Friday, June 07, 2019
Por Amar Sin Ley, Season 2 Jueves 6/6/19 Episode 59: Some Justice
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combined where it made sense to do so.
Mexico
City: Carlos and Nancy continued speculating on who could have
attacked Rocio. She mentioned that Rocio had a lover but Rocio had
said nothing about him in the hospital. Nancy wondered whether
either of the children did it in self-defense but Carlos doubted
this. She then carefully opened a drawer where they found multiple
prescription bottles with her name on them. They were all
anti-depressants. They then found a psychiatrist's business card,
closed the drawer, and left to follow this lead.
Sofia
and Camila looked at old photos, per Marcela's recommendation.
Camila said she felt normal, but Sofia clearly had concerns.
Los
Angeles: The Justice Team ate at a rooftop restaurant while
working on the case. Adrián finally looked at his watch and said he
was going to bed. Victoria agreed, but Roberto insisted on staying
up to check out one more thing. They left him alone at the table
with the books.
Mexico
City: El Ciego was on the phone threatening someone with death if
all his merchandise didn't arrive. When he ended the call he told
his goons that it would be arriving along a different route. El
Chivo asked where and El Ciego would not tell him... yet. El Cuervo
took this to mean that he didn't trust them. He said “Yes; that's
how it is in this business.” He would send them alone later. He
then took out his phone.
Los
Cabos, Baja California: A couple – Fabián and Lorenza Torres
– and a secretary had a discussion about an event scheduled very
shortly that involved the governor and some major corporate bigwigs.
There was a notary waiting to see him. They went to another office
where the notary presented a court order for a DNA test to
demonstrate paternity of a minor child named Antonio Morales Ruíz.
Fabián looked genuinely confused. The order was demanded by the
child's mother, Ana Morales Ruíz, to prove that he was the father of
her child. Lorenza looked and sounded irritated. Fabián told the
notary this was a mistake. The lawyer left and Lorenza lost it.
She accused her husband of cheating on her, slapped him, and threw
the relevant insults at him.
Los Angeles: In the
courthouse everyone was taking their seats except Roberto, who was
not answering his cell. The jury filed in. It was an equal number
of men and women. The judge entered and took her seat as she told
everyone they could be seated. The doors were closed. Olson was
talking to his lawyer. The judge told the court that this was the
family of Ramón Chávez vs. Officer Clint Olson. Adrián made the
opening statement that this was a civil matter because the defendant
violated the deceased's civil rights. He pointed out that the
deceased was a legal resident. He called Erick as his first witness.
He testified as to events. Also that neither he nor Ramón had a
gun. Adrián showed a photo of the body bag to the jury, asking them
“Was he shot for his accent or the color of his skin? No further
questions.”
The defense attorney declined to
cross-examine, accusing Adrián of presenting a lie. She addressed
the jury, saying that her client's actions were questionable but not
criminal. The dashboard cam video was shown. She called his
partner, Officer Donovan. He testified that he and Olson had been
partners for five years and that he had always been calm and followed
protocols. This situation had never happened before. She asked
whether Ramón had been armed. He answered that he moved his arm
when told to freeze. She then said “So your partner was trying to
protect his life?” Adrián objected and she rephrased. “In a
similar process, what are the steps you take?” He said that they
had the right to act before a suspect tries to do harm. With a
self-satisfied smile she said “No further questions.” Adrián
cross-examined, asking whether Donovan's partner was a racist. The
defense objected, the judge overruled, and Adrián asked a different
question, whether he had ever seen his partner behave this way
before. He hesitated and Adrián could see that he was looking at
the sheriff. “I'm afraid your boss doesn't have the answer.”
The defense objected, the judge overruled, and told Donovan to answer
the question. He said that he had never done anything like this
before. Adrián asked if he was calm, why did he shoot and Donovan
answered that they thought he had a gun because he moved his arm.
Adrián said that was no justification. He then rested his case.
The defense gave its closing
argument, saying that the Mexican lawyers had no idea about the
affect of illegal immigrants on the US. How the police had to deal
with gang situations and drug cartels and this officer's assumption
that the deceased was armed. Adrián started by quoting the
international treaty of 1969 that prohibited discrimination. That
everyone in the US had the right to be protected, feel safe, and to
be heard. That Ramón Chávez was not given that right. The judge
said that the video was subjective [Of course; where was the
sound?] Adrián said that had he been given that right, he would
be alive. Roberto then entered with a file. Two security guards
tried to stop him but Adrián got in between and said he was a member
of his team. The judge allowed it. Adrián asked for a minute.
Roberto had gotten the actual report which did not reflect what had
been submitted and pointed to the relevant section of the penal code.
Los Cabos, Baja California:
The Torres continued to argue. He claimed he had never boinked the
accuser. He knew her; she had been a model in their ad campaign.
She might be trying to get money out of him. Lorenza wasn't buying
it. He told her he would get the DNA test to prove it. She told him
that if it comes back positive he loses everything, including their
daughter. He said this was a lie and he didn't know why this was
happening.
Los Angeles: Olson was
called to the stand. Adrián showed him the report and asked whether
that was the report he wrote on the day. He said it was. Adrián
pointed out that it was not the same narrative that had been
submitted in evidence. That report said that he felt threatened.
That was a violation of Statute 118.1. He read the statute out loud.
Before he could finish Olson yelled to stop. The judge told Adrián
to keep reading. He didn't quite finish it, but said that it was a
crime for a cop to file a false report which Olson did because he
knew he was guilty of murder. The defense protested, saying that her
client made a mistake but that “these Mexican lawyers” only
wanted to see him in jail. The judge sent the jury to deliberate.
Adrián thanked Roberto and Victoria asked him how he got the correct
transcript. He said “I have my methods, and they're all legal.”
The sheriff walked over in a quien es muy macho manner and
Adrián folded his arms and looked down on him. He backed off.
Mexico City: Sofia came
back to the office and spoke to Alonso to say she was back in the
office.
Carlos and Nancy talked to the
psychiatrist who explained that he had prescribed the
anti-depressants and anti-psychotic meds. They had been necessary.
He also said that Rocio had no problem with her children but major
problems with her husband.
Los Angeles: The jury
found Olson not guilty of murder but guilty of filing a false
report. The judge remanded him for this crime and said he would be
held for sentencing. He cried out “I can't go to jail. Do you
know what they do to cops in jail?” as the guards dragged him out.
The judge rapped for order. The sheriff said to be calm and he would
take care of this. He then looked at Adrián and told him he was
making a mistake. Adrián told him to have a nice day.
Mexico City: The
psychiatrist said that violent behavior in depressives was rare, as
they were more inclined toward suicide. Nancy asked if he could
provide some more information so they could make their case. He
agreed to.
Los Angeles: The Vega
team was not entirely satisfied with the result because the sentence
was insufficient but it was a beginning. Adrián had previous
experience with violent cases in multiple other states; this was not
unique. He thanked Roberto for his help. Victoria asked how Roberto
got the information and his answer was “Un caballero no tiene
memoria.”
Mexico City: Fabián
Torres called Alonso and explained his problem; he is apparently a
corporate client. Alonso told him to send the documents and take the
test. He would send a lawyer to him.
Sofia went to Ricardo's office to
find Lorena there. She said she would be back at the firm. Ricardo
handed her the case files he and Lorena had just worked on.
Los Angeles: As they left
the Mexican Consulate Carmen thanked the lawyers for what they did
for her family. She decided to get some rest and suggested they go
and celebrate.
Mexico City: Alonso gave
the Torres case to Ricardo and decided that Sofia would assist him.
That meant a few days in Los Cabos, which Sofia didn't mind at
all,despite feeling a little guilty about leaving Camila.
Carlos visited Quiróz to talk
about the murder of the children. He gave Quiróz his theory of the
crime, which Quiróz said was hard to believe (That a mother would
kill her own children). However,there was no other suspect.
Los Angeles: The Vega
lawyers celebrated at another rooftop bar, congratulating each other
but still lamenting that with all the evidence they didn't get a
guilty verdict on murder.
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Thanks, UA. I noticed that Vicky let Bobby hug her for longer periods this time, though she did quite a bit of hand-holding with Adrian.
What is it about the costume department? Did they run out of suit jackets and coats that fit Adrian better, or is it to contrast how his sartorial knowledge compares to Bobby's?
Fairly predictable episode. I hope you took it easy, UA. I'll be on recap duty tonight. OK, NOW to read the recap.
What is it about the costume department? Did they run out of suit jackets and coats that fit Adrian better, or is it to contrast how his sartorial knowledge compares to Bobby's?
Fairly predictable episode. I hope you took it easy, UA. I'll be on recap duty tonight. OK, NOW to read the recap.
Wow! Awesome attorneys! They get a cop convicted of something (falsifying a report) that he wasn't even charged with! Yay, Bufete Vega - courtroom magicians! (Tongue firmly in cheek. Lol)
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: Friday, June 7, 2019 at 2:25:00 PM EDT
: Friday, June 7, 2019 at 2:25:00 PM EDT
Anon at 2:25--That was Telenovelaland magic.
Can someone identify Fabian Torres for me? Is it Jorge Poza (from HDLS) or his look-alike.
This case is going to be interesting. I like how now, when presented, the cases are not always obvious for us analyzers. There are two sides to the story and it could go either way.
I'm just as interested in the Daniel-Rocio case, even if it did go to Ibarra y Paez.
Can someone identify Fabian Torres for me? Is it Jorge Poza (from HDLS) or his look-alike.
This case is going to be interesting. I like how now, when presented, the cases are not always obvious for us analyzers. There are two sides to the story and it could go either way.
I'm just as interested in the Daniel-Rocio case, even if it did go to Ibarra y Paez.
U have a feeling that Rocio is going to be represented by the Vega group.
Permalink posted by : Friday, June 7, 2019 at 2:49:00 PM EDT
: Friday, June 7, 2019 at 2:49:00 PM EDT
I have a feeling ... NOT U! Well, maybe you too.
Permalink posted by : Friday, June 7, 2019 at 2:50:00 PM EDT
: Friday, June 7, 2019 at 2:50:00 PM EDT
Thanks, Urban.
The psych's answers do make it sound doubtful that the mother did it. And her grief seems more real to me. The father seems more angry, at the mother and Alan, than grief-stricken.
The psych's answers do make it sound doubtful that the mother did it. And her grief seems more real to me. The father seems more angry, at the mother and Alan, than grief-stricken.
Anon at 2:50--Actually I hadn't thought of that at all. It'll most likely happen if she's charged with the murder of her children and self-infliction of knife wound. Was there a knife found next to her body or not? This would be significant. Or did Televisa leave it out? Ooopsie or deliberate omission?
Personally, I think it is a poor place to keep opiates/barbituates in an open drawer in the living room--along with the psychiatrist's contact information accessible to children and lawyers. They DID have an upstairs--we saw the boys coming down the stairs. Presumably she was living alone by then and had her own bathroom. Tsk, Tsk, another Telvisa Ooopsie or deliberately planted?
Personally, I think it is a poor place to keep opiates/barbituates in an open drawer in the living room--along with the psychiatrist's contact information accessible to children and lawyers. They DID have an upstairs--we saw the boys coming down the stairs. Presumably she was living alone by then and had her own bathroom. Tsk, Tsk, another Telvisa Ooopsie or deliberately planted?
UA: I enjoyed your analysis & full-detailed recap. I was bummed out there was a Not Guilty verdict in the Torres case.
What bothered me was the defense attorney referring to Team Justice as "these Mexican lawyers". The Pete Wilson Playbook alive & well ?
Anita: Looks like we might be seeing Sofia hitting the sheets with Ricardo soon.
Anon: I would've been satisfied with a Guilty verdict though. But 1 out of 2 isn't quite that bad.
What bothered me was the defense attorney referring to Team Justice as "these Mexican lawyers". The Pete Wilson Playbook alive & well ?
Anita: Looks like we might be seeing Sofia hitting the sheets with Ricardo soon.
Anon: I would've been satisfied with a Guilty verdict though. But 1 out of 2 isn't quite that bad.
Interesting set of cases UA. I initially thought the mother killed the children but the situation is becoming rather murky now.
Loved this:
and threw the relevant insults at him.
I can just imagine.
Thanks for a fine recap as always.
Loved this:
and threw the relevant insults at him.
I can just imagine.
Thanks for a fine recap as always.
Thanks, guys. Since I can't post from my smartphone I was wondering who would be the first to comment on that awful coat on Adrian, who is normally very elegant. Good points also about the other stuff.
Now for my issues with this...
Medea: I failed to mention it in the recap, but Nancy must have read a crime scene report indicating that there were scissors found at the scene; she mentioned it. They would not have been there for her visit because if they were covered in blood they would be in the forensic lab. Also, we did not see how much blood had been spilled and the bandage on Rocio's throat doesn't look like it's concealing anything really serious.
Her psychiatrist said that violence among depressives was rare, not unknown. There was also a lack of detail over what she and Daniel were fighting about. We also know nothing about her lover. Also, Rocio may have told her shrink a big bouquet of lies.
Human Rights Violator: Why was there no sound on the dashboard cam video? Shouldn't there have been a microphone on the outside of the car to catch what was said? If so, wouldn't someone in that courtroom have been suspicious? Also there was no detail during the trial about how far away Olson was when he shot Ramon and I don't remember where the bullet landed.
Cops who go to prison end up near the bottom of the food chain.
That is Jorge Poza as Fabian. I can't identify the actress who is playing Lorenza, though. This case will be very interesting.
Now for my issues with this...
Medea: I failed to mention it in the recap, but Nancy must have read a crime scene report indicating that there were scissors found at the scene; she mentioned it. They would not have been there for her visit because if they were covered in blood they would be in the forensic lab. Also, we did not see how much blood had been spilled and the bandage on Rocio's throat doesn't look like it's concealing anything really serious.
Her psychiatrist said that violence among depressives was rare, not unknown. There was also a lack of detail over what she and Daniel were fighting about. We also know nothing about her lover. Also, Rocio may have told her shrink a big bouquet of lies.
Human Rights Violator: Why was there no sound on the dashboard cam video? Shouldn't there have been a microphone on the outside of the car to catch what was said? If so, wouldn't someone in that courtroom have been suspicious? Also there was no detail during the trial about how far away Olson was when he shot Ramon and I don't remember where the bullet landed.
Cops who go to prison end up near the bottom of the food chain.
That is Jorge Poza as Fabian. I can't identify the actress who is playing Lorenza, though. This case will be very interesting.
I just checked IMDb and you are right. Jade Fraser is listed as Rocio and I didn't recognize her.
Nobody from Ibarra & Paez can defend her and nobody from Vega would defend her.
Nobody from Ibarra & Paez can defend her and nobody from Vega would defend her.
Thank you UA. These cases are getting
Harder and harder. And creepy. That couple with the murdered children, how
Sick is That? They are screwed up and the kids suffer. That's hard. And that cop lying about murdering the Mexican gentleman who was a us citizen, hard stuff to see.
But they seem to be incorporating topics from the news, and other things
In real life on this show.
The two next cases, creep shows for sure. Well one of them anyway.
Gruesome stuff US. Thanks.
Harder and harder. And creepy. That couple with the murdered children, how
Sick is That? They are screwed up and the kids suffer. That's hard. And that cop lying about murdering the Mexican gentleman who was a us citizen, hard stuff to see.
But they seem to be incorporating topics from the news, and other things
In real life on this show.
The two next cases, creep shows for sure. Well one of them anyway.
Gruesome stuff US. Thanks.
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