1 00:02:24,492 --> 00:02:28,365 Hey, copper. You gonna help an old lady? 2 00:02:28,409 --> 00:02:30,628 Hello, mae, how's the lady With the scales doing? 3 00:02:30,672 --> 00:02:31,629 Are they balanced? 4 00:02:33,153 --> 00:02:35,981 Somebody stuck his finger right In his eye today, baby. 5 00:02:36,025 --> 00:02:37,679 Old cautious is on the bench. 6 00:02:37,722 --> 00:02:39,376 You know what? 7 00:02:39,420 --> 00:02:41,726 He'll spend all morning Instructing the jury, 8 00:02:41,770 --> 00:02:44,338 The lawyers, the janitor. 9 00:02:44,381 --> 00:02:47,297 You know, he is so scared Of getting overturned, 10 00:02:47,341 --> 00:02:48,603 He's going To write the transcripts 11 00:02:48,646 --> 00:02:50,387 In his own hand. 12 00:02:50,431 --> 00:02:53,042 Here, hold that, Will ya for me, please? 13 00:02:53,085 --> 00:02:55,566 This case, theo, It isn't as easy as it looks, 14 00:02:55,610 --> 00:02:56,828 You know? 15 00:02:56,872 --> 00:02:59,614 Them murders Happened four years ago. 16 00:02:59,657 --> 00:03:01,920 - yeah. - accused's got a sharp lawyer. 17 00:03:01,964 --> 00:03:03,879 But memories is fuzzy. 18 00:03:03,922 --> 00:03:06,055 You know, witnesses forget. 19 00:03:06,098 --> 00:03:07,099 Ah, let me tell you. 20 00:03:07,143 --> 00:03:08,536 It's rough. 21 00:03:08,579 --> 00:03:09,754 Yeah, where are they now? 22 00:03:09,798 --> 00:03:11,756 Well, if you ask me, 23 00:03:11,800 --> 00:03:14,759 Old cautious is probably still Laying down the ground rules. 24 00:03:14,803 --> 00:03:15,978 Thanks. 25 00:03:16,021 --> 00:03:17,197 Hey, mae, this courthouse 26 00:03:17,240 --> 00:03:18,328 Would collapse without you Here every day. 27 00:03:18,372 --> 00:03:19,329 - you know that? - ah. 28 00:03:19,373 --> 00:03:20,678 What's an old broad going to do? 29 00:03:20,722 --> 00:03:21,984 Catch a dirty movie? 30 00:03:22,027 --> 00:03:24,029 See a soap on tv? Listen. 31 00:03:24,073 --> 00:03:26,989 This beats as the world turns Coming and going. 32 00:03:27,032 --> 00:03:28,643 Well, that's A great color combination. 33 00:03:28,686 --> 00:03:30,732 How'd you know I just bought a brown suit? 34 00:03:30,775 --> 00:03:32,037 You want 'em? 35 00:03:32,081 --> 00:03:33,778 Not for me. 36 00:03:33,822 --> 00:03:35,345 My feet keep asking, 37 00:03:35,389 --> 00:03:37,434 "When are we going to get Another pair of socks from mae?" 38 00:03:37,478 --> 00:03:39,523 Sure. Why should you be different? 39 00:03:39,567 --> 00:03:41,090 Everybody wants my socks. 40 00:03:41,133 --> 00:03:44,528 Judges, lawyers, cops. You know what? 41 00:03:44,572 --> 00:03:45,660 They stop me in the hall. 42 00:03:45,703 --> 00:03:46,791 They say, "Mae, come on. 43 00:03:46,835 --> 00:03:48,184 Mae, please." 44 00:03:48,228 --> 00:03:51,970 But these socks, theo, They are my muscle. 45 00:03:52,014 --> 00:03:54,495 'cause I let it be known That not everybody 46 00:03:54,538 --> 00:03:56,540 Is gonna get them 'cause Not everybody deserves 'em. 47 00:03:56,584 --> 00:03:57,541 - you see? - yeah. 48 00:03:57,585 --> 00:03:58,716 Now, for instance, 49 00:03:58,760 --> 00:03:59,804 You take this kid-- 50 00:03:59,848 --> 00:04:01,719 This new assistant d.A.-- 51 00:04:01,763 --> 00:04:03,721 I'll take it from you now, Thanks. 52 00:04:03,765 --> 00:04:06,637 The one that's prosecuting Your case, he-- 53 00:04:06,681 --> 00:04:09,379 He's a baby. 54 00:04:09,423 --> 00:04:11,773 What was your position In the police department 55 00:04:11,816 --> 00:04:14,079 On the day in question? 56 00:04:14,123 --> 00:04:16,168 I was a uniformed patrolman At the time, 57 00:04:16,212 --> 00:04:18,475 And my beat Included vestry street. 58 00:04:18,519 --> 00:04:20,869 And that's where the award diner Was located. 59 00:04:20,912 --> 00:04:22,566 Let it be recorded In the records 60 00:04:22,610 --> 00:04:27,136 That the award diner is owned By one lionel lessonbee. 61 00:04:27,179 --> 00:04:28,920 Lionel lessonbee, 62 00:04:28,964 --> 00:04:30,835 The champion of justice. 63 00:04:30,879 --> 00:04:32,968 Champion sucker, maybe. 64 00:04:33,011 --> 00:04:35,187 They don't give A damn about you. 65 00:04:35,231 --> 00:04:37,146 Carol, I've got To testify today. 66 00:04:37,189 --> 00:04:39,104 I saw three men get killed, 67 00:04:39,148 --> 00:04:40,584 Shot down. 68 00:04:40,628 --> 00:04:41,759 What do I do? Ignore that? 69 00:04:41,803 --> 00:04:43,195 Ignore the subpoena? 70 00:04:43,239 --> 00:04:44,849 Not get involved? 71 00:04:44,893 --> 00:04:47,635 How can I do that and not feel Corrupt for the rest of my life? 72 00:04:47,678 --> 00:04:49,114 Corrupt? 73 00:04:49,158 --> 00:04:51,203 You worry about corrupt In this city? 74 00:04:51,247 --> 00:04:53,162 Hey, take it easy, carol. 75 00:04:53,205 --> 00:04:55,599 You're beginning to sound Like a street sucker. 76 00:04:55,643 --> 00:04:58,515 That's where I come from, Baby, and so do you. 77 00:05:01,605 --> 00:05:03,781 Oh, do you have to go out? 78 00:05:03,825 --> 00:05:07,655 No, but raymond Is getting anxious. 79 00:05:14,183 --> 00:05:16,794 You should have protection. 80 00:05:16,838 --> 00:05:19,101 A man just spent four years In jail. 81 00:05:19,144 --> 00:05:21,625 And when I testify against him This afternoon, 82 00:05:21,669 --> 00:05:24,193 He'll spend the rest Of his life there. 83 00:05:30,808 --> 00:05:33,594 Detective crocker, We're waiting. 84 00:05:33,637 --> 00:05:36,510 Yeah, I'm thinking. 85 00:05:36,553 --> 00:05:38,816 I beg your pardon. 86 00:05:38,860 --> 00:05:41,253 I'm thinking. 87 00:05:41,297 --> 00:05:45,127 Okay, I realize it's four years ago. 88 00:05:45,170 --> 00:05:46,824 Now, to the best Of your recollection, 89 00:05:46,868 --> 00:05:52,003 Can you tell us what occurred At the award diner on that date? 90 00:05:52,047 --> 00:05:53,614 I was standing Across the street 91 00:05:53,657 --> 00:05:56,530 When my attention was drawn To the premises of the diner. 92 00:05:56,573 --> 00:05:59,663 The blinds were down, and there Was a "Closed" sign in the door. 93 00:05:59,707 --> 00:06:01,535 - well, was that unusual? - yes. 94 00:06:01,578 --> 00:06:04,015 It was lunchtime, and that's Usually a busy hour for them. 95 00:06:04,059 --> 00:06:05,930 I started across the street, 96 00:06:05,974 --> 00:06:08,629 And I heard two gunshots Coming from the diner. 97 00:06:08,672 --> 00:06:11,632 As I approached the door, I heard another gunshot. 98 00:06:11,675 --> 00:06:14,504 Now, I also heard screaming And shouting. 99 00:06:14,548 --> 00:06:17,202 The door was locked, but I Could see just past the blind. 100 00:06:17,246 --> 00:06:18,856 There were people standing Around with their hands raised, 101 00:06:18,900 --> 00:06:21,032 And I could make out Three men laying on the floor 102 00:06:21,076 --> 00:06:22,904 With what appeared to be blood On them. 103 00:06:22,947 --> 00:06:26,690 Then I noticed a man In a blue ski-type jacket 104 00:06:26,734 --> 00:06:28,257 Running towards the rear Of the diner. 105 00:06:28,300 --> 00:06:31,216 Why did you notice This particular man? 106 00:06:31,260 --> 00:06:33,044 He had a gun in his hand. 107 00:06:51,236 --> 00:06:53,282 Keeping an eye on me, frank? 108 00:06:53,325 --> 00:06:55,632 Mrs. Lessonbee called down. 109 00:06:55,676 --> 00:06:58,853 She's a little nervous about you Going to court to testify today, 110 00:06:58,896 --> 00:07:00,594 You know? 111 00:07:00,637 --> 00:07:02,987 Yeah. 112 00:07:45,290 --> 00:07:46,814 Morning. 113 00:07:46,857 --> 00:07:49,947 Just take me a second To fix this thing. 114 00:07:49,991 --> 00:07:51,775 What kind of dog is that? 115 00:07:51,819 --> 00:07:52,907 It's an australian silky. 116 00:07:52,950 --> 00:07:55,257 A little wind-up toy. 117 00:07:55,300 --> 00:07:57,215 Oh, it left a little bit Of silk right here. 118 00:08:05,659 --> 00:08:08,183 What about the other people In the diner? 119 00:08:08,226 --> 00:08:10,446 I told mr. Lessonbee, The owner, 120 00:08:10,490 --> 00:08:13,841 To call an ambulance And then call the precinct. 121 00:08:13,884 --> 00:08:16,147 That's when I drew my service Revolver and pursued the gunman. 122 00:08:16,191 --> 00:08:18,367 Describe that, please. 123 00:08:18,410 --> 00:08:19,803 Keep it honest. 124 00:08:19,847 --> 00:08:21,979 Your boy's doing okay. 125 00:08:22,023 --> 00:08:22,980 South on greenwich. 126 00:08:23,024 --> 00:08:24,460 When I reached that point, 127 00:08:24,504 --> 00:08:26,680 He was about a block Ahead of me and running. 128 00:08:26,723 --> 00:08:28,464 I was able to close the gap A bit. 129 00:08:28,508 --> 00:08:32,294 He turned east on laight And then north on hudson. 130 00:08:32,337 --> 00:08:33,556 He entered An apartment building 131 00:08:33,600 --> 00:08:36,472 Located at 409 hudson, Ran up the stairway, 132 00:08:36,516 --> 00:08:38,779 And locked himself In a fourth-floor apartment. 133 00:08:38,822 --> 00:08:40,694 How far behind him were you At this time? 134 00:08:40,737 --> 00:08:42,173 I was pretty close At that time. 135 00:08:42,217 --> 00:08:43,479 I was On the third-floor landing, 136 00:08:43,523 --> 00:08:45,916 And I could see him up Through the stairwell. 137 00:08:45,960 --> 00:08:47,396 And when you reached the door? 138 00:08:47,439 --> 00:08:49,877 Well, I identified myself-- As a police officer-- 139 00:08:49,920 --> 00:08:52,183 And demanded entry. 140 00:08:52,227 --> 00:08:53,271 And? 141 00:08:53,315 --> 00:08:55,491 And a shot Came through the door! 142 00:08:55,535 --> 00:08:57,406 Are you sure That you identified yourself 143 00:08:57,449 --> 00:08:59,713 Loudly enough to be heard Inside the apartment? 144 00:08:59,756 --> 00:09:02,193 Yes, sir. I screamed it. 145 00:09:23,998 --> 00:09:25,216 Hi, lieutenant. 146 00:09:25,260 --> 00:09:27,871 All right, I want moscowitz, prince, 147 00:09:27,915 --> 00:09:29,525 And the first cop On the scene 148 00:09:29,569 --> 00:09:32,876 In that order. 149 00:09:32,920 --> 00:09:34,225 This guy looks familiar. 150 00:09:34,269 --> 00:09:36,358 Lionel lessonbee. 151 00:09:36,401 --> 00:09:39,361 Oh, terrific. 152 00:09:39,404 --> 00:09:41,058 All right, Have somebody call the captain. 153 00:09:41,102 --> 00:09:43,321 He'll have to tell the d.A. 154 00:09:43,365 --> 00:09:45,367 I take it he didn't die Of natural causes. 155 00:09:45,410 --> 00:09:48,457 No, I'm only guessing, But I'd say that it was a knife, 156 00:09:48,500 --> 00:09:50,241 A big one. 157 00:09:50,285 --> 00:09:52,417 There's a large, wedge-shaped Wound in the chest, 158 00:09:52,461 --> 00:09:54,463 Went through a couple of ribs On the way in. 159 00:09:54,506 --> 00:09:56,247 That'd take a strong man. 160 00:09:56,291 --> 00:09:58,989 Let me know as soon As you're sure. 161 00:09:59,033 --> 00:10:00,164 I didn't know you liked dogs. 162 00:10:00,208 --> 00:10:01,426 It was the victim's, Lieutenant. 163 00:10:01,470 --> 00:10:03,820 Oh, great. See if you can get a statement. 164 00:10:03,864 --> 00:10:05,561 Find out how lessonbee got Suckered down to this basement. 165 00:10:05,605 --> 00:10:07,171 You got it. 166 00:10:07,215 --> 00:10:08,477 Could you describe How the arrest took place? 167 00:10:08,520 --> 00:10:09,696 I came through the door, 168 00:10:09,739 --> 00:10:10,914 And he was trying To get out the window 169 00:10:10,958 --> 00:10:12,960 And reload his gun At the same time. 170 00:10:13,003 --> 00:10:16,920 He struggled, and I was able To handcuff him to the radiator. 171 00:10:16,964 --> 00:10:19,488 Detective crocker, 172 00:10:19,531 --> 00:10:21,838 I would like for you to look Around this courtroom 173 00:10:21,882 --> 00:10:25,450 And tell us if you see the man You chased, 174 00:10:25,494 --> 00:10:28,018 The man who fired A gun at you, 175 00:10:28,062 --> 00:10:30,586 The man you finally subdued And captured. 176 00:10:30,630 --> 00:10:32,370 Yeah, he's sitting right there At the defense table 177 00:10:32,414 --> 00:10:34,111 In the checkered shirt. 178 00:10:34,155 --> 00:10:35,896 Let the record Reflect that the witness 179 00:10:35,939 --> 00:10:39,116 Is indicating the defendant, One burl slote. 180 00:10:39,160 --> 00:10:43,947 Now, after subduing the suspect, 181 00:10:43,991 --> 00:10:46,036 What were your actions? 182 00:10:46,080 --> 00:10:47,951 I read him his rights 183 00:10:47,995 --> 00:10:50,867 And used his phone To call the precinct. 184 00:10:50,911 --> 00:10:53,522 The only thing I didn't do was Give him a dime for the phone. 185 00:10:53,565 --> 00:10:55,959 And I checked his apartment For possible accomplices. 186 00:10:56,003 --> 00:10:57,047 That's when I discovered that-- 187 00:10:57,091 --> 00:10:58,222 Objection! 188 00:10:58,266 --> 00:11:00,398 Your honor, This is inexcusable. 189 00:11:00,442 --> 00:11:02,836 The prosecution is trying To sneak in testimony 190 00:11:02,879 --> 00:11:04,315 That is clearly inadmissible. 191 00:11:04,359 --> 00:11:06,927 There's been no ruling On that in this court! 192 00:11:06,970 --> 00:11:08,842 Not one more word. 193 00:11:08,885 --> 00:11:11,279 Counsels, approach the bench. 194 00:11:14,064 --> 00:11:18,503 You can bet he won't let The jury hear this beef. 195 00:11:18,547 --> 00:11:21,158 Now, you gentlemen May make your objections, 196 00:11:21,202 --> 00:11:22,812 But if there is anything further To add, 197 00:11:22,856 --> 00:11:24,466 You will approach the bench. 198 00:11:24,509 --> 00:11:29,210 I will tolerate no retorts From either side in my court. 199 00:11:29,253 --> 00:11:30,472 Now, I'm inclined To be sympathetic 200 00:11:30,515 --> 00:11:32,430 To mr. Kingsley's objection. 201 00:11:32,474 --> 00:11:34,955 You are very close to Forbidden territory, mr. Candoo. 202 00:11:34,998 --> 00:11:37,000 Your honor, this territory Was questionable 203 00:11:37,044 --> 00:11:39,263 But was not expressly forbidden. 204 00:11:39,307 --> 00:11:41,091 My dear young colleague, 205 00:11:41,135 --> 00:11:43,485 The defendant pled guilty To murder four years ago. 206 00:11:43,528 --> 00:11:44,965 Before I entered the case, 207 00:11:45,008 --> 00:11:47,097 He was unaware that His constitutional rights 208 00:11:47,141 --> 00:11:48,098 Had been violated. 209 00:11:48,142 --> 00:11:49,709 May have been violated. 210 00:11:49,752 --> 00:11:52,015 Well, the appellate court Felt strongly enough to allow 211 00:11:52,059 --> 00:11:53,495 Him to change his plea To "Not guilty." 212 00:11:53,538 --> 00:11:56,541 - your honor-- - this trial is the result. 213 00:11:56,585 --> 00:11:59,544 You have a small, Small point, mr. Candoo. 214 00:11:59,588 --> 00:12:03,113 The testimony will be previewed Before I make a ruling. 215 00:12:03,157 --> 00:12:05,507 Bailiff, remove the jury. 216 00:12:08,379 --> 00:12:10,033 See? 217 00:12:10,077 --> 00:12:11,513 From the bloodstains And the marks on the floor, 218 00:12:11,556 --> 00:12:12,514 It looks like he was killed In the elevator 219 00:12:12,557 --> 00:12:14,081 And dragged out here. 220 00:12:14,124 --> 00:12:16,387 Also, somebody was fooling Around with the elevator button. 221 00:12:16,431 --> 00:12:19,042 There's alligator clip marks Inside. 222 00:12:19,086 --> 00:12:20,391 You know, for a mugging, 223 00:12:20,435 --> 00:12:21,610 Somebody went To an awful lot of trouble. 224 00:12:21,653 --> 00:12:23,873 Who said anything About a mugging? 225 00:12:23,917 --> 00:12:25,919 Well, uh, the guy Didn't have a wallet. 226 00:12:25,962 --> 00:12:27,355 Oh, that's pure smoke, baby. 227 00:12:27,398 --> 00:12:29,096 Pure smoke. 228 00:12:29,139 --> 00:12:31,011 All right, First cop on the scene. 229 00:12:31,054 --> 00:12:34,231 Yes. That's me, lieutenant. 230 00:12:34,275 --> 00:12:36,494 Yeah? Whose police force? 231 00:12:36,538 --> 00:12:38,932 I'm with safe and loft. 232 00:12:38,975 --> 00:12:40,672 I moonlight here four hours A day. 233 00:12:40,716 --> 00:12:42,979 Look, I don't know How this happened. 234 00:12:43,023 --> 00:12:45,939 I went outside watching This guy walk his dog. 235 00:12:45,982 --> 00:12:47,636 He came back, Got in the elevator. 236 00:12:47,679 --> 00:12:49,638 20 minutes later his wife Calls down looking for him. 237 00:12:49,681 --> 00:12:51,553 No strangers in or out? 238 00:12:51,596 --> 00:12:53,076 Not that I saw. 239 00:12:53,120 --> 00:12:56,253 But I was on third avenue Whistling cabs. 240 00:12:56,297 --> 00:12:58,168 People with dogs Usually have a regular routine. 241 00:12:58,212 --> 00:13:00,170 Yeah. Lessonbee did. 242 00:13:00,214 --> 00:13:01,432 Same time. 243 00:13:01,476 --> 00:13:05,262 Morning and nigh-- Oh, man. 244 00:13:05,306 --> 00:13:07,743 Anybody watching him Could have figured that. 245 00:13:07,787 --> 00:13:09,005 Okay, take it easy. 246 00:13:09,049 --> 00:13:10,746 Nobody assigned you To personal protection. 247 00:13:10,790 --> 00:13:13,053 But I'd like to know Why nobody was assigned. 248 00:13:13,096 --> 00:13:15,359 It wasn't because they Weren't asked, lieutenant. 249 00:13:15,403 --> 00:13:17,231 In fact, they were begged. 250 00:13:27,502 --> 00:13:30,157 I called the prosecutor's office A dozen times. 251 00:13:33,160 --> 00:13:36,990 I even got To talk to him once. 252 00:13:37,033 --> 00:13:39,601 He said he'd look into it. 253 00:13:39,644 --> 00:13:41,211 After that, 254 00:13:41,255 --> 00:13:43,735 There were bored secretaries Who didn't want to know. 255 00:13:43,779 --> 00:13:47,130 I called the police too. 256 00:13:47,174 --> 00:13:49,350 No men available. 257 00:13:52,179 --> 00:13:55,095 30,000 cops. 258 00:13:55,138 --> 00:13:57,140 What do they do? 259 00:14:03,190 --> 00:14:06,758 Now who's gonna be Your star witness, lieutenant? 260 00:14:06,802 --> 00:14:10,545 Who's the next poor believing Fool to be conned into-- 261 00:14:25,560 --> 00:14:28,563 I checked the bathroom To see if anyone was in there. 262 00:14:28,606 --> 00:14:30,826 Then I went into the bedroom. 263 00:14:30,870 --> 00:14:34,264 I saw pistol cartridges Scattered around on the floor 264 00:14:34,308 --> 00:14:36,005 Near the closet. 265 00:14:36,049 --> 00:14:37,441 The door was closed, And I thought there might be 266 00:14:37,485 --> 00:14:38,921 Somebody in there. 267 00:14:38,965 --> 00:14:41,097 So I opened the door, Looked inside, and-- 268 00:14:41,141 --> 00:14:42,925 Now, just one moment, Detective crocker. 269 00:14:42,969 --> 00:14:46,320 I'd like to remind the court That you had just seen 270 00:14:46,363 --> 00:14:48,888 A restaurant full Of panicked, frightened people-- 271 00:14:48,931 --> 00:14:51,194 Three of them dead or dying. 272 00:14:51,238 --> 00:14:56,504 You'd chased a man for Five blocks and been shot at, 273 00:14:56,547 --> 00:14:58,462 Had a violent struggle In subduing him, 274 00:14:58,506 --> 00:15:01,161 But were still aware enough Of your duty as an officer 275 00:15:01,204 --> 00:15:02,466 To inform him of his rights-- 276 00:15:02,510 --> 00:15:04,077 His constitutional rights? 277 00:15:04,120 --> 00:15:05,295 Right. Yes, sir. 278 00:15:05,339 --> 00:15:06,949 Thank you. 279 00:15:06,993 --> 00:15:09,299 What happened When you opened the closet? 280 00:15:09,343 --> 00:15:10,953 There was no one in there. 281 00:15:10,997 --> 00:15:13,347 But I saw on the floor A white paper bag 282 00:15:13,390 --> 00:15:16,524 Similar to the one the suspect Was carrying during the chase. 283 00:15:16,567 --> 00:15:19,527 I looked inside it and found Wallets and credit cards 284 00:15:19,570 --> 00:15:21,311 And cash stuffed inside. 285 00:15:21,355 --> 00:15:23,444 And what did these items Prove to be? 286 00:15:23,487 --> 00:15:26,099 The loot From the award diner robbery. 287 00:15:26,142 --> 00:15:29,102 Once again, what prompted you To go into the bedroom 288 00:15:29,145 --> 00:15:30,407 And open the closet door? 289 00:15:30,451 --> 00:15:32,888 Safety Of my own personal life. 290 00:15:32,932 --> 00:15:34,194 - objection. - excuse me! 291 00:15:34,237 --> 00:15:36,457 Objection! 292 00:15:36,500 --> 00:15:39,460 Your honor, there's no reason That the officer should suppose 293 00:15:39,503 --> 00:15:42,419 That there was an accomplice Lurking in a closet. 294 00:15:42,463 --> 00:15:44,030 Sustained. 295 00:15:44,073 --> 00:15:48,077 Your honor, I think that The actions of detective crocker 296 00:15:48,121 --> 00:15:49,644 Were not only proper, But laudable, 297 00:15:49,687 --> 00:15:52,038 And that the wallet And other incriminating items 298 00:15:52,081 --> 00:15:54,431 Produced Should be submitted as evidence. 299 00:15:54,475 --> 00:15:55,998 Mr. Kingsley? 300 00:15:56,042 --> 00:15:59,262 I have no questions At this time. 301 00:15:59,306 --> 00:16:02,526 Despite the noble motives 302 00:16:02,570 --> 00:16:05,007 The prosecution Has tried to impart the witness, 303 00:16:05,051 --> 00:16:08,271 It is patently obvious That the apartment 304 00:16:08,315 --> 00:16:10,186 Was searched illegally. 305 00:16:10,230 --> 00:16:13,189 There's numerous precedents, Starting with mapp v. Ohio, 306 00:16:13,233 --> 00:16:16,410 Chimel v. California Spelling it out that an officer, 307 00:16:16,453 --> 00:16:18,107 Even in hot pursuit, 308 00:16:18,151 --> 00:16:21,023 Has no authority to conduct more Than an arm's-length search, 309 00:16:21,067 --> 00:16:23,547 And that Only for concealed weapons. 310 00:16:23,591 --> 00:16:27,290 Anything else requires A duly issued search warrant. 311 00:16:27,334 --> 00:16:29,249 Well, I see nothing In what has been said here 312 00:16:29,292 --> 00:16:32,078 To alter the ruling Of the appellate court. 313 00:16:32,121 --> 00:16:34,384 This evidence Is not admissible. 314 00:16:34,428 --> 00:16:36,256 Mr. Candoo, 315 00:16:36,299 --> 00:16:38,475 You will instruct your witness That any mention of the search 316 00:16:38,519 --> 00:16:42,001 Or the so-called loot Will not be tolerated. 317 00:16:42,044 --> 00:16:44,003 Bailiff, recall the jury. 318 00:16:56,406 --> 00:16:59,583 Mr. Kingsley? 319 00:16:59,627 --> 00:17:01,585 Detective crocker, how long Had you been on the force 320 00:17:01,629 --> 00:17:02,586 Before this all occurred? 321 00:17:02,630 --> 00:17:04,327 Not long. 322 00:17:04,371 --> 00:17:06,677 I was just out of police academy About four weeks I think. 323 00:17:06,721 --> 00:17:09,463 That inexperienced? 324 00:17:09,506 --> 00:17:11,073 Had you ever been involved-- 325 00:17:11,117 --> 00:17:15,121 - how's it going? - fun city, mae. 326 00:17:15,164 --> 00:17:16,948 This guy pull the wings Off my man yet? 327 00:17:16,992 --> 00:17:18,559 He's building up to it. 328 00:17:18,602 --> 00:17:20,604 They just suppressed The best part of your evidence-- 329 00:17:20,648 --> 00:17:24,652 The haul of the robbery. 330 00:17:24,695 --> 00:17:26,436 Lessonbee was killed This morning. 331 00:17:26,480 --> 00:17:27,655 Oh, no. 332 00:17:27,698 --> 00:17:29,222 It was supposed To look like a mugging. 333 00:17:29,265 --> 00:17:31,398 That blows the whole case. 334 00:17:31,441 --> 00:17:33,095 Hey. 335 00:17:33,139 --> 00:17:34,618 I don't care how you do it, But hang on. 336 00:17:34,662 --> 00:17:37,273 I mean, we need the time. 337 00:17:37,317 --> 00:17:39,580 Objection, your honor, That's entirely irrelevant. 338 00:17:39,623 --> 00:17:41,495 Where are you going, Mr. Kingsley? 339 00:17:41,538 --> 00:17:43,366 I'm just questioning The character of the witness, 340 00:17:43,410 --> 00:17:45,368 Your honor, trying to determine 341 00:17:45,412 --> 00:17:48,632 If there are any motives Beyond duty urging him on. 342 00:17:48,676 --> 00:17:50,286 Well, in view Of the gravity of this case, 343 00:17:50,330 --> 00:17:52,114 I will allow a certain leeway. 344 00:17:52,158 --> 00:17:55,161 You may proceed, Mr. Kingsley--with caution. 345 00:17:55,204 --> 00:17:57,293 All right, I'll ask you again. 346 00:17:57,337 --> 00:18:00,427 Would you say That you are an ambitious man? 347 00:18:00,470 --> 00:18:02,211 Not overly. 348 00:18:02,255 --> 00:18:05,606 But you carry the coveted Gold shield of a detective. 349 00:18:05,649 --> 00:18:07,086 Yes, I am a detective. 350 00:18:07,129 --> 00:18:08,174 How long have you been one? 351 00:18:08,217 --> 00:18:10,263 About four years. 352 00:18:10,306 --> 00:18:12,613 Was your arrest Of the defendant the reason 353 00:18:12,656 --> 00:18:14,267 Why you were promoted? 354 00:18:14,310 --> 00:18:15,833 One of the reasons. 355 00:18:15,877 --> 00:18:18,619 What was the defendant wearing When you made the arrest? 356 00:18:18,662 --> 00:18:21,448 Uh, a white sort of t-shirt. 357 00:18:21,491 --> 00:18:22,666 Oh, I thought you said the man 358 00:18:22,710 --> 00:18:24,103 That you chased From the restaurant 359 00:18:24,146 --> 00:18:25,452 Was wearing a blue ski jacket. 360 00:18:25,495 --> 00:18:27,236 He was--he got rid of it When he was running. 361 00:18:27,280 --> 00:18:28,672 He threw it in the back Of a passing truck. 362 00:18:28,716 --> 00:18:30,544 Oh. Mm-hmm. 363 00:18:30,587 --> 00:18:32,763 Hey, it was about four years Ago, all right, I forgot! 364 00:18:32,807 --> 00:18:34,156 Oh, yes, of course. 365 00:18:34,200 --> 00:18:37,464 But the man That you saw in the diner, 366 00:18:37,507 --> 00:18:39,161 The one in the blue ski jacket, 367 00:18:39,205 --> 00:18:41,598 He was, uh, Running away from you. 368 00:18:41,642 --> 00:18:43,383 Did you see his face? 369 00:18:43,426 --> 00:18:45,167 No, I didn't. Not at that time, I didn't. 370 00:18:45,211 --> 00:18:46,516 How about the men On the street-- 371 00:18:46,560 --> 00:18:48,431 The one in the jacket, The one in the t-shirt-- 372 00:18:48,475 --> 00:18:49,693 How about their faces? 373 00:18:49,737 --> 00:18:51,391 - no, they had to turn-- - they? 374 00:18:51,434 --> 00:18:53,088 Not they. It was the same man. Him. 375 00:18:53,132 --> 00:18:54,350 Be sure, detective crocker, 376 00:18:54,394 --> 00:18:56,091 Because this man's freedom Is at stake. 377 00:18:56,135 --> 00:18:58,180 You lost track of him, Didn't you, rounding corners? 378 00:18:58,224 --> 00:18:59,616 - he was a block ahead! - only for a minute. 379 00:18:59,660 --> 00:19:01,183 - it was the same man! - was it? 380 00:19:01,227 --> 00:19:03,490 Or was it just the hope Of an excited young cop 381 00:19:03,533 --> 00:19:05,361 Running after his chance At a gold shield? 382 00:19:05,405 --> 00:19:07,494 - objection. - sustained. 383 00:19:07,537 --> 00:19:09,452 That's enough theater, Mr. Kingsley. 384 00:19:09,496 --> 00:19:10,497 I apologize, your honor. 385 00:19:10,540 --> 00:19:12,063 But there seems to be Some doubt 386 00:19:12,107 --> 00:19:15,241 That the man chased Was not the man caught. 387 00:19:15,284 --> 00:19:17,330 - isn't there? - not in my mind, there isn't. 388 00:19:17,373 --> 00:19:18,722 Now, how can you Be so sure? 389 00:19:18,766 --> 00:19:22,291 It happened so long ago. 390 00:19:22,335 --> 00:19:23,640 Because he had the, uh-- 391 00:19:23,684 --> 00:19:25,555 He had the what? 392 00:19:30,560 --> 00:19:33,215 Because I am, that's all. 393 00:19:33,259 --> 00:19:36,305 That's all, Detective crocker. 394 00:19:36,349 --> 00:19:38,786 I think we've heard enough. 395 00:19:41,528 --> 00:19:43,704 Must have had a real turkey For a lawyer in the beginning. 396 00:19:43,747 --> 00:19:46,097 Any half-wit could have argued An illegal search at the time. 397 00:19:46,141 --> 00:19:47,229 Au contraire, counselor. 398 00:19:47,273 --> 00:19:48,796 They were saving it, Or slote was. 399 00:19:48,839 --> 00:19:50,624 He knew we had enough without The loot from the robbery 400 00:19:50,667 --> 00:19:51,625 To put him on the moon. 401 00:19:51,668 --> 00:19:52,800 So he pled guilty on purpose? 402 00:19:52,843 --> 00:19:54,193 It was the only chance he had. 403 00:19:54,236 --> 00:19:55,846 Plead guilty, Go directly to jail, 404 00:19:55,890 --> 00:19:57,544 And don't pass go. 405 00:19:57,587 --> 00:19:59,198 And the white hats, The good guys, 406 00:19:59,241 --> 00:20:02,113 They pat each other on the back, Stop developing the case, 407 00:20:02,157 --> 00:20:03,680 And forget him, right? Excuse me. 408 00:20:03,724 --> 00:20:05,595 Four years go by. Things are cloudy. 409 00:20:05,639 --> 00:20:07,771 Evidence is hard to find, And the witnesses disappear. 410 00:20:07,815 --> 00:20:08,859 - or get murdered. - yeah. 411 00:20:08,903 --> 00:20:10,296 I wish I knew then What I know now. 412 00:20:10,339 --> 00:20:12,211 Oh, yeah, what would you do Now, shoot him down? 413 00:20:12,254 --> 00:20:13,821 - plant the evidence on him? - I'd be tempted. 414 00:20:13,864 --> 00:20:15,301 I get tempted too, Kid, every time 415 00:20:15,344 --> 00:20:17,651 One of those animals loopholes Himself out of trouble. 416 00:20:17,694 --> 00:20:20,349 Because this broken down system That we got is still 417 00:20:20,393 --> 00:20:22,917 Better than some tough cop Handling a street court. 418 00:20:22,960 --> 00:20:26,529 Look, butler, I'm prosecuting this case. 419 00:20:26,573 --> 00:20:27,617 Hi, josh. I'll be off in a minute. 420 00:20:27,661 --> 00:20:30,229 My phone's broken. 421 00:20:30,272 --> 00:20:33,580 Now, I don't care What the usual deal is. 422 00:20:33,623 --> 00:20:34,581 You look awful. 423 00:20:34,624 --> 00:20:37,627 Didn't it go well? 424 00:20:37,671 --> 00:20:40,587 No, I will not agree To negligent homicide. 425 00:20:40,630 --> 00:20:42,806 This is the second wife He's killed! 426 00:20:42,850 --> 00:20:44,634 Nancy parks. Lieutenant kojak. 427 00:20:44,678 --> 00:20:45,896 Detective crocker. 428 00:20:45,940 --> 00:20:47,420 They beat her brains out too. 429 00:20:47,463 --> 00:20:48,682 enchante,baby. 430 00:20:48,725 --> 00:20:50,466 Welcome to bananas. 431 00:20:50,510 --> 00:20:52,642 Look, would you just Tell your client if he cops 432 00:20:52,686 --> 00:20:57,473 To "B" felony manslaughter Right now--then, no stalling. 433 00:20:57,517 --> 00:21:00,476 No, he does not get Time served. 434 00:21:00,520 --> 00:21:03,262 All right, get back to me. 435 00:21:03,305 --> 00:21:04,959 Are you buying me dinner? 436 00:21:05,002 --> 00:21:06,569 You're buying me If I can eat. 437 00:21:06,613 --> 00:21:08,789 Okay. 438 00:21:13,359 --> 00:21:14,621 Listen, fox? 439 00:21:14,664 --> 00:21:16,623 Yeah. Hold it, theo. I'm not finished yet. 440 00:21:16,666 --> 00:21:18,494 Maybe you aren't, captain, But I'm cutting slote loose. 441 00:21:18,538 --> 00:21:19,495 We have no case. 442 00:21:19,539 --> 00:21:21,323 You have no case? 443 00:21:21,367 --> 00:21:23,978 Slote killed three people In front of 16 witnesses. 444 00:21:24,021 --> 00:21:26,546 We know he killed at least Two more in other robberies. 445 00:21:26,589 --> 00:21:27,982 His yellow sheet Goes back to the time 446 00:21:28,025 --> 00:21:29,723 He was 15 When he assaulted someone. 447 00:21:29,766 --> 00:21:31,725 16 witnesses. 448 00:21:31,768 --> 00:21:32,943 Four of them are dead. 449 00:21:32,987 --> 00:21:34,554 That includes lessonbee. 450 00:21:34,597 --> 00:21:36,251 One of them is in her 90s. 451 00:21:36,295 --> 00:21:37,818 One of them Lives in an alcoholic ward. 452 00:21:37,861 --> 00:21:39,602 Another one lives In a doorway. 453 00:21:39,646 --> 00:21:41,996 One of them is in jail In portugal yet. 454 00:21:42,039 --> 00:21:44,215 There were Three south vietnamese sailors, 455 00:21:44,259 --> 00:21:45,739 And the other five people Have moved so many times, 456 00:21:45,782 --> 00:21:47,001 They're untraceable. 457 00:21:47,044 --> 00:21:49,656 You never told me They were untraceable. 458 00:21:49,699 --> 00:21:51,266 We get called in At the last minute, 459 00:21:51,310 --> 00:21:52,876 And we're the ones Who started the investigation. 460 00:21:52,920 --> 00:21:54,965 Okay, okay. Mistakes were made. 461 00:21:55,009 --> 00:21:58,229 But if more witnesses could be Found, we don't have time. 462 00:21:58,273 --> 00:21:59,753 The court Won't grant another delay, 463 00:21:59,796 --> 00:22:01,885 And I need candoo In other places. 464 00:22:01,929 --> 00:22:03,931 What, you falling Behind in your plea bargaining? 465 00:22:03,974 --> 00:22:06,542 Crocker. 466 00:22:06,586 --> 00:22:08,588 He's right. 467 00:22:08,631 --> 00:22:11,373 We make all kinds of deals With all kinds of crud. 468 00:22:11,417 --> 00:22:13,244 We have to. 469 00:22:13,288 --> 00:22:15,899 We're looking at 1,700 murders This year. 470 00:22:15,943 --> 00:22:18,032 We can't begin to handle Last year's cases. 471 00:22:18,075 --> 00:22:20,687 They're stacked up three deep At rikers right now. 472 00:22:20,730 --> 00:22:22,645 I'm understaffed With under-experienced kids 473 00:22:22,689 --> 00:22:24,995 Who make less money Than apprentice garbagemen. 474 00:22:25,039 --> 00:22:27,302 I'm not telling you Anything new. 475 00:22:27,346 --> 00:22:28,477 Justice is out. 476 00:22:28,521 --> 00:22:30,305 Movement is in. 477 00:22:30,349 --> 00:22:32,742 And our employers, the public, Couldn't care less. 478 00:22:32,786 --> 00:22:35,397 You're wrong, fox. 479 00:22:35,441 --> 00:22:37,791 They care. 480 00:22:37,834 --> 00:22:40,054 Hey, when cops And prosecutors and judges 481 00:22:40,097 --> 00:22:42,578 Were stomping On people's rights, 482 00:22:42,622 --> 00:22:44,450 They wouldn't stand for it. 483 00:22:44,493 --> 00:22:45,842 Now the public isn't safe, 484 00:22:45,886 --> 00:22:47,235 And they won't stand For that either. 485 00:22:47,278 --> 00:22:48,976 But while we're waiting For the pendulum to swing 486 00:22:49,019 --> 00:22:50,934 Back and forth And back and forth, 487 00:22:50,978 --> 00:22:53,502 We have to keep on keeping on, Right? 488 00:22:53,546 --> 00:22:56,766 We have to hang on to things Like, uh, oath of office, 489 00:22:56,810 --> 00:22:58,420 Personal integrity. 490 00:22:58,464 --> 00:22:59,682 And don't look at the ceiling 491 00:22:59,726 --> 00:23:01,597 Like that's some kind Of impractical jive. 492 00:23:01,641 --> 00:23:03,904 We're supposed to be Public protectors, man. 493 00:23:03,947 --> 00:23:06,602 And to me That means doing everything. 494 00:23:06,646 --> 00:23:08,430 Everything. 495 00:23:08,474 --> 00:23:10,606 Everything in our power To keep the citizen butchers 496 00:23:10,650 --> 00:23:12,042 Like slote off the streets, 497 00:23:12,086 --> 00:23:15,655 Caseloads And movements be damned. 498 00:23:15,698 --> 00:23:17,570 Right on, lieutenant. 499 00:23:17,613 --> 00:23:20,050 Yeah. 500 00:23:20,094 --> 00:23:23,445 Well, I haven't had The civic flag out in a while. 501 00:23:23,489 --> 00:23:25,708 Well, anybody that can shut This asylum up for a minute 502 00:23:25,752 --> 00:23:29,364 Must be some sort Of a miracle worker. 503 00:23:29,408 --> 00:23:31,453 This case still stinks. 504 00:23:31,497 --> 00:23:33,977 But I guess we can keep at it Until they throw it out. 505 00:23:34,021 --> 00:23:36,980 Okay. Let's go to work. 506 00:23:46,860 --> 00:23:48,644 The award diner, Four years later. 507 00:23:48,688 --> 00:23:52,082 Asphalt and parked cars. 508 00:23:52,126 --> 00:23:54,607 So we begin. You were across the street. 509 00:23:54,650 --> 00:23:58,785 You spotted the diner's blinds Down and the "Closed" sign up. 510 00:23:58,828 --> 00:24:02,092 And a good cop like you Gleans onto things like that. 511 00:24:02,136 --> 00:24:03,703 Then what? 512 00:24:03,746 --> 00:24:06,662 Well, I started across the street. 513 00:24:06,706 --> 00:24:07,924 When I got about here, 514 00:24:07,968 --> 00:24:09,665 That's when I heard The first two shots. 515 00:24:09,709 --> 00:24:12,451 All right, what next? Do it. 516 00:24:12,494 --> 00:24:15,366 I went up to the diner. I went up to the window. 517 00:24:15,410 --> 00:24:16,890 That's when I heard The screams. 518 00:24:16,933 --> 00:24:19,632 What kind of screams? Red ones? Green ones? 519 00:24:19,675 --> 00:24:22,591 Ladies' screams. 520 00:24:22,635 --> 00:24:26,508 Okay. 521 00:24:26,552 --> 00:24:28,031 I'm leaning on a car. Now what do I see? 522 00:24:28,075 --> 00:24:30,164 Lessonbee, his wife, And customers, what else? 523 00:24:30,207 --> 00:24:31,687 Not his wife. 524 00:24:31,731 --> 00:24:33,472 She said she was out on a job When it happened. 525 00:24:33,515 --> 00:24:35,604 They had already started Their new catering business. 526 00:24:35,648 --> 00:24:37,693 Well, was she here, Or wasn't she here? 527 00:24:37,737 --> 00:24:39,434 Lieutenant, the rockettes 528 00:24:39,478 --> 00:24:41,654 Could have been having lunch In there that day. 529 00:24:41,697 --> 00:24:43,090 When I went after that guy, 530 00:24:43,133 --> 00:24:44,526 I wasn't exactly stopping To count noses. 531 00:24:44,570 --> 00:24:45,962 I see. 532 00:24:46,006 --> 00:24:49,705 Well, what do you say, Counselor? 533 00:24:49,749 --> 00:24:51,446 Here, look around you. 534 00:24:51,490 --> 00:24:52,534 The award diner. 535 00:24:53,579 --> 00:24:54,710 Four years of progress. 536 00:24:54,754 --> 00:24:56,886 No witnesses. No building. No nothing. 537 00:24:56,930 --> 00:24:58,888 Nothing but complaints Against the police. 538 00:24:58,932 --> 00:25:01,891 Hmm, oh, here's The complete witness list. 539 00:25:01,935 --> 00:25:02,936 Names, addresses. 540 00:25:02,979 --> 00:25:04,633 Yeah? Any ladies on it? 541 00:25:04,677 --> 00:25:08,202 Yeah, one. Uh, thalia kajabes. 542 00:25:09,595 --> 00:25:10,596 Greek lady. 543 00:25:10,639 --> 00:25:11,858 Customer or worker? 544 00:25:11,901 --> 00:25:13,207 Customer. 545 00:25:13,250 --> 00:25:14,556 We already talked to her. 546 00:25:14,600 --> 00:25:16,732 Family owns a sail shop. 547 00:25:16,776 --> 00:25:19,561 Mrs. Kajabes is 90 years old, Speaks no english, 548 00:25:19,605 --> 00:25:21,084 Doesn't even know What time it is. 549 00:25:21,128 --> 00:25:22,172 Yeah, we got nothing. 550 00:25:22,216 --> 00:25:23,913 - you mind if we try? - what for? 551 00:25:23,957 --> 00:25:25,219 Because there's no such thing 552 00:25:25,262 --> 00:25:27,700 As a greek lady who doesn't know What time it is. 553 00:25:27,743 --> 00:25:29,615 Hey, crocker, When you searched slote's place, 554 00:25:29,658 --> 00:25:31,791 Were you really worried He had an accomplice? 555 00:25:31,834 --> 00:25:33,749 Hey, lieutenant, I was so scared that I thought 556 00:25:33,793 --> 00:25:37,100 He had nine buddies hidden In the closet with burp guns. 557 00:25:37,144 --> 00:25:39,581 Hey, candoo, Slote has no mob connections. 558 00:25:39,625 --> 00:25:41,017 Strictly an independent. 559 00:25:41,061 --> 00:25:42,628 But somebody Killed lessonbee for him, 560 00:25:42,671 --> 00:25:45,544 And it takes a lot of bucks To hire a lawyer like kingsley. 561 00:25:45,587 --> 00:25:47,894 So he has an outside friend. 562 00:25:47,937 --> 00:25:49,678 Well, I did hear He drank a lot with some guy. 563 00:25:49,722 --> 00:25:51,767 You think that might be the guy Who killed lessonbee? 564 00:25:51,811 --> 00:25:53,856 Couldn't be too many guys That would drink with slote. 565 00:25:53,900 --> 00:25:56,859 Wait a minute. A longshoreman. 566 00:25:59,819 --> 00:26:01,908 I saved him from getting rolled One night. 567 00:26:01,951 --> 00:26:02,996 He was bombed. 568 00:26:03,039 --> 00:26:06,216 He was laughing At how young I was. 569 00:26:06,260 --> 00:26:08,001 Jack boston. 570 00:26:08,044 --> 00:26:10,090 He told me to watch out For slote and his friend, 571 00:26:10,133 --> 00:26:12,788 That he'd take my badge And shove it in my ear. 572 00:26:12,832 --> 00:26:14,094 You start now. 573 00:26:14,137 --> 00:26:15,748 You check the bars. Check the unions. 574 00:26:15,791 --> 00:26:17,924 Find boston. 575 00:26:37,900 --> 00:26:39,815 Well, burl. 576 00:26:39,859 --> 00:26:43,602 If this here lessonbee Is gone-- 577 00:26:43,645 --> 00:26:45,821 The poor bub, Rest his soul-- 578 00:26:45,865 --> 00:26:50,826 I reckon they got no one To talk against you now. 579 00:26:50,870 --> 00:26:53,263 How'd he die, Mr. Kingsley? 580 00:26:53,307 --> 00:26:56,005 Were it sudden? 581 00:26:56,049 --> 00:26:58,660 Yes, he was stabbed To death. 582 00:26:58,704 --> 00:27:01,141 One of them muggers, I reckon. 583 00:27:01,184 --> 00:27:03,796 Them kind can be plumb mean. 584 00:27:03,839 --> 00:27:05,101 The man's dead. 585 00:27:05,145 --> 00:27:06,929 You don't need to gloat. 586 00:27:06,973 --> 00:27:09,062 It ain't gonna Do my trial no harm. 587 00:27:09,105 --> 00:27:11,281 You got to say that, lawyer. 588 00:27:11,325 --> 00:27:13,719 I ought to be Out of here right quick. 589 00:27:13,762 --> 00:27:15,285 Perhaps, 590 00:27:15,329 --> 00:27:17,679 If the prosecution can't deliver Anything more damaging 591 00:27:17,723 --> 00:27:19,768 Than they have already. 592 00:27:19,812 --> 00:27:22,336 You worrying About some other witness? 593 00:27:22,379 --> 00:27:24,643 No, brother. 594 00:27:24,686 --> 00:27:26,557 Ol' lawyer here knows They ain't got nothing else. 595 00:27:26,601 --> 00:27:28,124 He just don't want us to see How easy 596 00:27:28,168 --> 00:27:32,607 He's earning That great, big, fat fee. 597 00:27:32,651 --> 00:27:34,217 Ain't that right? 598 00:27:34,261 --> 00:27:38,047 If you go free, slote, I'll have earned every penny 599 00:27:38,091 --> 00:27:41,094 And then some. 600 00:27:49,406 --> 00:27:51,147 What kind of fool are you? 601 00:27:51,191 --> 00:27:53,759 That woman could be Talking to the police right now. 602 00:27:53,802 --> 00:27:58,764 Burl, it took me three weeks To set up that lessonbee. 603 00:27:58,807 --> 00:28:01,070 Now, nobody never heard her. 604 00:28:01,114 --> 00:28:02,724 She sure ain't told 'em. 605 00:28:02,768 --> 00:28:06,162 She ain't had no reason Before. 606 00:28:06,206 --> 00:28:10,732 Now, you go ahead And stop her mouth, you hear? 607 00:28:12,778 --> 00:28:14,954 All right, burl. 608 00:28:14,997 --> 00:28:16,912 I'll do it. 609 00:28:51,251 --> 00:28:53,644 So how come you didn't Learn greek in law school? 610 00:28:53,688 --> 00:28:55,211 Never learned How to stand on my toes either, 611 00:28:55,255 --> 00:28:57,257 But I once prosecuted A ballet dancer. 612 00:28:57,300 --> 00:28:58,345 All right, So what do we have? 613 00:28:58,388 --> 00:29:00,216 A very old woman? 614 00:29:00,260 --> 00:29:03,742 Remembers a nice gesture From her past. 615 00:29:03,785 --> 00:29:05,744 You know, Because it was a nice gesture. 616 00:29:05,787 --> 00:29:08,094 A lady who worked in the diner Made greek food for her. 617 00:29:08,137 --> 00:29:10,226 And who was that lady, Mr. D.A.? 618 00:29:10,270 --> 00:29:11,750 An employee. 619 00:29:11,793 --> 00:29:13,229 Lessonbee didn't have any. 620 00:29:13,273 --> 00:29:14,796 A third-class diner, 621 00:29:14,840 --> 00:29:16,102 The owner's struggling To make out. 622 00:29:16,145 --> 00:29:17,799 Who works there? Last chance. 623 00:29:17,843 --> 00:29:19,888 Lessonbee-- His wife, carol. 624 00:29:33,032 --> 00:29:36,644 Tracy, get on the horn To rikers and attica. 625 00:29:36,687 --> 00:29:37,993 Find out Who's been visiting burl slote 626 00:29:38,037 --> 00:29:39,125 During the last six months. 627 00:29:39,168 --> 00:29:40,126 Where's saperstein? 628 00:29:40,169 --> 00:29:41,780 All right. 629 00:29:41,823 --> 00:29:44,391 - uh, lieutenant? - yeah. 630 00:29:44,434 --> 00:29:46,915 We just tracked down One of those missing witnesses, 631 00:29:46,959 --> 00:29:47,916 But the guy's in colorado. 632 00:29:47,960 --> 00:29:49,135 All right. 633 00:29:49,178 --> 00:29:50,963 Send him an airplane ticket, First class. 634 00:29:51,006 --> 00:29:53,400 Well, he says he'd like To come back and testify. 635 00:29:53,443 --> 00:29:55,228 But would you come back If you had 65 traffic warrants 636 00:29:55,271 --> 00:29:56,620 Waiting for you? 637 00:29:56,664 --> 00:29:58,100 Hmm. 638 00:29:58,144 --> 00:29:59,145 All right, you're a cop. 639 00:29:59,188 --> 00:30:00,842 Find somebody Who fixes tickets. 640 00:30:00,886 --> 00:30:03,018 Fix it? 641 00:30:03,062 --> 00:30:04,759 Lieutenant. 642 00:30:04,803 --> 00:30:08,371 You know somebody who Could fix 65 traffic tickets? 643 00:30:08,415 --> 00:30:11,331 Huh. 644 00:30:11,374 --> 00:30:13,855 You know anybody Who can fix 65 traffic tickets? 645 00:30:13,899 --> 00:30:15,161 Are you kidding? 646 00:30:15,204 --> 00:30:17,076 It'd be faster to start Extradition proceedings. 647 00:30:17,119 --> 00:30:18,904 By that time Slote will be long gone. 648 00:30:18,947 --> 00:30:20,209 Well, lie to him, rizzo. Lie. 649 00:30:20,253 --> 00:30:24,213 Saperstein. 650 00:30:24,257 --> 00:30:25,911 - I'm sorry, lieutenant. - pete. 651 00:30:25,954 --> 00:30:27,129 Didn't know Where else to take him. 652 00:30:27,173 --> 00:30:28,957 Pete falconer, right? 653 00:30:29,001 --> 00:30:30,959 You used to live in a door, Pete, coochie-coo? 654 00:30:31,003 --> 00:30:32,265 He was home When metro found him. 655 00:30:32,308 --> 00:30:34,049 Oh, yeah? 656 00:30:34,093 --> 00:30:35,964 You get anything from him Besides wine drops and fleas? 657 00:30:36,008 --> 00:30:37,226 Just a lot Of four letter words. 658 00:30:37,270 --> 00:30:38,837 Okay. Get him down to detox. 659 00:30:38,880 --> 00:30:39,925 Maybe he was sober Four years ago. 660 00:30:39,968 --> 00:30:40,926 Good-bye, pete. 661 00:30:40,969 --> 00:30:42,231 Come on. Let's go. Come on. 662 00:30:42,275 --> 00:30:45,191 - you can make it. - everything is time. 663 00:30:45,234 --> 00:30:46,975 Washington says it will take At least two weeks 664 00:30:47,019 --> 00:30:50,413 To ascertain if Any of those vietnamese sailors 665 00:30:50,457 --> 00:30:51,850 Settled here after the war. 666 00:30:51,893 --> 00:30:53,416 Did you hear about the guy From colorado? 667 00:30:53,460 --> 00:30:54,853 Yeah. Listen, mac. 668 00:30:54,896 --> 00:30:56,767 There may be at least One witness not on the list. 669 00:30:56,811 --> 00:30:58,334 You know that charming Old greek lady? 670 00:30:58,378 --> 00:31:00,989 She's pointing her finger At mr. Lessonbee's wife, carol. 671 00:31:01,033 --> 00:31:02,338 She made great greek dishes 672 00:31:02,382 --> 00:31:04,079 Whenever the old woman Went to the diner. 673 00:31:04,123 --> 00:31:06,081 Well, according To the original statement, 674 00:31:06,125 --> 00:31:08,692 She was catering to a luncheon For the young republicans. 675 00:31:08,736 --> 00:31:11,739 And with 16 witnesses, I doubt Anybody ever checked it out. 676 00:31:11,782 --> 00:31:12,958 Saper--hold on to him, Will ya? 677 00:31:13,001 --> 00:31:14,176 You find out. 678 00:31:14,220 --> 00:31:16,004 Okay. 679 00:31:16,048 --> 00:31:19,225 Lieutenant, line one. Crocker. 680 00:31:19,268 --> 00:31:22,010 Yeah, this is your leader. 681 00:31:22,054 --> 00:31:24,883 Oh, good. He's found boston. 682 00:31:24,926 --> 00:31:26,885 But boston is reluctant, 683 00:31:26,928 --> 00:31:28,887 Belligerent, even. 684 00:31:28,930 --> 00:31:31,280 Did you show him your badge? 685 00:31:31,324 --> 00:31:34,414 He doesn't like cops? 686 00:31:34,457 --> 00:31:36,459 How about lawyers? 687 00:31:36,503 --> 00:31:38,418 Eh, you're out too. 688 00:31:38,461 --> 00:31:40,420 But he remembers slote And his buddy? 689 00:31:40,463 --> 00:31:42,074 All right, hold him. I'm coming down. 690 00:31:42,117 --> 00:31:45,381 Maybe we'll impress him With the numbers. 691 00:31:45,425 --> 00:31:48,036 Don't you got anything That looks like a subpoena? 692 00:31:48,080 --> 00:31:49,211 - rent bill. - that'll do fine. 693 00:31:49,255 --> 00:31:51,257 Let's go. 694 00:31:57,437 --> 00:31:58,438 I'm gonna get my hat. 695 00:31:58,481 --> 00:32:00,135 I'm going home... 696 00:32:00,179 --> 00:32:03,312 For dinner. 697 00:32:03,356 --> 00:32:05,532 Any dissenting opinions? 698 00:32:21,243 --> 00:32:22,984 Right here. 699 00:32:23,028 --> 00:32:25,856 This should take care Of part of it. 700 00:32:31,340 --> 00:32:34,996 An earthquake in new york? 701 00:32:35,040 --> 00:32:35,997 I heard you were here All night, 702 00:32:36,041 --> 00:32:37,781 But I didn't believe it. 703 00:32:37,825 --> 00:32:39,087 I was right. You're not here. 704 00:32:39,131 --> 00:32:40,436 Good morning, mac. 705 00:32:40,480 --> 00:32:42,003 Here, meet jack boston. 706 00:32:42,047 --> 00:32:46,790 He finally decided To become a witness. 707 00:32:46,834 --> 00:32:49,097 - for or against? - all right. 708 00:32:49,141 --> 00:32:51,447 So he was a little reluctant To cooperate 709 00:32:51,491 --> 00:32:53,493 Until we proved we were worthy Of his time and effort. 710 00:32:53,536 --> 00:32:55,321 Come on. Can I get you some coffee? 711 00:32:55,364 --> 00:32:56,452 No, thanks. 712 00:32:56,496 --> 00:32:58,411 Why didn't you use your piece? 713 00:32:58,454 --> 00:33:00,979 Captain, you wanted him As a witness, didn't you? 714 00:33:01,022 --> 00:33:02,806 Hey, they're pretty good. 715 00:33:02,850 --> 00:33:04,547 That lawyer ought to be In a ring. 716 00:33:04,591 --> 00:33:05,896 That's where I feel like I've been. 717 00:33:05,940 --> 00:33:07,942 Ten rounds with muhammad ali. 718 00:33:11,337 --> 00:33:14,993 You were here all night With that? 719 00:33:15,036 --> 00:33:17,343 What will boston Get us besides a laugh? 720 00:33:17,386 --> 00:33:20,302 Well, to begin with, When slote first got into town, 721 00:33:20,346 --> 00:33:21,477 He worked with boston A couple of times, you know, 722 00:33:21,521 --> 00:33:24,089 Slinging freight. 723 00:33:24,132 --> 00:33:25,960 But that was too hard, So he asked boston 724 00:33:26,004 --> 00:33:28,397 If he wanted to open an armed Robbery business with him. 725 00:33:28,441 --> 00:33:32,314 Oh. I take it boston demurred. 726 00:33:32,358 --> 00:33:34,142 Oh, that too. 727 00:33:34,186 --> 00:33:35,622 He's a tough boy. 728 00:33:35,665 --> 00:33:37,493 But that was out of his line. 729 00:33:37,537 --> 00:33:40,366 Anyway, one night, slote's Drinking with some guy, right? 730 00:33:40,409 --> 00:33:42,281 Boston's in the next booth. 731 00:33:42,324 --> 00:33:45,371 He hears slote talking about A couple of jobs he pulled. 732 00:33:45,414 --> 00:33:48,069 The grabber is, 733 00:33:48,113 --> 00:33:51,594 He talked about how he was gonna Knock over the award diner. 734 00:33:51,638 --> 00:33:53,292 What does candoo think? 735 00:33:53,335 --> 00:33:55,598 He says it will prove Prior intent. 736 00:33:55,642 --> 00:34:00,081 Oh, boston is not exactly A pillar of the community. 737 00:34:00,125 --> 00:34:01,952 Kingsley will tear him To pieces. 738 00:34:01,996 --> 00:34:03,519 It'll buy us some time, mac. 739 00:34:03,563 --> 00:34:05,260 Part of a day, anyway. 740 00:34:05,304 --> 00:34:07,349 And we start looking For the friend. 741 00:34:07,393 --> 00:34:09,221 He's supposed to be A hillbilly like slote. 742 00:34:09,264 --> 00:34:11,440 I figure it's somebody from down Home, you know what I mean, 743 00:34:11,484 --> 00:34:13,051 Maybe, uh--maybe a relative? 744 00:34:13,094 --> 00:34:14,574 Well, if it is, I've got a name. 745 00:34:14,617 --> 00:34:16,271 Tracy checked with rikers. 746 00:34:16,315 --> 00:34:17,925 Now, aside from his lawyer, 747 00:34:17,968 --> 00:34:20,058 Slote's had Only one other visitor, 748 00:34:20,101 --> 00:34:21,537 His brother henry. 749 00:34:21,581 --> 00:34:23,278 I'll get out a warrant. 750 00:34:23,322 --> 00:34:25,367 There's not much chance, But if we can tie slote 751 00:34:25,411 --> 00:34:28,283 To the lessonbee killing, we Can blow this thing wide open. 752 00:34:28,327 --> 00:34:30,503 All right, keep him on The stand as long as possible. 753 00:34:30,546 --> 00:34:33,071 Yeah, well, I'm hoping For more than that. 754 00:34:33,114 --> 00:34:34,376 Boston's a surprise witness. 755 00:34:34,420 --> 00:34:36,291 Kingsley will howl about it. 756 00:34:36,335 --> 00:34:39,381 I'm hoping he'll take a delay, So he studies it. 757 00:34:39,425 --> 00:34:41,688 Give me saperstein. 758 00:34:41,731 --> 00:34:44,212 All right, Milk it as long as you can. 759 00:34:44,256 --> 00:34:45,605 Saperstein! 760 00:34:45,648 --> 00:34:49,478 Well, I hope you have Some good news for me. 761 00:34:49,522 --> 00:34:51,219 Oh, that's good, very good. 762 00:34:51,263 --> 00:34:53,656 Look, when I get back I'll buy you an egg cream, 763 00:34:53,700 --> 00:34:56,006 Large. 764 00:34:56,050 --> 00:34:57,443 Mrs. Lessonbee Told us a little fib. 765 00:34:57,486 --> 00:34:59,140 She catered The young republicans 766 00:34:59,184 --> 00:35:01,186 The day before the diner Was hit. 767 00:35:01,229 --> 00:35:02,404 Hmm. 768 00:35:02,448 --> 00:35:04,232 Maybe it was her scream That I heard. 769 00:35:04,276 --> 00:35:06,234 Yeah, If she'll admit it. 770 00:35:59,766 --> 00:36:03,073 Yes, I know, But it's important. 771 00:36:03,117 --> 00:36:05,467 What can you want with him Now, lieutenant? 772 00:36:05,511 --> 00:36:06,729 He's dead. 773 00:36:06,773 --> 00:36:08,122 It isn't him, Mrs. Lessonbee. 774 00:36:08,166 --> 00:36:09,167 It's you. 775 00:36:09,210 --> 00:36:11,517 Look. 776 00:36:11,560 --> 00:36:14,084 This is A very bad time for me. 777 00:36:14,128 --> 00:36:15,521 Or haven't you noticed? 778 00:36:15,564 --> 00:36:17,175 It could be a very bad time For a lot of people 779 00:36:17,218 --> 00:36:18,393 If burl slote goes free. 780 00:36:18,437 --> 00:36:20,047 Look, don't you Play the tinny trombone. 781 00:36:20,090 --> 00:36:21,657 I've got one of my own. 782 00:36:21,701 --> 00:36:24,182 Mrs. Lessonbee, 783 00:36:24,225 --> 00:36:27,185 You weren't catering a lunch on The day slote robbed the diner. 784 00:36:27,228 --> 00:36:32,059 You were right there making Moussaka for old mrs. Kajabes. 785 00:36:32,102 --> 00:36:35,410 You've come to The wrong lessonbee, lieutenant. 786 00:36:35,454 --> 00:36:37,064 I have no intentions of dying. 787 00:36:37,107 --> 00:36:38,631 For what? My city? 788 00:36:38,674 --> 00:36:40,285 Slote's had four years To remember every face 789 00:36:40,328 --> 00:36:43,201 In that diner, Including yours. 790 00:36:43,244 --> 00:36:46,334 I'm trying To prevent your dying. 791 00:36:46,378 --> 00:36:50,295 Yeah. You're good at that. 792 00:36:50,338 --> 00:36:51,600 We're pretty sure slote's Brother killed your husband, 793 00:36:51,644 --> 00:36:53,515 And we'll get him. 794 00:36:53,559 --> 00:36:56,083 But we already have slote. You can help us keep him. 795 00:36:56,126 --> 00:36:58,738 You started With 16 witnesses. 796 00:36:58,781 --> 00:37:00,218 They haven't helped, Have they? 797 00:37:00,261 --> 00:37:01,784 Okay. 798 00:37:01,828 --> 00:37:03,830 Keeping track of witnesses Is tough at best, 799 00:37:03,873 --> 00:37:05,701 But this time, There was no reason. 800 00:37:05,745 --> 00:37:07,312 The man pled guilty. He was in jail. 801 00:37:07,355 --> 00:37:09,139 Case closed. 802 00:37:09,183 --> 00:37:10,184 We were lucky To find your husband. 803 00:37:10,228 --> 00:37:14,319 Speaking of luck, 804 00:37:14,362 --> 00:37:17,191 Now you're telling me To be a good citizen? 805 00:37:17,235 --> 00:37:19,106 You go to court, I'll tell you about citizenship 806 00:37:19,149 --> 00:37:20,238 Or anything else You want to hear. 807 00:37:20,281 --> 00:37:21,413 We need you. 808 00:37:21,456 --> 00:37:23,850 But I don't want to hear it. 809 00:37:23,893 --> 00:37:27,114 I've heard enough from the man In this box. 810 00:37:29,638 --> 00:37:32,293 He was a good citizen. 811 00:37:32,337 --> 00:37:34,556 He had The black american dream-- 812 00:37:34,600 --> 00:37:37,820 From harlem to vestry To east 56th-- 813 00:37:37,864 --> 00:37:40,083 The hottest catering business In town. 814 00:37:40,127 --> 00:37:42,825 Mink coats for me, 815 00:37:42,869 --> 00:37:46,089 Purebred dogs for him. 816 00:37:46,133 --> 00:37:49,745 He paid his taxes, and he never Got a parking ticket. 817 00:37:49,789 --> 00:37:52,792 He believed the propaganda You people put out. 818 00:37:52,835 --> 00:37:54,750 Leave me alone. 819 00:37:54,794 --> 00:37:57,362 Get out of here And leave me alone! 820 00:37:57,405 --> 00:38:00,278 Just leave me alone. 821 00:38:02,367 --> 00:38:04,194 Stall didn't work, captain. 822 00:38:04,238 --> 00:38:05,544 Kingsley's in a hurry This morning, 823 00:38:05,587 --> 00:38:08,329 And so is the judge. 824 00:38:08,373 --> 00:38:11,289 I managed a ten-minute recess Because of my wounds. 825 00:38:11,332 --> 00:38:12,507 c'est la guerre. 826 00:38:12,551 --> 00:38:14,770 His honor Found it very colorful. 827 00:38:14,814 --> 00:38:17,469 The point is, I can't Stretch boston's testimony 828 00:38:17,512 --> 00:38:19,340 More than another half hour. 829 00:38:19,384 --> 00:38:22,169 Well, by that time, the Ballistics expert will be there. 830 00:38:22,212 --> 00:38:24,127 Oh, and make sure He brings that thing, huh? 831 00:38:24,171 --> 00:38:25,781 I know. Some kind of exploding bullet. 832 00:38:25,825 --> 00:38:27,392 But the records Show that slote's gun 833 00:38:27,435 --> 00:38:29,263 Was fired more than once. 834 00:38:29,307 --> 00:38:30,917 Now, that ought to be Worth something. 835 00:38:30,960 --> 00:38:32,701 More important, It'll give us a couple of hours. 836 00:38:32,745 --> 00:38:34,442 What about carol lessonbee? 837 00:38:34,486 --> 00:38:36,923 I haven't heard anything yet. Kojak's with her now. 838 00:38:36,966 --> 00:38:39,273 I'll get back to you. 839 00:38:41,971 --> 00:38:43,146 You up to this? 840 00:38:43,190 --> 00:38:44,757 It only hurts when I laugh. 841 00:38:44,800 --> 00:38:47,368 What about henry's address? 842 00:38:47,412 --> 00:38:49,936 The last known Is a torn down building. 843 00:38:49,979 --> 00:38:52,460 We'll have pictures On the street in an hour. 844 00:38:52,504 --> 00:38:55,724 My concern Is how the lieutenant's doing. 845 00:39:00,599 --> 00:39:02,252 I'd like to use Your telephone, please. 846 00:39:02,296 --> 00:39:03,645 Oh, of course, sir. 847 00:39:03,689 --> 00:39:05,647 Right in there. 848 00:39:05,691 --> 00:39:07,649 Our winged thoughts room. 849 00:39:07,693 --> 00:39:09,695 Oh. 850 00:39:46,166 --> 00:39:47,123 You're-- 851 00:39:47,167 --> 00:39:49,909 That's right. 852 00:39:49,952 --> 00:39:51,650 I put your man Where he is today. 853 00:39:51,693 --> 00:39:53,826 My god. 854 00:39:56,568 --> 00:39:58,047 Well, there's no question She's a witness, mac, 855 00:39:58,091 --> 00:40:00,702 But she's hostile, Hurting, frightened. 856 00:40:00,746 --> 00:40:02,704 Refuses to cooperate. 857 00:40:02,748 --> 00:40:04,010 No, I don't think There's any chance. 858 00:40:04,053 --> 00:40:06,099 We'll have to subpoena. 859 00:40:06,142 --> 00:40:08,884 Maybe she'll change her mind In court, but don't count on it. 860 00:40:08,928 --> 00:40:10,103 Yeah, send crocker. 861 00:40:10,146 --> 00:40:11,496 I'll stay with her Till he gets here. 862 00:40:11,539 --> 00:40:13,106 Right. 863 00:40:13,149 --> 00:40:17,066 It's just a family thing. 864 00:40:17,110 --> 00:40:21,419 My brother burl said, "You cut that buck," 865 00:40:21,462 --> 00:40:23,203 So I done it. 866 00:40:23,246 --> 00:40:27,425 And he got right upset when he Found out I didn't cut you too. 867 00:40:27,468 --> 00:40:30,732 He said, "Henry, She's the onliest one left 868 00:40:30,776 --> 00:40:32,778 "Seen me do that killing At the diner. 869 00:40:32,821 --> 00:40:34,867 That woman"-- 870 00:40:39,654 --> 00:40:42,614 But I didn't. 871 00:40:42,657 --> 00:40:46,835 I seen him come in, And I saw him go out. 872 00:40:46,879 --> 00:40:49,969 Hold it, slote! 873 00:40:54,843 --> 00:40:57,019 Oh, I am sorry. 874 00:41:27,746 --> 00:41:30,139 I want a lawyer! 875 00:41:30,183 --> 00:41:32,011 I want my rights! 876 00:41:32,054 --> 00:41:35,231 Yeah, sure. 877 00:41:35,275 --> 00:41:39,279 Rest in peace, baby, 878 00:41:39,322 --> 00:41:42,543 Till the troops come. 879 00:41:52,640 --> 00:41:54,163 A .38-caliber bullet 880 00:41:54,207 --> 00:41:58,080 Weighing 150 grains, Having been hollowed out, 881 00:41:58,124 --> 00:42:02,171 And providing it is traveling at More than 600 feet per second, 882 00:42:02,215 --> 00:42:04,086 Will fragment upon impact. 883 00:42:04,130 --> 00:42:05,827 Is this what happens When it hits the human body? 884 00:42:05,871 --> 00:42:07,176 Your honor, 885 00:42:07,220 --> 00:42:10,658 I must object on humane grounds, If nothing else. 886 00:42:10,702 --> 00:42:12,660 I heartily agree. 887 00:42:12,704 --> 00:42:14,575 Reach your point, mr. Candoo. 888 00:42:14,619 --> 00:42:15,663 Well, I have, your honor. 889 00:42:15,707 --> 00:42:17,578 The witness has just told us 890 00:42:17,622 --> 00:42:20,668 That there was more than One bullet fired from the gun 891 00:42:20,712 --> 00:42:24,019 And that the bullets Retrieved from the victim's body 892 00:42:24,063 --> 00:42:25,934 Disintegrated on impact. 893 00:42:25,978 --> 00:42:28,720 We knew that an hour ago, Mr. Candoo. 894 00:42:28,763 --> 00:42:30,722 I have no more questions For you, mr. Ballenger. 895 00:42:30,765 --> 00:42:32,593 Your witness, mr. Kingsley. 896 00:42:32,637 --> 00:42:34,682 I have no questions For this witness, your honor. 897 00:42:34,726 --> 00:42:37,990 You may step down. 898 00:42:38,033 --> 00:42:40,819 Call your next witness, Mr. Candoo. 899 00:42:40,862 --> 00:42:44,692 If I may have one moment To confer, your honor? 900 00:42:44,736 --> 00:42:45,780 I held him off as long As I could. 901 00:42:45,824 --> 00:42:47,695 Where's mrs. Lessonbee? 902 00:42:47,739 --> 00:42:50,785 Well, crocker's trying to find Her to serve a subpoena now. 903 00:42:50,829 --> 00:42:53,266 - I'm your next witness. - you? 904 00:42:53,309 --> 00:42:55,790 Yeah, henry slote is Downstairs in our holding pen. 905 00:42:55,834 --> 00:42:57,966 He admitted in my presence 906 00:42:58,010 --> 00:43:00,665 That burl slote Told him to kill lessonbee. 907 00:43:00,708 --> 00:43:02,275 He was trying to kill Lessonbee's wife at the time, 908 00:43:02,318 --> 00:43:04,146 Also ordered By your defendant. 909 00:43:04,190 --> 00:43:06,627 Yeah, well, This is a conspiracy, but I-- 910 00:43:06,671 --> 00:43:08,107 I don't know If it's relevant to this case. 911 00:43:08,150 --> 00:43:09,891 Hey, counselor, 912 00:43:09,935 --> 00:43:11,850 I'd call killing witnesses Relevant. 913 00:43:11,893 --> 00:43:13,808 This can be called hearsay. 914 00:43:13,852 --> 00:43:15,114 There's a legal line someplace. 915 00:43:15,157 --> 00:43:18,030 It's the arrest, kid. 916 00:43:18,073 --> 00:43:22,034 Did he admit the conspiracy Before or after the arrest? 917 00:43:22,077 --> 00:43:24,993 - before. - then it's admissible! 918 00:43:25,037 --> 00:43:26,865 Res gestae. 919 00:43:26,908 --> 00:43:28,693 Mr. Candoo. 920 00:43:28,736 --> 00:43:31,173 Are you conferring With the lieutenant or with mae? 921 00:43:31,217 --> 00:43:33,393 I got a right, judge. 922 00:43:33,436 --> 00:43:37,092 Friend of the court, Hey, hey? 923 00:43:37,136 --> 00:43:38,746 Yeah, she's right. It's res gestae. 924 00:43:38,790 --> 00:43:39,921 Mae's had more time in court 925 00:43:39,965 --> 00:43:41,357 Than anybody else In the building. 926 00:43:41,401 --> 00:43:43,272 Yeah, but without mrs. Lessonbee to corroborate it, 927 00:43:43,316 --> 00:43:46,014 We can still come up short. 928 00:43:46,058 --> 00:43:50,062 Your honor, I request permission To approach the bench. 929 00:44:02,422 --> 00:44:04,772 Yeah. Yes, sir. 930 00:44:04,816 --> 00:44:06,861 Okay, I'll take care of it Right away. 931 00:44:06,905 --> 00:44:08,297 Hey, buddy, You can't park there. 932 00:44:08,341 --> 00:44:11,779 Yeah, yeah, yeah. I'm looking for carol lessonbee. 933 00:44:11,823 --> 00:44:13,694 Sure, she's upstairs. 303. 934 00:44:13,738 --> 00:44:16,741 That figures. Never answers the phone. 935 00:44:24,749 --> 00:44:26,664 Mrs. Lessonbee? 936 00:44:30,972 --> 00:44:32,147 This is detective crocker, 937 00:44:32,191 --> 00:44:33,932 Manhattan south. 938 00:44:33,975 --> 00:44:37,457 I know you're in there. Please answer the door. 939 00:44:41,069 --> 00:44:44,116 We found the killer Of your husband. 940 00:44:47,249 --> 00:44:48,990 Hi, I'm detective crocker, Manhattan south. 941 00:44:49,034 --> 00:44:49,991 Now, I don't think You remember me-- 942 00:44:50,035 --> 00:44:51,297 I remember you. 943 00:44:51,340 --> 00:44:53,212 You're the boy wonder Who caught the robber. 944 00:44:53,255 --> 00:44:55,214 - is that why they sent you? - no, I don't think so. 945 00:44:55,257 --> 00:44:57,346 I'm just the first face That they saw. 946 00:44:57,390 --> 00:45:00,741 Looks like the boy wonder Business has its drawbacks. 947 00:45:00,785 --> 00:45:03,004 Past couple of days it has. 948 00:45:03,048 --> 00:45:06,268 I've been asked To serve you this. 949 00:45:10,272 --> 00:45:12,187 After what's happened, Do you really think 950 00:45:12,231 --> 00:45:14,233 That I'm going to be intimidated By a piece of paper? 951 00:45:14,276 --> 00:45:16,191 Look, lady, I don't want you To be frightened. 952 00:45:16,235 --> 00:45:19,891 Maybe some cops try that, But I don't, okay? 953 00:45:21,370 --> 00:45:23,024 Look, boy wonder. 954 00:45:23,068 --> 00:45:24,852 Why didn't you kill that man Four years ago 955 00:45:24,896 --> 00:45:26,941 And save us all A lot of trouble? 956 00:45:26,985 --> 00:45:29,422 Because I didn't have to. 957 00:45:31,119 --> 00:45:34,732 You know what I mean? 958 00:45:34,775 --> 00:45:35,950 Yeah, There was a brief chase, 959 00:45:35,994 --> 00:45:37,386 Then I took the suspect Into custody, 960 00:45:37,430 --> 00:45:40,172 And I came directly here. 961 00:45:40,215 --> 00:45:42,304 Thank you very much, Lieutenant kojak. 962 00:45:42,348 --> 00:45:44,742 Your witness. 963 00:45:46,874 --> 00:45:50,051 You best start Earning your money now, lawyer. 964 00:45:50,095 --> 00:45:52,750 Hear? 965 00:45:52,793 --> 00:45:54,142 Lieutenant kojak, 966 00:45:54,186 --> 00:45:56,971 You come to us As yet another surprise witness 967 00:45:57,015 --> 00:45:59,757 With An even more surprising tale. 968 00:45:59,800 --> 00:46:01,280 I'm somewhat at a loss, 969 00:46:01,323 --> 00:46:04,196 Having been denied the time To prepare a defense. 970 00:46:04,239 --> 00:46:05,414 Objection, your honor. 971 00:46:05,458 --> 00:46:07,068 It has been my learned colleague 972 00:46:07,112 --> 00:46:09,897 Who has constantly urged Greater dispatch in this case. 973 00:46:09,941 --> 00:46:11,333 Sustained. 974 00:46:11,377 --> 00:46:13,509 We've been through all that, Mr. Kingsley. 975 00:46:13,553 --> 00:46:15,337 You don't mind My saying, lieutenant, 976 00:46:15,381 --> 00:46:18,950 That I find this whole Revelation a little fantastic? 977 00:46:18,993 --> 00:46:20,952 No. I don't mind. 978 00:46:20,995 --> 00:46:23,563 It is fantastic, And it almost worked. 979 00:46:23,606 --> 00:46:27,262 And yet you want us to believe That the accused, 980 00:46:27,306 --> 00:46:30,048 A man With a fourth-grade education, 981 00:46:30,091 --> 00:46:31,963 Could have concocted A sophisticated plot 982 00:46:32,006 --> 00:46:33,965 For murdering witnesses? 983 00:46:34,008 --> 00:46:37,272 You don't need an education To stab somebody in a basement. 984 00:46:40,101 --> 00:46:43,452 Detective crocker Testified at these proceedings. 985 00:46:43,496 --> 00:46:45,367 Now, he's one of your men, Is he not? 986 00:46:45,411 --> 00:46:46,804 One of the best. 987 00:46:46,847 --> 00:46:48,414 And as his superior, then, 988 00:46:48,457 --> 00:46:52,287 It is only natural That you would be protective. 989 00:46:52,331 --> 00:46:54,812 Well, yes. That's part of being a superior. 990 00:46:54,855 --> 00:46:56,422 Well, just how far Would you go, lieutenant? 991 00:46:56,465 --> 00:46:57,945 Objection. 992 00:46:57,989 --> 00:47:00,121 Your honor, this is Argumentative and irrelevant. 993 00:47:00,165 --> 00:47:02,558 Overruled. I'll allow the question. 994 00:47:02,602 --> 00:47:03,733 Well, lieutenant? 995 00:47:03,777 --> 00:47:04,996 How far will I go To protect my men? 996 00:47:05,039 --> 00:47:06,432 Let's see. 997 00:47:06,475 --> 00:47:10,479 As long as they continue to be The decent, honest, 998 00:47:10,523 --> 00:47:12,568 Hardworking men they are, 999 00:47:12,612 --> 00:47:14,832 I guess I'll have to back them To the limit of my authority. 1000 00:47:14,875 --> 00:47:16,181 All the way. 1001 00:47:16,224 --> 00:47:17,095 That's very laudable, I'm sure. 1002 00:47:17,138 --> 00:47:18,400 Thank you. 1003 00:47:18,444 --> 00:47:21,490 I have no more questions For this witness. 1004 00:47:21,534 --> 00:47:23,841 You may step down, lieutenant. 1005 00:47:31,979 --> 00:47:34,547 Don't tell me That's all you're gonna do. 1006 00:47:34,590 --> 00:47:37,898 It's the best I can do Without digging a bigger hole. 1007 00:47:37,942 --> 00:47:40,640 There's nothing Yet relevant to the first crime. 1008 00:47:40,683 --> 00:47:43,991 In an appeal, this testimony Might be ruled inadmissible. 1009 00:47:44,035 --> 00:47:46,211 What do you mean By "An appeal"? 1010 00:47:58,005 --> 00:48:01,139 The defendant Will remain seated. 1011 00:48:03,532 --> 00:48:06,013 It wasn't your subpoena, Lieutenant. 1012 00:48:06,057 --> 00:48:08,668 It was boy wonder Who got me here. 1013 00:48:08,711 --> 00:48:10,452 Are you ready to proceed, Mr. Candoo? 1014 00:48:10,496 --> 00:48:12,541 Yes, your honor, I am. 1015 00:48:12,585 --> 00:48:15,414 If I may approach the bench Once again? 1016 00:48:24,989 --> 00:48:26,555 You're smiling. You won? 1017 00:48:26,599 --> 00:48:28,122 Won? 1018 00:48:28,166 --> 00:48:29,558 Took the jury Ten whole minutes. 1019 00:48:29,602 --> 00:48:31,560 Yay for the good guys! 1020 00:48:34,389 --> 00:48:35,695 You do that to each other? 1021 00:48:35,738 --> 00:48:37,044 No, We were both on the same side. 1022 00:48:37,088 --> 00:48:38,480 You got A pretty good public servant 1023 00:48:38,524 --> 00:48:39,481 Going for you here. 1024 00:48:39,525 --> 00:48:40,700 Well, give him six months. 1025 00:48:40,743 --> 00:48:42,093 He'll be drawing up wills In scarsdale. 1026 00:48:42,136 --> 00:48:43,398 You know, Foxy, you're a cynic. 1027 00:48:43,442 --> 00:48:45,052 This job has a lot Of good points. 1028 00:48:45,096 --> 00:48:46,575 I mean, gray hair by 30, 1029 00:48:46,619 --> 00:48:48,012 Total anonymity, 1030 00:48:48,055 --> 00:48:49,404 No sunstroke On the golf courses. 1031 00:48:49,448 --> 00:48:51,232 Low, low taxes. 1032 00:48:51,276 --> 00:48:54,061 Hey, foxy, I hear you got a gang Killing down on 44th street. 1033 00:48:54,105 --> 00:48:55,062 I'd like to take a shot at it. 1034 00:48:55,106 --> 00:48:56,498 Come on. I'll get the papers. 1035 00:48:56,542 --> 00:49:00,067 There's only so many miracles In one day. 1036 00:49:04,332 --> 00:49:06,160 Hey, lieutenant. 1037 00:49:06,204 --> 00:49:09,120 Pretty good show, eh? Hey, where's the kid? 1038 00:49:09,163 --> 00:49:11,339 - I figure he earned his socks. - well, you better hurry. 1039 00:49:11,383 --> 00:49:12,601 He's got a killing Down on 44th street. 1040 00:49:12,645 --> 00:49:14,125 Oh. 1041 00:49:14,168 --> 00:49:17,258 Hey, copper, What size do you wear? 1042 00:49:17,302 --> 00:49:19,434 Me? 11, thank you very much. 1043 00:49:23,525 --> 00:49:25,266 Hey, kojak. 1044 00:49:25,310 --> 00:49:28,269 You ought to be due For a new pair yourself. 1045 00:49:28,313 --> 00:49:30,315 Jealous?