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9:30 p.m. SAN JUNO BEACH JUNE 7, 1947

If the she-wolf swims upstream, it will be a good night's fishing,

but it doesn't matter at all, because it's a good excuse to make a girl fall in love.

I'll have a blanket and a bottle.

Help ! Help!

Help!

What happened? What happened?

What happened?

It's a woman's body...

They murdered her!

9:30 p.m. STATE UNIVERSITY JUNE 7, 1947

Believe me son, I understand you, I remember the first time I had to resign.

David understands that he is fired, but does not understand why. and me neither.

We're not firing him, Terry, we're just not renewing his contract

It's just a stupid stopgap

David is in my apartment, he is useful to me and I don't want to lose him.

You'll have to give me another reason. Okay okay.

Blake David, promoci�n 1.939

Appointed instructor in criminal law

on the recommendation of Professor Bliss, in 1939.

Leave without pay from 1942 to 1946

infantry in Europe, 4 decorations, silver star.

Comments, none

Legal experience, none

He doesn't take a case to court, so I can't teach law.

But if I had this experience, would I renew the contract?

If.

Where did you get this stupid idea? I.

I imagine, at one of your conventions.

A man cannot teach what he has not done.

This is the nonsense that all directors tell themselves.

Sit down, David.

George, do you remember the old maxim? When you can't find a law

for the facts, find the facts for the law. "

Here I have new facts

It's June

In September, a good teacher will leave his job because he has no practical experience.

But suppose David uses the summer to gain experience.

Do you think he will succeed?

I will ask our graduates to let David work with them as an observer.

We tell them we want to improve the quality of education provided, blah blah. BLA bla ...

Tell them you are an expert in this type of report.

Some will kick him out of their offices. Others will use it as an inkwell

Maybe, but you won't know if you don't try. We have nothing to lose.

I'm going to waste summer Summer I can use...

You don't want another job, you want this one, right David?

I really want it.

It will not work.

Don't say no without trying. Why doesn't it work, why?

It's a great idea but I can't help it

because we don't do criminal cases and we do little.

Thank you sir.

They are waiting for you, sir.

I understand perfectly Thanks anyway

Perd�neme.

It's a law firm, they can't offer you anything.

I can't be a teacher and pay a practitioner.

Look in the law, you will find something for this.

MURDER ON THE BEACH YOUNG PERSON CHARGED WITH HOMICIDE.

Mr. Carlson will see you, Mr. Blake

Thank you

What is proposed to you, Mr. Blake; if you come by decree, do not hesitate to speak to me.

Not precisely.

I'm from university haha!

All I ask the university to do is stop sending me requests

with bad news that his library is going to collapse

if I don't make my contribution. It seems to me that there is no such thing.

Well, if I were a diplomat, I'd tell you to call me later, and I'd be gone,

but I am not. Don't waste your time, I won't be mine,

I can't work with someone looking at me.

I didn't expect to be just a spectator...

I was just looking for power... Well, thanks...

To wait for ..

Don't leave yet.

What do you think? Do you really want to work here?

Well...that's what I wanted to tell you, of course I want to work

I have a proposition

Do you have enough time to start a business and complete it?

I have all summer.

I contract it. I pay the costs. It will be a great experience.

Well... I hope I don't bother you. I'll know right away.

Well, do you have a case in mind for me? You don't start with a case but with a client.

Our client is in prison and doesn't yet know he's our client.

We will convince him first and then we will have the case.

I guess you don't teach that in school.

No, no, Mr. Carlson. Call me Barney.

It's Miss Niles. After work, I say abbot.

A place se�orita Niles. Se�or Blake...

Come on, they can meet later.

You must first tell the customer that he is our customer.

No guys, not today. Not with Angel Chvez

No sir, not today.

Why so much caution? It's a lousy deal, haven't you read the papers?

If I let someone in I have to let everyone in.

If I do this, they will come and beat my prisoner to death.

No, Barney, no one can come in.

I told his mother the same thing. It's out there waiting

Are you the boy's mother? If they let me see...

I know what they say about him isn't true

He's just a boy. This is not true

Please believe me! Please help me, please help me!

`` Fat. let's go see the boy! This will be with your permission or with a court order!

But if it is with a court order. at the next public meeting

I will have a lot of questions to ask you!

All right. Barney, go ahead. He is standing without company in a special cell.

Barney, listen to me, the boy and his mother only have 11 dollars between them

Avocados don't eat every day. Big cases make great lawyers.

Large avocados eat very well.

Trust me and don't worry.

Are you sure you found it by accident when you saw Mary Wiltsie?

Yes I am sure. Do you have a date with her?

No, I already told you.

Let's just say it was accidentally on purpose.

He's a good boy.

He may be a saint, but he was killed if I don't find out how Mary Wiltsie died.

SO ? I don't know how he died.

You were with her, you should know!

I don't know. we were making love!

Don't ever say that again! Do you know what I think?

You should have done it out of spite!

No.

Tell the truth!

What did you do?

�No create it!

Did you hit her? I grabbed her and tore her dress.

And now what?

Then I ran and fell dead.

God help you if you lie, boy.

I swear to my mother it's true!

Let me talk to him a little.

Son...have you been drinking, I never drink

It would make more sense if he had been drunk. I tell you the truth!

I want something that has more meaning.

Candy.

In the first place. What were you doing on the beach?

I do not know exactly. I passed in the afternoon, I saw the “Private beach” sign,

And I knew I couldn't get in

I thought it would be fun to do it... Keep going, yeah.

So, then, I sat down on the sand and it started to get dark.

I saw a policeman and went up the stairs to go home.

Mary was on break and said she remembered me from school.

Barney, that makes sense.

This is something a 17 year old would logically do.

And after caressing and kissing her, run away, that makes sense

That he later drops dead doesn't make sense. There must be something else.

There's nothing else, I told him everything.

When you kissed her, you put your hands on her neck like this

And by accident you took his breath away? No, none of that!

Barney. That?

Remember the racial zoning board?

Of course, I remember, I was chairman of the committee.

Look, I don't have time... Why didn't you persist?

I don't remember why, of course you remember

The president has not arrived. President. Gail Wiltsie

He didn't show up because his daughter Dora was sick.

He had a rheumatic disease. Mary may have had the same thing,

which is very recurring since they are small.

When Mary got scared and ran away, it may have hurt her.

If his heart failed him, it was not a crime.

No, Miss Niles, any death, even accidental, is homicide.

if it occurs in the context of a crime. This is the applicable law.

It's true. Mary Wiltsie was a minor and the rape was found to be a crime.

And what was a children's romance will turn into bullying with the intention of committing a...

I didn't do anything, she was looking for him...

Don't keep saying that and clarify what...! No no no!

The fact that she gave in is not a mitigating factor

She was not legally qualified because she was a minor!

So there is nothing!

But of course we try to see this from the state's point of view.

Later we will have ours.

I heard.

This case is titled. The State against Chvez.

This means that everyone in this state is against “Angel Chvez”; remember this.

Don't talk to anyone, to journalists, to the police. lawyers, with anyone. Only with me.

And with certain people that I indicate.

All others are the State.

Of course, it's a good defense. A classic defense.

To have a conviction, the State must inform 12 people, now

and without any guesswork. what happened there.

Only one person knows the angel, and we won't put him on the stand

Why not? They won't put anyone on the stand.

Listen

The state has a corpse and a theory about how he died.

Let them try to prove their theory. I don't think they can.

Well, the beach was full of witnesses, Barney.

Maybe something happened that these people might notice,

but in another environment, such as the mountains or the countryside.

The State has witnesses after the scream, not before.

Are they done with this? Yes thanks.

You'll be pleasantly surprised when you see the few that come up.

Do you know a good place for a homicide? A forbidden place

Do you know why? Because no one accepts that he was there.

The first witness receives a good interrogation,

It is given as an example, and the rest is simple

But it can't happen to you that...?

Not me, Dave, you will take this matter to court

But why? You will carry the defense, not me.

Why me, why not you?

Because Angel needs two things to come out alive.

A good defense in court and sufficient funds.

The state has sufficient funds and we only have what we get.

I have to have them, Dave, I already have and know what sources to turn to, y’all?

No.

Take care of the defense like that, I'll take care of the rest

This is the only way to save this young man. What do you say to that?

Whether you are wrong, this matter requires an experienced attorney.

The more you have, the better.

You really think Angel is innocent...

If.

That's the point, I don't think I'm innocent; morally, yes.

I think if the girl had lived 10 minutes longer

committed a predetermined crime.

I think he is legally guilty, and this...

That experienced lawyer you're talking about, if we found him.

I would think exactly the same thing. You've heard the same stories before.

This case requires a lawyer who believes. barney

If I saw it

Look, David, I'm not doing you any favors.

I just need a man with these qualities

This must be part of the cause. This must be smart.

You must believe that the angel Chvez is innocent

You have to be very intelligent. And we need it here, now.

Over time, I've learned that when someone says "now"...

time to wait a little. What is this?

I don't want to decide something this important in just ten seconds.

It's important, look...

the smiling and polite gentleman is John J Armstrong,

Dear and respected District Attorney.

Yesterday, team captain. Governor tomorrow.

Barney, Abbe...how are you? Hi

Well sir. This is David Blake, Mr. John Armstrong,

a truly American young man

Barney, I may be a white Protestant American, but in my heart

I am as good an American as if I had just arrived from another country.

Talk to him about THAT. Barney.

David will take care of the trial, I will help him

On the support?

�Verdad, David?

I will handle the trial in the case.

Let's not wander, why didn't the boy declare?

What are you thinking about?

We have a beautiful city, I don't want it to show

In the national headlines, wrapped in a crime story

I'm willing to take a plea

and recommend a sentence of 5 to 10 years

Look for another goal, we won't declare any of this except...

between that I think the boy was resting.

Then?

I think I would recommend Mr. Blake to suggest Angel Chvez

plead guilty to insanity. Alienation?

This boy murdered her and do you think he will go to a farm for 6 months?

I don't promise anything, but I'm willing to accept

2-5 years for reckless homicide.

Don't look at it like that, it's your case, what answers?

Comply with yours, we will comply with our client.

We won't send him to jail so you can earn points.

From now on, I will declare him a premeditated murder.

Was it convenient dealing with Armstrong now that he almost said you'd win the case?

Don't expect the deal when you expect a conviction.

Abbot, you know the girl's mother, do you think she will receive me?

�Para que?

A public burial would be disastrous. it would shake the city.

Public funerals can lead to public lynchings.

There won't be a mother who will take you in, Barney.

If Dave has the guts, he'll know how to get what he's looking for.

Is that what you wanted to hear? Yes.

Pay the bill and create a new page in your books

which says "Fund for the defense of the angel Chévez"

And charge me for the food and the 20 bucks I gave to Sanders

I can't stop thinking about something Ralph Castillo said.

The meeting aimed to stop schools from sending boys

Mexicans outside the neighborhood.

I was the president

Ralph Castillo spoke.

He smiled like he knows how and said...

Madam President, I will think differently about this

when a Mexican attacks his daughter.

It's not your fault, don't worry.

He is my command.

Sat. the lawyers will defend the young man who...

Why do you have to speak and talk about all this?

Because they taught me that hatred was a sin

And now I hate, so my principles are wrong

And I hate it, that's clear

You can throw me out of your house and I will understand.

But I wonder what arrangements have been made for the funeral?

Get out of here, get out! Sam, I know what you're thinking.

A public funeral would be a pilgrimage for Castillo and the fans.

I want the manager to remove the body from the morgue, burn it,

who scatter the ashes and there is no ceremony.

I don't want your ashes scattered in a trash can!

It won't be like this.

I want a permanent place.

A place where you can visit him...and maybe plant a tree.

He has never dated a young man.

He was in bed for a year and all that time he only talked about...

the pool...was so important to...this girl...

There must be a funeral, understand? Yes of course.

It must be rapid and discreet, without publication in the newspapers.

Tomorrow...at 10 a.m.

The Flowe case repeats the rule that you can't commit a crime...uh...

No, write that a predefined crime can exist if the presumed cause is... uh...

No, cross it out and throw it in the basket.

A pre-established crime requires that the murderer, at the time of the act

is engaged in the deliberate commission of a crime

and that, without this crime, the death would not have occurred.

Case: State v. Flowe, year 1934, objected, eh...

It's exactly that. You didn't know, you said so

When? Little by little, over an hour,

since ordering and combining is my job.

You do your job. Barney is doing his job and I'm the only one on the moon.

That's enough. You will handle the matter and you will win.

You agree with Barney on this.

I will win because I have such a naive and confused face

that the jury will have pity on me No.

Because you have faith in Angel, and in this.

URI INJURY IBI REMEDIUM. Where there is evil, there is a remedy. "

You have to have faith in that, don't you?

I could not teach, I could not practice law if it were not so.

Others hang it on their walls as if it were a souvenir.

It is carved in marble on the courtyard gate.

Let me shake the hand of the first one I see who has it with him in his pocket.

You will win, David, I am convinced of it.

This is the comfortable part of the job

But it is better to continue working.

Tomorrow. It’s also part of my job to know when it’s time to rest.

It’s been a long, tedious day and more like this are coming.

I didn't have time to look for a hotel. Abbe.

It's almost three in the morning.

Let's go.

Ashes to ashes, dust to dust.

From the earth he came and we praise the earth.

Ralph Castillo is the lead. a fanatical aristocrat.

The other man is Cap Grant, the only one left of the Ku-Klux-Klan.

He preaches Anglo supremacy, while Castillo talks about real estate.

We would like to pay our respects, Father.

Mr. Castillo, the funeral is over

Are you ordering us to withdraw?

You call yourself a Christian, isn't that a Christian funeral?

To this place can come men who feel the Lord in their hearts

Can you start with a prayer?

Oh. Lord, send your love, grace and mercy to this gathering.

Amen

I must remind you that this is a blessed place, not a circus.

He is upset. Father.

I will ignore the insult.

Something tragic happened

We anticipate it and the fault is ours.

Because we were shy, we were silent when we had a sacred duty to speak.

We were afraid of being labeled anti-American.

My family worked the land where the town council sits today.

However, rue.

But now I will see that justice is done.

I will see that this innocent creature did not die for nothing.

Mary, I swear I'll see no family in this town

suffer again as your family suffers now.

�A�men! �A�men!

We will ensure that our people live among yours

As it was before

They say it's discrimination.

But why is it discrimination to separate races?

Suppose a line is made.

And the Mexicans lived on this side and the whites lived on the other side.

Who would be a victim of both?

Please have a short prayer, Father, and we will leave.

0h. Lord, have mercy on us and send us peace. Amen.

Thank you father!

They work in the same field.

They will have 5% of the city with them

The other 95 will be at home, with their doors closed, and are afraid of dying.

Let's see if we can get Sanders to call the governor

so that they send troops. Let's go.

I already called the governor. the troops will come in an hour.

Yes, what can happen in an hour?

But what do you want me to do?

Call the 25 police officers that I questioned you a year ago and that you did not grant?

Of course I'm serious!

They are going to lynch my son! They won't do any of that

But it's true, I'm going to die today.

Isn't that true, Mr. Blake?

You have a chance, you have to trust And I'm innocent!

I haven't been with the girl as they say! I didn't even know about these things

You believe me, right? Yes I believe you.

But they want to kill him. they want to do it today

Okay, they'll drag him and bring a rope!

They will tie the rope around his neck and hang him on a tree!

�Barney, finala!

They will break into the room and that will end it!

Now get your hands on this book.

Put your hand on the book!

If you want to save your child, I want you to swear by everything you hold sacred,

that you will do everything I tell you. no questions asked.

Now screw it. Yes

Say, “I swear.” I swear

If you want to tell me something, say it now or stop bothering me!

Now speak!

I want to talk to you.

I want a receipt for the young man, he is my property until delivery.

He will stay here with me until the troops arrive.

I will protect my prison even if I die myself

or maybe he has to kill other citizens.

No, I would never do that. Fats will cost you dearly.

If the young man is lynched, it will not remain San Juno,

a nice place to live.

This will be San Juno, the place where a defendant was lynched.

People don't like to move to a city with such a reputation.

If this young man is not alive when the troops arrive.

you will regret it, I promise you

You're one of them, Fats.

If you weren't here, you'd be with them

They know it and you know it!

This is why you were chosen five times in a row

Now go up there and tell them to face them! Are you crazy!

You will be famous and your name will appear in newspapers from coast to coast.

“Glory to Fats Sanders, the jailer who prevented a lynching.

They won't listen to me. Of course they will!

Perhaps, if I give you my word, the law will carry it out.

So.

But, otherwise, I will never be elected We're not promising anything, Fats.

I can

They won't let me avoid this, but I won't sit still

while men like Castillo provoke these battles.

Do not worry. Fats. Promise them we'll hang him legally

if they give us a chance.

This message won't do you any good, you need some nitroglycerin.

The door is anchored in concrete.

See

Nitroglycerin, nitro, nitro are here!

Don't try to stop us, Fats, we'll do what we have to do!

They want the executioner to be “disappointed”, he must live.

he can have a wife and children.

We don't trust the executioner, we don't trust the state, we don't trust

Adelante. see Sanders!

Well, I'll tell you the whole truth like I always do.

They risk blowing down the door

If they do, I don't have the cops to keep them out

and takes the boy to hang him

They want to stop us until the troops arrive

That's right Cap, the troops will arrive soon.

In the meantime, what happens is up to you.

Now if you go home in peace, I give you my word

that the man who murdered Mary Wiltsie will be executed...illegally

I never made them a promise that I didn't keep!

Mr. Castillo!

He realizes how a lynching will affect the city

In dollars and cents?

This city will be a dead city if the young man is lynched!

Now go home!

If the law does not execute this miserable young man,

I swear to you that I will quit my job and never seek public office

I have been on the official payroll for 20 years!

I would starve somewhere else!

Go home!

Get out of here

Well, Angel Chavez, don't worry.

the state guarantees you a fair trial...

and better execution.

Fatigue? I'm not well.

After next week, you will say that this last week was on vacation.

By the time the trial begins you will have more information about the young man and the girl

that nobody: that nobody, and you will know more about juries than...

Tickets, everything is ready. Good girl

Ah! Good advice, don't play detective, hire Pine and Pine.

They are the best in San Juno, we will pay them well, you have to tell them.

And control your feelings, I'm not talking about you two, but about the angel.

Remember, he is your client, not your son.

I insist that the trial be held in Alexander

No, I'm going

You must not speak to anyone unless I tell you to.

Why don't you stay in my cabin while I'm gone?

It's comfortable and you can work in it, right?

If you want to work.

Your name please Carlson

And your name, please? Ch vez

Good luck. Goodbye, Barney.

Adios, Abbe Adios.

I guess when they get to Colorado I'll open the plane door

And I'll tell him to jump, see what happens.

�Hey?

Hey. Barney!, Where are the cabin keys?

Abbe has them!

Office, safe, car, cabin. A secretary keeps all the keys.

I already see.

The plane will rise even if we don't stay to see it rise.

Yeah come on

Abbe

I think it must be getting hot. There must be a loose connection.

He has his thing.

Yes is .

You did it like an expert.

I have one like that at home, that's all.

No, that's not true, I repaired the base before.

Barney worked here and I helped him.

For more than a year.

Questions?

No questions

I get up when ordered and I always feel upright.

I am careful and if I have to say something in court, I do it quietly.

Okay, do you have any questions?

Well, the trial starts early tomorrow. When will my mother come back?

When she can, she wants to be here but Mr. Carlson needs her in New York,

to raise funds.

We need money to pay investigators, typists, telegrams.

Well, honey, we spent about $3,000. last week and like 5,000 this week.

Is it true that my judge, Judge Motley, is a colored man?

One of the prisoners told me last night

It's true, why?

They said it would be so, because they would know that I would execute,

and that's what they're waiting for

If he breaks a rule, my angel, another judge will take you to another trial.

�Agreements?

Of course, this can remain within the law, but in favor of the other side.

But, what if all this happened. It would be my thing to avoid it.

Do you understand?

I wonder if you want to explain what is happening in court,

as they pass. This may be silly, but I would like to study to become a lawyer.

I saw you working.

Of course I'll explain it to you, I'll explain everything that's going on, is that okay?

You're doing everything Mr. Carlson told you not to do.

He told her to remember I was her client, not her son.

TODAY CHAVEZ’S TRIAL BEGINS

The eyes of the Nation will be on San Juno today to see how the guilty party is punished,

in accordance with the current Constitution.

Punish the guilty, but tactfully

They are tracing a long red carpet that will reach the scaffolding, Abbot.

Well, we're leaving.

Good luck Blake, the case is lost, so I can wish you luck.

Sorry...no declarations

All right, court is in session, Judge Theodore Motley presiding.

Sit down.

Keep quiet.

The State against Angel Chvez. The state is ready.

Defense ready.

Ladies and gentlemen. 12 of you will be chosen

to serve as a jury in the state's case against Angel Chvez.

The accused is charged with murder, for criminally causing,

the night of June 7, 1947, death of Mary Wiltsie.

In this charge, the accused pleaded not guilty.

I will be represented by attorneys Barney Carlson and David Blake

Mr. Blake will appear.

Mr. John Armstrong will represent the state.

Mr. Actuary, call the first jury.

Sir Karl Baney

Sir John Stahl.

It starts with 50 names, 12 in the box and 38 pending.

If I can prove that one of them is prejudiced.

the judge will challenge him: and he will challenge 20. if I ask him to

This is called a challenge.

And how do you know which one works and which one, right?

Remember what I told you about the confidential reports I have in my hands.

Pine and Pine, is the detective agency that investigated

about all these people.

Those marked “YES” can be on our side.

Se or Castlow

Is there any jury objection?

The state wants Jack Donstood excused.

Is excused

Sir Pringway

They can proceed to the examination of the jury, which was constituted

Sir Abbot...

Sir Abbott...

Haven't I seen it before?

No, I don't think so, sir. understood

Mr. Abbott, weren't you one of those who tried to lynch Angel Chavez?

No, that wasn't the case.

Your Honor, can this juror take the oath?

Take the oath.

Raise your right hand.

Swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth,

And swear to God? I swear

Now, Mr. Abbott, you have sworn, in addition to the moral, legal punishment...

Mr. Blake, the court explains the penalties of the law

I...I apologize to the court, your honor

Perjury, Mr. Abbott, is a felony and the penalty is 5 years in prison.

Thank you, your honor.

Now, Mr. Abbott, tell us where you were on the night of June 9

Okay, I was there, but I wasn't part of the crowd.

And why was he there?

For justice! To see the fun?

Objection! That's all.

he therefore does not need to continue the interrogation.

The jury member is excused. You can call another name

Sir Randall

Benedict

Sir Benedict?

Mr. Benedict, I understand you own a farm

which is north of San Juno, is that correct?

It's true.

Mr. Benedict, you employ Mexican farmers.

If.

And employs white peasants. not

Why do you pay less to others?

Do you mean I'm prejudiced against them?

I didn't say this. I have no prejudice against anyone!

All right. I don't treat men like gadgets

Don't get too quick, I didn't say anything like that!

Now...I'll ask you the question another way.

PINE and PINE REPORTS THAT JURIES

WERE CALLED AT THE LAST MINUTE.

your honor I reject all these jurors

and I ask that they be excused on the grounds that this group

was pressured by the state!

It's a lie!

What do you know about this? I know nothing.

If I find that your motion was made frivolously,

To avoid this process, I will take serious measures.

You can waive the fees. I will not waive the fees.

Without prejudice to... Sorry, your honor.

There will be a break and this matter will be discussed in my office.

If you have evidence, bring it with you.

Is it the testimonials? Everyone

Sit down, young man.

A soda? No, thank you, your honor.

Court is not in session, call me Ted.

Something is bothering you, what is it?

This has never happened in the world, you want to tell me what's wrong?

Some detectives visited jurors last night

and they asked many personal questions.

Was this done with your intervention? No sir

But did you know that detectives investigate potential jurors?

It's always done in a murder case, the defense...

We are also investigating, yes. but we do not enter their houses,

and they did it, it was not our intention to do it.

Have all the jurors been approached?

These are the testimonies of those who were visited.

They all were, that's what Fats Sanders, who was in charge, told me.

But I will take responsibility. with apologies

The state was saved from a mistrial solely for the sake of the defense.

That will be until Monday, when another group meets.

I will be disconnected by then You can leave

Are you worried about the boy's judgment?

It's true.

I don't like this trial, I don't like this city, I don't like any of this.

The entire country will see how we punish Latino criminals.

Angel will not get a fair trial, it will only appear to be so.

And I want to tell you something else. I don't like your presidency.

I believe you were chosen so that after conviction,

everyone can say. “Of course the defendant had good judgment.”

Of course, he even had a judge of his color. "

It is a terrible accusation that he launches against the whole city,

and with very weak evidence to do so.

I am sure you consider yourself completely free from prejudice.

But, even so, I will prohibit myself from presiding over this trial because of the color of my skin.

Think about it a little.

Good..

I

What's up Abbe, what are you thinking?

I know when you were 14 you went to your first party with a girl named Donna

I know you are a law professor.

I know what you are and what you want to be.

I think I've asked you thousands of questions and you've never asked me any.

I told you about the department in which I live and the office where I work

You have no idea how much I knew before I met you.

If I had asked you... would you have told me?

Probably not.

Maybe that's why I didn't ask you anything. Abbe.

�Hola?

Hello barney

�What?

Oh, you've heard of the jury.

I'm glad you approve, Barney.

That?

It's that I can't Barney, they will choose a new jury on Monday

And I need to review the Pine and Pine report.

Oh, why, why would I be here?

Barney, is this happening here?

But he can't... he needs this weekend, he's so tired!

But, Barney, 5,000 miles in two days doesn't make sense.

Adi, Barney.

I will be back the day after tomorrow, abbot. Be very, very careful.

But why are you afraid that a driver will run me over with a truck?

Abbe. What is troubling you? Hurry up, Mr. Blake.

Yes. I'm coming to say goodbye, David!

�Adelante!

Test-1, 2, 3, 4

Test-4, 3, 2, 1

Test-1, 2, 3, 4

Enough, cut now, cut now!

�Gracias!

First of all I want to thank you for your help with this collection!

It won't be easy, I'm very grateful!

I'll introduce you to our guest, Mr. Blake, in about 5 hours!

Right now I want to go over some things with you.

As for the mechanics of collecting, how familiar are you with the "green sea" thing?

Siiii! Noooo!

Those who said “yes” refer to those who said “no”.

Excuse me Barney, the "sea green" thing people don't seem to like.

No, they will do anything with me.

Now the signal will be when I cross my arms like this and say.

�Ustedes conf�an in m�?

Did they understand? Lazily

Do you trust me?

NOW

I have great respect for the president of all the great people of the Latino club,

and for all the people at the Latin club.

But! ...the entire Latino community will receive payment for their work

as co-sponsor of this meeting.

The amount we give them will not depend on what they raise.

but yes, of what they give us.

Don't be benevolent, don't practice one for you, one for me... please!

See you tonight!

�Adi�s!

�Se�or Carlson��

Mr. Carlson, this is Eunice Webson. one of the “Philadelphia 8.”

One of 8 workers detained for political reasons.

If I may say so, this is a delicate case. I thought we could help

They would only distract the audience, Mr. Blake is the guest to speak.

Get organized upstairs. Willard

I have an idea, come to the meeting tonight and contribute $50.

Mr. Carlson...! This will give you a round of applause while you deliver them.

I will take Ms. Chvez to your meeting for 68% of what she encounters.

It will be a success. Don't forget to show up tonight with the $50.

Barney, I can't wait that long. no more procrastination.

I told the man I'd just do a few recordings

for “Free World Communications.”

I agreed to give him $2,000 for his service. if your brother Artie

lent us the sand today. for 20% of what is reserved.

Artie reserved it for his committee.

The contract arrived this morning. It's 40%

You know how difficult Artie is.

I'm going to talk to Artie, something I can fix.

It's 20% It's 20%.

When do we record?

When the new contract comes, and now it's gone.

Okay, Artie is going to kill me! Artie is going to kill me!

�Se�or Carlson? If.

Will there be another dinner tonight?

The People's Party dinner for the Central Committee.

I'll think I'm not grateful

but every evening, tamales, beans and chili con carne.

At home we only eat meat, potatoes and vegetables.

What I ate here would give a penis an ulcer.

GOOD! Go to your room, ask for what you want and upload it to my account.

And tonight, dinner with tamales. beans and chili con carne.

Just take a little of what is served there, no one will criticize it.

No one expects me to eat dinner normally. Your boy is fighting for his life.

You are right. Thank you, Mr. Carlson.

She really is a woman!

I have the club report here, Barney.

Barney, I want to talk to you. Do you want to check it out now?

Now no. I will be in my office

�Barney? If

What work is there for me?

Here is your speech, you will read it at the meeting.

You are the guest of honor. You are in all the newspapers.

You thwarted the conspiracy in jury cases.

I do not like it. Speak.

I don't like any of that.

You are right, they still want to get money from you.

57. for this committee, 10% for the other. everything is like that in this profession.

10 double whiskeys, no one drinks beer in this business.

Why do you let them do this?

Because they gathered 18,000 people to come to this meeting.

And that's just the beginning.

They have a special mail service: send an angel note.

They have 200 girls with cans on the street. Justice for all.

It's amazing how few people don't act up when a girl approaches!

It's not just the way to raise money, but also the people who help you.

The "All People's Party", Barney. it's only half to the left.

It's 60%. 100 and there are others who steal money from the party.

I don't want that kind of money.

Species and in order...

You want nice, honorable American money

no dirty and contaminated money.

You have a decision to make, but you must do it now.

If you want to handle the matter, without the "People's Party" at the meeting,

I do not worry; I'll help you.

I know where I can earn $106.

Do you think? This is what you want?

I want Angel acquitted.

That's what I want. Then you will speak.

I won't read this

Say what you want, a few words, say thank you.

I promised to introduce you. All right, I'll be there.

But neither you nor anyone will order me what to say

Do you understand, Barney?

Oh, don't worry like that, David.

Ah, it will be a great meeting and a good cause.

It will start with Dr. Abraham Tenfold, a good preliminary in the meetings.

He is a cultured man, a historian, a good example of his race.

No one cares if they can't hear it, they've heard it before.

He talks and talks and talks, while people find a seat.

Then the summer camp boys will come

of the “People’s Party” They advocate peace and freedom.

They search for the chapter and recite it in a fierce voice and in unison.

They always attract people.

And for those who want to have a drink while waiting.

a dancer.

Everyone loves feminine attractiveness.

Then we start in the breast. first Consuelo, then you.

Happy, because I will always remember with fondness

more than 20,000 people, because the heart dictated it,

They came to help me in my grief.

You must remember, all of you, who gave you hope

who needed hope.

Now...I want to introduce you to the man who fights

To save my boy

A great lawyer and a great fighter...Mr. David Blake!

I am convinced that Angel Chvez should be released.

Without that belief, I wouldn't have defended the boy in the first place.

I've seen and heard things in this place that I never...

There is a session change.

This driver's voice is a powerful weapon.

I'm sure they'll forgive him if he takes care of her

for the great battle in which he is engaged.

And now, applause for a good friend!

Ladies and gentlemen. Barney Carlson!

Friends, let's trust each other!

I'm counting on you.

�Ustedes conf�an in m�? �S���!

�Demostrar�n that confi�an in me? �S���!

Okay, I want everyone to pull out a 1 dollar bill...

And hold it high, very high

Very high!

Hey, you in row 18. Stop bragging, I said 1, not 5!

Let me put it like this.

I want everyone except the FBI to get their dollar bill back.

Let's all go!

I want to see the green sea!

Make them salute!

This is all beautiful!

No no no; do not stop

I said it's beautiful and you have to believe me

Now... when I count to three...

I want you to close your eyes and keep them closed!

I swear to you by my own soul and by that which is most sacred...

that when I tell you to open your eyes, you will always have your tickets!

Ready...one, two, three...!

Come on!

Much more!, Let's go! Quick!, Quick, all the money!

Alright, open your eyes!

What do they say, that I deceived them?

yes

What did I lie to you?

if

very good, I lied

But I showed them two things that are worth more than a dollar bill.

Number 1. When a man swears by the holiest, be careful.

My mother is an energetic Republican living in Cook County

Moral number 2.. Don't trust anyone!

The time for trust and naivety has passed

Happy are the poor, if they have the courage to take

these blessings for your hands!

Will the humble inherit the earth?

Yes. it's possible, when they decide to take it with their arms!

The fight is against an entire state and it is very big

I don't have to tell you how important contributions are,

Because they already know!

I don't have to scare you with what will happen if you don't contribute!

You know it too!

I will only ask you one question!

Can anyone here donate $15,000 to save Angel Chvez?

Section No. 1 of Maritime Workers and Longshoremen...

offer...offer...$10,000!

�Gracias!

Thanks to Section 1

To all, all these girls

They are all magnificent, all of them!

Free World Communications, offering $250!

...Processors and tanners are offering $100!

Oh, and here, ladies and gentlemen...

A $50 bill from Mrs. Eunice Webson.

Ms. Webson is one of the "Philadelphia 8"!

- Thank you! Thank you, dear Webson!

She's smart, she gave me money.

And now I want to see more!

! Attach your card to your ticket and send it here!

Wait a second, David.

Mr. Blake has to catch his plane

and continue his fight to save Angel Chvez.

But I don't want you to come away with the wrong idea.

I want to be told. Is this collection finished?

�Nooo!

Let him go and save Angel Chavez! Yes!

Now all together, we wish you good luck, David!

Good luck, David!

Come on David, how was it? How was it?

In the only logical way. It was a trap and without knowing it, I fell.

You could let me know. Abbe, you could tell me the truth, but you didn't.

There was no way... like that. so don't ask me how

I feel mentally.

Suppose I told you something, was it cheating or not?

Do you want funds for an angel? Accept them.

You would have gone there and fallen for it, despite what I said.

I was on stage, there were communists in front of huge banners behind me.

I tried to tell them what I thought and I finished...

speaking into a muffled microphone and loud music.

I'm sorry, you're sorry.

Abbe, Abbe, listen to me... I love you, you understand, I love you

I want to marry you. That doesn't mean anything, does it?

You never told me anything...

I'm not, I'm not talking about what I said.

I'm talking about what you knew

Did you know that I wanted to marry you and that I would tell you

And you let me fall into this trap like a lamb going to the slaughter.

Why, I am. Will you tell me once why?

For what? David, you have to believe me.

I already believed you. just... Abbot, I naively believed you...

�Discutiendo todav�a?

to the reporting table of the national airline.

Now, Mr. Hanley...

Are you a friend of AA Sanders?

Oh, "Fats" Sanders!, yes, sure.

Are they real friends? I don't understand where you want to go.

What did he and Sanders have to be friends with or are they friends with?

your honor, this will seem useless to you because you do not know why I am doing it.

Only one or two questions are missing. We will accept them subject to your relationship.

Mr. Blake, we've been choosing the jury for almost three weeks.

The court asks you to make an effort to speed up the selection.

Okay, so I will.

Good, Mr. Hanley.

Is Mr. Sanders the kind of friend you would do favors for?

Huh, I mean you won't do anything that will cause harm

It wouldn't hurt anyone. Of course.

If I told you that this man's political future

it depends on the guilt of angel Chvez...

I checked Hanley... Wait a minute, wait a minute.

There is no one in this court who is not familiar with Sanders' promises.

Calm down. gentlemen..

Look, David, I know you only have one challenge left without a cause.

when I present it. the jury will be complete.

It's natural that you don't want to use it.

May I allow a jury challenge not because I'm biased,

But because you have a friend who is prejudiced? Who doesn't have them?

I said I wouldn't hurt Sanders

but if he is exonerated, the city will not re-elect “Fats.”

I consider myself a friend of yours,

But that doesn't mean I would vote to please him if he was on the jury.

I don't know what you think, but I'm tired.

The court adjourns.

David Blake? If so, it’s me.

I followed him everywhere he went

For almost three weeks, my name has been Finn.

Oh, I hope you weren't too upset, Mr. Finn.

None of that sir, it was a pleasure

However, I was left alone when he went to New York.

You now have an appointment, Mr. Blake.

What does Mr. Blake say, will you appear?

Are you going to answer? Will you stay here?

Well, first I need to know what they want from me.

Are you showing up this afternoon, sir? Will he not be present?

Your presence is hereby requested before the members of this body.

There is no way around this quote.

I have to report Saturday morning.

Can you tell us what the committee expects from you?

Will they try to chase him away...? Wait a minute, wait a minute.

I'm following up on the murder case...Why do you claim that...?

Let me say it. For now I am an officer of this court

and for any committee of the legislature, even that of subversive activities,

interfering with me right now is an invasion of the justice system.

Are you going to reject it? Wait a minute, there's one thing

I don't think there is a court in this state that won't revoke this subpoena

I insist on the question, do you intend to reject it?

I'm sure when Mr. Butler finds out what's going on here

I will voluntarily remove the quote.

You can tell I'm going...

Look, I won't appear until the trial is over, do you understand?

How can you be so busy? But how to say that?

What does he say about the Saturday he went to New York. Wasn't he busy then?

Yes. Do you think Butler will accept your refusal?

Better ask Mr. Butler. Eh?

Perd�nenme... Adi�s

Disloyalty and Subversion Committee.

Yes that's right.

Disloyalty and Subversion Committee. President of Carroll B. Butler.

state building, capital.

By the pressure of my judicial duties

I will not be able to appear before your committee at this time.

I propose that it be postponed until after the Chvez affair.

C HAVEZ, Chvez, on trial, and signed by David Blake

With urgent reception and hand delivery.

One moment please.

This way you will have a copy of Butler with the receipt, all on hand.

Send it with receipt and delivered by hand, thank you.

Have you thought about what you will say to Butler when you testify?

After Angel's trial?

In the ivory tower there are windows to escape.

I know something about Carroll B. Butler, I know a little about the commission of inquiry,

how important they are. the good work they do...

but I don't know how Carroll Butler runs his committee

It is not an investigative committee; is a committee appointed to crown

Carroll Burn Butler as the Communist Killer.

I know you'll ask me about the Barney reunion.

I'll tell you the truth, the truth never hurts.

This is something that not everyone believes in.

Here are your notes. Good night.

You don't leave Abbe, you run away.

It's true, there's something you want to tell me and you don't dare.

"It hasn't occurred to you that maybe I do." Abbe?

You and Barney cheated on me because I trusted them both,

But there is a big difference between being deceived and being stupid, Abbot.

And I'm not stupid, I have a pair of eyes and a brain, albeit rudimentary.

I only wish for one thing; I'd like to meet you before Barney.

It's true.

5 minutes after arriving in New York, I knew Barney was a communist.

5 minutes after boarding the plane to return.

he knew if Barney was a communist. you should be too.

No, he was not a communist, not a title. But if an enthusiastic supporter.

Yes, he was enthusiastic, he was faithful. discreet and totally reliable.

She was the perfect supporter. And when did you cease to be, abbot?

A minute ago, last week, a year ago?

It doesn't stop abruptly, it becomes and lets itself slowly,

I started when I was at school.

And why were you convinced, abbot?

�Why?

Because she was one of thousands of young people and she wanted to be different.

And I discovered that there were clubs and meetings and if you went to them, it was different.

Suddenly people were pointing fingers at us and I became a school phenomenon.

And I met important people, whose names appeared in the press.

I saw that I had friends who would change the world together

and that they share this policy. That was the most important thing for me.

It gave me a sort of guide when I was looking for I don't know what.

He told me what was true, what was false...

ask me why communist women are so unattractive,

why does the Party say that sex is as important as drinking a glass of water,

or... why wear makeup to go to the swimming pool.

I'm not interested in these things... They tell us everything...

Who to vote for, who to raise funds for, who to carry banners for...

And who to bury a knife too?

A lot has changed since then, David.

I know love is no cure for the communist

the remedy is different in each case.

The remedy in my case was natural.

Long before I met you, I was glad I hadn't joined the party and that...

they would not have given me credentials. They said I was a lost bourgeoisie

They were right, I could never align myself with the Party.

It has undergone constant changes; Monday's truth would be Tuesday's lie.

I could never stand that.

How was it with Barney?

Then I started thinking, asking questions and then...

You showed up, you knew what they were doing to you

I knew I had to warn you...but I couldn't.

I don't know... tell you... that I would destroy... the last part of something I believed in.

I was mistaken.

I had been part of a family and I didn't understand in my heart...

the courage to hurt people who were like loved ones.

Then I'll let you go to the meeting and let them make the appointment for you.

Now it's late, I let them destroy you.

I can't bear to be destroyed. I have to go.

They didn't destroy me. Abbe. they never will.

You believed that the truth would separate us and that the truth united us as one.

Don't you think that's how it is, abbot?

I believe in you. Oh. Abbe!

If I now use the last challenge for no reason, with Karl

He will have to accept whoever takes his place.

Rec�selo

Hey, where did you get that from. From the book you're reading, huh?

In part. He said he would not accept a jury after questioning him in detail.

He can be very hostile, he doesn't like me either

Quiet Please.

Alright

Take your seat, the session is open.

You can continue, gentlemen.

Your Honor

The defense asks that Karl Baney's jury be excused.

You are excused, you can call another jury.

``Mary Ackerman!

He was part of the committee against segregation

Armstrong will immediately challenge her.

Unless it happens.

There are no questions, your honor.

``For Armstrong?

No questions

If there are no more movements. the jury is complete.

Actuary, take the oath.

Raise your right hand.

You swear that you will honestly judge the state's case against Chvez,

According to the evidence? I swear!

Sit down, please.

Ladies and gentlemen, you will decide this matter based on

to what they see and hear in this courtyard.

Ignore what you have seen or heard elsewhere.

They will listen to the opening presentations,

then we will listen to the testimonies.

Courtesy of the court.

Ladies and gentlemen...

State will show Mary Wiltsie died defending herself

of an ignominious attack by the accused

We will show them that this attack was criminal and that the law expressly dictates

that this attack must be considered a murder.

For this one, the most serious of crimes. the law obliges us to seek capital punishment.

I am confident that a correct verdict will come, based on the evidence.

Without taking into account the dramatic appeals that the defense will present

trying to smooth things over.

Thank you.

Your Honor

Ladies and gentlemen..

my... my friend made the case well.

Yes, after hearing all the evidence, they are convinced

that Mary Wiltsie died as a result of...

a criminal attack by this young man...

then they must deliver the criminal verdict that Mr. Armstrong requests.

But I highly doubt that Mr. Armstrong can prove what he said,

because it didn't happen that way.

Thank you

Can you name your first witness, Mr. Armstrong?

This is Dr. Johannes Schacter.

Schacter, Johannes Schacter!

Raise your right hand.

Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth?

Do you swear to God? I swear

Your full name, address and occupation.

Johannes Albert Schacter, Boulevard Bridge 2.020, medico

Sit down.

Doctor, are you a general practitioner?

No, I am a member of the American College of Cardiology.

Are you a specialist? I'm.

This doctor is an expert, he has already been to court.

How long will you stay on the stand? Hmm I don't know

Armstrong won't be in a hurry, he can take until noon

Doctor, you said the cause of death was a heart attack

due to violent effort.

Other than what you said, what evidence did you find of a violent effort?

Well...his clothes were a mess.

Could it be that his clothes were disturbed after his death?

Maybe, but it's not feasible. It's possible?

Yes thanks.

Doctor, I understand you knew the girl, she was your patient, wasn't she?

He was. As a child, she suffered from rheumatic fever.

The treatment was a long break.

Has your recovery been satisfactory? It was

Oh...well, I understand you've had a recurrence

wrong, about a year ago, is that correct?

Yes, and I indicated the same treatment.

and here again, the recovery was very satisfactory.

It's not true that he told Mrs. Wiltsie to go

very tender and indulgent with her daughter, because this girl

Maybe I won't be in this world for many years?

Yes. I told him that. And he didn't explain to Mrs. Wiltsie,

given Marie's condition. that every time Mary got out of bed,

walk or make an effort. Could this cause you to go into cardiac arrest?

It is difficult to remember the exact words. But that's what you wanted to tell him, right?

Okay yes

Now, doctor, she was a girl whose heart was too damaged

to resist the stress and activity of daily life.

Anyway, what I don't understand is why he says the girl is dead.

of cardiac arrest due to violent exertion.

When you know, I know, everyone knows

that the girl's body was found in the middle of a long staircase.

Get down that ladder...Doctor, what medical proof do you have?

That the girl was going down, couldn't she climb the ladder?

Doctor, in view of all these tests, you are sure that the certificate

Have you provided the correct cause of death?

Nominally: cardiac arrest due to violent exertion.

your honor, it's time to take a break, the witness is a little tired.

And me too, so let's log out now.

your honor, I haven't finished questioning the doctor.

I think we will see it more clearly after eating.

The jury is ordered not to discuss the case among themselves

The court goes into recess. Your wife!

The court goes into recess.

Why don't you eat a little? Are you upset about something?

No, I'm not upset.

Just when I'm ready to ask the doctor

this will surprise the jury. Motley grants Armstrong's suspension.

NOW. Armstrong has an hour to think of an answer for the doctor.

Yes. He is upset

How long do you think these tactics will take?

Well...I'm not calling any witnesses

Not even you.

Armstrong may try to drag out the matter, or perhaps rush it, so that...

seems blunt

I think we have about four days.

Is what he says here true?

This one can tell how a trial goes,

look into the eyes of the jury?

If they fix their eyes on the accused, do they see him with the rope around his neck?

It makes sense, in a way

It's one of the many superstitions, my angel.

Dr. Schacter. Are you still under oath? Last question, please

Are you sure the death certificate

Have you provided the correct cause of death?

Nominally: cardiac arrest due to violent exertion.

The law requires me to state the probable cause of death.

Other causes are possible.

Maybe he was the victim of a rare poison or curse

But I don't think it's likely

Nor does it seem likely to me that his heart failed

by the ordinary stress of daily life.

My judgment is that this girl's heart was subjected to violent tension.

thank you Doctor

Ah...what an answer.

I won't ask any more questions, your honor.

Sergeant Walter O'Flair. Sergeant Walter O'Flair!

Raise your right hand.

Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth...?

Would you take this to the witness, please?

Mr Johnson, I think you said you were parked on the beach in your car,

He heard a scream, turned on the headlamp and saw the accused hugging the girl during the break.

Is it correct? That's right, sir.

Very well, you are sure, Mr. Johnson.

he didn't mean he was parked in his car

He heard a scream, turned on his car headlight and moved it

until I finally found the defendant, if he was the defendant?

I wouldn't have had enough time, I aimed the beacon at the scream and there they were.

That's right, now Mr. Johnson, do you want to get your hands on that control?

It's exactly the same control, the same type of headlight as your car, right?

All right, now when I give the signal. I want it to do exactly

the same thing he did that night. I protest, your honor!

I don't see why not, sir.

Go ahead, where do you want it to point?

hey

hey

It's very irregular!

These are very irregular circus tactics

I protest, your honor.

Thank you Mr. Johnson

I made them for you both. Angel, they are beautiful!

I copied them onto a lighter, looked up what he meant.

Where there's bad there's a remedy "It's very hard wood

I will polish it like a mirror.

I thought today would be the last day of judgment

I stayed up all night and finished them.

She is very beautiful. Angel.

Barney always said she was hopelessly sentimental.

Raz�n said.

Why call the boy to the stand? blocked us all the way.

When I make a promise and trust a friend's promise and decide to...

I lost my temper and it bothers me to leave Barney

would make me so mad that I didn't make a deal

Good luck, Fat. I think I can tell you now.

We still have one witness to trace.

Help! Help!

Yes. This is the voice I heard asking for help.

Now you can...describe the defendant's actions when you saw him at the break.

He turned around when the officer approached and tried to run away.

Are you sure? Yes sir

Thank you, Mr. Campbell.

You can... cross-examine.

Will you sit over there, please, Ms. Chavez?

Mr. Campbell, do you remember what you wore to the beach that evening?

Just my fishing rod. Just his fishing rod.

Didn't you take six bottles of soda and put them in the river to cool them?

Oh yes I forgot. Don't you have anything else with you?

No, and what did you open the bottles with?

Oh, he had a first match. A door opener and paper cups?

And remember the paper cups

�Con que mezcl� la soda?

With nothing

With nothing?

Mr. Campbell, I didn't buy a bottle this afternoon

from Jack Daniel's to the San Juno Beverage Warehouse?

It's possible, I don't remember, but I didn't drink that night.

And why do I buy another bottle the next day, Mr. Campbell?

Drinking is not a crime, but perjury is.

Maybe have a few drinks. How much, sir?

I do not remember. Remember everything you've seen

And everything I heard, but I don't remember how many drinks I drink?

Well, I, uh... Mr. Campbell, right.

and remember your oath, may your memory of what happened this night

Is it as hazy as your memory of how many drinks I have?

Well I . I just don't know. I don't know Thank you, sir.

The state closes the deal.

The defense can continue the case.

The defense is over, I request judicial authorization

- Yes or Blake?

your honor, my partner, Mr. Carlson

your honor, I have been busy in another city and have just returned.

Before continuing, is it possible to postpone until tomorrow morning?

so I can consult with my co-counsel?

I have no objection, but may I know if you intend to call witnesses tomorrow?

This will be the subject of our consultation, your honor.

It's just a matter of witnesses. Your testimony will not hold us back for long.

Alright.

The court adjourns until morning.

Ask the questions you like. The answer is: no comment.

I swear it's crazy, Barney.

You can't put an innocent boy on the stand and...

How do you know he's innocent?

Well he's innocent, just hear him say how it all happened.

So why doesn't the jury believe you?

It was you who said that if the angel testified, they would condemn him.

Okay, go ahead and cross-examine Armstrong, that's all you need!

The Party ordered it, no, Barney

Sit down Abbe.

The Party has the funds for a martyr and has decided that this must be achieved.

Angel must die; come on, black it's barney

I don't have to deny it.

I don't want to argue, it's an order, tomorrow at 9:00 the boy will go to the stand.

Will I question him or will I? It is not so simple.

I'm the litigator, remember?

The boy is a minor, his mother is his guardian

She'll decide, you won't fire me.

It's what you think.

For Barney, a new world is coming

And the angel must be sacrificed for this world to come here

Only this angel will not be able to appreciate it.

Yes. Barney wants the state to kill a Mexican: he has Consuelo

Thank goodness he doesn't have you.

It could be so. Abbe.

I can't, I can't abandon the angel, no.

You have to! I'm not going to do it.

It doesn't matter who questions him. Armstrong will finish it...

And if he can't, Barney will find another way to end him!

Look, maybe my presence in court doesn't matter much.

but I will be there, abbot...

I, I don't want Barney to ask the questions at trial.

I couldn't live with myself if that were the case.

But the jury doesn't see me with a noose around my neck.

Do you trust me? I'm counting on you.

Well, you have one hour left to testify.

The first thing I want you to pay attention to, my angel. .

The first thing I want you to remember is that you will tell the whole truth.

I want... Wait a minute.

It may not be as simple as you think.

Suppose they ask you a question and you don't know the answer, what do you say?

I. I say I'm not right.

Now, if I ask you a question, answer immediately.

But, if Armstrong asks you a question, take your time, count to three,

don't respond immediately...so that if you protest

Correct, more than one has been convicted because he answered a question

that the judge said there was no need to respond. but the jury had already heard the answer.

Go ahead, let's study the testimonies very carefully.

What happened, what time did you arrive at the beach?

It was sunset, the ranger was there, I thought he was a policeman.

I was afraid of what might happen if they found me on the beach.

'Qu podr a' market?

Objection, irrelevant question!

....it all depends on the boy's mood.

There is no place.

Come on, angel

The caption “Private Beach” knew what it meant to me.

I didn't know what they would do to me if they caught me, I didn't want to know.

Well, my angel, you left the beach and climbed the ladder, and what happened?

Well, I saw people coming down. so I waited at the break.

And have you seen Mary Wiltsie? He advises you!

Haven't you seen anyone else? Mary Wiltsie, he knew from school.

and then what happened?

He said "hello", we both sat down, I wanted to go,

I was afraid they would find us, so I said goodbye.

She told me “don’t go”; took my hand. Are you sure about this?

Are you sure she took your hand? Yes

Before

I said I shouldn't be at that party that night

She said her friends were there and they told her she was pretty

placed my hand on his knee.

He said his father told him to never let them do that to him.

Then...I caressed her, took her in my arms and tore her dress.

She screamed, scratched my face and started to climb the stairs.

And...and I slipped and asked for help and people went to her.

Did you do something against their wishes?

No.

Did you hit her, did you hold her by force? No sir

Did you ever intend to seduce Mary Wiltsie?

No sir. You didn't know what that meant?

Not exactly. But now, yes?

Yes, you explain it to me.

You can continue the process

Chvez...what did you go to the beach to do?

I don't know.

You went to the beach but you can't give a reason.

You left the beach and went to the stairs, was there a reason to do that?

I was afraid. For what?

About what they might do to me if they saw me on the beach.

Who are you talking about? I don't know.

You don't know why you went to the beach and you left because you were scared and you don't know who.

You really don't know or don't want to know?

I don't know. Could that have been a reason?

Well, I guess it was.

Was it because you wanted to seduce Mary Wiltsie? No!

How do you know it wasn't fair. if you don't know what was the reason?

Demonstration! You are fighting!

There is no place.

Why do you say that wasn't the reason?

Because I didn't understand those words at the time.

Why didn't you go there? He had my hand.

And you couldn't escape? It's not that.

You are an athlete Yes. I play baseball.

She was delicate. He asks the witness for a conclusion

Well, it was a girl, you only knew that Yes, it was a girl, but I was scared...

Answer the question, Chavez, you could have escaped but you didn't, why?

He was afraid of scaring her. I might scream, or something.

Weren't you afraid that he would be afraid when you put your hand on his knee?

I said she put my hand on her knee. Oh I forgot

she put your hand on her knee, you didn't do it alone.

I do. but . But what?

Nothing.

Don't know how the buttons got ripped off her dress?

No.

You don't seem to know why you did anything that night.

Well I. . You went fishing, didn't you?

Protesto, your honor.

Well, I withdraw the question.

Chvez, when you ripped off the buttons, isn't it true that you didn't plan

commit the crime you are now accused of? Not.

You didn't know what it was? It's true.

Chvez. Here is the list of students from San Juno High School,

from the hygiene and physiology course He says you have completed the course.

Twelve conferences, which dealt precisely with the subject

that now you say that you don't understand And it's the certificate that says so.

I certify that I have completed the hygiene and physiology course

and that I perfectly understand the subjects it includes

And it's signed "Angel Chavez", is that your signature?

This is your signature, but now you say you don't understand these questions.

Well, not all; I didn't understand the words they were using.

We were punished at school if we didn't sign.

And you didn't want to be punished? It's true.

Did you lie and say you had it all figured out?

You lied to avoid punishment, would you lie now to save your life?

I do not lie. You lied when you signed the certificate!

Not exactly. That wasn't true, was it?

No, but what you are saying now is true!

It's true.

You lied to avoid punishment, but you wouldn't lie to save your life!

I protest, I already answered that!

It's true.

That's all

Take your seats.

Does the jury have its verdict?

We have it, your honor, what's the verdict?

We, the jury, found the accused, Angel Chvez

Guilty of murder.

Sentencing decision. tomorrow morning.

The jury may withdraw. The meeting is adjourned.

Murderer, I killed my son, my angel! Boy, you killed it!

`` Adis, se or Blake!

Abb Sorry, it's just me.

But what is a call?

On behalf of the "Committee for Free Angel", I would like to thank you

for your services. From now on, you are away.

You're dismissing me from the case. Which case?

No court has overturned Judge Motley on appeal.

no court will do that.

And you will see that no court does it this time

handle the call yourself.

Oh, why don't you take it easy, David, the law is a business like any other.

Don't take it so seriously; you lost a case, but in every trial there is a loser

I didn't lose the deal! You ruined it on purpose.

And I will make sure it doesn't happen again. How?

You won't be able to defend the boy, you've been fired.

Get out of my house!

If there is any hope that a call will save your son, Mrs. Chvez.

Don't send me away until you know the truth.

Don't listen to the lies of the enemy.

If my son is going to die, at least he's dying for something worthwhile.

I will be mourned by millions around the world

and will fight more, for what happened to him.

But I don't expect you to understand that.

I will hear this from the Party now, but in 5 years they will forget it exists.

I’ll approach people in meetings and say, “I’m Consuelo Chvez.

Do you remember my son? "For every Angel Chavez who falls,

thousands will rise. I will cry for my son,

But he will die for everyone! I will not die in vain!

He will not die in vain! He will not die in vain!

I could go down with Barney, but I'm going to finish him off.

Butler's committee will summon me as soon as justice dictates the sentence.

I'll show Abbe and I'll tell you the whole truth

What’s there to laugh about, eh?

Are you going to tell Butler the whole truth? It's true

How, if he will ask all the questions

Ah, if he's like Barney, he hates the truth.

You just want witnesses to lie or hide behind the Fifth Amendment,

This is how he will make headlines.

I won't let you tell the truth.

I'll be Butler, I'll show you how it's done. Stop, abbot.

Mr. Blake, how much money was raised

for the defense fund of the angel Chvez?

I don't know how much money?

What if I told you the amount was just over $320,000?

It's true, I saw the numbers like Butler.

But, of course, you know what the amount was, because it is available to the defense.

I haven't had many.

That's not the problem, I'm asking you how much you and your partner received,

Mr. Carlson, according to New York organizers

they took off their coins. I. I don't know how much we received...

Didn't I think it was a duty to the client, to find out?

I can't answer a question like that. Of course you can answer!

Did he consider it his duty or did he not do it?

Should I ask? I was busy

Oh, I was busy! It's true

Lead the defense. could not discover

what funds were at his disposal? Yes.

Is the answer you want written into cars?

I didn't ask about the funds, perhaps that was an error of judgment on my part.

Maybe that was it!

Now, Mr. Blake, I want you to tell us how you found the time in the middle of the trial,

when you said you were too busy to come to this committee,

fly to New York for a fundraising meeting

Because money was needed.

Did you know the money was needed but didn't know how much could be raised?

When Barney Carlson asked me to come to New York, I thought it would take money.

I didn't know that when he went to New York

Mr. Carlson had already raised more than $50,000,

more than the total cost of defense throughout the trial?

He seems surprised. Wait, what did you say Abbe, 50,000?

Pro-Angel Committee Data Shows You In-Person Payment

dollars; Where is the money?

You turned the young man into a martyr and now you don't know where the dirty money is.

Wait a minute...where is the $150,000?

Where is your safe?

Will you answer questions or file the Fifth Amendment?

Do you realize how much they will blame you?

Angel will be executed, I will be discredited, and Barney will be blamed for free.

I can't do anything, abbot, nothing.

If you think so, have another motto engraved on it.

It's a problem, there must be a cure.

Court will be in session in 3 hours and the library will open in 15 minutes.

One thing Barney said made sense

Don't be so sentimental that you forget to use the law."

I'm a professor, I was a law professor and I know how to search for data in the library.

Abbot, there must be something in the law that protects the state from lawyers like me

Come on, abbot, walk

Sit down. The session is open.

A motion, before the sentence?

We request that the verdict be overturned as being contrary to the evidence.

Denied

Angel Chavez, please stand up.

He was found guilty of murder.

Do you have anything to say before the sentence is pronounced?

your honor, may the court please you...

This man is not the defense, I am the defense,

you have no right to intervene!

I ask to be heard as a friend of the court!

Mr. Carlson, I will decide who will be heard.

We sit down

Mr. Blake, are you no longer with the defense?

No, your honor, but it seems to me that what I have to say

I will be useful in this court.

This is your cut, and if it feels like after a minute or two

what I say is contempt or unfounded, with a blow of the mallet he suspends it.

The State has no objection to Mr. Blake speaking.

But defense objects! this kind of interference

it's a parody of the legal process

This man is a stranger! He is looking for a permit to walk on land

which traditionally belong only to the judge and jury!

I don't see how the defense could be harmed in this case.

But I'm warning you, Mr. Blake, I'm going to arrest you right now.

that you think your comments are wrong

directly to the question before the Court.

``His conduct is contrary to the absolute impartiality of a judge

Se or Carlson...

do not let your zeal for your client's rights lead you to attack this court.

It must be kept within the bounds of what is appropriate.

You can continue.

Your Honor

justice establishes that the accused is properly represented by the defense.

Technically speaking, Angel Chvez had the defense

But through this trial, Angel Chvez was represented by a fool

who was eventually replaced by a lawyer

dedicated to researching the death of his own client.

You are using this court to defame me!

I will not allow this man to question me

And if you, my lord judge, want to hear it...!

I warned you once, Mr. Carlson...

Don't warn me, apply the law wisely!

Sheriff, please take a seat for Mr. Carlson and remain seated.

You and I know my constitutional rights!

Your constitutional rights will never be violated in a court over which I preside

Se or Blake...

your honor, I'm sure you knew, when the trial started,

that there was a lot of prejudice against this boy...

because of their race.

If...

Every community in the world has... fans.

I believe San Juno is no exception.

What he had to do was request a change of jurisdiction,

for the case to be handled far from the girl's hometown.

I didn't, and once again I was a fool.

And this boy suffered for my folly.

You probably won't believe that the defense attorney's errors in judgment

they must be examined by the judge who passes the sentence.

No way, your honor, I'm just putting some facts before the court

Continue

Despite all these mistakes...I think this young man would have been exonerated

for not having gone to the stand. Now the decision to open the door...

to the tendentious cross-examination of Mr. Armstrong...

It was taken by my co-counsel, Mr. Barney Carlson.

Yes...and at that time I knew Mr. Carlson did not consider

to Angel Chvez as defender with mortal danger

But Barney Carlson and "The People's Party" had decided

this angel Chévez had to die!

Thus, his death would increase racist hatred.

This will raise more money for the communist cause!

But in me... in my worry to help this boy,

I let myself be used... like a complete idiot.

I was a fool, and this young man suffered because of my idiocy!

It is a harsh legal rule, but necessary that a man

you must take responsibility for your lawyer's actions.

But where there is a hard legal rule, the law

I will have a way to correct these errors.

The law will always have a way to protect itself.

Motley, how much more do you intend to listen to this rebel?

Blake is a perfect liar!

NOW. say the phrase and let's get out of here!

The superior court will take care of you.

Mr. Carlson, are you trying to provoke me? I will not succeed

You must disqualify yourself for incompetence!

He's a scared man who betrays his own people

for an elegant title and black technique!

You can say mister judge to your face, but you have better words behind your back!

He is a fool and a fool! He is incompetent!

Mr. Blake...I was about to suggest the remedy for what you call "error."

yes

Now only you can do the trick.

The law grants broad discretion to the judge when imposing a sentence.

In a criminal case where the jury did not ask for leniency

the law only provides for the death penalty.

I draw your attention to Article No. 9 for young offenders.

Indeterminate sentence: in all cases where the accused is a minor,

and Angel Chvez is...

It will be up to the judge to pronounce the sentence

that the accused is confined in a public industrial school.

Did you know that this section was written to apply

to cases of trivial rape and not to death?

I am, sir.

But, if the letter of the predefined crime law applies in this case...

the law on young offenders cannot be applied.

And, your Honor, I believe this is demonstrated as the law, by your own technicalities,

offers you the possibility of applying a punishment fairer than death.

I understand that there was a time... when among the citizens of this community...

some screamed for this boy's life

And there was a time when I thought this young man was...

rushed to the gallows, being of another race.

But... it seems to me that we all...

we have learned a lot in recent weeks.

I learned a lot, Your Honor.

Now...all these people and myself...

They only want one thing for Angel Chvez.

and justice has been done.

Mr. Blake has developed a very ingenious legal theory.

He didn't make any demands, I'm not going to make them.

I was happy when the jury returned the verdict last night.

But I must admit that last night was a sleepless night for me.

He was sure that Angel Chvez was guilty.

He was also sure it was a technical question.

The jury has returned its verdict and the sentence should be in my opinion. the death

But, speaking as a representative of the people of this community,

I must say that your interests and ours will be well served.

if Angel Chvez receives an indeterminate sentence

Would you please stand up again?

Angel Chvez, this is the decision of this court

which will be taken from here to the National Industrial School,

so that it is placed under the responsibility of the director.

And this will remain in this institution until, in the opinion of the director,

their freedom serves their own interests and those of society.

One moment please! One moment please!

We still have one more matter to complete, please.

Mr. Carlson, you stand up. Please?

You deliberately tried to make me lose my temper.

And deliberately he wanted to provoke me with the aim

to sentence his client to hang.

He would like me to sentence him to a year for contempt.

That would make him a martyr.

A sentence like that could be considered excessive.

In this way he would be free and a martyr.

But 30 days will not be revoked

This is why he is accused of contempt of court

and the sentence is 30 days in the county jail.

�Ll�venselo!

The court adjourns.

Mr. Blake, thank you very much, I was wrong!

Well done, Seora Ch�vez.

Thank you so much!

See Finnor Finn.

It's for Wednesday next week. Where do you plan to be while you wait?

It's just...well, it's not official yet, but I have a feeling

that Mr. Butler will postpone his appearance

I will postpone it several times, perhaps indefinitely.

He is like boxers, he knows how to choose his opponents,

and you are not one of them.

Well, I hope he does.

He never fights the strong. Ah!