In this episodes two lovers plot a conspiracy against his wife and her husband. When the wronged spouses are called upon to testify, both of the accused hide gleefully behind their lawyers who claim spousal privilege. I think the show's legal advisors dropped the ball here.
Spousal privilege means a husband cannot be forced to testify against his wife (and vice versa). It does NOT mean he is not allowed to testify. Especially when the crime is committed against said spouse.
In the show the situation is resolved by the conspirators both being bigamists, being still married to each other, which renders their later marriages null and void. A weak and in my opinion unnecessary plot twist.
Spousal privilege means a husband cannot be forced to testify against his wife (and vice versa). It does NOT mean he is not allowed to testify. Especially when the crime is committed against said spouse.
In the show the situation is resolved by the conspirators both being bigamists, being still married to each other, which renders their later marriages null and void. A weak and in my opinion unnecessary plot twist.