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Personal assistant Olivia McLeland.
...after being accused of killing her reality star boss
- Hayley Halliwell. - With a fatal dose of heroin...
...as we begin the fifth day of the celebrity trial of the year.
Your Honor, the defense moves for an immediate dismissal.
1118.1. No reasonable jury could...
Your Honor, these theatrics are making a complete mockery
- of what's been going on... - Theatrics? Prosecution rested.
Their evidence was woefully inadequate.
Video evidence of the defendant purchasing heroin,
M.E.'s testimony that the victim had been forcibly injected
- with said heroin. - We've heard it. We were here.
- My point is... - Judge, if Mr. Pryce isn't keen
on letting the jury decide
- what's going on... - Mr. Pryce is keen
on saving time, Your Honor.
Give you a day off. A little spa time, maybe.
I'm touched, counselor, but the motion is denied.
We're going to take a recess,
and when we come back, the jury will return,
and the defense will present their case.
All rise.
Thomas, you worried?
Think you've done enough to get a conviction?
- No comment. - See, this is what happens.
- Every word he says they print. - It's gonna get worse.
Murdered TV star. Famous defense lawyer.
Armchair quarterback's telling me how to try my case.
Justice for Hayley! Justice for Hayley!
You did your job, boss. Nailed it.
Evidence was clear. It's a slam dunk.
Just keep Pryce from muddying the waters.
Thank you, Callan. I'd be lost without your guidance.
I'm just saying he's gonna be shameless.
Hold the line.
Hayley's mother.
I can't believe she has to go through this.
I'd better check in.
You want to be useful?
Just tell me Judge Carmichael knows Pryce is full of it, right?
Thomas, I am not the Lola Whisperer.
Take that call. Check in later.
This place is a circus.
Have you seen this crazy article?
Yeah. Ria sent me the link.
- It's so bizarre. - You are fierce and fabulous.
You make even your judicial
robes look glamorous.
They did get that part right.
I caught Pryce's little performance just now.
He's testing you. He's been lying in the reeds
all through the prosecution's case.
- I know what he's doing. - That's why he didn't
give his opening. He's saving it.
Are you mansplaining my trial to me?
I'm just... It's a tactic.
He's gonna use the spotlight to put pressure on you.
It won't work. A woman was killed.
Another woman's freedom is at stake.
I know what my job is.
All I'm saying is do not underestimate this guy.
You need to contain him.
Got to go.
You need to set boundaries for Pryce.
- Seriously? You, too? - He needs to follow the rules.
Judge Benner wants to see you.
I'll tell her you're on your way.
I can handle Adam Pryce.
On my way. My hearing ran late.
I'll be three minutes. Do not talk to anyone, Billy.
Just sit quietly in the hall until I get there.
If they offer you coffee, that's fine,
but nothing else. Oh, come on.
- Up or down? - Up. DA's office. Hi.
Hi. I know a shortcut.
You are seriously the best.
Apparently, you've got
I am, for the record, mortified.
You wanted to see me?
Yes. You have a friend... Briana Turner?
Bree? Yeah. She was my college roommate. Why?
My assistant found this, #JudgeLola.
Che Guevara is one of your heroes?
He was in college. The media have this?
Not yet, but they will.
I remember this party. It was fun.
I am the last person you will ever say that to.
Okay. How are you?
- I want my courthouse back. - No. I mean how are you?
Oh. Right.
If this is about my breakup, please don't.
Apologies. I'll call Bree
and have her take this picture down.
I'm a little shaky sometimes, which is just weird.
Mornings are the worst, but... I'm fine.
Thank you for asking.
Anytime you want to talk, I'm just down the hall.
Any other... fun college snapshots
coming our way?
I think we'll just have to wait and see.
This is my favorite piece.
I think you're gonna love it, and I think it'll be...
Adam Pryce. Read all his books.
Yeah, we've been studying his cases in Trial Ad.
Hmm.
Here she comes.
Olivia, come see what Cassie brought
for you to wear today. What do you think?
That was Olivia McLeland?
She looks nothing like she does on the news.
Yeah, Pryce brought in a personal stylist...
- clothes, makeup, the whole thing. - Really? That's insane.
Like you wouldn't do the same for your clients
if you had the budget.
Thank you for this. I owe you.
I'm gonna take you for pie tonight.
- You like pie, right? - I love pie.
Like, I love pie.
Yet unbelievably, I have to study. Exams next week.
- Raincheck? - You have flashcards?
- No. - No?
Oh, you're gonna need flashcards, like, stat.
Thanks!
This is seriously the most crazy I've seen it.
Cassie Lange, the stylist to the stars.
Her Insta is a must-follow.
You're really into this stuff.
Guilty pleasure.
Let's go. Judge is ready.
Cassie!
- Here she is. - Olivia's back. Oh, my God.
- Here she is. - Oh, my God.
She looks amazing.
What is she wearing?
She looks amazing.
All rise.
Department 61 of the Los Angeles Superior Court
is now in session.
The Honorable Lola Carmichael presiding.
Please take your seats. Let's bring the jury in.
We are back on the record in People v. McLeland.
Those of you in the gallery,
I expect you to continue to behave yourselves.
This room is a church, a temple of justice.
Remain seated and silent. Phones off and out of sight.
No texting. No photos. Mr. Pryce, you may proceed.
Olivia McLeland is not, uh...
I'm sorry. I can't believe what I just heard.
A temple of justice.
Ladies and gentlemen, justice has left the building.
Careful, Mr. Pryce.
For a week, we have been hearing
that Olivia is a thief, a killer!
Who on earth are they talking about?
Olivia was loyal to her employer Hayley.
Justice has left the building, but I am going to bring it back
because Olivia McLeland didn't kill anyone.
That's right. Free Olivia!
Free Olivia! Free Olivia! Free Olivia!
- Backup. - Order! Sit down!
Now!
Come to order!
This isn't happening. This isn't happening.
Everyone, sit down!
Order!
I don't know, man. Depends on what happens
in the off season. If we lose Kopitar...
Billy, what did I tell you? Do not talk to anyone.
- Ms. Lopez. - Relax.
We were just talking hockey. Billy is a big Kings fan.
- He didn't mention the case? - How long have you known me?
Did he ask you anything at all?
Three years, and in all that time,
- have I ever given... - In all that time,
you've shown a willingness to win at any cost.
Billy Webb, PC 211... robbery in the second degree.
I have good news.
We're listening.
I've been authorized to reduce the charges.
Grand theft. Three years probation,
one year in County if, Billy, you give us
the location of the stolen goods.
- Yeah, I can do that. - Quiet, Billy.
Maybe. Maybe he can do that.
And if Billy will testify against his cousins.
Benny and Kenny?
You want him to flip on his family for that?
Unh-unh. No way.
One year instead of five, County instead of State.
He'll be out in a couple of months
- without a strike on his record. - Full immunity, Callan.
- Drop all the charges. - We all know
Benny and Kenny are the real bad guys here,
but your client was the lookout. That means he was complicit.
Full cooperation or no deal.
It's a good offer, Ms. Lopez.
I hope I don't need to remind you of the stakes here.
If either of you show this court any disrespect,
I will place you in contempt. Are we clear?
- Of course. - Crystal.
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