Original subtitles

NARRATOR: Another murder case,

NEWSCASTER: Colorful NBA owner Sandy Fortas, , ,

, , ,has been found shot to death in his Westwood office,

We were at Sandy's before he got killed .

I left around 2. Ricky stayed until, what?

-Four, maybe? LEE: I came back to see. . .

. . . how things went. Fortas was dead .

NARRATOR: THe governor's wife,

Michael gets out of the car, starts screaming at me. . .

-. . .about my testimony, about you. -Slow down.

He said if I continue to see you, he would kill me.

Son of a bitch. You screwing her?

There may be a TRO against me coming within 500 feet of Caroline. . .

. . . but no TRO against me breaking your jaw .

NARRATOR: THe political spy,

I' m the mole in Tom Van Allan's campaign.

What did Dietrich get for his money?

-Whatever he wanted to know . -Are you willing to testify to that?

As long as it doesn't require funeral arrangements.

DIETRICH : I understand you've found yourseIf a secret witness.

You won't find him, Mr. Dietrich.

Sure, I will .

NARRATOR: Blackmail,

Roger Garfield made you a generous plea-bargain offer.

-I'd like to see you reconsider it. -Not a chance.

Take a look at these.

Photographs of you and the grieving widow .

I figure those for the front page.

I didn't figure you for a man who would underestimate an opponent.

And how have I underestimated you, sir?

Smile. You' re on Candid Camera,

Don't get too used to playing hardball with me.

It's a dangerous game.

-Good morning . CHRIS AND MOSELY : Morning .

Where's Arnold?

He's buying drugs. Pills, vitamins. For Larry White.

The quality of health food stores near his hideout is unacceptable.

He also wants a dehumidifier, an ionizer, a blood-pressure cuff. . .

. . .and, yes, 3-lN-ONE Oil, because his treadmill squeaks.

Sorry I' m late. Health's Kitchen didn't have beta-carotene in mega doses.

And they' re out of calcium carbonate so I had to go to Larchmont Village.

-Unsweetened apple cider? -Lowers cholesterol .

And the fish oil's high in Vitamin E. It's a powerful antioxidant.

Arnold, Larry White is a certified hypochondriac. Don't get carried away.

The man's father died of a heart attack at 40. . .

. . .and his own cholesterol count is nudging 300.

You can accuse him of crying wolf, but I, for one, feel his pain.

Where are we on the Rickey Latrell case?

A search of his Vegas house was by the book.

We' re waiting for the other sneaker to drop.

-If there is another one. -Count on it.

ARNOLD: Any word from Parker Center? -Nothing .

That's not a good sign. You tell Latrell to keep a low profile?

Yeah. Here's how much he listened .

I taped this last night.

Hi, thanks forjoining us, Chris Myers in Los Angeles, You 're watching Up Close,

Our guest today, star of the Las Vegas Storm, Rickey Latrell,

-Nice to have you on, - THank you,

Any concern about the rumors, , ,

, , , that you 're the prime suspect in the murder of Sandy Fortas?

Not so much concern as disappointment, At how people can be so vicious,

MYERS: Isn 't it true that you were in a contract dispute?

LATRELL: We did disagree, , ,

, , ,but that was lik kid arguing with his dad over the size of his allowance,

But $ 100 million, I mean, that's quite an allowance,

I loved Sandy Fortas,

I wear a black ribbon on my uniform in memory of the man, , ,

, , , who took this poor boy from the neighborhood, , ,

, , ,and taught him everything he knows about life,

THe fact that anybody could think that I could harm him, thatjust makes me sick,

So, Rickey, how do you keep your focus through all this?

I pray to the good Lord for guidance, , ,

, , ,and Ijust try to concentrate on my game out there on that court,

THat's why I'm dedicating this season to the memory of Sandy Fortas,

MYERS: We 'll talk more with Rickey Latrell when Up Close--

A man who deserves the benefit of the doubt.

-Or an Academy Award . WYLER: Tell him :

Not another word unless he clears it with us first.

Problem . I was just at Larry White's apartment. He's gone.

Maybe he went to the pool to swim laps.

I went through the building two times.

The man is gone.

Canvass the neighborhood, nearby hospitals, and, just for laughs. . .

. . .check the morgue.

Right.

Larry White hasn't turned up at any of the morgues. . .

. . . but as far as I can tell, this guy's dropped off the planet.

-Did you check with his girlfriend? -She hasn't got a clue where he is.

-Want to alert the cops? -No. He's lost his nerve and split.

-Don't want to announce that fact. -I'll keep looking .

Last week, Officer Beiden, we heard testimony. . .

. . .that you had an affair with Caroline Van Allan.

-Now, how long did that affair last? BEIDEN : About three months.

Ending when the governor and Marlee Donovan were killed, correct?

About that time, yes.

So would it be fair to say that you still have feelings for Mrs. Van Allan?

-Yes. WYLER: Do you love her?

-Yes. -Are you obsessed with her?

-No. WYLER: Then could you explain. . .

. . .to this court why she had to seek a restraining order to bar you. . .

-. . .from coming within 500 feet of her? GRASSO: Objection.

-Calls for speculation. -Goes to motive.

GRASSO: Counsel is using a recently issued restraining order. . .

. . .obtained by his own firm, to go back in time. . .

. . .to apply to the facts in this crime.

With all due respect, we' re not time traveling .

We are trying to point out that Officer Beiden's actions subsequent. . .

. . .to the murder reveal behavior patterns filled with obsessive acts and violence.

Qualities that undermine his credibility and make him a viable suspect.

Your Honor, if Jeffrey Dahmer had become a vegetarian after his arrest. . .

. . .would he have been found innocent?

Despite the strained analogy, Ms. Grasso. . .

. . . I' m going to allow Mr. Wyler a little latitude here.

Go ahead, counsel .

The court granted the TRO, right, Mr. Beiden?

Only because Mrs. Van Allan convinced a judge that I was following her.

Then you didn't cut her off in your car and drag her out. . .

. . .and threaten to kill her if she didn't see you again?

-lsn't that what you did? -That's what the judge chose to believe.

WYLER: And he was wrong? BEIDEN : Yes.

And you are not a violent man?

-No, I' m not. WYLER: I see.

That's a nasty welt you have on your cheek.

Would you care to explain to the court how you got it?

-You know how I got it. WYLER: It's a fact, isn't it. . .

. . .that Thursday you approached me in the parking garage of this building . . .

. . .you took a swing at me, and in defending myself, I hit you?

No, the truth is you hit me after I told you I knew . . .

. . .you were having sex with Caroline Van Allan.

Objection. Move to strike. Assumes facts not in evidence.

Why? Mr. Wyler has accused this man of trying to attack him .

The people feel that the court should be apprised of the circumstances. . .

-. . .that precipitated this alleged attack. -You opened the door, counsel .

Objection overruled .

Let's hear it, Officer Beiden. Did you confront Mr. Wyler?

I . . . .

I love Caroline Van Allan.

When I found out he was sleeping with her, I asked for an explanation.

lnstead, I got a fist in the face.

Let me ask you, Officer Beiden, what made you think. . .

. . .that I was sleeping with Mrs. Van Allan?

I was across the street from her townhouse in Santa Monica. . .

. . .when I saw you go inside and spend the night.

Spend the night? And how do you know that?

It's like that ad for roach killer. You went in, but you never came out.

-How do you know I didn't slip out? -You never left.

How can you be sure?

Like I said . . .

. . . I was watching .

-All night long? BEIDEN : Yes.

WYLER: So you spent the entire evening . . .

. . .outside Caroline Van Allan's townhouse. . .

. . .spying on her, accosting and attacking me--

-What is counsel's question? -My question is this:

Given your obsession with Caroline Van Allan. . .

. . .given your warped mental state, given your volatile behavior. . .

. . .aren't you a perfect candidate for the murders Sharon Rooney is accused of?

Objection! Mr. Wyler is trying to put the witness on trial .

-Request sidebar, Your Honor. -Counsel, approach.

This character assassination has to end .

I' m not conjuring up devils out of thin air.

The witness is obsessive and violent, and clearly capable of these murders.

You can't let him put on his own mini-trial .

Ms. Grasso, I think Mr. Wyler's on solid ground here.

Objection overruled . Step back.

WYLER: Let me ask you the question again, Officer Beiden.

Given your fixation with the governor's wife. . .

. . .given your temper and your proclivity to violence. . .

. . .isn't it reasonable for the jury to consider you a suspect?

-Objection! -I did not kill those two people.

Easy, officer.

I withdraw the question.

No further questions for this witness, Your Honor.

This alleged stalking incident, resulting in Caroline Van Allan. . .

. . .getting a TRO against you. . .

. . .did you, in fact, stalk her?

No, I did not.

GRASSO: Did you threaten her? BEIDEN : No.

Like I said, I love Caroline.

She led me to believe she felt the same for me.

When the murders happened, she pulled away.

-So why did you try to contact her? BEIDEN : To get an explanation from her.

To tell her that I was hurting, that I loved her.

When I caught up with her that night, she was driving .

I signaled for her to pull over, which she did willingly.

I asked her if we could talk.

She willingly got out of the car.

We discussed getting back together.

Wish I could say I changed her mind .

But she said she couldn't see me again, and drove away.

The next thing I know, her lawyer is saying I cut her off and assaulted her.

Which is a complete lie.

What were you feeling towards Mr. Wyler?

-Anger? -I was feeling frustrated .

When I attempted to discuss with Mr. Wyler my concern. . .

. . .about how he was using her, he assaulted me.

He's the violent and abusive one. Not me.

GRASSO: Just one more question, sir.

Based upon your experience as a law officer. . .

. . .why do you suppose Mr. Wyler is coming down so hard on you?

-Objection. -He's looking for anyone. . .

-. . .to pin these murders on. -Sustained .

The jury will disregard the witness's last response.

-No further questions. -Redirect, Your Honor?

Officer Beiden, despite the intensity of your feelings toward Caroline Van Allan. . .

. . .you claim that you had no motive to kill the governor, right?

-Correct. WYLER: You also claim . . .

. . .that the governor and Marlee Donovan had been shot. . .

-. . . by the time you got to the bedroom . -And appeared to be deceased .

You said you saw Sharon Rooney running away from the scene of the crime?

-Correct. WYLER: So if you' re lying . . .

. . .about any of the aforementioned, there isn't a case against Sharon Rooney.

GRASSO: Objection. Argumentative. WYLER: Withdrawn.

Nothing further.

Hey.

Why the long face?

We just took a chunk out of Beiden in there.

You should be pleased at the way things are going .

ls it true?

ls what true?

That you' re seeing Caroline Van Allan.

Yes.

You asked me to put my faith in you.

How am I supposed to put my faith in you when you' re seeing someone else?

Sharon, I' m not your husband .

I' m not your boyfriend . I' m your lawyer.

But I stilI need to trust you.

Which is exactly why I told you the truth.

I mean, I've never lied to you about anything .

And I' m not gonna start doing it now .

Do you love her?

I don't know her well enough to answer that.

Look, Sharon, whatever my involvement with Caroline. . .

. . .it doesn't compromise your case legally, or me personally.

I' m still totally committed to you.

I believe in you, in your innocence, and that we' re gonna win this case.

Okay?

Okay.

-Are we okay? -Yeah, we' re okay.

WYLER: Detective, did you ever investigate. . .

. . .anyone other than Sharon Rooney. . .

. . .for the murders of Tom Van Allan and Marlee Donovan?

We investigate the crime and all the evidence. We go wherever it takes us.

Did it take you to any of the governor's personal enemies, his political enemies?

All the evidence led to the defendant.

Are you aware that Officer Beiden had an affair with the governor's wife?

I read about that in the papers.

You' re aware there was a restraining order against him?

-I read that too. WYLER: Then I' m curious. . .

. . . here is a man who betrayed his family. . .

. . . by conducting an affair with the governor's wife. . .

. . .a man who had access to the victims on the night of their murders. . .

. . .a man skilled in the use of firearms, who is currently under suspension. . .

. . .for, at minimum, grossly failing in his duty. . .

-. . .to protect the governor. -Objection.

Does counsel plan to ask a question, or should he be sworn in himself?

I' m sure there's a question forthcoming, correct?

WYLER: Yes, Your Honor.

Given the evidence I've cited, detective. . .

. . .combined with the circumstances that generated this restraining order. . .

. . .why didn't you investigate this individual?

Because there's no evidence to justify it.

So the TRO means nothing?

There were no charges filed against Officer Beiden.

As far as the circumstances that generated it. . .

. . .seems like your office provided those, counselor.

WYLER: You' re ignoring this evidence? BIGGIO: It's not evidence.

Everything relevant was thoroughly investigated :

The gun, the fibers, the eyewitnesses.

So any evidence that pointed to Officer Beiden, in your estimation, is irrelevant?

Cops aren't lawyers. We just catch them, we don't cook them .

And I' m convinced the murderer is sitting right there.

What is an employee representative, detective?

Someone requested by a police officer to act on his behalf, should the need arise.

You mean defend him if they' re being investigated for misconduct?

Alleged misconduct, yes.

And you have been an employee rep for eight years, correct?

-Yes. -So you think it's a worthwhile thing . . .

-. . .defending a fellow officer? -Everyone needs a good representative.

As I' m sure you'd agree.

There is a thin line between representing someone. . .

. . .and ignoring facts that make him a homicide suspect.

-Objection! -Never rat on a fellow cop!

-lsn't that the prime police directive? BIGGIO: I don't cover up for murder!

One person at a time.

I' m going to overrule the objection, Mr. Wyler.

But I' m going to insist that you stop asking your questions in narrative form .

I did my job.

I' m a dedicated police officer.

-The question is, dedicated to whom? -Argumentative.

BELL: Sustained . -Nothing further.

ISPEAKING lNDISTINCTLY]

-Hey, man, what's up? -The police want to talk to me.

-Not gonna happen. -I told Rickey to meet them here.

Without a warrant, they can take a U-turn.

-Listen to him . -I ain't got nothing to hide.

And nothing to gain by talking to them . They' re letting you dangle, man.

They' re hoping you'll do something stupid to help them do their job.

I didn't do it. If I rap it down to them, maybe they'll get off my back.

lt doesn't work like that.

If I duck them, how's that make me look?

Like you take the advice of your attorneys.

What if they don't come up with the real killer, Rickey?

You had motive, bias, opportunity, you were in the building .

Everything points to you as the prime suspect.

Which is exactly why I need to talk to these guys. I need to clear my name.

For my family. For my peace of mind .

So I can keep playing ball .

Look, I know you guys are on my side, all right? But I' m gonna do this.

Only if we' re in the room with you and you play it our way.

Stay here. You too.

Chris Docknovich?

-What can I do for you? -Detectives Seybolt and Carpenter.

We'd like to talk to your client about the Fortas murder.

-ls he a suspect? -We' re hoping we can eliminate him .

In other words, you like him for this?

Your boss has been taking us to task in the Rooney case. . .

. . .for not putting everybody under the microscope.

So we' re just trying to accommodate him .

-Has the DA filed? -Not so far.

Because they don't have a case. . .

. . .or because Garfield doesn't wanna risk losing the black vote before Tuesday?

I couldn't say. You gonna let us talk to your client?

Well, what I'd love is if you could help us clear things up.

You sign an autograph for my kid and go on your way.

Whatever I can do. I want to cooperate.

-That's good . You know, I played . -Did you?

Starting guard at Claremont.

-Not exactly NCAA powerhouse. -That's all right.

It's true you met with Fortas the day he got killed?

-Decline to answer. -People can place him in the building .

So why do you need to hear it from him?

-Why were you meeting Mr. Fortas? -Business discussions.

Why don't we let Mr. Latrell answer the questions.

Did these discussions ever get heated?

All we' re prepared to say is that they were business discussions.

Anyone else present?

Lee was there for part of the time.

-When did you leave? -About halfway through the meeting .

From that point, it was just you and Fortas?

-Decline to answer. -No, it's okay.

Look, the thing you guys gotta know is that I loved this man.

He raised me up. He brought me into the league.

He taught me about business.

-You were a pallbearer at his funeral . -And he stood up for me at my wedding .

Why would I want to kill him?

Why would your agent leave in the middle of a business discussion?

Me and Sandy could talk to each other. There was a lot of respect there.

Plus, I stuck it to him on the Byron Rucker contract.

-Still some bad blood there? LATRELL: We could get more resolved . . .

. . .if it was just me and Sandy, so I told Lee to take off.

You'd been arguing?

I' m not gonna say that there wasn't a disagreement.

But that's all it was. A disagreement.

Did this disagreement cause one or the other to raise his voice?

Sandy raised his voice all the time. He was a screamer.

Mr. Michaelson.

lt was just Sandy's way.

Remember what time you left Mr. Fortas' office?

-Don't. LATRELL: A little after 4:00.

SEYBOLT : Where'd you go? LATRELL: To Van Nuys airport.

I met my wife there. We flew back to Vegas for the game.

Against the Lakers. You scored 24 points, had seven assists.

How else can Mr. Latrell help you?

-Ah. Any idea who might have done this? -No.

SEYBOLT : Know of any enemies Mr. Fortas had?

No.

-Thank you for cooperating, Mr. Latrell . -No problem .

SEYBOLT : Oh, one other thing .

Rickey, do you own a gun?

-Decline to answer the question. -We recovered the murder weapon. . .

. . .and it's registered to you.

SEYBOLT : Wanna say it was self-defense?

-Not a word . -If you make us understand . . .

. . .that Fortas was going for a gun. . .

. . .you got a shot at walking away from this.

I' m gonna take my lawyers' advice. I decline to make any further statements.

I'll tell you something your lawyers never will . You' re in a world of trouble.

Cooperate with us, I can help you. Otherwise--

If you' re not arresting him, you' re done.

Remember this, Rickey.

You' re the one that's gonna do the time. Not your lawyers.

If you have any further need to speak with my client, here's my card .

I thought my jaw would fall on the floor when I saw you on television.

My own son sleeping with the governor's wife!

Mom . . . .

We' re both single and we' re over 21 .

Well, that is no way for a widow to behave.

When your father died, I wore black for an entire year. . .

. . .and the only man I ever spoke to was Father Corrigan.

No monkey business there, believe you me.

I tell you what, can we leave my social life out of this?

All right.

Whatever happened to that bank teller you were seeing?

She was a senior vice president, Mom .

Laura and I decided to put our relationship on hold until after the trial .

Those women aren't for you. They' re too independent.

All they want is a career.

I don't think it's any of your business.

Oh, really?

I labored for 36 hours to deliver your nine-pound four-ounce body. . .

. . .and you want to cut me out of your life?

His head was as big as a pumpkin.

-That's it. We' re done. Time to go. -I haven't finished .

You don't need any more Scotch, Mom .

What I don't need is a lecture on alcohol consumption from my playboy son.

Let's hit the road .

I don't know why I couldn't drive myself home in my own car.

-Because you' re loaded, that's why. -Wrong !

ISIREN WAILING]

Oh, perfect.

-Evening, officer. -What's the problem?

You've got an expired sticker, Mr. Wyler. License and registration, please.

ls that what this hoopla is all about? A silly sticker?

-You been drinking this evening? -No, I have not been drinking .

It is none of your business what we have been doing .

Mom .

Ran the plates. There's a bench warrant.

You've got six parking warrants, sir. We' re gonna have to take you in.

For 80 bucks worth of tickets and a late registration fee?

Your driver's license is also expired .

Look, officers, I was a DA for 1 2 years.

Didn't have time to lick the stamp and mail in your check?

Let me guess.

Would this be because I grilled one of your colleagues on the stand today?

There's an odor of alcohol . Step out of the vehicle, please.

FRANCES: Oh, please!

Who set this up, fellas? Biggio or Roger Garfield?

Put your feet together, close your eyes, tilt your head back. . .

-. . .and touch the tip of your nose. -Use your middle finger, Jimmy!

-Give them the respect they deserve. -All right, lady! Out of the car!

I am perfectly comfortable where I am, thank you.

-You want me? Fine. Leave her alone. -Step aside.

What's the motto now, pal? "To protect and harass" ?

-You' re obstructing an officer. -You' re an embarrassment.

Showtime.

You haven't heard from him?

Never mind . He's here.

Where were you? I've been chasing you all over the city.

The cops sent me from Hollywood to Wilshire to Van Nuys.

They sent me on "the tour. " Where's my mother?

She took a cab home. She got in about midnight.

-Did you tell her I was okay? -Uh-huh.

She wants to hire me to sue the L.A. P. D.

The woman's got spunk. I like her.

Well, good . Next time you take her to dinner.

IDOOR BUZZES]

BIGGIO: Sure, I got it.

Apologies, counselor.

Understand you had a long night.

No apologies necessary, detective.

Spending the night in jaiI can be a very educational experience.

For example, you get to find out exactly how petty your ex-colleagues are.

-Excuse me? -Come on, Vince.

The least you could do is let me know you had a good time.

If I were you, counselor, I would treat this as a wake-up call .

A reminder to you guys in your chrome towers that nobody's above the law .

-May I make a little grooming comment? -Sure.

-You look like crap. -Thank you.

BAILIFF: All rise.

Be seated .

BELL: All right, we' re on record in People v, Rooney,

Your Honor, I'd like to request a favor of the court.

What would that be, Mr. Wyler?

Uh, I'd like a recess.

Due to unforeseeable circumstances. . .

. . . I was unable to prepare for today's session.

What was the nature of the circumstance?

Um . . . .

I was unavoidably detained .

Where?

-IIN QUIET VOICE] Jail . -Speak up, counsel . I can't hear you.

Jail, Your Honor.

BELL: Emergency with a client? -Actually, I was. . . .

I spent the night.

Oh.

Would it be impolite to inquire as to the reason?

Um . . . . I . . . .

My license and registration had expired, and, uh. . . .

But I just need to go back to my office and organize my notes and--

-And take a shower. -Yeah.

All right. I have a few motions to review anyway.

We'll stand in recess until tomorrow .

You be here bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, Mr. Wyler.

Thank you, Your Honor.

BELL: And, Mr. Wyler.

Have Ms. Appleton drive.

Okay.

WYLER: Any news on Larry White?

No. But remember Marlee Donovan's boyfriend, Donny McKee?

lsn't that the guy you sat down and he stonewalled you?

That was then, this is now .

Mr. McKee got busted for selling crystal meth out of his living room .

You think that experience sharpened his conversational skills?

lt might be worth having a chat with him .

I invited this chick over to my place.

Next thing I know, she's setting up her Ohaus scale in my kitchen.

And when the cops show up, she doesn't even blink.

Nothing ! I mean, the bitch has gotta be a narc, right?

I know some people in the DA's office. Maybe I can help.

I know what you want.

Like I told your investigator. . .

. . . I was only involved with Marlee Donovan for a few months.

There's really nothing to tell .

-Let me be the judge of that. -Can't you just handle my case. . .

. . .without putting me in the middle of another jackpot?

What jackpot would that be?

I got my leg broke over Marlee Donovan.

So you see, I'd just as soon forget that I ever knew her.

Possession with intent to sell could get you seven years in Chino.

In there, a broken leg is your cellmate's way of saying, " I love you. "

To memories of past triumphs.

To amnesia, so everyone in this place. . .

. . .forgets they saw me with you.

Would you rather have met in the DA's office where everybody hates my guts?

Honey, anywhere I meet you isn't gonna help my career.

So. . .

. . .you buy me a couple of drinks. . .

. . . reminisce about how we were baby DA's together and hit me up for a favor?

-Am I that transparent? -I don't figure you want me for my body.

So, what can I do for you?

Well, I hear that you were assigned the Donny McKee case.

I 'd like to discuss a resolution for his problem .

What's a high-profile defense attorney doing representing a slug like McKee?

lt was a hummer bust. A cop set him up.

Not the way I see it.

We got this guy red-handed, Jimmy.

Does that include having haIf your evidence suppressed . . .

. .when I file a 1 538. 5 motion?

You' re familiar with the " Fruit of the Poisonous Tree" doctrine.

The cops got a problem with their warrant. My guy's gonna walk.

It's gonna leave you looking like an idiot. . .

. . .and you' re gonna spend the rest of your career stuck right where you are.

What kind of deal are you looking for?

Kick it down to misdemeanor possession, one year probation.

Never gonna fly.

Lynne, you've gotta cut my guy some slack.

Trust me, you don't wanna go to war with me on this.

Give me a couple of days.

WYLER: Any news on Larry White? -Check your office.

-Come on, I've had a long day. -I' m serious. He came with Sally Vaughn.

You had us all a little worried .

I' m sorry about that.

I had a major panic attack. Waves of them, actually.

Chest pains, nausea.

I went to the hospital, then Sally drove me home.

That's where you've been the last two days, with your girlfriend?

We did try to contact you, Ms. Vaughn.

Larry wasn't in any condition to see you when your guy called .

He needed to talk. . .

. . .and I needed to hear the whole story.

Believe me, I' m a better man for the experience.

I had all this guilt eating away inside me.

About Tom, about letting Sharon sit in jail .

Not to mention deceiving Sally.

I never thought she'd forgive me.

I guess I have to ask for your forgiveness too.

If this is what you needed to straighten out, that's great.

Because Monday you' re taking the stand . And I need you ready for trial .

I'll do what I have to do.

We'lI have to cover the old ground .

How long you worked for Van Allan, what was expected of you.

"What he didn't expect" would be a better question.

There wasn't a secret I didn't betray.

Stop beating yourseIf up.

We need to know all the stuff you did for Dietrich. Details.

Van Allan's affairs, what Dietrich knew and when.

That's what I hated most, you know?

Dealing with the women.

-Procuring them, you mean? -There was that.

The hard part was getting rid of them when Tom was done, you know?

Always the bearer of bad news, that was me.

Tell them about the sister. That was the worst.

-Whose sister? -Caroline's. Her name was Samantha.

He was having an affair with his sister-in-law?

WHITE: Hard to believe, huh?

That was Tom . Anything in a dress.

Not that Samantha didn't fill out a dress real well .

Twenty-four, blond, very bright, kind of fragile.

Just Tom's type.

He'd been sleeping with her for a few months. . .

. . .when he decided it was time to move on.

I had to deliver the message.

-When did this happen? -lt was. . .

. . .three, four years ago.

I was with the Van Allans on Ron Zeghibe's yacht.

I remember this. This was in the papers.

Caroline's sister fell overboard and drowned .

That was the spin.

We were on this cruise. . .

. . .and Samantha showed up unannounced . . .

. . .at the dock in St. Vincent. . .

. . .jealous that Tom had gone away on vacation with his own wife.

Tom freaked out.

I cooked up some story about a budgetary crisis. . .

. . .and Tom flew home with Caroline.

I was left there to deal with Samantha.

I was in the throes of depression.

Three days later, her body washed up on the beach.

The coroner called it accidental death.

I knew she killed herself.

And so did Tom .

And Caroline? Did she know about the affair?

I never told her. I can't believe she'd have stood for it if she'd have found out.

Four years I've had to sit on that secret.

It's taken me that long to learn. . .

. . .that there's such a thing as too much loyalty.

How did it go with your DA friend?

She wasn't exactly flinging open the door to McKee's cell .

You should see what you can do at Parker Center.

Not a lot of wiggle room with the cops.

-You running out of favors? -Something about the company I keep.

I'lI see what I can do.

Jimmy? Laura Crimmins is here.

Well, send her in.

I' m sorry. I know I' m the one who wanted us to keep our distance. . .

. . . but I' m in trouble.

What kind of trouble?

I' m being investigated by the bank examiners.

For what?

For nothing . I've done absolutely nothing wrong .

But my manager got a report of activity in a deceased client's checking account.

Funds were being funneled into it from other accounts. . .

. . .and then transferred into an account with my social security number.

But it wasn't your account?

These guys have me in their sights.

lnvestigators from the DA's office are involved .

Jimmy, I could be arrested .

This isn't about you.

This is about Malcolm Dietrich taking a shot at me.

You warned me about him . I didn't listen.

I'll get into it.

If the police pull you in. . .

. . . make me your first phone call .

I' m here for you.

I hope you know that goes without saying .

All the same. . .

. . . I' m glad you said it.

WYLER: Mr. White, during the time you worked for the governor as an aide. . .

. . .and subsequently as a campaign coordinator. . .

. . .did you also have another employer?

Yes. I worked as a political operative for the Garfield campaign.

WYLER: In other words, you were a spy, weren't you?

" lntelligence liaison" is a little more dignified, but yeah.

How long did you function in this dual capacity?

So. . . . Sorry, what was the question?

How long did you work as a double agent?

Almost two years.

Garfield hadn't announced his candidacy then.

-How did you work on the campaign? -I was employed by Malcolm Dietrich.

I came onboard before he decided to back Roger Garfield .

How much were you paid by Mr. Dietrich for your services?

Five hundred thousand dollars a year plus expenses.

What services did you provide in exchange for this compensation?

I reported back on all the governor's activities.

I provided advance copies of speeches, position papers.

I kept track of who the governor was talking to, and what about.

Handed over information on campaign finances, the works.

Did you also report on Tom Van Allan's personal life as well?

Yes. Uh. . . .

Mr. Dietrich was particularly interested in that aspect.

Your Honor, may I take a couple of these?

-My stomach's acting up. WYLER: When you testified earlier. . .

. . .you indicated that you were privy to Tom Van Allan's affairs, didn't you?

Yes, I did .

Did you funnel the information to Dietrich?

I object to this on the grounds of relevance.

-We will demonstrate relevance. -Then do so, counsel .

The objection is overruled .

As I indicated, I passed along any and all information to Mr. Dietrich that I had .

Which would include Van Allan's involvement with Sharon Rooney?

Yes.

The morning after Tom and Sharon first met, I remember telling Mr. Dietrich. . .

. . .that it seemed to me that Tom had found a new mistress.

Did Dietrich know about Sharon's pregnancy?

About the abortion, how upset she was, how I . . .

. . .found her a job in the campaign. Everything .

IFOOTSTEPS]

WYLER: Yes, Mr. White?

Yes, Mr. White?

I was. . .

. . .surprised that he. . .

. . . never used any of the information to help Garfield .

But. . .

. . .then I figured they were planning an October surprise, you know?

Drop a bombshell before the election.

Do you recognize this handgun, which prosecution contends. . .

. . .is the weapon used to kill the governor and Ms. Donovan?

Yes, I do.

I bought it for my girlfriend . There had been some. . .

. . . rapes in her neighborhood . I was worried about Sally's safety.

Did you have a discussion with Dietrich about the purchase of this weapon?

I can't remember specifically.

It is possible that you mentioned the gun to him?

I may have. As I say, I can't say for certain.

Are you okay, Mr. White?

-Just a case of nerves is all . -Your Honor, may we approach?

We ask that Mr. Dietrich be ordered from the court. . .

. . .as we feel his presence is calculated to intimidate the witness.

IGRASSO SPEAKING lNDISTINCTLY]

I can't breathe.

I can't breathe.

BAILIFF: Sir? Sir?

There's no heartbeat. Call the paramedics!

Court is in recess!

Your Honor, the people wish to exclude Mr. White's testimony. . .

. . .as it doesn't appear I'lI have the opportunity to cross-examine him .

Why don't you put your foot on his windpipe and kill him right now?

Mr. Wyler, welcome.

To what do I owe the pleasure of this visit?

If you think you' re gonna get me to back off, you' re wrong .

I' m hearing the predicate, sir, but I' m at a loss as to the subject.

You set Laura Crimmins up.

Laura Crimmins. . . . Hm . . . .

I think I got a memo about her.

Caught embezzling funds, wasn't she?

Make it go away, Mr. Dietrich.

I' m behind everything, is that it?

Yes.

Tom Van Allan's murder.

Ms. Crimmins' avarice.

I bet you even hold me responsible for Larry White's exploding ventricle.

You overestimate my influence, sir.

I don't think so.

By way of incentive, let me make a proposal .

You call your dogs off Laura. . .

. . . I'll hand over the video of you attempting to extort me.

Haven't we been down this road before?

No. You keep your tapes.

I'll keep my naughty pictures of you and the widow Van Allan.

lnasmuch as my relationship with Mrs. Van Allan is a matter of court record . . .

. . . I don't think those photographs are gonna be of much use to you.

If the news media was to get ahold of a videotape showing Garfield's. . .

. . . principal backer committing extortion on Roger's behalf. . .

. . .a week before election. . . .

You' re playing a dangerous game, son.

So you keep saying .

-Apparently you' re not hearing me. -Well, hear this, Mr. Dietrich.

I want Laura Crimmins cleared by 1 0 a. m . tomorrow .

Otherwise, I' m taking you down, and Roger Garfield along with you.

Subtitles by Riot