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BERLUTI: Previously on "The Practice"

NANCY: The kids aren't yours.

They're Richard's.

Nancy.

What?

NANCY: So drop this case

or you'll never see them again.

(doorbell dings)

Roland.

I think I need a lawyer.

SHORE: Not guilty by reason of automatism.

"Auto-matism"?

SHORE: It's actually one word, Your Honor.

It basically means my client was not in control

of his actions.

Well, I won't let you argue that.

SHORE: Deny my defense, I'll get you tossed

for abuse of judicial discretion,

and we can be done with each other.

Oh, you won't be done with me, Mr. Shore.

I assure you.

Our plea is not guilty by reason of automatism.

Deal with it.

How do you mistakenly use my toothbrush?

It is my toothbrush,

used to clean my mouth,

and I like the bristle dry.

I never said it was such a big deal--

I can promise you

that your bristle won't be getting wet tonight.

FOX: You have a new client, Mr. Young.

His name is Jonathan Macklin.

Jon Macklin is a racist.

Also a defendant.

YOUNG: And a white supremacist.

The victim was black.

My mission is to help people to improve their lives.

White people.

My people.

The shooter says you ordered him to kill.

MACKLIN: The shooter came to us as a runaway.

He said my mission

was to eliminate Mr. Coleman.

Did you question it?

No.

Why not?

He had a great love for me.

He still does, I believe,

just as I continue to have great love for him.

Is it possible this boy

has homosexual feelings towards you?

There's no homosexuality in my Church, Mr. Young.

Your client ordered an execution.

The most he will serve is 10 years.

It seems like a fair offer, Mr. Young.

There won't be any plea.

Mr. Young,

you and I need to get on the same side now.

Mr. Macklin,

I will give you the best defense I can,

but you and I will never be on the same side.

What kind of business was your dad in?

COLEMAN: Commercial real estate.

He would buy properties

then try to flip them for a profit.

And at some point,

he bought the building

where the defendant had his Church.

COLEMAN: Yes.

He knew about Mr. Macklin's organization.

Institutional racism,

that's what he called it.

He said it was up to people like us

to do something about it.

So, what exactly did he do?

Well, after he bought the building,

he served a notice of eviction to Mr. Macklin

to get his Church out of there.

And what happened?

Mr. Macklin went to Court to fight the eviction.

He lost.

And then?

Mr. Macklin came up to my dad in the Courtroom

and said...

that it wasn't over.

He just kept saying that.

"It isn't over."

The next day, my dad was shot dead

right in front of me.

I know that this is difficult, Mr. Coleman.

Could you tell us what you saw?

We were leaving work.

My dad and I walked out to his car,

which was out front like it always is.

And a young man,

a white guy came up

and started shooting

and shooting.

Did he say anything?

Yes.

After the gun was empty, he turned to me and said,

"Courtesy of Jon Macklin."

(music playing)

YOUNG: Next up is the shoe to Danny Grant.

Now, there seems there's no record of him

before 1997.

Do you know if he has another name?

Many of my people change their names once--

I can't be concerned with "many people,"

not at the moment,

only Danny Grant.

This kid could bury you, Mr. Macklin.

Now, if we could expose some prior record--

I know what you're trying to do.

You're trying to expose a previous homosexual life.

I have no knowledge of any such history

with Danny Grant.

Do you know anything?

Just that he was a runaway,

who seemed like a terrific kid.

BERLUTI: We need something, Mr. Macklin.

This kid is the prosecution's whole case.

Well, I can tell you that he's a liar,

because I never instructed him to shoot anybody.

Whose sister?

Richard's.

My best friend,

the man I shot.

Why do you want me to go see his sister?

ROLAND: Because...

Richard and I grew up next to each other.

My parents were never around,

so I was pretty much raised by Richard's family.

And I was very close to his sister.

I need for you to say how sorry I am,

how truly--

Would you please tell her I'm sorry?

Yes.

Are you doing okay otherwise, Roland?

My head feels funny.

I don't handle loneliness well.

How soon can I get out?

It's gonna take a while.

Can you move my trial date up?

My head feels very funny.

I'm not handling this well.

The Church saved my life.

HILL: Specifically,

what happened when you joined Mr. Macklin's group?

I went through intake,

just like everybody else.

The first three months were physical training.

After that, we started classes with Mr. Macklin.

What kind of classes?

History, religion.

He said he had to reverse the damage

of our government education.

You were trained to fight?

We were trained to stand ready.

We were soldiers in the divine army.

We could be called upon at any time.

And did the day come when you were called upon?

Yes.

When I left camp,

I was assigned to a recruiting unit.

I went to schools, parks,

looking for newbies.

But when Mr. Macklin started going to Court,

I got moved to his security detail.

So you were there the day the Judge's ruling came in?

Yes.

What was Mr. Macklin's reaction?

He was angry.

I had never seen him so upset.

What happened next, Mr. Grant?

Back in his office,

he told everyone to get out,

except me.

He said he had a mission for me.

He said the Church looked weak.

People needed to be shown our vengeance would be swift.

And he assigned me a mission.

What was your mission?

To eliminate Mr. Coleman.

He used those exact words?

Yes.

"Eliminate Mr. Coleman."

And did you, sir?

The next day, I shot him.

YOUNG: Did you make a deal with the district attorney?

In exchange for testimony against my client,

your sentence for murder would be reduced.

Yes.

But I'm testifying truthfully, Mr. Young.

Were you testifying truthfully when you told us your name?

Danny Grant isn't your name, is it, sir?

It is today and has been for several years.

Did you change it legally?

No.

Then what's your real name?

Daniel Johnson.

Where are you from, Daniel Johnson?

GRANT: Philadelphia.

YOUNG: Got a criminal record as Daniel Johnson?

As a teenager, I committed a few burglaries,

one assault.

YOUNG: You said you were assigned

to Mr. Macklin's security detail.

In truth, you begged for that assignment,

did you not?

I asked for it, yes.

In fact, you repeatedly asked for any and every assignment

that brought you in contact with Mr. Macklin.

Isn't that true?

I was and continue

to be very loyal to Mr. Macklin.

Loyal.

Are you in love with him?

Did you hear my question, Mr. Grant?

Homosexuality

is against God, Mr. Young.

Yes, terrible,

but are you in love with Jonathan Macklin?

No, I am not.

Well, did you murder Mr. Coleman as a means of pleasing

or impressing the man you were secretly in love with?

No.

Does being gay make you angry, Mr. Grant?

HILL: Objection!

GRANT: I am not gay.

Does being in love with Jon Macklin cause you

to have feelings of rage? GRANT: I am not in love

with Mr. Macklin!

Mr. Young, that's enough.

You say you're a devout follower of Mr. Macklin.

Yes.

His teachings condemn violence,

do they not?

Yes, but in this particular--

YOUNG: And yet when he suddenly

gives you a mission,

in your mind, to commit murder,

you just do it. You don't even question--

I considered Mr. Macklin to be infallible,

so I fulfilled-- YOUNG: The man says "Eliminate."

You infer "murder"

and you don't even ask for a clarification as to what--

GRANT: I knew what he meant, so I continued--

YOUNG: Did he mean for you to do it in front of an eyewitness?

Did he mean for you to say to the eyewitness,

"Courtesy of Jon Macklin"?

You framed him then

just like you're framing him now,

because you're in love with him. No, I am not.

Objection!

Homosexuality is against God. FOX: Mr. Young--

You're in love with him, Mr. Grant,

and you're lashing out

because he doesn't love you back.

That is not true!

Mr. Young, that's enough.

Okay, you're going to Philadelphia.

What?

I'll get Jamie to second chair.

There's something on this kid, Jimmy.

I know it. You're going to Philadelphia.

(doorbell dings)

I'm looking for Diane Ward.

I'm her.

Are you the sister

of the late Richard Ward?

Yes.

My name is Alan Shore.

I represent Roland Huff.

May I come in?

What do you want?

Well, uh, Roland asked me to come here

to convey his profound sorrow over...

Murdering my brother?

Yes.

Fine.

You've done so.

Good night, Mr. Shore.

Forgive me.

I'm not feeling wholly satisfied.

I don't, uh, know whether you've eaten yet,

but if not, may I take you to dinner?

Why?

I haven't the slightest idea.

I suspect, in part, because you look like a person

who could use some company.

Forgive me, I don't mean to be presumptuous.

But also you strike me as a person

whose company I might enjoy.

MATTHEWS: I did my Graduate Studies in Sociology

at Northwestern.

My focus is on race and religion.

And doctor, you're familiar with Mr. Macklin's Church

of divine power?

MATTHEWS: I've read most of his writings,

heard tapes of his sermons,

interviewed members.

YOUNG: And were you able to form an opinion

as to Mr. Macklin's position on violence?

He's against it.

Don't misunderstand.

There's tremendous hate in what he teaches,

but his primary goal is separatism.

He calls for the black race to fail.

Yes, but I don't believe it's a call for violence.

I must tell you, doctor,

for an African-American man to be sitting in that chair

supporting this defendant--

I endorse nothing about the man.

His teachings are racist,

perhaps dangerous.

But there are many prominent voices in the black community

who support the idea of separatism.

Segregation required us to be self-sufficient,

and along with that came

a cultural awareness,

a sense of identity some think we've lost.

You sound like a separatist yourself, professor.

I'm not,

but I understand the impulse

to protect your culture, Mr. Hill.

We're becoming more diverse every day,

and I think it's fair to wonder

if by joining others,

we're losing a little sense of self.

Why are we having lunch?

Did you not enjoy dinner last night?

I did.

Why are we having lunch?

I just felt I needed to continue apologizing

on Roland's behalf.

Also, I find you attractive.

Why?

It could be the way you study me.

You did so yesterday

as soon as you opened the door.

What is it in particular that you're drawn to?

Curiosity,

suspicion,

or simply distrust?

I think I enjoy the company of inquisitive people,

especially when they're perceptive.

And they often cause me to...

discover more about myself.

So, it's all about you?

(chuckles) Perhaps.

And I also find you interesting in your own right.

So there's that added bonus.

Diane,

would you mind visiting Roland?

From what I gather,

you may be his only semblance of family.

STRINGER: As soon as you can, Jimmy.

It's going fast here.

He landed in Philadelphia.

He's on his way to probation.

Well, let's hope he finds something.

I testify next?

Yes.

The main thing is to tell the truth.

I plan to.

Look at me, Mr. Macklin.

Do not expend any time or energy

trying to get the jury to like you.

That isn't going to happen.

Now, I don't mean to offend you,

but you need to understand

our chances have nothing to do

with you coming off as a sympathetic or likeable guy.

Our defense--our only defense--

is that you did not commission a murder.

Are we clear?

Yes.

Am I allowed to share with the jury that I'm afraid?

It won't help.

It's interesting.

You're exploring Danny Grant's past,

and you've expressed no interest in mine.

I know who and what you are.

You may know my beliefs,

but you clearly don't know my heart.

Maybe he's in love with you.

Maybe.

What'd you think of our expert's testimony

on how interracial relationships threaten black culture?

What about it?

STRINGER: Well, do you believe that at all?

YOUNG: Do you?

Well, I mean, if all the races became one,

it'd be great for world harmony,

but the culture won't be black.

Does that bother you?

Clearly, it bothers you.

You're being evasive.

I was reading this book, "The Cornel West Reader."

Since when?

Since 6:00.

And he talks about black cultural distinctiveness,

black manners, styles, rhythms,

ways of praying and singing.

What a rich culture.

To think it could be assimilated into White America.

Are you talking generally, Jamie,

or is this discussion honing in on you and me?

(horn buzzes)

Roland?

You need to get me out.

WILSON: Roland, we've talked about this.

You need-- I can't wait, Tara.

They're watching me.

They have a guard watching me.

Okay.

Roland,

you made a noose out of your bed sheets.

Do you wanna take your life, Roland?

They refuse to come visit me.

Who?

My children.

They say I-- I'm not their father.

My life, Mr. Shore,

was Nancy and Richard and my children.

They're all gone.

There's no life left to take.

I'm not a loner.

I need people in my life.

I--

Do you have other family?

What about your parents?

They're dead.

Okay.

What needs to happen, Roland,

is for you to start building a new life.

We're gonna help you do that.

I met with Richard's sister, Diane.

She's going to come visit.

I cannot exist in prison.

I know things about myself.

I cannot exist in prison.

YOUNG: We're running out of time, Jimmy.

I mean, how many addresses have you checked out?

All right.

Well, keep going and hurry.

Okay.

What's the problem?

What problem?

Doors slamming, dishes clanking.

What's the issue?

STRINGER: You're black.

I'm white.

For you to consider it such a non-issue,

I just don't get it.

That's all.

Clearly, it's an issue with you.

So, let's have it.

My issue

is your denial.

You wouldn't be in any denial yourself then, huh?

Are you?

I don't think so.

I'm the one raising it.

But why?

Ellenor, would you date a black man?

Yes.

And I have.

Would you marry a black man?

Would there be a reason I shouldn't?

(door knock)

(door opens)

BERLUTI: Hello.

I'm looking for a Bernice Johnson.

Do I look like Bernice to you?

No.

Does she live here?

Not anymore.

Do you know where I might find her?

You got 50 bucks?

My mission has always been clear,

to reclaim strength for the white race.

Okay, that's politics,

but we're sitting in a room today

because someone was murdered.

Which I was not involved in.

I've never supported violence, even in theory.

I did not endorse the murder of Mr. Coleman

or anyone else.

Danny Grant said you did.

Danny Grant is either mistaken or he is a liar.

I can only surmise that he did

what he thought would please me.

I'd suffered a very public defeat in Court.

I was angry.

Perhaps he decided to avenge that defeat.

If so, he chose a manner

I find deplorable.

Did you ever tell Mr. Grant to eliminate Mr. Coleman?

No, I did not.

I did say, after losing in Court,

"These defeats are unacceptable.

We cannot allow for people such as Mr. Coleman

to undermine our cause."

That's what I said,

my precise words.

Now, here's a quote

from one of your sermons.

"The tree of liberty must be refreshed

from time to time with the blood of patriots."

Did you say that?

I was quoting Thomas Jefferson.

Thomas Jefferson was discussing a revolution.

So was I,

a nonviolent one.

Nonviolent with blood.

It's a figure of speech, a speech made

by one of the founding fathers of our country.

Oh, so you are a fan

of Thomas Jefferson's?

In another sermon,

you condemned his soul to hell.

My condemnation there was aimed

at reports that he had had sexual relations

with one of his slaves.

A black slave?

It's against God.

What do you think of homosexuality?

That, too, is against God.

HILL: In fact,

you condemned homosexuality

in a sermon two years ago, did you not?

I have done so many times. HILL: Yes.

Well, the day after this time,

two of your parishioners beat a gay man half to death.

Objection, prejudicial.

HILL: And now they sit in prison--

MACKLIN: I never ordered them to do that.

They just got it wrong?

Yes.

Like Danny Grant got it wrong when,

after a conversation with you,

he killed Arnold Coleman?

Yes.

Bail for a double-homicide case?

SHORE: Your Honor, in addition to my client

having no prior record.

I don't particularly care. And roots in the community

and posing very little flight risk,

his trial is scheduled for next week.

His emotional stability is being jeopardized

by his ongoing confinement.

You have a medical affidavit confirming as much.

I would submit to ensure Mr. Huff's ability

to competently contribute to his defense--

HARROD: Counsel,

the man shot two people.

You are claiming automatism as a defense.

How can I release a guy who can't control himself?

That breakdown was triggered

by a very specific event.

He discovered his lifelong best friend

in bed with his wife.

My client has no more best friends.

He has no more wives.

The situation isn't likely to repeat itself.

You know what your problem is, counsel?

You ooze smug.

I don't like smug.

Your Honor, this is Diane Ward.

She is the sister of one of the victims.

Even she is here willing

to extend some compassion.

This forum isn't about indulging tears

or compassion

or some misplaced self-righteousness, counsel.

It's about enforcing the letter of the law.

Under the law,

I do not grant bail

to double-homicide defendants.

Your motion is denied.

The defendant goes back into custody.

(gavel bangs)

I'm sorry.

Try to stay strong, Roland.

It's only a week till the trial.

I don't know if I can make it.

SHORE: Yes, you can.

Yes, you can.

(indistinct chatter)

(music playing)

(door opens)

STRINGER: All set?

One second.

Something on your mind, Jamie?

I'm Jewish, which you know...

A half-Jewish.

By blood.

I was raised Jewish.

I consider myself Jewish.

Okay.

And?

And the Jewish culture

is being threatened

by intermarriage.

And, well, the truth is...

as I look to my future,

I don't see myself sharing it

with someone who's not Jewish.

(scoffs)

Jamie, if you want out,

just say you want out,

but don't invent some religious reason

for why we have-- STRINGER: I'm not inventing.

Fine. You're Jewish.

You want out. We're done.

Anything else?

You have an odd little house.

Can I get you a cup of coffee or--

SHORE: No, I better get going.

As I told you, I have a trial rapidly approaching.

Diane, would you perhaps consider testifying

on Roland's behalf?

Are you using me?

I'm not sure.

I am very drawn to you.

But can I separate my fascination

from my need to have you at trial for Roland?

I'm not sure.

When you said before I was an attractive woman--

I said that because I find you attractive.

Would you sleep with me tonight?

I mean, we don't have to be physical.

I...

I would just really like to fall asleep

next to somebody.

It's been so long since--

I would very much like to sleep with you tonight,

but it could render you impeachable.

I think Roland was abused

by his father,

if that helps with his trial.

Sexually abused?

Yes.

And his mother's an alcoholic,

if that counts for anything.

He said his family was dead.

Well, they may as well be.

His mother's never sober.

And his father is a Croatian diplomat

who's almost always out of the country.

That's why he has so many issues about being alone.

His parents were gone, really.

Will this be helpful at his trial?

Diane, you have no idea.

DRIVER: Thank you, sir.

(engine revving)

Hello. My name is James Berluti.

I'm looking for a Mrs. Bernice Johnson.

Speaking.

I'm looking for the mother of Daniel Johnson,

now known as Daniel Grant.

Speaking.

I'm looking for the mother

of this man.

Here I am.

Now, what do you want?

Croatian? Yeah, I need all the research,

Tara, not just-- WILSON: Well, this is all of it.

And here's the statute followed by the treaty.

What's going on?

What?

Call our Judge, Tara.

Make an appointment.

I don't need to talk to you.

Danny, I just--

Please don't speak to me in familiar terms

after what your colleague subjected me to.

Implying I'm a homosexual?

Look, your mother--

She didn't even know that you committed a murder

or that you were in jail.

What a surprise.

I haven't spoken to my mother

in over five years.

Look, it's not uncommon

for a biracial man

to think of himself as white,

but to become a white supremacist?

Are you really a white supremacist, Danny,

or do you consider yourself black

and you found the perfect way

to take down a racist?

If I were black,

do you really think I'd murder

a black man to make a point?

I killed because I know

it's what Mr. Macklin wanted,

because I'm devoted to him,

because I would do anything for him.

And I'm not gay, Mr. Berluti.

Oh, I don't believe you're gay anymore.

Your mother, she also gave me

a picture of your father.

She didn't think you even knew his identity,

but that would be just

too big a coincidence,

wouldn't it, Danny?

My son?

Evidently, you had a brief affair

with this Bernice 20 years ago.

I never!

BERLUTI: She's positive.

She says this man is the father.

She's lying.

Mr. Macklin, this is very good news.

It's new evidence we can use

to impeach Danny Grant.

At a minimum, we expose a--

MACKLIN: It's a lie being told by my enemies.

YOUNG: Well, if it's a lie, it can get you acquitted,

so why don't we-- MACKLIN: No.

I will not let my enemies destroy me.

I will not let my attorneys destroy me.

BERLUTI: We're not trying to destroy you.

We-- This information is false.

You will not present it.

(music playing)

Are you telling me...

you'd rather go to prison

for the rest of your life

than to let it be known that you have a son

who's half black?

(music playing)

You will not speak

of this information.

I am not pleased to be back here, counsel.

Actually, Your Honor, I have splendid news.

I think you'll be delighted.

May I? Please.

It turns out Roland Huff's father

is a Croatian diplomat, and, as such,

is a party to the conventions

and treaties which grant immunity--

full immunity--

to representatives of foreign sovereignties,

which--and I apologize if I'm oozing smug,

but it's just too delicious.

The immunity extends to children.

Isn't it wonderful?

Roland gets to go free.

What the hell is this?

I suspected you might be ill-inclined

to accept my word,

so joined with me is Martin Adler

from the Department of Justice.

ADLER: Good morning, Your Honor.

I represent the United States

and appear at the request of the defendant,

but certainly not in support of him.

Regretfully,

Mr. Huff has two valid claims of immunity.

He is, in fact,

the son of a diplomat.

He is also listed as a member

of his nation's mission.

You have the declarations before you,

which, I'm loathe to say,

are in order.

You are here from the Office

of International Affairs

requesting Mr. Huff's

unconditional release?

ADLER: We have contacted the Croatian government,

urged them to waive Mr. Huff's immunity.

Unfortunately, this is a government

that hardly ever does so.

This man shot

and killed two people

in cold blood.

SHORE: The main thing, Your Honor,

is not to indulge compassion

or tears

or especially misplaced righteousness,

but simply to enforce

the letter of the law.

You could hold me in contempt

if it'll make you feel better.

I just can't believe it.

I feel like I could cry.

I wouldn't do that.

SHORE: There is a catch, Roland.

You'll need to leave the country.

What?

And go where?

Croatia.

Mr. Adler over there

and those officers,

they'll be taking you to the airport,

possibly as early as tonight.

I've never been to Croatia.

Unfortunately, that's the way the law works.

It's either prison here or...

HUFF: I don't even know anybody there.

I came here when I was three.

Roland, you need to start a new life.

Maybe this is best.

You might not get the chance to do that

in this country, not truly.

Yeah.

I'll never see my kids.

I just can't believe he'd rather face prison than--

How could racism run so deeply?

You got to be kidding.

It was--

it's not a Jewish thing.

What is it, then?

I adore you.

And I--

but it's...

a man-woman thing.

I wanna break up.

I've, uh, manufactured...

so many excuses

to conceal the real one.

I'm not interested.

Jamie, you and I, it's just a thing.

We both know that. It's no big deal.

It isn't?

Since we work together,

it's probably not too practical

for us to be, you know--

so let's just move on.

(music playing)

Oh, jury's back.

Let's go.

It's not too late.

I'm in God's hands now, Mr. Young.

FOX: Madam Foreperson, I understand the jury

has reached a verdict?

We have, Your Honor.

Will the defendant please rise?

What say you?

Commonwealth vs. Jonathan Macklin--

on the charge of murder

in the first degree,

we, the jury, find the defendant,

Jonathan Macklin,

guilty.

FOX: Members of the jury,

we thank you.

Security, take the defendant

into custody.

We're adjourned.

(gavel bangs)

I'm sorry.

This is what he intended.

Good luck.

Thank you.

I'll be fine.

(music playing)

(indistinct chatter)

SINGER: ♪ Don't you sometimes ♪

♪ Think it's real? ♪

I was so sure

after the case was over that...

That you were expendable?

Just the opposite, Diane.

SINGER: ♪ If your heartaches... ♪

(sighs) Do you mind?

SINGER: ♪ ...seem to hang around ♪

♪ Too long ♪

♪ And your blues... ♪

Would you like to dance?

I would, but...

I don't know.

I--

SINGER: ♪ Remember ♪

♪ Sunshine can be found ♪

♪ Behind the cloudy sky ♪

♪ So, let your hair down now ♪

♪ And baby ♪

♪ Go on and cry ♪

SINGERS: ♪ If your heartaches... ♪

SINGER: ♪ Uh-hmm ♪

SINGERS: ♪ ...seem to hang around ♪

♪ Too long ♪

SINGER: ♪ Oh ♪

SINGERS: ♪ And your blues keep ♪

♪ Getting bluer ♪

♪ With each song ♪

SINGER: ♪ Oh, yeah ♪

♪ Well, remember ♪

♪ Sunshine can be found ♪

♪ Behind the cloudy sky ♪

♪ Why don't you let your hair down now ♪

♪ Baby, go on ♪

♪ And cry ♪

♪ I say let your hair down ♪

♪ Baby, go on ♪

♪ And cry ♪

(music playing)

SINGERS: ♪ Go on baby ♪

♪ And cry... ♪

(music playing)

WOMAN: You stinker!

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