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In order to determine if it is fair to grant a retrial,

we will begin examining the reasons for the retrial.

Defendant.

First of all, I'm relieved that you regained your consciousness.

For your son's sake,

I hope you will never attempt suicide again.

Defendant.

Did you really not...

murder your husband?

Please ask me the question just once.

Ask me if I really didn't kill him.

Ask me if I really didn't murder my husband.

At least one...

At least one judge should ask me that question.

Defendant, is it true that you did not...

murder him?

I...

- I didn't kill... - It's true.

Jang Soon Bok did not kill Seo Gi Ho.

If you have something to say,

we'll give you a chance to speak under the judge's authority,

so take the witness stand, and tell us on the record.

We need evidence...

in order for her to receive a retrial.

Judge,

I can really tell you,

but please...

give me a few days.

(Courthouse)

I need to talk to Kim Ik Chul. I'll be there soon.

Kim Ik Chul.

Seeing how Kim Ik Chul came to the trial today,

he is definitely involved with Seo Gi Ho's death.

Just like at the hospital,

the look in his eyes in the courtroom earlier...

The look in his eyes cannot be evidence.

Depending on how one interprets it, it's subjective .

No. You think I'm pathetic for talking about the look in his eyes.

That's the look in your eyes.

I can't be the only one who sees it.

Why are you complaining about the look in my eyes?

I never thought you were pathetic.

Do I still look like I'm thinking you're pathetic?

He asked for a few days,

so we'll find out at the next trial.

I think Han Joon convinced him somehow.

How did it feel to see Jang Soon Bok in court?

Do you realize what you did to her...

You're in no position to judge me.

What?

So are you...

Are you saying that you and I are in the same position?

Mr. Kim. So you think...

that I killed your daughter, don't you?

You do.

Then there's your answer.

Since you said you and I are in the same position,

you just admitted that you killed Seo Gi Ho yourself.

That... That's not it.

I heard that you asked the court for a few days.

But the longer you stall, the harder it'll get.

Can't you just tell me first?

Who told you to kill Seo Gi Ho and flee the country?

Who was it?

It was Assemblyman Do Jin Myung, right?

Why? Are you afraid of the consequences...

if you say it's true?

I'll ask the police to protect you,

so if anything happens or you change your mind,

call me at any time. Here's my card.

Please call me.

Judge Sah. Take a look at this.

The court received this letter...

during Jang Soon Bok's initial trial.

Look.

It says that if she is wrongfully sent to prison,

she'll send cursing letters to them until the day she dies.

"Cursing letters"?

Maybe your father received letters from her separately.

You know how some prisoners...

write threatening letters to judges for incorrect verdicts.

I know her.

I was the presiding judge of her first trial.

You were?

She was found guilty by the Supreme Court too,

but I got threatening letters from her refusing to give up.

Yes, that's right.

Letters?

You said you received threatening letters from Jang Soon Bok,

saying she won't give up.

Yes, that's right. I did.

- Do you still have them? - Why?

I thought it might help as I review her case file.

Did you decide to grant her a retrial after all?

- I'm still reviewing it. - Okay.

It was so long ago, so I'm not sure whether I have them or not,

but I'll look just in case.

- Thank you. Goodnight. - You too.

Hey, what's up?

Hey. Over here.

Why do you answer my calls like you don't want to talk to me?

Because I don't want to.

I told you. I don't want to get involved in your life.

I ignored you because you made no sense.

Just think about it.

Look at your eyes.

Your eyes aren't ready to dump me yet.

Fine, fine. Sit down.

I'm positive that Kim Ik Chul killed Seo Gi Ho.

What's the proof?

Do you know the knife that was used to kill him?

We had one in our cottage too.

Then everyone who went in and out of the cottage should be suspects.

- Even Professor Yoo. - Hey.

They said the body was chopped up by someone skilled.

Didn't you say that Kim Ik Chul used to work at a butcher shop?

Do you think that's sufficient evidence to overturn the case?

I plan to find evidence from now on.

Once you find evidence,

submit it officially through the defendant's lawyer.

And don't bother me like this.

Hey, hey, hey.

You're so... Fine, fine. I'll do that then.

- Just have a drink with me. - I have to write a decision.

A decision? Fine. Go on then. You're acting so cool.

Hey. You have to protect Jung Joo while you're in the courthouse.

Assemblyman Do Jin Myung beats my mom.

The mighty Professor Yoo Myung Hee...

is abused by her husband.

What brings you this late at night?

And why do you look like that?

Answer my question honestly.

I won't beat around the bush.

Is it true that Jin Myung beats you?

Just tell me whether it's true or not.

Myung Hee.

I haven't heard you say my name like that in a while.

Is it not true?

Would the Myung Hee that you know...

let her husband beat her?

Don't be ridiculous. Let's go.

Do you mean it?

Do you remember?

The day when the bar exam results came out.

How could I not remember?

It was the happiest moment of my life.

You proposed to me.

Not the other way around?

I was going to,

but you were impatient and beat me to it.

You said that if we both pass, we should be a judge couple.

- Did I? - You did,

but because of me...

If only I hadn't decided your father's case,

we wouldn't have ended up like this.

I never...

once thought it was your fault.

I never resented you either.

So...

don't let Han Joon's dad control you.

You're not a politician.

You're a man of the law.

(Courthouse)

Okay, then. Let's begin with matters that will be decided quickly.

What are your thoughts on Choi Kyung Ho's retrial?

As of now, the petition must be dismissed for its lack of grounds.

Excuse me.

I have another opinion.

Seo Yong Soo's statement that the vehicle owner of 1371...

murdered Kim Ga Young,

the fact that Choi Kyung Ho was the first one to report the incident,

and the recanted confession of Choi Kyung Ho are enough to...

Do you have evidence that Seo Yong Soo's statement is true?

Is it convincing enough to throw out the DNA evidence of Choi Kyung Ho?

Or do you have evidence that his DNA was fabricated?

I understand your point, but...

Judge Jung.

Retrials must not be granted to just anyone.

Take a look at Jang Soon Bok's retrial.

When Judge Lee causes trouble like that regardless of her place,

as her senior associate judge, you should've taught her a lesson...

and urged her to dismiss the petition with Chief Oh.

Well, it's just...

Now that you're transferred to my panel,

you'd better get your head straight.

All right. Let's agree upon dismissing Choi Kyung Ho's...

But still...

Why don't you reconsider it just once more?

I'm the main judge on the case, and I choose to dismiss it too.

I will write up my ruling right away.

If only Judge Lee was a quarter as competent as Judge Yoon.

Please continue.

Why is he constantly calling me? What a slippery fellow.

- I won't pick up. - You should.

I hate it when I'm rejected.

Yes, this is Chief Oh, Head Chief.

Chief Oh, we need to talk.

If this is regarding Jang Soon Bok's trial,

I don't have anything to report to you yet.

No, it's not about that. I just want to have a meal with you.

You're free, right?

Jin Myung, this is Chief Oh Ji Rak, the judge I told you about.

He told me that he would love to taste your wife's sujebi.

- Is that so? - Yes.

Here.

My wife...

does cook...

the best sujebi. I can vouch for it.

It's the best?

Okay.

I heard so much about you.

Chief Oh,

I heard that you are a noble character,

who listens to his associate judges.

Well, it's just that...

young judges are opinionated and firm in their beliefs these days.

They don't just cave in and obey orders from the higher-ups.

But...

they must comply when necessary.

Don't you think so, Chief Oh?

Yes.

Then shall we get to the point?

I am good at cooking ramyeon.

Here it is.

Please eat a lot, Mr. Kim.

I am so happy to have you here.

The ramyeon...

you cooked for me and Ga Young...

was tastier than this.

Eat a lot.

Yes?

- Did you want to see me? - Yes.

This is a letter...

Jang Soon Bok separately sent me at that time.

I thought I had more, but this is the only one I found.

I don't think it will be of any help in reaching your ruling.

I will take a look at it. Thank you.

By the way, I'll be at court this Sunday. It's been years.

For what?

I need to evaluate the validity of a warrant.

I see.

Dad, I'm going out.

Sure. Go ahead. Bye.

Ms. Jang Soon Bok...

wrote this letter to my dad, the presiding judge back then.

When you read it,

it says that the detective on the case...

visited and apologized to her.

It does.

She wrote that the detective in charge fabricated the evidence,

and that she asked your dad to meet the detective.

The detective mentioned...

is Detective Kang Gi Woong.

But the detective...

was diagnosed with dementia.

Even if he testified that he fabricated the evidence,

it won't hold up in court.

After thoroughly examining the case file,

the additional evidence Ms. Jang Soon Bok submitted...

only raises a possibility that Kim Ik Chul may be the murderer.

In order to overrule the initial ruling,

Ms. Jang Soon Bok needs...

new, definite evidence that will prove her innocence.

Let me see the affidavit from the police.

About Mr. Kang Gi Woong.

If only he wasn't diagnosed with dementia,

his additional affidavit that he falsified the evidence...

will be the most decisive evidence.

Read this part.

(As I read my diary, I've been repenting my wrongdoing.)

I'm fine!

Aren't you going home?

No. I'm working late, and I'll sleep in the office.

You'll sleep in the office?

What about Judge Sah?

What about you?

He's going home.

He's going home and leaving you alone?

At this late hour?

Then should I ask him to stay because I'm scared? At this hour?

Yes, just ask him to stay with you.

I'd rather worry about him than worrying about your safety.

Prosecutor Do Han Joon is tracking the account relentlessly,

so I have closed Lee Chang Hwan's account.

He will be on the flight to Bali tonight.

Should I get a killer from overseas to take care of Kim Ik Chul?

No.

He's been exposed too much to be eliminated.

Then...

I have a plan.

Did you locate where this jerk went into hiding?

Hey. Get in.

What's gotten into you? You're not putting up a fight.

Are you touched that I knew you were working on a Sunday?

It's embarrassing to doze off on the subway.

Okay, give me a call.

Judge Sah. Why are you here on a Sunday?

You don't have to be on duty to come in.

I'm glad you're here. I need to tell you something.

I asked Ms. Lee and Ms. Hwang...

to meet with Kang Gi Woong to check the diary.

My mind has been going in and out lately.

Before it gets any later...

This has the details...

about the fabricated evidence...

and everything that weighed down on me.

The statute of limitations already expired...

for your evidence tampering.

But if the contents are accepted to be true,

Ms. Jang Soon Bok may be granted a retrial.

(I ended up with tampering the evidence.)

According to the rules of evidence,

records made by someone in a particularly trustworthy state...

may be entered into evidence.

Exactly.

(The truth of the statement may be inferred.)

The diary of the officer who tampered with the evidence...

in Jang Soon Bok's case...

need not prove...

the defendant's innocence.

I'll be participating today for the warrant requests.

You should play with your child on a weekend like today...

to win points.

You too. It's a weekend.

You should be going out on dates.

There are unusually many requests...

for warrants today.

I know. There were many reporters outside too.

Ms. Lee is sending the original diary by a messenger today.

- Please keep it safe. - Okay.

There was another incident of the wealthy abusing their power.

I'm thankful for the various assistance that you give me...

with my campaign.

Is that right?

How did that happen?

The abuse of authority has been in the spotlight.

I'll ask the head chief to stay on top of it.

Yes. I'll look into it.

The victim's collarbone was fractured...

and was cut under the eye,

which resulted in requiring eight weeks for recovery.

The prosecutor...

Who's the judge on call today?

Judge Lee Jung Joo?

We will begin the hearing requesting an arrest warrant.

Nahyung Group's chief director, Na Dong Soo,

was drinking at a bar...

when the victim spilled a drink on him. So he slapped him.

After the victim threw water and cursed at him,

Na Dong Soo called some thugs, abducted the victim,

took him to Han River,

beat him with a stick, and caused bodily harm.

For that, an arrest warrant was requested.

Na Dong Soo.

Why did you hit the victim so severely?

I was drunk and made a mistake.

What settlement did you come to with the victim?

It was amicable.

I gave him money.

You gave him money.

After writing a letter to drop the charges, he went missing.

Did you hide him somewhere?

Your Honor.

May I say a word as his attorney?

I am asking him a question directly.

I'll give you a chance to give your statement.

Yes, Your Honor.

If you came to a settlement,

did you apologize sincerely to the victim?

I did it all through my attorney.

Will you have your attorney show remorse for your crime as well?

Pardon?

I'm sorry.

You should...

apologize to the victim directly.

Counsel, you may give your statement.

I'm Sah Jung Do, with Jungmyung Law Office.

Your Honor,

even I...

have no words to say.

Na Dong Soo...

repents deeply for hurting the victim...

and giving him a scar he will never recover from.

However, whereas they say he abducted the victim,

but the victim actually accompanied them voluntarily.

Please consider the fact that he gave a heartfelt apology...

and settled with the victim, and decide favorably for him...

in your decision whether or not to issue an arrest warrant.

I don't think he'll be detained.

But she's tougher than a judge specializing in warrants.

Let's wait and see.

Yes. Okay.

I could tell why Han Joon fell for Judge Lee Jung Joo.

- Did you meet her? - I just saw her.

I don't know why people call her an idiot.

She was smart.

You must be busy.

I'll go now. Bye.

Hey.

Mr. Kim needed to get treatment,

so the hospital men took him away.

We were had. They took him.

What do you mean?

I'll look for him. Get back to work. I'll call you back.

Hey, don't tell Jung Joo yet, okay?

Okay.

- Hello? - This is Kim Ik Chul.

Mr. Kim.

Say hi.

He used to be our cottage caretaker.

Kim Ik Chul.

After his daughter died,

he left the country but returned because of his health.

I told him to live with us while undergoing treatment.