L.A. Law (TV Series)
Captain Hurt (1989)
Harry Hamlin: Michael Kuzak
Quotes
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Michael Kuzak : Earl, you gotta get real straight with me real fast. I can either go in there and attack the prosecution's DNA expert. Or, I can find one of our own experts to testify that semen wasn't yours. But before I do, I got to know. Did you go to bed with her that afternoon? Yes or no?
[Earl mumbles]
Michael Kuzak : Yes or no, damn it!
Earl Williams : Yes.
Michael Kuzak : Earl, you're a smart man! You know how sophisticated the crime labs are! What do you think they were gonna find out?
Earl Williams : I didn't think they could trace it to me.
Michael Kuzak : So you send me in there spewing bald-face lies now the D.A. cut the links out from both of us?
Earl Williams : I thought you'd do a better job if you believed I was innocent.
Michael Kuzak : Meaning what? You're not?
Earl Williams : I'm innocent of murder!
Michael Kuzak : Well, it sure as hell doesn't look like that!
Earl Williams : I know!
Michael Kuzak : What did your wife say?
Earl Williams : I'd rather not get into it.
Michael Kuzak : You don't have a choice!
Earl Williams : It's between her and me.
Michael Kuzak : Look, I am not asking you this because I'm nosey. I have to know whether or not to put her on the stand!
Earl Williams : Then talk to her.
Michael Kuzak : I'm talking to you! Now, you better give me some answers that aren't lies and stop wasting my time!
Earl Williams : [after a short pause] I went to Nina's early that afternoon... I made love. Afterward, we sat in the kitchen and had a cup of tea. About 4 o'clock, I kissed her goodbye and I left.
[Kuzak nods his head, looking skeptic]
Earl Williams : You think I'm a liar?
Michael Kuzak : I know you're a liar. So does the jury. The question now is whether or not they think you're a killer.
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A.D.A. Margaret Flanagan : Mr. Nevins, do you believe that Black People are discriminating against in this country?
Claude Nevins : Let's just say that it's my experience. Not my belief.
A.D.A. Margaret Flanagan : Do you think that experience is shared by all Black People?
Claude Nevins : I do.
A.D.A. Margaret Flanagan : [Ms. Flanagan turned to the defendant Earl Williams] Including the defendant?
Claude Nevins : Yes, ma'am. Including the defendant.
A.D.A. Margaret Flanagan : Prosecution asked that Mr. Nevins be excused for cause.
Michael Kuzak : Objection, what's the cause?
A.D.A. Margaret Flanagan : I believe that Mr. Nevins is predisposed here the charges the defendant is racist and is capable of judging this case on the facts.
Judge Roberta Harbin : There's no showing of cause here. Denied.
A.D.A. Margaret Flanagan : In that case, prosecution will exercise one of it's preemptory challenges in that Mr. Nevins be excused.
Judge Roberta Harbin : Mr. Nevins is excused. Thank you for you time.
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Michael Kuzak : Mr. Metoyer, you have many black friends?
Al Metoyer : No.
Michael Kuzak : You have any black friends?
Al Metoyer : None.
Michael Kuzak : How would you feel if your daughter married a black man?
Al Metoyer : I wonder if he's a decent soared, I don't think that bother me much.
Michael Kuzak : The defense would accept this man.
A.D.A. Margaret Flanagan : Mr. Metoyer, how do you feel about capital punishment?
Al Metoyer : I guess some on defense.
A.D.A. Margaret Flanagan : Do you think, sir, that the possibility of execution would prevent you from entering a guilty verdict, if the facts support it?
Al Metoyer : Not if the facts support it, no.
A.D.A. Margaret Flanagan : In others words, you're capable of sending this man to his death?
Al Metoyer : Yes.
A.D.A. Margaret Flanagan : Thank you. The prosecution accepts this man.
[Judge Harbin write it down]
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Michael Kuzak : I did the best I could picking them would jury you just never know.
Earl Williams : Those crapshoot.
Michael Kuzak : You got a good case, Earl. That's not a crapshoot. Jackie, tomorrow, don't forget to bring a dark suit, a white shirt and a tie for Earl, I want the kids dress like they're going to church.
Earl Williams : No. The kids are suppose to be in school.
Michael Kuzak : It's important if they be here.
Jackie Williams : They told me this morning that they want to be here with their father, Earl.
Michael Kuzak : Your families behind you. I want the jury to see that.
Earl Williams : All right.
Michael Kuzak : Good.
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Hal Ochoa : [Live as seen on TV] Like college professors accused of killing his pretty white research assistant. How big apart is race going to play in this trial?
Michael Kuzak : Well, it shouldn't play any part at all, I'm trying this case on the facts.
Hal Ochoa : How's your client holding up?
Michael Kuzak : Right now, he's anxious for the trial to start. And we both feel confident that once all the facts are laid out, he'll be exonerated. You can put this whole mess behind him.
Hal Ochoa : Both sides should conclude jury selection today. For the Los Angeles Criminal Court Building, I'm Hal Ochoa.
[Turned off]