L.A. Law1986

D.A. Marcia Fusco:
Officer Chisholm claims that he was fired upon first, by two unknown drug dealers. There's no evidence to suggest that these two drug dealers even exist, no stray bullets were ever found, and though Mr. Chisholm never took a lie detector test.

Michael Kuzak:
Objection.

Judge Walter Stone:
Ms. Fusco, you know better than that. Members of the Jury, whether or not the accused took a polygraph test is have no relevance, and you have to give that no consideration.

Michael Kuzak:
Move for a mistrial.

Judge Walter Stone:
Approached. [Mr. Kuzak and Ms. Fusco approached the sidebar of Judge Walter Stone. Brian has a whispering talk with Jonathan] You're not getting a mistrial.

Michael Kuzak:
For God's sake, Your Honor.

Judge Walter Stone:
She didn't say he failed it.

Michael Kuzak:
She implied that he refused to take it.

Judge Walter Stone:
She did no such thing. She just said he didn't take it. I see no prejudice.

Michael Kuzak:
But this is outrageous!

Judge Walter Stone:
Keep your voice down.

Michael Kuzak:
You let Holloway grandstand, you let him bias jurors are now with an obvious prejudicial statement by the District Attorney's motion.

Judge Walter Stone:
Your motion is denied. It's all on the record. Take it up on appeal, but I'm not stopping this trial. Now step back, both of you.

Michael Kuzak:
This is a back job.

Judge Walter Stone:
Step back. [Mr. Kuzak and Ms. Fusco step back. Mr. Kuzak will returned his seat. And District Attorney Marcia Fusco will continue the opening statement]

D.A. Marcia Fusco:
Members of the Jury, I apologized for the disruption. I'm not gonna take up anymore of your time. I think that justice will best be served if we get right to the evidence. Evidence that will clearly demonstrate that the defendant Office Brian Chisholm gunned down a black teenager in cold blood. Evidence that will demonstrate beyond a reasonable doubt, that Brian Chisholm is a murderer. [Crowds murmuring] Thank you. [Ms. Fusco returns to her seat]

Judge Walter Stone:
Mr. Kuzak? [Someone's coughing] Mr. Kuzak?

Michael Kuzak:
I'm sorry. [Mr. Kuzak clears his throat, and gets up while addressing an opening statement] Serving justice, that what she said we were here for, right? The only problem with that is it's premised on the assumption that we have... impartial jurors and - and a fair judge, now I have my doubts about you jurors, I'll be honest with you. But have no doubts at all about that big chicken bastard sitting up there wearing a robe!

Judge Walter Stone:
Mr. Kuzak, you are in contempt!

Michael Kuzak:
There's nothing about adjusting, all he only cares about is getting reelected, all he only cares about is staying on Holloway's good side...

Judge Walter Stone:
Hustle now!

Michael Kuzak:
...gained in the press! [Kuzak was caught by the bailiff] You gotta call a mistrial now!

Judge Walter Stone:
Take him away!

Michael Kuzak:
There's no choice now! Hey! I haven't finish my opening statement! [Mr. Kuzak is dragged by the bailiff and is taken away in contempt of court]