Reasonable Doubt S2 Episode 9 - Who You Whit
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00:00Previously on Reasonable Doubt.
00:02What was different about that morning?
00:05I'm stopping this.
00:06I know that your friend is on trial.
00:08So some advice, fewer emotions, more reason.
00:11It's good to see you, Lucy.
00:12How did you find me? Joint custody?
00:14Oh my god, what am I gonna do?
00:16Look, I put this house up as part of her bill.
00:18Do you really think I would help her run and risk losing the bond?
00:21We will lose the house that we both live in.
00:24I'm just going to school then. Come on.
00:26You have cumon today?
00:28I really don't like it.
00:30I don't do that type of stuff, but I vape though.
00:32I got the results of the paternity test.
00:34The baby is mine.
00:35I decided to give Louis a chance.
00:37If I'm going to co-parent, Jax is going to be involved.
00:40Are you Ebony Phillips?
00:41We need you to testify about everything between you and JT.
00:44You ready to testify?
00:45That son of a bitch deserves to fucking die.
00:47I don't know, maybe this is all going too far.
00:50Maybe we should tell the truth.
01:00Well, it's another day in the Chanel Tucker case.
01:05And to say that each day in this trial has left the public on the edge of their seats
01:09is an understatement.
01:10Last week, retailers reported a drop in JT jerseys,
01:13showing heavy support for Mrs. Tucker.
01:15But this week, after the testimony of Mrs. Tucker's cousin, Sally Brosswell,
01:20JT jerseys are flying off the shelves,
01:22backing their beloved NFL star, Jamarian Tucker.
01:29Are you OK?
01:37You want to talk about it?
01:41Now you want to talk.
01:42Listen, you're still my wife and a mother of our children.
01:46So if something's wrong besides our shit, then yes, Sally, I want to know.
01:51Look, I still, I still care.
01:55I don't believe you.
02:00I'm also still mad.
02:16I don't believe you.
02:29I don't believe you.
02:59I don't believe you.
03:29I don't believe you.
03:36I don't believe you.
03:40I don't believe you.
03:44I don't believe you.
03:48I don't believe you.
03:52I don't believe you.
03:56I don't believe you.
04:27I don't believe you.
04:31I don't believe you.
04:35I don't believe you.
04:39I don't believe you.
04:43I don't believe you.
04:47I don't believe you.
04:53I don't believe you.
05:05Look what I found in Spencer's room.
05:08No.
05:09Are you serious?
05:10It fell out his jacket pocket.
05:12I'm so mad right now.
05:13I could snatch his behind right up out of his bed.
05:16Tell his dad to stay in his room for the rest of his fucking life.
05:19That part.
05:21What?
05:22I mean, I guess we can't be too hard on him, right?
05:24Because, I mean, we still need to talk to the kids about...
05:27Yeah, I know.
05:30So when are we going to tell him about the baby?
05:34We?
05:36I mean, I'll be there, but this is your show.
05:38So you let me know when you want us to tell him.
05:42I say we wait until the baby comes.
05:46It'd be better to tell him as a me and a new baby brother.
05:50Mm-hmm.
05:52Okay.
05:56How's lunch coming?
05:59I saw your text earlier about one of your coders quit.
06:02Yeah, man.
06:03He fucked us, but I suggested that we promote Lena.
06:07Oh, Lena.
06:09I love her.
06:09She's the best assistant you've ever had.
06:11Facts.
06:12Yeah, she's going to kill it.
06:15But how are you doing?
06:16We're still trying to get Ebony, Natasha's mom.
06:19If she can corroborate JT's pattern of abuse,
06:21then that takes some of the pressure off Chanel's testimony.
06:25Yeah, okay.
06:27How are you doing?
06:28Oh, I'm good.
06:32Okay, I know that didn't sound convincing, but I actually am.
06:36I mean, the medication is working.
06:38Not being first chair is helping.
06:41And I don't know, I just...
06:43I just wish I could help Chanel more.
06:45You still think she's lying about killing JT?
06:48I don't know.
06:50At this point, all I know is one of my best friends
06:53could spend the rest of her life in prison,
06:55and it's my job to try to prevent that from happening.
06:59Do or do not.
07:01There is no try.
07:03What are you talking about?
07:04The Star Wars.
07:05Oh, God, I forgot you a nerd.
07:07Star Wars is not...
07:08You know what?
07:10Whatever.
07:11It's okay, my little nerd.
07:12You're my little nerd.
07:14All right.
07:16Oh, you know what we should do?
07:17We should tell Spencer tomorrow.
07:19That way he could spend all day freaking out trying to find it.
07:23Oh, good idea.
07:24And we can spend tonight smoking it.
07:26Yes.
07:32You know what this little nigga did?
07:33This shit is flavored.
07:40Unbelievable.
07:42Yeah, we gotta talk to him about this.
07:44That's your son.
07:48Good morning, Jax.
07:50Got some great news.
07:52Talked to Daniel.
07:53He spoke to Ebony last night for about an hour,
07:55and guess what?
07:57She's agreed to testify.
07:59That's fantastic.
08:00I'm glad we don't have to subpoena her as a hostile witness.
08:03Yes, exactly.
08:04However, she does have one condition.
08:11The fuck is she doing here?
08:12Chanel, we need Ebony's testimony.
08:16JT didn't have any other long-term relationships
08:18that can confirm his pattern of abuse.
08:21So just hear her out.
08:22Great.
08:23Now, my life depends on a word of an alcoholic, pill-popping,
08:26no-good-ass baby mama.
08:27There's a lot of things that you don't know.
08:29I've been clean for three and a half years.
08:31And?
08:32How come I ain't heard from you until now?
08:34What are you looking for?
08:35A paycheck?
08:36Attention?
08:38Because JT is dead.
08:40Now I can get to you without him tearing up my fucking life.
08:46You know what?
08:47We're gonna let the two of you talk.
08:49Yeah, we'll be right outside.
08:54This is crazy.
08:55Chanel, give her her chance.
09:06Look, I know Jamarion was a horrible person.
09:08However, he did say that you were a selfish person
09:11and a terrible mother.
09:13And given the way you abandoned Natasha,
09:17let's just say two things can be true.
09:19OK.
09:22After he got drafted, he knocked me up.
09:25And then he resented me because I didn't want to get rid of my baby,
09:30Natasha.
09:33And that's when the abuse started.
09:35Do you know how sick it is for someone to punch you in your face
09:40and then expect for you to give them something for their pain?
09:43Toradol, Demerol, Oxy.
09:47Yeah.
09:48I gave him all that shit just so that he could play well.
09:53And then after, I would just inject myself with whatever was left.
09:59Jamarion made me incapable of being a good mother.
10:05And then he tricked me into believing I was born that way.
10:10I'm still trying to forgive myself for allowing any of that to happen.
10:20You didn't allow that to happen.
10:25Anyway, you're not the one I wanted to hear my story.
10:31You want me to tell Natasha?
10:34Yes.
10:40And if I agree, you'll testify?
10:48So what do you think is happening in there?
10:51Either she's going to convince her to testify or she's going to kill her.
10:53Yeah.
10:56We're good.
10:57I'm going to testify.
10:59That is great.
11:00Thank you, Ebony.
11:01And I know it's the weekend, but could you please come by the office tomorrow?
11:04First thing, we need to prep you.
11:06I'll be there.
11:07Perfect. Thank you.
11:10I
11:30ain't never had nobody fight for me the way that you did.
11:34You lost 16 years of your life because my fight wasn't enough.
11:37I've watched you take on cases where no one thought you could win, but you still did anyway.
11:43Ready to talk to Spence?
11:44Uh, yep.
11:52It's not mine.
11:53It was in your pocket.
11:54I was holding it.
11:55For a friend?
11:59All right, it's mine.
12:00Yeah, what a surprising turn of events.
12:02You know what? You're on punishment.
12:03No video games, no phone.
12:04And no more hand-holding.
12:06And no more hanging out with these new friends of yours,
12:08because clearly they're a bad influence.
12:10But Mom, they're in my theater class.
12:12And we were practicing for the showcase.
12:13Look, they were doing way worse things than I was doing.
12:16I was just vaping.
12:17It's not that big of a deal.
12:19Vaping is smoking, and smoking is a big deal, Spencer.
12:21What are you talking about?
12:23I'm your mom, Dutchie.
12:24What'd you say?
12:26Excuse me?
12:28I'm also not 15.
12:30And don't you worry about what grown folks do until you become one.
12:33OK.
12:33Give me this damn phone.
12:35Turn the game off.
12:40What?
12:41OK, don't start.
12:42I just, it was looking a lot like Jadakiss first dip set in there.
12:46You gonna make it, though.
12:47OK.
12:47You don't wait till you hear about your baby news, Cam'ron.
12:51Oh, baby.
13:02When was the first time Mr. Tucker was physically abusive?
13:05Towards you.
13:06That night I told him I was pregnant.
13:09He, he wanted me to get an abortion, and I refused.
13:14He got so angry and started kicking me in my stomach.
13:18Was that the only time he physically assaulted you?
13:20No.
13:21It became a regular occurrence.
13:24And then he started verbally humiliating me in front of our friends.
13:28And then sometimes he would lock Natasha and I into our guest house
13:32just so that he could entertain other women.
13:35Some of them being my friends.
13:37Some of them being the wives or girlfriends of his teammates.
13:41Were you ever in fear of your life when you were involved with Mr. Tucker?
13:46Yes, most definitely.
13:50So, Ms. Phillips, you said that Mr. Tucker physically assaulted you
13:54because he didn't want you to give birth to your daughter, Natasha, correct?
13:57Yes.
13:58However, Mr. Tucker ended up with full custody when you two decided to separate.
14:01How'd that come to be?
14:03Even though JT didn't even want Natasha, his mother Mavis did.
14:08He just didn't want me to have her.
14:10So they started spending thousands of dollars
14:12in a custody battle that I just couldn't afford.
14:14So you're saying money was the reason you were not awarded visitation?
14:18No.
14:19Okay, so tell us why the court denied you visitation rights to your child.
14:27Because by the end of my relationship with JT,
14:31I was addicted to painkillers.
14:35And in order to have visitation, the courts put me in rehab.
14:41And did you finish that program?
14:43No, because JT kicked me off the medical insurance
14:48because he wanted me to get kicked out the program
14:51and to lose custody and to remain addicted.
14:56He doesn't care who he hurts as long as he maintains some control.
15:04Okay, that was pretty good.
15:06Yeah.
15:06That was good.
15:07Good job.
15:08So we're going to take a break.
15:09And when we come back, we're going to do some tactics the DA may use.
15:14You need anything?
15:15Some air.
15:17I know a place.
15:22That went better than I thought.
15:23Same.
15:26Now be a bit more aggressive this round.
15:28See how she does with that.
15:29It's a good idea.
15:29I mean, her testimony, sad as hell.
15:32Which also means powerful as hell.
15:34You're not getting to Natasha and you're not going to testify.
15:59How did you even find out?
16:00I'm Jahmarion Tucker's mother.
16:02I align myself with the right people.
16:03Natasha just buried her father, and then the only mother
16:07that she's ever known is about to go to prison.
16:09But you still want to stop me from seeing her?
16:11Because it's what my son wanted.
16:13And the least I can do right now is honor his wishes.
16:16And that means keeping you quiet.
16:19I've been quiet long enough.
16:23You know, I have a laundry list of things
16:25you did while under the influence.
16:28You think it won't come out on the stand
16:30in front of the world?
16:32So what?
16:34It's better that the world knows the truth about your son.
16:37And what about what Natasha learns about you?
16:40And since you're supposedly sober,
16:45you won't have the drugs to numb that shame.
17:03Hey, Daniel, I'm two minutes away.
17:05Jax, we have a problem.
17:07All right, can you try to wake up for me?
17:10Oh, my God.
17:11Oh, my God, does she drive here?
17:14Our parking ticket says she got here about an hour ago.
17:17I was... I was nervous.
17:20I was, uh...
17:22Emily, listen to me. Let's get you home.
17:23Let's get you home, okay?
17:25No, I can't. I can't.
17:27Oh, my God.
17:29Oh, my God.
17:37Ms. Phillips is stable now.
17:39That's good.
17:40Thank you, Dr. White.
17:42She should be thanking you.
17:44If you hadn't gotten her here in time for us to pump her stomach,
17:46the combination of alcohol and diazepam would have been lethal.
17:50I'm sorry.
17:52No, no, no, no, no apologies.
17:55We just pushed you too hard too fast.
17:57We'll be able to postpone the testimony.
17:59No, I can't do it.
18:02Ebony...
18:03I've done things.
18:05I've done terrible things.
18:08I don't want anybody to know.
18:10And if I walk into that courtroom,
18:12they're gonna dig.
18:15I could lose my job.
18:18I could lose any chance of being back with Natasha.
18:21I could lose everything.
18:24I, uh, I completely understand.
18:27And I wouldn't want you doing something that you just...
18:30that you're uncomfortable doing.
18:37Me stepping away, I think it's best for everybody's safety.
18:41Safety, what do you...
18:44Ebony, did somebody get to you?
18:47Fucking Mavis.
18:49Ebony was pretty shaken up.
18:51Yeah, I don't even know why I'm surprised.
18:53She put her son on a pedestal his whole damn life.
18:56She ain't ready to see him get knocked down now.
18:58You know, wait till I get on the stand.
19:00I'm gonna put an end to this shit.
19:01Do you feel ready to testify?
19:03Absolutely.
19:05And there aren't any landmines we could step on?
19:07Jax, no.
19:09I've known for a while I was gonna have to do this.
19:11Right, but with Ebony gone, this now falls solely on you.
19:14Thanks a lot.
19:16I'm not saying that to be mean, Chanel.
19:18I just want you to be ready.
19:21Corey and I can add an extra day of prep to get you ready.
19:24It's gonna be hard, but crucial.
19:26You up for that?
19:29Fuck Mavis.
19:31I'll be ready.
19:33Yeah.
19:49Oh, fucking Spencer.
19:52Damn it.
19:55Mmm.
19:58We absolutely need Juror 11.
20:01I will let you know what happens.
20:03Thank you, Henry.
20:07Dad thinks he can get us tickets to a hockey game,
20:09then we're going to David Buster's,
20:11and then some go-karting place in Torrance.
20:13Okay, honey.
20:14I think you should manage your expectations with your dad, okay?
20:17Three days is a long time. A lot can happen.
20:19Mom, you're okay with me going to Dad's, right?
20:22Of course I am.
20:24Of course I am.
20:26Just, uh, worry about you.
20:29It's fine, Mom. He's not some crazy person.
20:31He's my father.
20:33Make sure you text me, okay, and send me...
20:35Evidence that I'm alive?
20:37Well, I was gonna say pictures.
20:40But same difference.
20:42Uh, books.
20:44Oh, yeah.
20:55Honey?
20:57Yeah?
21:00I need you to keep this on you, okay?
21:04It's just getting chilly out of nowhere.
21:09Bye, Mom.
21:11Bye.
21:14Bye.
21:22The people understand the court's concern about juror number 11,
21:26but he claims his notes were for deliberations only,
21:29and the publisher that he was seen speaking with is an acquaintance.
21:32The defense feels that we should make the assumption
21:34that juror number 11 has ill intentions,
21:36considering the high-profile nature of the case.
21:38At this point in the trial, the people feel like replacing him would be disruptive.
21:41The defense is prepared to provide photo evidence
21:43that a publisher had direct contact with juror number 11's notes.
21:46And furthermore, keeping juror number 11 on this case
21:48could be grounds for a retrial
21:50if the verdict yields a need for an appeal.
21:52With the dismissal of juror number 11,
21:54we have no more alternates.
21:56However, I do need to maintain the integrity of the judicial process.
22:00Therefore, juror number 11 will be dismissed.
22:02Mr. Cash, is the defense prepared to resume its case tomorrow?
22:05We are prepared with our experts, yes.
22:07Okay, great. Thank you. See you all tomorrow?
22:09Yeah.
22:11Okay.
22:30Hey.
22:31Sorry you're on punishment.
22:33Are you?
22:34I didn't tell on you.
22:37I know.
22:38They took away your phone?
22:39Damn my video games.
22:40And I gotta come home straight after school,
22:42which means I'm missing the practice for the showcase.
22:45It's fucked up.
22:48Well, I still got my phone.
22:50So, maybe one of your friends can record the practice,
22:52send it to me, and I'll just show it to you.
22:54For real?
22:55Yeah. They said you couldn't use your phone, not mine.
22:58Damn, Naima.
22:59You for real.
23:00I know.
23:10Hey.
23:12I am so sorry.
23:14I got caught up at work.
23:15Oh, good. We just got started.
23:17Is this your wife?
23:18No, my wife Kendall had a last-minute business trip.
23:22This is my friend Sally. We grew up together.
23:25Oh, that's nice.
23:27Let's see how we're doing post-embryo transplantation, shall we?
23:30Mm-hmm.
23:32Hello.
23:38Yeah, yeah, yeah.
23:48Please tell me you have good news.
23:55I'm so sorry, Mrs. Owens.
23:58I'm unable to find a heartbeat.
24:01Okay.
24:07So, I'm no longer pregnant.
24:10But we do have one embryo left, so there's still hope.
24:14But if that one doesn't take, then I have to start the IVF process from the beginning, right?
24:18Yes, that's right.
24:22Why don't you get dressed and meet me in my office so we can discuss next steps?
24:26Take your time.
24:28Okay, thanks, Dr. Drummond.
24:30Mm-hmm.
24:31Let's keep this between us.
24:33Jax and Chanel have enough to worry about.
24:35That's great. Another secret.
24:37What does that mean?
24:38Nothing.
24:40This stays between us.
24:44It's gonna be okay.
24:47Yeah.
24:48Oh, come on.
24:50Yeah, it's gonna be okay.
24:52It's gonna be okay.
24:55Okay, so Lucy is gonna want to focus on that text that you sent Tony as you starting to plan JT's murder.
25:01We need you to focus on that being the catalyst for you wanting to leave, not kill.
25:05Got it?
25:06Okay.
25:07All right, here we go.
25:09Mrs. Tucker, I'm sorry you endured such a painful time.
25:13I'm sure that was very difficult for you.
25:16Yes, it was.
25:18How would you describe your relationship with Mr. Tucker?
25:22Well, it was good in the beginning, and then it turned slowly.
25:26He became controlling and jealous.
25:28He forced me to quit my job and move to Atlanta, where he was playing at the time.
25:33Forced you?
25:34Did he hold a gun to your head?
25:35He did not.
25:36So how did he force you?
25:37He manipulated me.
25:38How?
25:39If I knew how, it wouldn't have worked, would it?
25:40Okay, Chanel, I need you to keep your cool and just simply answer the question.
25:44Okay, saying something like, I don't know, is much better than coming off smug to the jury.
25:47Okay.
25:48Okay?
25:49Let's just move on.
25:50Why did you stay with Mr. Tucker for over 15 years if it was so bad?
25:54Because of my children, and I was scared of what he'd do to me.
25:57But you knew.
25:58So what changed?
25:59Mr. Hunter, Tony Holly, or you just weren't ready to give up the Gucci?
26:05Is this Lucy talking or you?
26:07This is me testing you.
26:09The other ADA schooled me on Lucy's tactics, and you saw it with Sally.
26:13She'll start off soft and sweet to lure you in.
26:17She will twist words, and then she will pounce.
26:20We need you to compartmentalize.
26:22The prosecution's job is to paint you as a lying gold digger who has so much pent-up anger inside of you that you killed JT in cold blood.
26:30If you take anything Lucy says about you personally, you will lose.
26:34So kill that insecure girl from high school and be the woman who endured hell and is still standing here.
26:43Shall we start again?
26:45Shall we start again?
27:00So of course we know that jury selection isn't an exact science.
27:04So based on voir dire, of the four jurors dismissed, three were picked by the prosecution, only one was chosen by the defense.
27:12And of the four alternates that were chosen to replace them, three were favored by the defense, only one by the prosecution.
27:20So where does that leave us now?
27:23Eight to four in our favor.
27:25So winning.
27:26Woo woo.
27:28I don't have the numbers.
27:30I told you early on not to underestimate them, Lucy.
27:33Trust me, I remember.
27:37I just can't lose this case, Mike.
27:39I know.
27:40What about making or floating a plea?
27:44To plea something lesser?
27:47Alright, so just got an offer from Lucy.
27:49Wait, what?
27:50Yep. Voluntary manslaughter, ten years, less with good behavior.
27:54Okay, this does not seem like Lucy.
27:56But it does sound like Mike.
27:59If they bite, then they're just as scared as you are.
28:01If not, then...
28:03I should be scared.
28:04No, just prepared.
28:06Lucy must be worried about the jury.
28:08But that solidifies the fact that we're winning.
28:10For now.
28:11Chanel still has to testify.
28:13Yes, but Chanel came off very sympathetic in that TV interview.
28:16And once she starts detailing the abuse...
28:19I'm worried about Chanel and if she's ready.
28:21Yeah, me too.
28:22Obviously, we need to talk to Chanel.
28:24But after today, I think she might consider taking something.
28:27So safe is bet.
28:29Who knows?
28:30Maybe they've underestimated you.
28:35Yeah, but how do we tell her she may have to serve ten years?
28:39It's better than life.
28:43You've been charged with first degree murder.
28:45The jury has the option of convicting you of first degree, second degree, or manslaughter.
28:51Prosecution's offering you ten years for voluntary manslaughter.
28:54However, we can ask them to consider some mid-term or low-term sentencing.
28:59Which means you can serve as little as three years.
29:02I thought we were doing well. Why would I need to take a deal?
29:04We don't need to, but jury trials can be a gamble.
29:08Without Ebony, your testimony will determine how this ends.
29:12Yeah, you already told me that.
29:15And you don't think I could do it?
29:19I think you're hiding something.
29:21And if I think that, then the jurors might too.
29:23Look, at the end of the day, Chanel, this is completely up to you.
29:27We're just here to offer you some advice.
29:29And that's not based on anything personal.
29:31It's just the pros versus the cons, and that's it.
29:35Okay, so the pros would be this would finally be over, I wouldn't have to testify.
29:40What are the cons, besides prison?
29:44Fine, I'll start.
29:45I'd be considered a convicted murderer, right?
29:48Technically, it's a convicted felon.
29:50Whatever, I'd have to put that on my job applications, right?
29:54Right.
29:55What about Jamarion's money?
29:57Would I get to keep it since he put it in my name?
29:59Well, given that you were convicted of his murder, the DA might take steps to block you from getting it.
30:05So, probably not.
30:08What about my kids?
30:09Well, the children's custody might be up for debate while you serve time.
30:14So let me get this straight.
30:15What I'm hearing is I would be broke, unable to get a job, and I could lose my kids.
30:25Fuck.
30:26Hey.
30:31This nigga Jamarion couldn't have written a better outcome.
30:38You know what?
30:39We promised that we were going to get you out of this.
30:41We're not about to back down on that promise.
30:43Right, Jax?
30:45I know what we agreed to, but I'm just taking a page out of your book.
30:48I'm considering the client.
30:50No, I don't think Chanel's the client you're considering.
30:53Don't bring Isabella into this.
30:55Unfortunately, she is all over this.
31:13What are these for?
31:15Kendall called me.
31:16I'm so sorry, girl.
31:18Come here.
31:20She is such a snitch.
31:21I'm fine, ready to move on.
31:23Okay.
31:27How's Chanel?
31:28I feel so bad.
31:29I haven't been able to see her in a minute, but there's been a lot going on.
31:34I mean, she's okay.
31:35You know, just taking it one day at a time.
31:40How's Sally?
31:41She's been short and stressed, like she's spiraling over this trial.
31:45I haven't noticed that, too.
31:47I mean, Chanel is her cousin.
31:49Yeah, but it's like an unhealthy attachment, you know?
31:53Like she's going through it herself.
31:55And I love her, but she is definitely not an empath, girl.
31:59Will you mind checking on her?
32:01Of course.
32:02You take care of Chanel.
32:03I'll talk to Sally.
32:05This reminds me of when we were in high school.
32:07Remember when shit went south and you would take Chanel and I would take Sally?
32:10Yep.
32:11Same shit, different decade.
32:13Here we go.
32:23Okay.
32:34Why haven't you wanted to see me?
32:35I tried at least three times this week.
32:37Girl, I'm testifying soon.
32:39I gotta focus on that.
32:41Okay.
32:44Have you talked to Jax?
32:46Did you tell her the truth?
32:48I changed my mind.
32:50What? Why?
32:52I'm in a moment of weakness, all right?
32:54I'm sticking to my original plan.
32:56But you said Jax was already suspicious.
32:58Do you think she can help you win this case without knowing what really happened?
33:02Are you talking about what Jax wants or what you want?
33:04What I want is not to be burdened with the truth.
33:09Sis, did you open your mouth?
33:11Of course not. I didn't say anything.
33:13No, you, Jax, Autumn, sitting around drinking, talking shit about me.
33:19Look at how paranoid you are.
33:22Holding on to this secret is driving you crazy.
33:24And me too.
33:26It's ruining my life, my marriage, my friendships.
33:30You think I like being locked up in here for some shit I didn't fucking do?
33:35You don't think it's ruining my life?
33:37Do you hear how selfish you sound?
33:39Selfish?
33:41I lost my house when you decided to run off with your little boyfriend and you didn't tell me about it.
33:47My husband is not even talking to me because I was protecting you.
33:51But you think this is selfish?
33:53Okay, fine.
33:55I'll show you what selfish really is.
33:58Because from now on, you're on your own.
34:22Hey.
34:23Hey.
34:24So we just wanted to check on you.
34:26Yeah, how you feeling? Ready?
34:30Well, I wasn't, but then I made a decision.
34:34I want Corey to question me on the stand today.
34:38Why?
34:40Where's this coming from?
34:41From you.
34:42From me?
34:43You have been doubting me this entire time.
34:46Hell, you've been doubting me since the 10th grade.
34:48Hell, you've been doubting me since the 10th grade.
34:52Wait a minute, so you want to pull this bullshit last minute because of some shit from high school?
34:58No, I want to be supported by someone who thinks I can win this.
35:02Not someone ready to take some deal.
35:04Okay, hold on. Listen.
35:05Initially, Jax and I both agreed that you should take the deal.
35:08Okay, so if you're doing this to punish her...
35:10You're punishing yourself.
35:12Well, it wouldn't be the first time.
35:19I hope you're ready, Corey, because I sure am.
35:32Mr. Cash, are you ready to call your witness?
35:35Yes, Your Honor. The defense calls Chanel Tucker to the stand.
35:49Raise your right hand.
35:51Do you solemnly swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God?
35:56I do.
36:07Mr. Cash?
36:15This is Tucker.
36:16This is Tucker.
36:18How are you doing today?
36:19I'm okay, considering.
36:22I understand.
36:23Let's talk about your marriage with Jamariel Tucker. What was that like?
36:28Well, at first it was magical. It was a fairy tale come true.
36:31He courted me, he romanced me, and then he married me.
36:37How long did that fairy tale last?
36:39Not long. There are some small things in the beginning.
36:42He once forgot his ticket to a basketball game at home, so he took mine.
36:46He made me go back to the house to get his, and somehow it was my fault that I didn't make sure he had his.
36:52Sadly, I believed him.
36:54By the time I got back to the game, there was another woman in my seat.
36:57That sounds like a big thing to me. Why would you consider that small?
37:01A broken heart was better than a broken jaw.
37:04So let's talk about the months leading up to the final confrontation with you and Mr. Tucker.
37:09What were those like?
37:10They were horrible. I remember him being stressed about money, he was angry, agitated, he was barely ever home.
37:17And when he was, I would just try to avoid him.
37:20So I finally realized that I had to leave and just wanted to be happy.
37:26So what did you do?
37:27I made a plan to leave.
37:29Made a plan to leave. So could you please just tell the court what your plan was to leave Mr. Tucker?
37:35So I picked a day where I knew he wouldn't be home.
37:37I dropped my baby off at school early, and then I went back to the house to pack up to go.
37:42Most of my belongings were already at my cousin's place, so I wouldn't be at the house too long.
37:46And then Jamarian came home, unexpectedly.
37:50I told him I was leaving, that I was taking Natasha and our youngest, Jordan, with me, and I headed for the door.
37:56How did he respond to that?
37:58He started yelling, telling me I wasn't going anywhere with his children, and I didn't want any part of it.
38:04So I tried to leave to avoid a fight.
38:07And in that moment, did Mr. Tucker become violent with you?
38:13He started choking me.
38:15And what did you do in that moment?
38:17I tried to remove his hands from around my neck, but he was too strong, so I panicked.
38:24Because I started getting lightheaded, and I couldn't breathe.
38:27So I grabbed the thing closest to me, and I hit him. Hard.
38:31Hard.
38:33Had he ever choked you before?
38:36No, that was the first time.
38:38So, beside that being the first time that he choked you, what made this time different than any of the other incidents of physical abuse that you suffered from Mr. Tucker?
38:49His eyes. They were cold.
38:54And while he was doing it, he said,
38:57I should have done this a long time ago.
39:06No further questions, Your Honor.
39:08Ms. Wargo, your witness.
39:17I am so sorry for everything you had to endure, Mrs. Tucker.
39:24Sounds awful.
39:26It was.
39:28And yet you stayed. Why?
39:33Because I didn't have a choice.
39:36But you had money, family, friends.
39:41I was ashamed. I was scared.
39:43Of Mr. Tucker? Or of being poor?
39:46Objection. Argumentative.
39:48Sustained.
39:50Were you privy to Mr. Tucker's affair with Miss Tony Holley?
39:53Yes.
39:54This is Exhibit 27.
39:56Mrs. Tucker, what exactly did you mean by,
39:58you made it that much easier for me to do what I know I have to do next?
40:02I meant to leave JT.
40:04But instead, you killed Mr. Tucker.
40:06Objection. Argumentative.
40:08Sustained. Be careful, Ms. Wargo.
40:10Understood. I'll rephrase.
40:12Did Mr. Tucker have certain triggers that would cause him to be violent?
40:16Yes. And I tried to learn them so I could avoid them.
40:19But you could also use those triggers to kind of set him off, correct?
40:22No!
40:28I would never, in a million years, intentionally provoke JT.
40:33You started an affair with Mr. Tucker's mentee, correct?
40:37Weren't you concerned if Mr. Tucker found out about it, he would act violently?
40:41Yes. That's why I ended the affair.
40:43Well, according to Mr. Hunter's testimony,
40:45the affair began three months before Mr. Tucker's death.
40:48Wasn't that during the time that you were allegedly planning to leave?
40:52It was somewhere around that time, yes.
40:55So, you finally get the courage to leave Mr. Tucker,
40:59a man that you feared for years,
41:01and you decide to start an affair with one of his closest friends?
41:07Adrian helped me see my worth after years of believing I had none.
41:11Wow. So during this time, would you say that you became more confident?
41:15Braver? Smarter?
41:16Smarter.
41:18Yes, I believe so.
41:21Let's talk about the day in question.
41:23You said that Mr. Tucker came back unexpectedly.
41:26Why did you move forward with leaving, then?
41:29Because I couldn't wait any longer.
41:31Oh, what? So you just told him your entire plan?
41:34Well, I didn't know how mad he would get.
41:36But you just told me that you were aware of the triggers that made him violent, correct?
41:41Yes, but that was the worst that he had ever...
41:42Okay, so during the fight, at what point did you hit Mr. Tucker on the back of the head?
41:47When he walked away.
41:49Mrs. Tucker, do you recall giving a statement to the police?
41:54I do.
41:56In that statement to the police, you said, and I quote,
42:00I hit Mr. Tucker while he was choking me.
42:03Well, that meant when he was... when he walked away, I was still scared.
42:08I was confused.
42:09Oh, I thought you were now confident, brave, smart, or is that not true?
42:13You're doing exactly what he did.
42:15Nothing further.
42:16Stop twisting my fucking words.
42:17Mr. Cash.
42:18He was gonna kill me!
42:20Mr. Cash.
42:22Mrs. Tucker.
42:28Mrs. Tucker.
42:30It's okay. It's okay. It's okay.
42:33So, Mrs. Tucker, could you kindly tell the court why you hit Mr. Tucker on the back of the head when he was walking away?
42:41I was scared that he'd come back and finish what he started.
42:46That is completely understandable.
42:50No further questions, Your Honor. The defense rests.
42:54Mrs. Tucker, you are dismissed.
43:08Well, thanks for not saying I told you so.
43:11Who? Me?
43:19I'm trying to be different.
43:22But sometimes in trying not to make the same mistakes, you make the same mistakes.
43:28So, I'm sorry for not believing in you.
43:30No. No.
43:33This one's on me.
43:36I can't make rash decisions without thinking them through. It's how I got myself into shit to begin with.
43:44So, the offer is off the table.
43:48I figured.
43:50So, what's gonna happen?
43:53Something only those twelve jurors and God know.
44:01How was it?
44:03Hey, Mom.
44:05It was awesome.
44:07Bye, Dad.
44:09Bye, John.
44:14It's been a lot to him. Peter, thank you.
44:16No, Lucy. Thank you.
44:31Jax, you got a second?
44:34I know you didn't get a chance to question Chanel in the stand today. I was, uh, I was wondering if you wanted to...
44:41No, there is no world where the second chair would do the closing.
44:44Today was not your fault.
44:46No, it was. It was my fault. I should have taken that deal.
44:49I just wanted so badly for Chanel to win.
44:54It really was about my shit.
44:56It's always about our shit.
44:57It's always about our shit.
44:59That's why we're good lawyers. We care.
45:02I guess.
45:04Good luck on your closing.
45:06You're gonna kill it.
45:14This is the column you cannot miss out.
45:18I don't understand.
45:20And what are y'all doing in here?
45:22I, I, I didn't do well on my LSAT practice exam.
45:26And she was so sad that she asked for my help. Now we're officially best friends.
45:30Okay.
45:32Put me in, coach.
45:34Okay.
45:36Alright, well, you better bring your A game for Jax.
45:39Hey, don't you embarrass me.
45:45Hey, hey.
45:47Oh, you're reading.
45:49Well, I'm not allowed to do anything else.
45:52Oh, poor baby.
45:58Well, you were right the other day.
46:01I shouldn't be smoking.
46:03And honestly, I've limited how often I do it because,
46:09unfortunately, it's a bad habit I picked up.
46:12And that's the thing. I don't want you to take on any bad habits.
46:15And I don't want you to take on any bad habits.
46:18Because once you start, it's almost impossible to quit.
46:21You have to know your limits.
46:23And addiction runs on my side of the family, Spencer.
46:26So I can't even allow you to start something knowing how it ends.
46:30Okay?
46:32And one day, you'll thank me.
46:37Yeah, maybe, but not today, Ma.
46:42That's fair.
46:43That's fair. But I still love you.
46:46I guess.
46:48You guess? You're playing games. Stop it.
46:51Alright, okay. Alright, Ma. Alright, alright, alright.
46:55You're still my baby. I don't care how big you get.
46:57I'm not a baby anymore.
46:59Yes, you are.
47:09Hello?
47:10Hello?
47:12You have a collect call from Kelly Mesa Prison from inmate Isabella Torres.
47:16Do you accept this call?
47:18Yes.
47:20Isabella, it's good to hear from you.
47:22Hi, Corey.
47:24Been following your case.
47:26Doesn't look like it's going very well.
47:28Look, no matter what happens, I'm garnering some more attention.
47:31I am going to make more people aware of your case.
47:34I'm going to get you that clemency.
47:35Getting my hopes up just to be let down feels like getting convicted over and over again.
47:41I know it's hard, Isabella, but I am telling you we're so close to the finish line.
47:45Except you're the only one that's running.
47:47I bowed out of this race a long time ago.
47:49Isabella, as your lawyer, I am telling you you are making a mistake.
47:52Well, maybe you shouldn't be my lawyer.
47:54You're fired, Corey.
47:56Between the 405 and Slauson, it took me an hour to get home.
48:00And I still got to do this all nighter.
48:02I'm so sorry, baby. Come here.
48:05What's happening, beautiful?
48:09Well, guess what?
48:12I had a talk with Spencer tonight.
48:14You getting that ass again?
48:16No.
48:18I'm not getting that ass again.
48:20I'm not getting that ass again.
48:21I had a talk with Spencer tonight.
48:23You getting that ass again?
48:25No.
48:27I just told him the truth.
48:29I told him I didn't want him to repeat my mistakes.
48:31You took accountability.
48:33I'm, like, oddly turned on right now.
48:36Oh, wow.
48:38Anyway, all I'm saying is it felt good coming clean to him.
48:43And to myself.
48:45That smoking has been a problem.
48:47I think hiding it from him has sent the wrong message.
48:51It's sent me deeper and deeper down this rabbit hole I haven't been able to come back from.
49:02I have to go.
49:05Yeah, I'll be back.
49:07Are you coming home tonight?
49:10Unfortunately, yes.
49:12Man.
49:37Diane.
49:40Already?
49:42But she's only 29 weeks.
49:44Okay, okay, I'll be there.
49:50Hey, Lou.
49:52Sorry to call so late.
49:54But can you watch the kids?
50:06What's wrong?
50:11I know who killed Eddie.
50:36I know who killed Eddie.
51:06I know who killed Eddie.