Ms. Crane. 706 00:41:53,302 --> 00:41:54,595 I… I don't follow you. 707 00:41:54,678 --> 00:41:58,224 Gary and Carter had a huge fight. You were worried it might get violent. 708 00:41:58,307 --> 00:42:02,520 So when someone came back in with a gun, you just assumed it was Carter. 709 00:42:02,603 --> 00:42:06,065 -No. That's not what I saw. -You never saw the gunman's face. 710 00:42:06,148 --> 00:42:08,734 Do you know if he was wearing the same clothes as Carter? 711 00:42:08,817 --> 00:42:10,945 I don't know what Carter was wearing, but I-- 712 00:42:11,028 --> 00:42:13,822 Because you were in the stockroom when they were fighting. 713 00:42:14,782 --> 00:42:16,033 But it was his voice. 714 00:42:16,116 --> 00:42:18,661 Were you aware that Carter had a criminal record? 715 00:42:19,161 --> 00:42:22,164 He mentioned it once. It wasn't like he was trying to hide it. 716 00:42:22,248 --> 00:42:23,290 Did that scare you? 717 00:42:23,374 --> 00:42:26,669 I don't know. I just figured he came from a rough background, I guess. 718 00:42:26,752 --> 00:42:30,297 The kind where maybe you thought he was capable of violence? 719 00:42:30,381 --> 00:42:31,215 I mean… 720 00:42:31,298 --> 00:42:34,760 You knew he had a record. You knew he was really mad. 721 00:42:34,843 --> 00:42:36,303 And you were afraid of violence. 722 00:42:36,387 --> 00:42:39,723 Isn't it possible that you put all that together in your head, 723 00:42:39,807 --> 00:42:42,351 and your brain told you, "It's Carter with a gun." 724 00:42:42,434 --> 00:42:43,811 -I don't know. -You don't know? 725 00:42:43,894 --> 00:42:47,481 I don't know. I mean, yeah, sure. I mean, anything's possible, right? 726 00:42:48,274 --> 00:42:49,441 Right. 727 00:42:49,525 --> 00:42:50,943 Thank you, Mr. Harrison. 728 00:44:12,858 --> 00:44:14,234 See you down there? 729 00:44:14,318 --> 00:44:15,736 Yeah, in a minute. 730 00:44:51,063 --> 00:44:52,314 Alex Gazarian-- 731 00:44:57,611 --> 00:44:58,862 No need to get violent. 732 00:45:00,114 --> 00:45:01,907 You scared the shit out of me. 733 00:45:04,785 --> 00:45:05,786 Who the hell… 734 00:45:06,954 --> 00:45:08,122 Wait, I know you. 735 00:45:08,205 --> 00:45:09,832 We have met, yes. 736 00:45:10,666 --> 00:45:13,168 This is for you. You've been served. 737 00:45:15,045 --> 00:45:17,131 Couldn't run from me forever. 738 00:45:18,590 --> 00:45:20,801 You think I care about a fucking subpoena? 739 00:45:25,597 --> 00:45:27,307 You almost gave me a heart attack. 740 00:45:53,542 --> 00:45:54,460 Thanks again. 741 00:45:55,419 --> 00:45:58,672 Hey, I was just about to call you. I think we may have caught a break. 742 00:45:58,756 --> 00:46:00,466 -What kind of break? -In Mickey's case. 743 00:46:00,549 --> 00:46:02,509 Remember that scientist I was trying to track down? 744 00:46:02,593 --> 00:46:05,179 The EPA specialist from the LA Times article? 745 00:46:05,262 --> 00:46:07,139 -Mm-hmm. -I talked to him yesterday. 746 00:46:07,222 --> 00:46:08,182 He just called back 747 00:46:08,265 --> 00:46:11,226 and said he'd be willing to testify about the Biogreen scam. 748 00:46:11,727 --> 00:46:13,061 That is good news. 749 00:46:13,771 --> 00:46:14,730 What's wrong? 750 00:46:15,230 --> 00:46:17,608 Were you able to knock out the Rashad testimony? 751 00:46:17,691 --> 00:46:21,153 I think so, but it's not gonna be enough. You saw what happened. 752 00:46:21,236 --> 00:46:24,490 The security guard said the victim named my client right before he died. 753 00:46:25,574 --> 00:46:26,492 I'm sorry, L. 754 00:46:28,368 --> 00:46:30,078 I mean, Carter's pretty unlucky. 755 00:46:30,162 --> 00:46:32,790 The dead guy lives just long enough to ID him? 756 00:46:33,373 --> 00:46:35,542 What are the chances? 757 00:46:42,716 --> 00:46:43,842 Exactly. 758 00:46:45,135 --> 00:46:46,720 What are the chances? 759 00:46:47,471 --> 00:46:48,305 Of… 760 00:46:49,681 --> 00:46:51,558 I think we may have just caught a break. 761 00:46:52,059 --> 00:46:54,353 Uh-huh. That's what I said. 762 00:46:56,939 --> 00:46:59,358 Hey. It's Lorna. 763 00:46:59,858 --> 00:47:02,194 Yes. It's so good to hear your voice too. 764 00:47:02,277 --> 00:47:05,531 Listen, I was wondering if you could just look through something for me. 765 00:47:05,614 --> 00:47:07,449 I promise it'll be quick. 766 00:47:15,207 --> 00:47:17,960 Well, at least we know what the October surprise was. 767 00:47:18,043 --> 00:47:20,420 What a load of bullshit, and the jury bought it too. 768 00:47:20,504 --> 00:47:21,630 It wasn't your fault. 769 00:47:21,713 --> 00:47:23,257 No, it is my fault, Maggie. 770 00:47:23,340 --> 00:47:26,385 She laid a trap, and I stepped right into it. 771 00:47:26,468 --> 00:47:28,053 Exactly what you told me not to do. 772 00:47:28,136 --> 00:47:29,972 There's nothing we can do about it now. 773 00:47:30,055 --> 00:47:33,809 You did a great job knocking down the financial gain motive. 774 00:47:34,309 --> 00:47:37,479 Never even knew you could deduct unpaid legal fees on your taxes. 775 00:47:37,563 --> 00:47:39,106 Well, that's because you can't. 776 00:47:39,940 --> 00:47:40,816 What? 777 00:47:40,899 --> 00:47:42,860 You work for the government, so you wouldn't know. 778 00:47:42,943 --> 00:47:46,780 But if a client doesn't pay you, you just have to eat the loss. 779 00:47:47,281 --> 00:47:50,993 I never said you could. I just asked if he checked my returns. 780 00:47:51,076 --> 00:47:52,119 You bluffed. 781 00:47:53,161 --> 00:47:55,414 Right. Welcome to defense work. 782 00:48:00,252 --> 00:48:02,546 Well, some good news, at least. 783 00:48:05,674 --> 00:48:06,508 Okay. 784 00:48:31,283 --> 00:48:32,868 Okay, great. 785 00:48:32,951 --> 00:48:35,454 So just let me know what you find. 786 00:48:35,537 --> 00:48:36,830 Bye! 787 00:48:39,541 --> 00:48:42,544 -You think it'll work? -It's worth a shot, right? 788 00:48:43,462 --> 00:48:45,130 Yep. 789 00:48:47,090 --> 00:48:50,510 -Hey, hon. You get it done? -Yeah, but I don't know. 790 00:48:50,594 --> 00:48:51,428 What? 791 00:48:52,054 --> 00:48:53,931 Something doesn't add up. 792 00:48:54,514 --> 00:48:56,683 I've been chasing this guy everywhere. 793 00:48:56,767 --> 00:49:00,395 When I finally serve him, he barely raises an eyebrow. 794 00:49:00,479 --> 00:49:03,565 So? Maybe he's just mellowed out since the last time you served him. 795 00:49:03,649 --> 00:49:07,945 No. He's not worried about us. Feels like there's something else. 796 00:49:08,028 --> 00:49:11,073 -How'd you get past the two bodyguards? -That's the thing. 797 00:49:11,156 --> 00:49:14,117 Haven't seen those two goons this whole time. 798 00:49:14,785 --> 00:49:16,411 Until just now, they… 799 00:49:18,413 --> 00:49:19,706 Holy shit. 800 00:49:19,790 --> 00:49:21,333 He wasn't worried about us. 801 00:49:21,917 --> 00:49:23,710 He was worried about them. 802 00:49:36,473 --> 00:49:38,225 Cisco, what happened? 803 00:49:40,185 --> 00:49:41,561 We've got a problem.