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00:02:17 - Birchfield County Emergency.
00:02:21 - May I have your name?
00:02:24 - It's The Mill, the bar on Mill Road.
00:02:26 Would you listen to me, goddamn it?
00:02:30 Stop.
00:02:36 It's a rape. There's three or four guys.
00:02:42 Why don't you send somebody?
00:03:01 Raise your chin.
00:03:04 What kind of contraceptive
00:03:07 - IUD.
00:03:10 Show me your hands, please.
00:03:13 Ten, twelve days. Bad cramps.
00:03:19 - What's your usual cycle?
00:03:23 26, 27 days.
00:03:28 - Aren't you gonna examine me?
00:03:32 Your leg, please.
00:03:34 Before the incident,
00:03:39 - Turn around, lower your gown, please.
00:03:43 - Can you be more specific?
00:03:49 - Two weeks.
00:03:52 Yeah.
00:03:55 Sarah, have you ever had
00:04:03 No.
00:04:12 Hi, Sarah.
00:04:14 I'm Carol Hunnicutt
00:04:17 Is there anyone you'd like me to call?
00:04:21 Well, I'm here to help, so if there's
00:04:42 Try to relax.
00:04:46 You're tensing. Easy.
00:04:49 Breathe deeply for me.
00:04:52 Easy.
00:04:58 Easy. One more. Hold on.
00:05:06 - I'm gonna comb for hair, Sarah.
00:05:13 Now, let's get you down.
00:05:27 I wanna scrape under your nails
00:05:39 Sarah, this is Kathryn Murphy.
00:05:41 She'll be the deputy district attorney
00:05:44 Hi, Sarah.
00:05:53 You can take a shower now,
00:05:59 The ladies' room is down the hall
00:06:06 I brought you something to wear.
00:06:10 I hope you don't mind grey.
00:06:19 - You got any mouthwash?
00:06:27 A lot of alcohol.
00:06:29 - Legally drunk.
00:06:32 What difference does that make?
00:06:36 I'm not a rape counsellor. I'm a
00:06:40 - Then go prosecute.
00:06:51 - Miss Murphy?
00:06:57 ...and I heard somebody screamin',
00:07:00 and it was me.
00:07:07 - Sarah, this is Detective Duncan.
00:07:16 - Would you recognise any of the men?
00:07:20 The Mill is still open. We'd like to take
00:07:27 We'd be right there with you.
00:07:34 If you want to get them,
00:07:40 Yeah.
00:08:28 Do you recognise
00:08:34 Yeah.
00:08:36 - Let's go.
00:08:41 Check the back room.
00:09:01 The one in the vest.
00:09:05 Are there any others?
00:09:18 No.
00:09:25 John, could you take her out to my car,
00:09:30 Ex cuse me, sir.
00:09:33 I'm Kathryn Murphy, deputy
00:09:37 We have a report of a felony
00:09:41 I have a search warrant
00:09:44 This is Detective Duncan,
00:09:47 Wanna turn down the television set
00:09:53 Hey, Polito. How are you doin'?
00:09:57 Didn't think I was gonna see you
00:10:15 The college one wasn't there.
00:10:19 Kurt, Danny and the college one.
00:10:22 My girlfriend Sally was there.
00:10:27 Bob's the college one. Bob.
00:10:29 Did you go to college?
00:10:33 Yeah. Lawyer. Of course you...
00:10:35 Stupid.
00:10:38 Turn right here.
00:10:43 Listen.
00:10:46 Maybe you should just
00:10:52 cos he's probably asleep.
00:10:57 He likes to get stoned
00:11:05 Are you OK?
00:11:08 Yeah.
00:11:10 My eyes hurt.
00:11:14 Are you married?
00:11:16 No. Are you?
00:11:21 No.
00:11:23 My ma was married for ten years,
00:11:29 Are you into astrology at all?
00:11:32 No, I'm not.
00:11:36 That's too bad.
00:11:39 - When were you born?
00:11:46 I sure hope I can wake him up.
00:11:50 You want me to come in with you?
00:12:01 Can I ask you a question?
00:12:06 Does my face look really bad?
00:12:11 No.
00:12:15 He likes to touch my face.
00:12:38 I wish I knew what to say.
00:12:44 What?
00:12:48 I said "I wish I knew what to say."
00:12:56 You wanna take a drive?
00:12:59 Get some air. Cool out.
00:13:04 No.
00:13:12 OK.
00:13:15 I'll be back in a while.
00:13:58 - Hello?
00:14:01 Sarah?
00:14:03 It's awful late. Is somethin' wrong?
00:14:06 No. Nothing's wrong. No special
00:14:11 You lost your job.
00:14:13 No.
00:14:15 How's Amos?
00:14:18 - Gone.
00:14:21 Thanks a lot, Sarah.
00:14:24 I wasn't makin' fun of you, Ma.
00:14:26 Are you callin' for some money?
00:14:29 No, I don't need any money.
00:14:35 I was thinkin' maybe I'd drive out.
00:14:39 - You're in trouble?
00:14:44 - I just figured...
00:14:47 - Where?
00:14:51 Well, that sounds like fun.
00:14:56 Listen, Ma. You have a good time, OK?
00:14:58 How's Sadie doin'?
00:15:00 She's fine.
00:15:04 Will I talk to you soon?
00:15:07 Yeah. Real soon.
00:15:11 - It's kinda expensive to call, so...
00:15:14 I've gotta get up in two hours.
00:15:17 Yeah. All right.
00:15:20 - You go back to sleep, Ma.
00:15:25 - Bye.
00:15:43 It's the one in the green sweater.
00:15:53 Back up, boys.
00:15:56 Put your hands on the car over there.
00:16:01 - For what?
00:16:04 You have the right to remain silent.
00:16:07 anything you say can be used
00:16:10 - You have the right to an attorney.
00:16:13 If you cannot afford an attorney,
00:16:17 You have the right
00:16:19 Do you understand your rights?
00:16:21 - Yes.
00:16:23 - We will indict for first-degree felony.
00:16:27 There's a genuine risk of
00:16:32 - I'd like him released to his family.
00:16:36 The victim has concern for her safety...
00:16:39 10,000 dollars each.
00:17:00 Miss.
00:17:03 - I ordered this well done. It's raw.
00:17:07 - And I asked for some ketchup.
00:17:12 ...accused of raping a woman at a bar
00:17:17 Lawyers for the accused men
00:17:20 that the facts of the case will reveal
00:17:25 Our defence is simple:
00:17:28 The so-called victim
00:17:33 She put on a show, pure and simple.
00:17:37 The debate between the five candidates
00:17:43 now appears to be on again.
00:17:45 Representatives for the candidates met
00:18:18 Bye.
00:18:19 - Who is it?
00:18:22 - Why'd you let 'em out on bail?
00:18:26 Until the jury finds you guilty,
00:18:31 The guy on the TV
00:18:35 That's not the last time
00:18:37 May I come in?
00:18:40 Yeah. Come on in.
00:18:45 Sadie, shut up.
00:18:47 The bartender at The Dugout
00:18:50 You went lookin' for me?
00:18:52 Well, I had to go to the doctor
00:18:56 Come on, Sadie.
00:18:58 You want a seat?
00:19:02 Would you like something to drink?
00:19:06 Thank you, no.
00:19:08 Just to smooth out the edges a little bit.
00:19:13 Listen, what time were you born?
00:19:16 I already told you
00:19:18 So what? I do.
00:19:20 - What time?
00:19:25 - Where?
00:19:28 Do you always drink
00:19:30 No. Sometimes I'll take
00:19:34 Why? You want some?
00:19:36 Did you have anything to drink
00:19:41 Half a joint, a couple of beers.
00:19:44 And while you were there?
00:19:46 I don't know. I mean, I wasn't
00:19:51 - How were you dressed?
00:19:54 It means
00:19:57 Showing cleavage?
00:20:00 What the fuck does it matter?
00:20:03 Did how you dressed make those guys
00:20:06 - Did you put on a show?
00:20:10 You saw me at the hospital. You think
00:20:14 Then you get the fuck outta my house.
00:20:17 Why didn't you tell me
00:20:20 Fuck you.
00:20:24 I ain't got no record.
00:20:28 You wanna tell me about it?
00:20:32 All right. Look.
00:20:34 I was helpin' my girlfriend move
00:20:37 Goin' through Jersey we ran into a cop
00:20:41 He pulls us over, he starts
00:20:45 and finds half a gram of coke.
00:20:47 - It was her desk, not mine. Her stuff.
00:20:52 I don't know. You tell me.
00:20:54 My record was definitely...
00:20:56 - Expunged?
00:20:59 Have you ever made love
00:21:03 What the fuck kinda question is that?
00:21:05 The kind you're gonna be asked
00:21:08 You'll be asked if Larry or any other
00:21:11 You'll be asked about your drug bust
00:21:16 and how many joints,
00:21:19 and whether you wear underwear,
00:21:24 And I will object to all those questions.
00:21:27 And sometimes
00:21:29 But sometimes not.
00:21:32 That ain't fair.
00:21:33 Sarah, you're a witness. The defence's
00:21:39 because you've got a rotten character.
00:21:41 I got a rotten character?
00:21:43 You won't defend me
00:21:46 I didn't say that.
00:21:47 - Will those bastards go to jail?
00:21:53 I want those motherfuckers
00:22:02 Sarah said you were here that night.
00:22:04 Yeah, I was here.
00:22:08 But if Sarah says she was raped,
00:22:10 Can you identify
00:22:13 No, I was out there.
00:22:15 Anyway, a bunch of guys were blockin'
00:22:19 It was the end of my shift,
00:22:23 - Do you know any of these guys?
00:22:26 There was a bunch of 'em that were
00:22:34 I really just thought she was partyin'.
00:22:39 - Is there anyone you can identify?
00:22:42 Did you notice anything different
00:22:45 Let's say long hair?
00:22:48 Birthmark? Bandanna?
00:22:51 Jewellery?
00:22:53 Scar? Tattoo?
00:22:54 Tattoo. Yeah.
00:22:59 Can you describe it?
00:23:03 A scorpion. One guy had a scorpion.
00:23:08 How many drinks
00:23:13 I don't know. She was pretty loaded.
00:23:15 She'd just had this big fight with Larry -
00:23:19 She just needed to cool out a little.
00:23:23 What do you know about Larry?
00:23:26 Not much. Ex cept he's an asshole.
00:23:29 He says he's a musician
00:23:32 He rides a motorcycle.
00:23:37 Come on, man. Gimme a break.
00:23:41 You sure you didn't see anyone else?
00:23:45 Some kid I never seen before played
00:23:49 - Who was with him?
00:23:53 Jesse, I'm gonna phone
00:23:56 and tell 'em how you kept servin' booze
00:23:59 while a violent felony was
00:24:02 - Ready?
00:24:09 I need these by 11. See you tomorrow.
00:24:19 Is he free?
00:24:23 - Game time. Let's go.
00:24:27 I really don't believe this.
00:24:31 - Tina, where the hell are the tickets?
00:24:37 - How are you doing on Tobias?
00:24:41 Tina, if Charley calls,
00:24:48 Ref, cross-checking!
00:24:53 Take him out, Donovan!
00:24:58 - Play hockey.
00:25:01 Thanks.
00:25:04 Thanks.
00:25:07 She walked in alone, she got drunk,
00:25:11 - She's got a prior for possession.
00:25:14 Sure, but they'll ask her about it.
00:25:16 I'll object, the judge'll sustain it,
00:25:20 I read her Q and A.
00:25:24 - It's an ugly case.
00:25:27 Kathryn, we understand
00:25:29 But I can't let you dismiss this
00:25:32 A lock? I don't have a case.
00:25:35 Her girlfriend didn't see anything,
00:25:38 The others either didn't see anything
00:25:42 I got Polito, but once the defence
00:25:46 they'll know that we squeezed him.
00:25:49 What about the guy who called,
00:25:51 We have his voice on tape, but we don't
00:25:56 Kathryn, do you believe
00:25:59 Yes. But I can't win it.
00:26:01 And they can't walk.
00:26:05 - A deal with what?
00:26:12 Any felony, as long as it's a violent one.
00:26:14 Assault, coercion,
00:26:18 - I can't do that.
00:26:21 So make a deal and put 'em away.
00:26:24 I don't care if they only get six months.
00:26:38 Do you understand, Mr Polito, that
00:26:44 Yeah, I got that.
00:26:46 And you'll be testifying
00:26:50 Yeah.
00:26:51 Mr Polito, have I or anyone in the
00:26:56 offered you any inducement to testify?
00:26:58 Money, gifts, anything?
00:27:02 - No.
00:27:08 Well, he's just a taste.
00:27:12 We anticipate that they'll all
00:27:15 Anticipate? A hundred says
00:27:19 And they'll be useless
00:27:22 Whatever you say.
00:27:23 Keep in mind that we don't need
00:27:27 And we do have medical evidence:
00:27:30 And physical evidence:
00:27:33 - What will you take?
00:27:37 We were thinking more
00:27:41 Rape one. Maybe I could convince the
00:27:46 I'd rather go to trial.
00:27:48 Fine.
00:27:51 By the way, no separate deals.
00:27:53 One goes to trial, all go to trial.
00:27:57 What would you say to
00:28:01 - I'd say rape one.
00:28:05 You don't have anybody better.
00:28:07 And your complaining witness?
00:28:09 She walked into a bar,
00:28:12 and did everything but yank their dicks.
00:28:15 What would you say to rape two,
00:28:21 I'd say go to hell.
00:28:25 Miss Murphy, are you sure you're
00:28:29 - A rape trial...
00:28:33 And I know your reputation.
00:28:37 This is what the jury is going to see.
00:28:40 You can't tell from these, but she's tiny.
00:28:43 The most defenceless-looking thing
00:28:46 If we go to trial and you lose, I'm gonna
00:28:52 - 18 months.
00:28:54 What's your best offer?
00:28:58 Two to five, rape two.
00:29:02 With luck,
00:29:05 On one condition.
00:29:06 I'll accept that on behalf of my client
00:29:09 if the formal charge is changed
00:29:13 He's a kid of 22.
00:29:18 I can't do that.
00:29:20 He won't plead guilty
00:29:31 Assault?
00:29:33 Coercion?
00:29:34 Reckless endangerment?
00:29:36 - Malicious...
00:29:57 Three men accused of raping
00:30:00 pleaded guilty to a reduced charge
00:30:04 They were sentenced
00:30:07 Neither the district attorney's office
00:30:10 would comment on the plea bargain.
00:30:12 No explanation was given
00:30:15 from rape to reckless endangerment.
00:30:17 A source close to the defence hinted
00:30:20 that the alleged victim would not have
00:30:33 - Where do you want these?
00:30:36 I think this looks raw.
00:30:39 - Shit.
00:30:43 Here we go. Now, this is an experiment,
00:30:47 Ex cuse me.
00:30:54 You double-crossing bitch.
00:30:57 - Is this what you did?
00:31:00 Yeah, I wouldn't make a good witness.
00:31:04 I'm a drunk,
00:31:07 a slut that got bounced
00:31:10 - So I didn't get raped?
00:31:13 How come it doesn't say
00:31:17 What the fuck is
00:31:19 A felony that carries
00:31:22 You asked me to put them away,
00:31:25 Who the hell are you to decide that
00:31:29 I bet you if I went to law school
00:31:33 I understand how you feel.
00:31:35 You don't understand how I feel.
00:31:38 I'm standin' there with my pants down
00:31:43 and three guys are stickin' it to me
00:31:47 and you're standing there telling me
00:31:53 If that's the best you can do,
00:31:56 I don't know what you got for sellin' me
00:32:49 Wow. What did you do?
00:32:56 - That looks weird.
00:33:02 It's nothin' heavy. It's just...
00:33:08 I'm not used to it.
00:33:35 Stop. All right?
00:33:43 When are you gonna get over this?
00:33:45 You're gonna have to snap out of this
00:33:51 Get outta here.
00:33:57 Fine.
00:34:05 - Be back in a couple of hours.
00:34:08 You get the fuck out
00:34:11 Shit. You can cut your fuckin' hair
00:34:15 This is my house
00:34:18 Fine. I'm gone.
00:35:53 You caught me. I'm sorry. This is gonna
00:35:57 - but I seen you before.
00:36:05 I have seen you. You're a friend
00:36:09 No.
00:36:17 It was Duck Island.
00:36:21 - Your hair was different.
00:36:25 Yes. It was long.
00:36:28 Look, I live with somebody.
00:36:31 I got it. I'm sorry.
00:36:34 He's a lucky guy.
00:36:47 You sure you don't wanna
00:36:51 I got a smile. Well, it's a start.
00:36:56 - Sexy Sadie, what about it?
00:37:00 - I don't mind. I'm liberated.
00:37:03 - Cos I do know you, Sexy Sadie.
00:37:07 Nope. You're the girl
00:37:13 I remember Sexy Sadie. I do know you.
00:37:17 Hey, Sexy Sadie.
00:37:21 I know you. Do I remember you!
00:37:32 Hey, lover lady.
00:38:00 Wanna play pinball?
00:38:44 I pay my bills. I'm sick and tired of this.
00:38:49 - I'm sorry...
00:38:51 I'm sorry about this.
00:38:57 There's an insurance company that
00:39:03 - Come on, babe.
00:39:16 You can go in now. Keep it short.
00:39:19 Thanks.
00:39:53 Sarah?
00:40:00 What happened?
00:40:03 "Wanna play pinball?"
00:40:06 What?
00:40:08 That's what he said.
00:40:11 "You wanna play pinball?"
00:40:15 He sees I'm a piece of shit.
00:40:18 Everybody figures I'm a piece of shit.
00:40:21 Why not?
00:40:24 You told 'em that.
00:40:30 You did all my talkin' for me.
00:40:38 I don't get it.
00:40:43 I thought you were on my side.
00:40:48 You told me you were on my side.
00:40:54 Why did you do that?
00:41:05 Sorry, Officer. It's one of those days.
00:41:10 I pay all my bills.
00:41:16 I'm sorry, OK?
00:41:19 - How's your head?
00:41:21 Honey, just wait here.
00:41:24 Ex cuse me, sir.
00:41:27 I'm sorry to bother you.
00:41:30 Exactly? She rammed my truck.
00:41:33 I was minding my own business. She
00:41:37 - Do you know why?
00:41:41 - Do you know her?
00:41:44 She's a whore. Last time I saw her,
00:41:49 - Come on.
00:41:51 - You bet. She put on a great show.
00:41:55 Raped? She fucked a bar full of guys,
00:41:59 She loved it. She had an audience.
00:42:02 Come on, move over.
00:42:04 Next time she does another show,
00:43:17 I'd like to report a girl's in trouble.
00:43:20 - May I have your name?
00:43:23 - It's The Mill, the bar on Mill Road.
00:43:25 She may be hurt. An assault's going on.
00:43:28 It's a rape. There's three or four guys.
00:43:42 - There's a whole crowd.
00:44:36 "...or otherwise attempts to persuade
00:44:41 Please.
00:44:44 But in this case it simply doesn't apply.
00:44:48 Listen again. "A person is guilty
00:44:53 if he commands, induces, entreats
00:44:55 or otherwise attempts to persuade
00:45:00 You can read it to me
00:45:02 I am not gonna let you prosecute
00:45:06 They're not spectators.
00:45:09 Do you really want to ask a jury
00:45:11 to lock up a bunch of people
00:45:14 Clapping, cheering, pushing, goading.
00:45:17 Getting the rape going
00:45:20 What happens if you lose?
00:45:24 If you win,
00:45:26 Either way,
00:45:29 Now drop it.
00:45:32 No, I haven't.
00:45:33 You haven't got more important things
00:45:37 What the hell has gotten into you?
00:45:39 - We owe her.
00:45:42 We put the rapists away.
00:45:47 I owe her.
00:45:49 I see. You want to spend my money
00:45:54 a trial you'll lose -
00:45:57 No.
00:45:59 You don't get to use this office
00:46:05 I am gonna try this case
00:46:10 Kathryn, you're an ace.
00:46:13 You've got a great future.
00:46:17 What are you gonna do? Fire me?
00:46:20 My first case will be a civil suit
00:46:22 against the rapists, the solicitors,
00:46:27 I will show that Sarah was in hospital
00:46:31 I will subpoena your records
00:46:34 on every sleazy plea bargain
00:46:37 You go try your case.
00:46:40 Because, win or lose, you're through.
00:46:43 What are you lookin' at?
00:46:57 Sarah? I'd like to talk to you.
00:47:01 We got nothin' to talk about.
00:47:06 - Yes, we...
00:47:11 Who the hell do you think you are?
00:47:14 - I have to talk to you.
00:47:16 Will you listen to me, please?
00:47:19 I'm listenin'.
00:47:22 Sarah, I made a mistake.
00:47:26 Before I made the deal,
00:47:28 I should have offered you the choice
00:47:35 I can offer that to you now.
00:47:38 I've found a way for you to go into court
00:47:42 - The case is over.
00:47:45 You made sure of that, didn't you?
00:47:49 I want to prosecute the others.
00:47:53 - The ones who made it happen.
00:47:56 No. I'm not gonna make any more deals.
00:48:03 If I prosecute the others, the rapists
00:48:08 And the rape will go on record.
00:48:10 The deal won't matter
00:48:16 You really wanna do that?
00:48:20 Only if you help me.
00:48:24 I need you to testify.
00:48:35 I get to tell my story?
00:48:38 Yes.
00:48:44 Are you alone now?
00:48:48 Yeah. I kicked him out.
00:48:51 While I was laid up, he came back
00:48:55 What's his is his, what's mine is his.
00:48:57 Thank God he left me the radio.
00:49:00 Anything I can do?
00:49:04 Yeah.
00:49:07 What?
00:49:10 No deals.
00:49:40 Sally? It's Kathryn Murphy.
00:49:45 Hi.
00:49:48 Listen, I need your help again.
00:49:52 Come on, cut it out.
00:49:55 - Are these yours?
00:50:00 Go play someplace else now, OK?
00:50:09 I thought it was all over.
00:50:12 I'm gonna prosecute
00:50:15 You said of the guys blocking your view
00:50:18 that they were "real rowdy",
00:50:24 Not the guys at the door.
00:50:29 So you knew that
00:50:33 Yeah, but they aren't the kind of guys
00:50:37 You know what I mean?
00:50:40 Listen, I'd like you to come in and see
00:50:45 Jesus. They're gonna be
00:50:50 Yes.
00:50:52 I don't know.
00:50:55 Why don't we make a date for you to
00:51:03 Sally, she's your friend.
00:51:17 Number two.
00:51:31 Seven.
00:51:35 You positive?
00:51:43 Yes.
00:51:57 Number four. Definitely.
00:52:09 You can go in now. It's down
00:52:27 There's no purpose in meeting again
00:52:32 Good luck to you, too.
00:52:36 Hi.
00:52:38 Thank you for coming. Sarah,
00:52:42 - I figured she could use the company.
00:52:46 - Alana, could you hold my calls?
00:52:50 Sally, why don't you have a seat
00:52:53 I want to begin by asking you a few
00:52:57 Answer as simply and honestly
00:53:32 A few. Maybe three.
00:53:34 I've seen her drink a lot more than that.
00:53:39 She needed to get loose cos she'd just
00:53:43 And she goes "I'm so pissed at him."
00:53:47 Cos she's sure
00:53:50 You mean sleeping around?
00:53:53 Right. Which I bet he is.
00:54:04 So we were sitting in a booth
00:54:21 There were these two
00:54:25 and Sarah looks at one of 'em - Bob.
00:54:28 She goes "He's cute. Who's he?"
00:54:31 - So we started jokin' around.
00:54:35 You know.
00:54:37 Should she take this guy home
00:54:41 - You said she should take Bob home...
00:54:44 She didn't mean it.
00:54:53 She'd had a few drinks.
00:54:56 God, she didn't mean it.
00:55:06 - I'll wait for you downstairs.
00:55:09 - I want to talk to you.
00:55:11 - I warned you: no secrets.
00:55:15 She told me what you said in the bar
00:55:18 - Do you?
00:55:20 "I'd like to take that guy home
00:55:24 - So what? It was a joke.
00:55:28 In fact, when the defence finds her,
00:55:32 Now what other surprises
00:55:37 None.