1 00:00:05,993 --> 00:00:08,910 Panther Tank, this is Firefighter 1-3-2. 2 00:00:09,079 --> 00:00:12,200 I'd like the usual. One-point-five, if you please. 3 00:00:12,374 --> 00:00:15,044 Sorry, 1-3-2. All I have to give away is 800 pounds. 4 00:00:15,210 --> 00:00:17,784 Damn! I'll be sucking fumes on final. 5 00:00:21,635 --> 00:00:24,126 Marshall, this is 1-3-2. Low state. 6 00:00:24,304 --> 00:00:25,963 The tanker doesn't have any giveaway. 7 00:00:26,138 --> 00:00:28,546 How in the hell did that happen? 8 00:00:29,475 --> 00:00:30,555 I don't know, sir. 9 00:00:30,727 --> 00:00:32,850 You know the tanker's supposed to report back overhead 10 00:00:33,021 --> 00:00:34,765 with 5,000 pounds of giveaway fuel. 11 00:00:34,940 --> 00:00:36,220 You've got less than a thousand! 12 00:00:36,400 --> 00:00:39,353 I'm sorry, sir. I got busy tanking the fighters in the no-fly zone. 13 00:00:39,527 --> 00:00:43,395 This is Firefighter 1-3-2. Bingo fuel. I need priority. 14 00:00:43,573 --> 00:00:44,688 You got it, 1-3-2. 15 00:00:44,866 --> 00:00:46,242 Paddles, are you up? 16 00:00:46,410 --> 00:00:48,283 Boss, this is Paddles. I got it. 17 00:00:48,453 --> 00:00:50,861 He's a keeper. One-three-two, this is Paddles. 18 00:00:51,039 --> 00:00:53,412 We've got a pitching deck. Hold the gear until I tell you. 19 00:00:53,584 --> 00:00:55,375 Call the ball. 20 00:00:57,212 --> 00:00:59,206 Damn! Port engine just flamed out. 21 00:00:59,632 --> 00:01:01,874 This is 1-3-2. Ball. 22 00:01:02,052 --> 00:01:03,083 Single engine, low state. 23 00:01:03,260 --> 00:01:04,671 Paddles, keep an eye on this guy. 24 00:01:04,845 --> 00:01:07,763 In a few seconds, he's gonna be outside the ejection envelope. 25 00:01:10,018 --> 00:01:11,097 I'll call the gear. 26 00:01:12,729 --> 00:01:14,271 Come on, baby. Don't fail me now. 27 00:01:15,981 --> 00:01:17,310 Okay, give me the gear now. 28 00:01:21,029 --> 00:01:22,689 Flame out. Flame out. 29 00:01:25,909 --> 00:01:28,910 One-three-two, you owe me a case of primo Scotch. 30 00:01:30,539 --> 00:01:31,737 He made it, sir. 31 00:01:32,249 --> 00:01:34,574 You're relieved of duty, Petty Officer Douglas. 32 00:01:41,925 --> 00:01:44,962 Following in his father's footsteps as a Naval aviator, 33 00:01:45,137 --> 00:01:47,130 Lieutenant Commander Harmon Rabb Jr. 34 00:01:47,306 --> 00:01:49,513 Suffered a crash while landing his Tomcat 35 00:01:49,684 --> 00:01:52,306 on a storm-tossed carrier at sea. 36 00:01:52,479 --> 00:01:54,020 Diagnosed with night blindness, 37 00:01:54,188 --> 00:01:57,190 Harm transferred to the Navy's Judge Advocate General Corps, 38 00:01:57,359 --> 00:02:01,653 which investigates, defends and prosecutes the law of the sea. 39 00:02:01,821 --> 00:02:04,657 There, with fellow JAG lawyer Major Sarah MacKenzie, 40 00:02:04,825 --> 00:02:06,983 he now fights in and out of the courtroom 41 00:02:07,160 --> 00:02:12,831 with the same daring and tenacity that made him a top gun in the air. 42 00:03:04,846 --> 00:03:06,755 Petty Officer Second Class Flannery Douglas 43 00:03:06,931 --> 00:03:09,553 is an air traffic controller stationed on the Seahawk. 44 00:03:09,726 --> 00:03:11,883 She made a mistake during operations in the Persian Gulf. 45 00:03:12,060 --> 00:03:13,092 After a near ramp strike... 46 00:03:14,480 --> 00:03:15,512 - Attention! - As you were. 47 00:03:15,690 --> 00:03:17,065 - The command master chief requested 48 00:03:17,233 --> 00:03:19,440 that she report to him below decks in his office. 49 00:03:19,611 --> 00:03:22,066 Petty Officer Douglas claims command master chief 50 00:03:22,238 --> 00:03:24,397 asked for sex in exchange for his help. 51 00:03:24,574 --> 00:03:25,689 What kind of help, sir? 52 00:03:25,867 --> 00:03:28,868 He offered to go to her division officer and recommend, 53 00:03:29,037 --> 00:03:31,409 rather than writing her up and sending her to captain's mast, 54 00:03:31,581 --> 00:03:34,073 he restrict her liberty and give her extra military instruction. 55 00:03:34,251 --> 00:03:36,327 Well, that way, it would be kept off her record book. 56 00:03:36,503 --> 00:03:40,251 Sir, are we talking about Master Chief Sullivan? 57 00:03:40,423 --> 00:03:41,586 - You know him? - Yes, admiral. 58 00:03:41,758 --> 00:03:44,677 We questioned the master chief during the Crossing the Line incident, 59 00:03:44,887 --> 00:03:46,382 sir, if you'll remember. 60 00:03:46,556 --> 00:03:49,840 Well, the master chief does not deny that he requested to meet with her. 61 00:03:50,559 --> 00:03:54,225 He claims he merely counselled her on her professional performance. 62 00:03:54,397 --> 00:03:59,023 He felt that the pressures of life at sea were impacting her work. 63 00:03:59,193 --> 00:04:00,688 How do you want us to proceed, admiral? 64 00:04:00,861 --> 00:04:06,022 Well, even the suspicion of misconduct has to be taken seriously, major. 65 00:04:06,201 --> 00:04:07,280 Check out their stories. 66 00:04:07,452 --> 00:04:12,494 Find out if the master chief was using his position for sexual or other favours. 67 00:04:12,666 --> 00:04:13,697 Dismissed. 68 00:04:13,875 --> 00:04:16,081 - Determine the extent of the injuries. - Yes, sir. 69 00:04:16,252 --> 00:04:18,743 You probably wanna see this. I have the other one on that desk. 70 00:04:18,922 --> 00:04:21,080 - Oh, right. Could you show me that? - JAG headquarters. 71 00:04:21,257 --> 00:04:23,500 That should go to the CIA. 72 00:04:24,095 --> 00:04:26,300 Search warrant procedures. 73 00:04:26,763 --> 00:04:29,301 Toilet Paper's Always Special, Bud. 74 00:04:29,474 --> 00:04:32,310 Sir, how's that gonna help me in my Criminal Procedure exam? 75 00:04:32,478 --> 00:04:34,186 Toilet Paper's Always Special. 76 00:04:34,355 --> 00:04:36,561 Two prongs, Aguilar-Spinelli. 77 00:04:36,732 --> 00:04:39,768 The rules for obtaining a search warrant based on an anonymous tip. 78 00:04:39,943 --> 00:04:41,937 Right, right. 79 00:04:42,113 --> 00:04:44,070 - Better pack your bags, Bud. - Ma'am? 80 00:04:44,240 --> 00:04:47,111 We're leaving for the Seahawk in two hours, three minutes. 81 00:04:47,285 --> 00:04:48,863 My exam's next week, ma'am. 82 00:04:49,245 --> 00:04:51,038 You'll be back in plenty of time. 83 00:04:52,832 --> 00:04:53,995 The Seahawk. 84 00:04:54,167 --> 00:04:57,002 Toilet Paper's Always Special. 85 00:04:57,170 --> 00:05:00,171 - We met on the Seahawk, Bud. - Oh, right. 86 00:05:00,340 --> 00:05:03,128 Have you seen my Crim Pro notes? 87 00:05:04,594 --> 00:05:07,465 Sometimes you're such a goop. 88 00:05:16,023 --> 00:05:18,098 Master Chief Sullivan's record is spotless. 89 00:05:18,275 --> 00:05:20,185 How long have you known the master chief, captain? 90 00:05:20,361 --> 00:05:22,188 As long as I've been skipper of the Seahawk. 91 00:05:22,363 --> 00:05:24,984 - Four months, three days, sir? - Correct. 92 00:05:25,158 --> 00:05:26,189 And in all this time, 93 00:05:26,367 --> 00:05:29,321 you've had no reason to doubt his judgement or his integrity? 94 00:05:29,495 --> 00:05:32,366 The master chief's a good friend to all enlisted personnel, 95 00:05:32,540 --> 00:05:34,533 men and women. 96 00:05:34,709 --> 00:05:39,336 If anyone came to him with a problem, he generally found a way to fix it. 97 00:05:39,506 --> 00:05:42,590 Captain Ross retired one year short of 30 years. 98 00:05:42,759 --> 00:05:45,629 He tendered his resignation on Friday, was a civilian by Monday. 99 00:05:45,804 --> 00:05:47,880 I heard he'd been selected for rear admiral. 100 00:05:48,056 --> 00:05:51,224 If he'd stayed longer, he could've been a battle group commander by now. 101 00:05:51,394 --> 00:05:52,888 So why did he get out so suddenly? 102 00:05:53,062 --> 00:05:55,100 Personal reasons. Wanted more time at home. 103 00:05:55,271 --> 00:05:57,679 I know how he feels. 104 00:05:57,857 --> 00:05:59,436 Mac, why don't you talk to the air boss? 105 00:05:59,610 --> 00:06:01,104 Bud and I will check personnel files. 106 00:06:02,071 --> 00:06:03,731 It's easy, ma'am. We're on the 02 level now. 107 00:06:03,906 --> 00:06:06,824 All you gotta do is take the ladder well up to the flight deck controller, 108 00:06:06,993 --> 00:06:09,697 talk to the flight deck control officer or the FLY one or FLY two PO, 109 00:06:09,871 --> 00:06:12,872 see if he's up either in the Pri-Fli or down in the hangar deck. 110 00:06:13,040 --> 00:06:15,282 Sounds about right. 111 00:06:16,919 --> 00:06:19,791 - 0-2 to... - She was responsible 112 00:06:19,965 --> 00:06:23,416 for seeing to it that the tanker held on to 5,000 pounds of fuel for recovery. 113 00:06:23,593 --> 00:06:26,760 But she gave it all away to the fighters over the no-fly zone. 114 00:06:26,930 --> 00:06:29,007 We damn near lost this F-14, ma'am. 115 00:06:29,183 --> 00:06:32,350 He landed short, caught the number one wire, 116 00:06:32,520 --> 00:06:34,511 damn near snapped the nose gear. 117 00:06:34,687 --> 00:06:37,559 Tell me how you really feel about Petty Officer Douglas, sir. 118 00:06:37,733 --> 00:06:38,764 Okay. 119 00:06:38,943 --> 00:06:41,860 She would have never made it on this ship if she weren't first-rate, major. 120 00:06:42,029 --> 00:06:44,271 Once onboard, her record was excellent, 121 00:06:44,448 --> 00:06:45,989 until she screwed up, ma'am. 122 00:06:46,157 --> 00:06:49,444 Did the command master chief attempt to intercede on her behalf? 123 00:06:49,620 --> 00:06:50,949 No. 124 00:06:51,122 --> 00:06:52,782 What would you have done if he'd come to you 125 00:06:52,957 --> 00:06:54,581 and asked that you forget the incident? 126 00:06:54,750 --> 00:06:57,788 I would have listened to his advice and then made up my mind. 127 00:06:57,963 --> 00:07:00,631 Did he often intercede on behalf of enlisted personnel? 128 00:07:00,798 --> 00:07:04,630 He chose his times carefully. That's why, when he did, I listened. 129 00:07:04,802 --> 00:07:07,377 The master chief always played it straight. 130 00:07:07,556 --> 00:07:10,308 The enlisted men and the officers liked and respected him, ma'am. 131 00:07:10,476 --> 00:07:12,384 No one saw this coming. 132 00:07:15,438 --> 00:07:17,147 What can I say? 133 00:07:17,316 --> 00:07:18,976 I screwed up bigtime. 134 00:07:19,902 --> 00:07:22,310 We got busy chasing the bad guys across the no-fly-zone 135 00:07:22,488 --> 00:07:24,147 and I gave away too much fuel. 136 00:07:24,322 --> 00:07:27,692 - It can get pretty busy in Pri-Fli. - That's no excuse, sir. 137 00:07:27,868 --> 00:07:29,861 How do you like carrier life, Petty Officer Douglas? 138 00:07:30,955 --> 00:07:32,829 How do I like sleeping 18 to a compartment? 139 00:07:32,999 --> 00:07:36,119 Sharing a communal shower? The smell of jet fuel everywhere? 140 00:07:37,712 --> 00:07:39,170 I love it, ma'am. 141 00:07:39,797 --> 00:07:41,208 No problems adjusting? 142 00:07:41,424 --> 00:07:43,915 Plenty. But I'm handling it. 143 00:07:44,093 --> 00:07:46,929 - Any problems at home? - Plenty. 144 00:07:48,056 --> 00:07:49,466 That's why I'm here. 145 00:07:52,477 --> 00:07:54,303 What happened after the F-14 landed? 146 00:07:54,480 --> 00:07:56,805 The command master chief asked to see me, sir. 147 00:08:00,611 --> 00:08:02,686 The air boss is writing you up for dereliction of duty 148 00:08:02,862 --> 00:08:04,357 and sending you up to captain's mast. 149 00:08:04,531 --> 00:08:06,524 - Yes, sir. - You think that's fair? 150 00:08:06,700 --> 00:08:08,942 - I guess. - It's your tail on the line here. 151 00:08:09,119 --> 00:08:10,318 Yes or no? 152 00:08:10,830 --> 00:08:13,534 A lot of things happened all at once, master chief. 153 00:08:13,707 --> 00:08:15,036 I could have done better. 154 00:08:15,209 --> 00:08:16,703 What are you gonna do about it? 155 00:08:17,878 --> 00:08:19,954 The decision's not up to me. 156 00:08:20,756 --> 00:08:26,760 Well, Douglas, what if I was to tell you that your fate is in your hands, 157 00:08:27,305 --> 00:08:29,214 that you can take charge of your life? 158 00:08:30,308 --> 00:08:31,850 I don't understand, master chief. 159 00:08:33,019 --> 00:08:35,890 I want you to think about something, Douglas. 160 00:08:37,107 --> 00:08:41,056 What would it be worth to you to make this go away? 161 00:08:43,405 --> 00:08:49,823 You would talk to the air boss, make this disappear? 162 00:08:50,454 --> 00:08:52,245 I could. 163 00:08:53,415 --> 00:08:55,871 But then, the question would be: 164 00:08:57,086 --> 00:08:59,411 What do I get in return? 165 00:09:03,760 --> 00:09:06,630 I'd been in Pri-Fli for seven hours. 166 00:09:07,179 --> 00:09:10,299 I'd just made a mistake that would end my career. 167 00:09:11,642 --> 00:09:14,597 So I took the master chief up on his offer. 168 00:09:16,273 --> 00:09:18,181 What do you mean? 169 00:09:20,401 --> 00:09:22,691 I had sex with him, ma'am. 170 00:09:23,447 --> 00:09:30,742 The next morning, I talked to a friend and I was disgusted with myself. 171 00:09:31,497 --> 00:09:32,907 So I decided to come clean. 172 00:09:38,379 --> 00:09:42,627 I'm gonna be honest with you, petty officer. 173 00:09:43,551 --> 00:09:45,294 This is gonna be a tough case. 174 00:09:45,469 --> 00:09:48,138 It's basically your word against his. 175 00:09:48,305 --> 00:09:53,052 Sir, if he did this to me, then he did it to other women. 176 00:09:53,645 --> 00:09:56,052 You can bank on that. 177 00:09:56,480 --> 00:09:58,971 Ma'am, I've got 28 years in. 178 00:09:59,150 --> 00:10:01,642 In two more years, I max out my retirement pay. 179 00:10:01,820 --> 00:10:05,438 You think I'm gonna throw that away by doing something stupid? 180 00:10:05,616 --> 00:10:09,315 You're getting a little ahead of yourself. We're just here to ask a few questions. 181 00:10:09,493 --> 00:10:11,534 No, a thing like this, no matter how it ends up, 182 00:10:11,705 --> 00:10:14,540 people are gonna think I did something that I didn't do. 183 00:10:14,708 --> 00:10:15,787 If the complaint is false, 184 00:10:15,959 --> 00:10:19,293 do you have any idea why Petty Officer Douglas would file it? 185 00:10:19,464 --> 00:10:22,630 Yeah. By blaming me, she could avoid the trouble she was in. 186 00:10:22,800 --> 00:10:25,504 Why don't you tell us what happened, master chief? 187 00:10:27,596 --> 00:10:32,758 I was counselling her on her professional performance. 188 00:10:36,522 --> 00:10:38,182 Enter. 189 00:10:39,776 --> 00:10:41,235 Leave the hatch open, please. 190 00:10:44,364 --> 00:10:46,571 Petty Officer Douglas reporting as ordered, master chief. 191 00:10:46,742 --> 00:10:48,699 At ease, Douglas. 192 00:10:49,536 --> 00:10:52,157 We need to have a talk. After tonight's incident, 193 00:10:52,331 --> 00:10:55,201 it's obvious that you're not paying attention and your work is suffering. 194 00:10:55,375 --> 00:10:56,490 Yes, master chief. 195 00:10:56,668 --> 00:10:59,207 The next time the other ladies go on liberty to have a few brews, 196 00:10:59,380 --> 00:11:01,538 you will remain onboard and brush up on your procedures. 197 00:11:01,715 --> 00:11:03,459 I can do that in my spare time, master chief. 198 00:11:03,634 --> 00:11:06,504 As of now, you have no spare time. I'm gonna lay it on the line here. 199 00:11:06,678 --> 00:11:09,467 The last time you came back at the expiration of liberty, 200 00:11:09,641 --> 00:11:12,309 you stumbled on the quarterdeck, you were three sheets to the wind, 201 00:11:12,476 --> 00:11:14,469 and you failed to salute the national ensign. 202 00:11:14,645 --> 00:11:16,305 It's been a hard time for me, master chief. 203 00:11:16,480 --> 00:11:17,679 Well, don't make it worse. 204 00:11:18,900 --> 00:11:21,735 Look, knock it off before you ruin your career. 205 00:11:21,903 --> 00:11:24,062 This ship is a small community. 206 00:11:24,239 --> 00:11:27,608 Word gets out, it can affect your performance evaluation. 207 00:11:27,784 --> 00:11:30,192 Petty officer had a problem with alcohol? 208 00:11:30,370 --> 00:11:33,241 Major, the average age of the crew on the Seahawk is 21 years old. 209 00:11:33,415 --> 00:11:37,461 Like a lot of young sailors, she just didn't handle it very well, ma'am. 210 00:11:37,627 --> 00:11:40,545 - Thank you, master chief. - Well, wait. What happens now? 211 00:11:41,089 --> 00:11:43,129 We go back to Washington, sort this out. 212 00:11:45,052 --> 00:11:46,166 You know, it's a funny thing. 213 00:11:46,346 --> 00:11:50,722 I spent my entire career protecting enlisted men from officers. 214 00:11:50,891 --> 00:11:53,726 And now, in the end, the only one I can't protect is myself. 215 00:11:53,894 --> 00:11:55,436 Well, this is by the book, master chief. 216 00:11:55,604 --> 00:11:58,440 Major, I'm not some green seaman recruit you're talking to. 217 00:11:58,608 --> 00:11:59,983 I know how this works. 218 00:12:00,151 --> 00:12:03,104 That book you're talking about was written by politicians and lawyers. 219 00:12:03,278 --> 00:12:05,105 Sure, they throw a few rights to the accused, 220 00:12:05,281 --> 00:12:07,488 but you and I both know that once you're accused, 221 00:12:07,659 --> 00:12:09,319 your career is basically over. 222 00:12:09,494 --> 00:12:11,321 Master chief, we don't have an axe to grind. 223 00:12:11,496 --> 00:12:14,746 Oh, no? I remember you, major. 224 00:12:14,916 --> 00:12:17,703 You're the one that busted my chops on the Crossing the Line ceremony. 225 00:12:17,878 --> 00:12:19,704 The one that told me that I just didn't get it. 226 00:12:19,880 --> 00:12:22,750 I think you people most definitely have an axe to grind. 227 00:12:23,467 --> 00:12:25,045 You people? 228 00:12:27,221 --> 00:12:28,501 Women. 229 00:12:29,222 --> 00:12:31,464 Commander, the Navy's going to hell. 230 00:12:32,893 --> 00:12:35,848 Petty Officer Douglas is the reason that women don't belong. 231 00:12:36,272 --> 00:12:38,977 In the old days, it was considered bad luck to bring a woman onboard. 232 00:12:39,150 --> 00:12:40,526 If you ask me, it still is. 233 00:12:40,693 --> 00:12:41,724 In the old days, 234 00:12:41,902 --> 00:12:45,272 it was considered acceptable to castrate the village pervert. 235 00:12:45,448 --> 00:12:46,777 You ask me, it still is. 236 00:12:56,334 --> 00:12:57,710 She claims it was coercion, sir. 237 00:12:57,877 --> 00:13:01,827 If she had sex with the master chief, he promised to keep her out of trouble. 238 00:13:02,007 --> 00:13:03,121 There are no witnesses, sir. 239 00:13:03,300 --> 00:13:06,005 Both parties to the complaint have exemplary records. 240 00:13:06,179 --> 00:13:08,799 Douglas claims that other women were harassed by the master chief, 241 00:13:08,972 --> 00:13:11,344 but we haven't discovered any corroborating evidence. 242 00:13:11,516 --> 00:13:14,554 We're checking with the inspector general's office. 243 00:13:16,356 --> 00:13:19,439 Major, you and the commander will prosecute. 244 00:13:19,608 --> 00:13:22,360 Who will be defending, sir? 245 00:13:22,527 --> 00:13:24,735 Well, there's been a complication. 246 00:13:24,906 --> 00:13:28,524 Master chief has waived his right to military defence counsel 247 00:13:28,701 --> 00:13:31,027 and hired a civilian lawyer. 248 00:13:31,204 --> 00:13:33,410 That was fast. 249 00:13:37,252 --> 00:13:39,161 What, Tiner? 250 00:13:39,671 --> 00:13:42,839 Oh, all right. Send him in. 251 00:13:45,760 --> 00:13:46,792 How is everyone today? 252 00:13:48,054 --> 00:13:49,632 Dalton, this isn't a good time. 253 00:13:49,806 --> 00:13:52,132 Sure it is. Where do you wanna start, admiral? 254 00:13:54,395 --> 00:13:56,055 You're the master chief's lawyer? 255 00:13:56,689 --> 00:13:57,933 Got a problem with that? 256 00:14:12,705 --> 00:14:14,081 I can't believe you didn't tell me. 257 00:14:14,249 --> 00:14:17,000 - This is my case. - No, this is the master chief's case. 258 00:14:17,168 --> 00:14:18,366 Look, just work with me, Sarah. 259 00:14:18,545 --> 00:14:20,288 Dalton, I'm the investigating attorney. 260 00:14:20,463 --> 00:14:22,752 You know I can't represent the accused. 261 00:14:22,924 --> 00:14:24,917 - How did you get this case? - I was approached. 262 00:14:25,093 --> 00:14:28,462 - By whom? - You know I can't tell you that. 263 00:14:29,597 --> 00:14:31,508 Then it looks like we have nothing to talk about. 264 00:14:31,684 --> 00:14:34,934 So I guess this means dinner's out of the question, right? 265 00:14:35,478 --> 00:14:38,100 I think we should stay at arm's length, Dalton. 266 00:14:38,273 --> 00:14:41,191 Right now, I need to square things with the admiral. 267 00:14:43,613 --> 00:14:44,858 You're removing me? 268 00:14:45,031 --> 00:14:46,655 Pillow talk, major. 269 00:14:46,824 --> 00:14:49,944 Sir, I do not share a pillow with Dalton Lowne. 270 00:14:50,119 --> 00:14:53,571 And even if I did, I would not talk about the case. 271 00:14:53,748 --> 00:14:55,954 Oh, I'm sure you wouldn't, major. 272 00:15:04,425 --> 00:15:08,470 The major is famous for her discretion, sir. 273 00:15:09,598 --> 00:15:14,805 Major, there can't even be an appearance of a conflict of interest. 274 00:15:18,858 --> 00:15:21,894 - You're excused. - Yes, sir. 275 00:15:24,822 --> 00:15:28,024 - You need help with this case? - No, sir. Bud and I can handle it. 276 00:15:28,701 --> 00:15:34,621 Admiral, Lowne bills out at $500 an hour, sir. 277 00:15:34,791 --> 00:15:37,495 Now, where would a master chief get that kind of money? 278 00:15:37,668 --> 00:15:40,338 I guess the master chief's got a trust fund we don't know about. 279 00:15:43,091 --> 00:15:46,756 This Lowne... Surely, the major could do better. 280 00:15:47,805 --> 00:15:49,632 Yeah. 281 00:15:52,517 --> 00:15:53,715 - Harriet? - Sir? 282 00:15:53,893 --> 00:15:56,016 Mr. Lowne has requested that you handle clerical duties 283 00:15:56,187 --> 00:15:57,848 on the Master Chief Sullivan court martial. 284 00:15:58,023 --> 00:15:59,648 - Bud, we need to see Captain Ross. - Sir. 285 00:15:59,817 --> 00:16:01,810 - He still live in the same place? - Far as I know. 286 00:16:01,986 --> 00:16:04,440 - Set up a time. - Yes, sir. 287 00:16:04,612 --> 00:16:07,187 Wow, we are gonna be on opposite sides, Bud. 288 00:16:07,366 --> 00:16:10,782 Well, at least you won't have to work with a goop. 289 00:16:11,454 --> 00:16:13,861 What's that supposed to mean? 290 00:16:14,040 --> 00:16:16,198 I'm going to disappoint you, Harm. 291 00:16:16,375 --> 00:16:18,368 I have nothing but praise for Master Chief Sullivan. 292 00:16:20,087 --> 00:16:21,879 He always played it by the book. 293 00:16:22,048 --> 00:16:23,507 So you have no idea at all, skipper, 294 00:16:23,674 --> 00:16:26,047 why Petty Officer Douglas would claim he harassed her? 295 00:16:27,221 --> 00:16:28,929 Same reason they all do. 296 00:16:30,139 --> 00:16:31,384 You... You lost me. 297 00:16:32,767 --> 00:16:34,925 Well, then I'll give you a case in point. 298 00:16:35,103 --> 00:16:38,105 Lieutenant Isaacs. Now, she couldn't cut it. 299 00:16:38,274 --> 00:16:41,061 She made up some charges against the master chief. 300 00:16:41,235 --> 00:16:43,559 It cost Isaacs her life. 301 00:16:43,736 --> 00:16:47,403 Well, skipper, Lieutenant Isaacs is the exception. 302 00:16:47,575 --> 00:16:50,492 I mean, most women have done very well in the Navy. 303 00:16:50,661 --> 00:16:51,990 The ones that didn't, 304 00:16:52,163 --> 00:16:55,532 it's the easiest thing in the world to make up some charges. 305 00:16:55,708 --> 00:16:57,119 Got your attention. 306 00:16:57,293 --> 00:16:58,538 What's on your mind, commander? 307 00:16:58,711 --> 00:17:05,046 Well, sir, I'm just a little surprised. 308 00:17:05,219 --> 00:17:07,045 I never suspected this side of you. 309 00:17:08,596 --> 00:17:10,636 In your tenure as captain of the Seahawk, 310 00:17:10,807 --> 00:17:12,680 you have an excellent record for promoting women 311 00:17:12,850 --> 00:17:14,725 and securing them good billets. 312 00:17:14,895 --> 00:17:19,438 I'm retired, commander, so I get to say whatever I want. 313 00:17:20,274 --> 00:17:22,730 When I was in the Navy, I did it the Navy way. 314 00:17:22,902 --> 00:17:26,521 Now, the brass wanted to bring the women along, 315 00:17:26,699 --> 00:17:30,198 so I did my damnedest to comply. 316 00:17:30,369 --> 00:17:33,571 I didn't like it then and I don't like it now. 317 00:17:34,540 --> 00:17:37,790 So you have no reason at all to believe that Master Chief Sullivan 318 00:17:37,960 --> 00:17:40,000 - would have misused his position? - No. 319 00:17:40,755 --> 00:17:42,831 Master Chief Sullivan has contacted me 320 00:17:43,007 --> 00:17:45,628 and asked that I serve as a character witness. 321 00:17:46,052 --> 00:17:49,468 He's an old friend, commander, and a valued colleague. 322 00:17:50,306 --> 00:17:52,975 And what is happening to him, 323 00:17:53,142 --> 00:17:59,145 this unsubstantiated accusation of an unhappy woman, 324 00:17:59,315 --> 00:18:01,142 is a damn shame. 325 00:18:01,317 --> 00:18:04,236 And you wonder why I chose to retire? 326 00:18:12,370 --> 00:18:15,158 I'm Victoria Ross. 327 00:18:15,332 --> 00:18:17,539 It's a pleasure to finally meet you, ma'am. 328 00:18:17,710 --> 00:18:19,204 I'm Lieutenant Commander Rabb. 329 00:18:19,378 --> 00:18:22,415 - This is Lieutenant JG Roberts. - Ma'am. 330 00:18:22,591 --> 00:18:25,674 We're sorry to have disturbed your afternoon. 331 00:18:25,843 --> 00:18:27,385 I knew your father, commander. 332 00:18:27,553 --> 00:18:29,012 Yes, ma'am, I know. 333 00:18:29,180 --> 00:18:33,013 And although I may not agree with my husband's tone, 334 00:18:34,186 --> 00:18:37,435 I passionately believe in what he's saying. 335 00:18:37,897 --> 00:18:40,518 War is a man's calling. 336 00:18:40,942 --> 00:18:43,813 There is no way that women belong on warships. 337 00:18:44,363 --> 00:18:48,526 And shame on the Navy brass for giving in on that issue. 338 00:18:53,205 --> 00:18:54,403 You can't be serious. 339 00:18:54,581 --> 00:18:56,907 That's the best I'm prepared to offer today, counsellor. 340 00:18:57,543 --> 00:19:00,960 Well, my client is not prepared to spend even one day in the brig. 341 00:19:01,131 --> 00:19:05,044 Well, unfortunately, that may not be your client's choice. 342 00:19:05,217 --> 00:19:07,625 We reduce the charge, with good behaviour, 343 00:19:07,803 --> 00:19:09,214 he's a free man by Christmas. 344 00:19:09,388 --> 00:19:11,714 I can win this case on the merits, commander. 345 00:19:11,892 --> 00:19:14,595 But I'd like to spare the Navy the embarrassment. 346 00:19:14,769 --> 00:19:18,019 If we go to trial, it's gonna be a war. 347 00:19:20,191 --> 00:19:21,734 What's your offer? 348 00:19:21,902 --> 00:19:24,475 All charges against the master chief are dropped immediately. 349 00:19:24,655 --> 00:19:27,654 He retires honourably, with full benefits. 350 00:19:27,823 --> 00:19:30,232 Additionally, Petty Officer Douglas is prosecuted 351 00:19:30,410 --> 00:19:33,862 to the full extent of the UCMJ for filing a false report. 352 00:19:35,582 --> 00:19:37,160 See you in court. 353 00:19:43,340 --> 00:19:45,048 Josh's birthday is coming up in three weeks 354 00:19:45,217 --> 00:19:47,423 and I'm wondering if you can cut him loose for a weekend? 355 00:19:47,594 --> 00:19:50,133 L... Don't say no now. 356 00:19:50,307 --> 00:19:53,425 Just think about it, all right? 357 00:19:56,270 --> 00:20:00,565 Yeah. Someone's at the door. I gotta go. 358 00:20:00,734 --> 00:20:03,937 But, you know, I really think we should get together soon. 359 00:20:04,112 --> 00:20:07,646 Okay. You know what? I'll call you later. Okay, bye. 360 00:20:10,702 --> 00:20:13,193 - Congresswoman Latham. - Commander. 361 00:20:13,372 --> 00:20:15,993 - Nice. - Come in. 362 00:20:16,166 --> 00:20:18,622 Mind if I have a seat? 363 00:20:18,794 --> 00:20:20,253 Make yourself at home. 364 00:20:20,796 --> 00:20:22,623 Well, I can't say that I'm surprised to see you. 365 00:20:22,798 --> 00:20:24,707 You think I'm here because the victim's a woman? 366 00:20:24,883 --> 00:20:26,792 Well, you are the champion of women's rights. 367 00:20:26,969 --> 00:20:30,468 I'm also serving on the House Armed Forces Committee. 368 00:20:30,639 --> 00:20:32,264 You know, it's given me a new appreciation 369 00:20:32,433 --> 00:20:35,469 of what military means to American life. 370 00:20:36,645 --> 00:20:38,390 Look, I know we've had our disagreements, 371 00:20:38,565 --> 00:20:39,845 but I've never lied to you. 372 00:20:48,992 --> 00:20:50,570 She the one you were telling me about? 373 00:20:50,994 --> 00:20:52,785 Yeah. 374 00:20:52,954 --> 00:20:55,280 Did you finally tell her how you felt about her? 375 00:20:55,457 --> 00:20:57,081 Yes, took your advice. 376 00:20:57,250 --> 00:20:58,875 Oh, how's it going? 377 00:21:00,253 --> 00:21:02,127 Conflicting lifestyles. 378 00:21:03,173 --> 00:21:04,964 Really? 379 00:21:06,260 --> 00:21:11,634 Look, this case has the potential of causing great harm to the Navy. 380 00:21:12,349 --> 00:21:15,101 I know who's paying Dalton Lowne's legal fees. 381 00:21:15,269 --> 00:21:18,852 Lane Black. He's the founder of the National Patriot's Foundation. 382 00:21:19,023 --> 00:21:20,268 Lane Black. 383 00:21:21,025 --> 00:21:23,017 Now, why would Lane Black hire a bigtime lawyer 384 00:21:23,193 --> 00:21:25,020 to defend a smalltime sailor? 385 00:21:25,529 --> 00:21:27,523 Because he's gonna try everything within his power 386 00:21:27,699 --> 00:21:31,779 to prove that women do not belong in the military. 387 00:21:37,542 --> 00:21:39,749 You're peeking. 388 00:21:39,920 --> 00:21:41,462 Come on. 389 00:21:41,630 --> 00:21:43,706 You were peeking. 390 00:21:44,174 --> 00:21:45,835 Hey, don't be a jerk. 391 00:21:46,010 --> 00:21:50,505 Don't call me a jerk. Or goop. It really ticks me off. 392 00:21:50,681 --> 00:21:54,050 Hey. Hey, just because you can't handle the pressures of law school 393 00:21:54,226 --> 00:21:55,769 doesn't mean you should snap at me. 394 00:21:55,937 --> 00:21:59,269 Look, Harriet, I got a lot riding on law school. 395 00:22:01,358 --> 00:22:04,562 Not everybody can be born with a silver spoon in their mouth. 396 00:22:04,737 --> 00:22:07,988 - Don't be such a baby. - Whatever. 397 00:22:18,585 --> 00:22:20,708 Be right there. 398 00:22:31,723 --> 00:22:34,974 - I called seven times. - Eight. 399 00:22:40,315 --> 00:22:42,687 I came here to argue my case. 400 00:22:42,859 --> 00:22:44,438 You know I can't talk about that. 401 00:22:45,029 --> 00:22:46,689 My case. 402 00:22:51,160 --> 00:22:56,403 Okay. So correct me if I'm wrong, but according to the UCMJ, 403 00:22:56,583 --> 00:22:59,334 the accused has the right to a civilian attorney if he wants one, right? 404 00:22:59,502 --> 00:23:00,534 - Yeah. - Okay. 405 00:23:00,712 --> 00:23:03,167 So would you deny the accused the right to pick a good lawyer 406 00:23:03,340 --> 00:23:04,798 - to defend him? - Of course not. 407 00:23:04,966 --> 00:23:06,793 - Would you stand in his way? - Absolutely not. 408 00:23:06,968 --> 00:23:10,135 Okay, so when the master chief came to my firm 409 00:23:10,305 --> 00:23:11,764 and I was assigned the case, 410 00:23:11,973 --> 00:23:13,516 what was I supposed to do, walk away? 411 00:23:13,684 --> 00:23:15,309 You didn't solicit his business? 412 00:23:15,477 --> 00:23:17,220 I'm not an ambulance chaser, Sarah. 413 00:23:17,395 --> 00:23:18,640 I just do my job. 414 00:23:18,855 --> 00:23:21,393 I knew you were gonna be angry about this, but that's between us. 415 00:23:21,566 --> 00:23:23,525 My duty is to the master chief. 416 00:23:24,028 --> 00:23:26,733 I know you got something to say about this and I wanna hear it. 417 00:23:27,991 --> 00:23:30,860 But I also wanna get something to eat because I'm hungry. 418 00:23:31,034 --> 00:23:34,618 So I was thinking maybe I could take you to dinner. 419 00:23:37,000 --> 00:23:38,458 I won't be easy on you. 420 00:23:38,626 --> 00:23:40,784 I wasn't expecting you to be. 421 00:23:40,961 --> 00:23:44,497 - I need 20 minutes. - I'm not going anywhere. 422 00:23:54,935 --> 00:23:56,512 So where do you wanna go tonight? 423 00:23:57,145 --> 00:23:59,185 Your choice. 424 00:23:59,564 --> 00:24:01,688 Jean-Louis. 425 00:24:01,859 --> 00:24:03,057 Wow, you don't come cheap. 426 00:24:03,236 --> 00:24:07,398 Hey, you make $500 an hour. I think you can afford it. 427 00:24:07,572 --> 00:24:10,859 All right. Jean-Louis it is. 428 00:24:30,764 --> 00:24:32,258 Sir, may I speak with you for a moment? 429 00:24:32,432 --> 00:24:35,433 - Sure, Bud. - Not here. In your office. 430 00:24:35,602 --> 00:24:37,096 So that no one can overhear. 431 00:24:49,659 --> 00:24:52,529 Sir, I contacted 63 women who were onboard the Seahawk 432 00:24:52,703 --> 00:24:54,779 when Master Chief Sullivan was command master chief. 433 00:24:54,956 --> 00:24:56,070 All of them deny that 434 00:24:56,249 --> 00:24:58,121 they were approached for sex by the master chief. 435 00:24:58,291 --> 00:25:00,451 What about the list Petty Officer Douglas gave us? 436 00:25:00,628 --> 00:25:02,170 Two of them, they're out of the service. 437 00:25:02,338 --> 00:25:03,749 We don't have a good address on them. 438 00:25:03,923 --> 00:25:06,960 Two others who are on active duty denied ever being approached. 439 00:25:07,135 --> 00:25:09,708 And the fifth, which is a reservist, 440 00:25:09,887 --> 00:25:12,557 says that she will not come forward voluntarily. 441 00:25:12,724 --> 00:25:15,345 Her name is Jane Klee. 442 00:25:15,518 --> 00:25:18,390 She reportedly filed a complaint against the master chief 443 00:25:18,564 --> 00:25:19,809 and then later withdrew it. 444 00:25:19,982 --> 00:25:21,263 Immediately following, 445 00:25:21,442 --> 00:25:24,110 Captain Ross found her a plum assignment at the Pentagon. 446 00:25:25,570 --> 00:25:30,114 Well, it looks like sleeping with the master chief is a great career booster. 447 00:25:32,036 --> 00:25:34,242 Oh, Lieutenant Roberts, good to see you again. 448 00:25:34,413 --> 00:25:36,452 Congresswoman, it's a pleasure. 449 00:25:36,623 --> 00:25:40,669 Bud, we're in court this afternoon, so have Mac talk to Jane Klee. 450 00:25:40,837 --> 00:25:42,461 Yes, sir. 451 00:25:45,174 --> 00:25:47,712 Look, I did a little digging. 452 00:25:47,885 --> 00:25:50,127 Lane Black has hired a team of private investigators. 453 00:25:50,304 --> 00:25:53,839 They're dredging up whatever they can from Petty Officer Douglas' past. 454 00:25:54,017 --> 00:25:55,843 And it turns out that, 455 00:25:56,019 --> 00:25:58,427 well, she does have a juvenile court record. 456 00:25:58,606 --> 00:26:01,559 - Well, they can't get that. It's sealed. - No, they paid off some clerk. 457 00:26:01,733 --> 00:26:05,149 - Look, Dalton Low is holding a press... - Lowne, as in clown. 458 00:26:05,320 --> 00:26:07,194 He's holding a press conference tonight. 459 00:26:07,364 --> 00:26:10,484 Lane Black wants Petty Officer Douglas picked to pieces. 460 00:26:10,659 --> 00:26:13,328 How do you get this information, Ms. Latham? 461 00:26:13,995 --> 00:26:16,950 - Bobbi. - Bobbi. 462 00:26:17,416 --> 00:26:21,959 That's when I decided the hell with it, have sex with him. 463 00:26:22,129 --> 00:26:23,789 Why didn't you just walk away? 464 00:26:23,965 --> 00:26:26,290 He offered me an opportunity to save my Navy career 465 00:26:26,467 --> 00:26:27,796 if I did what he wanted. 466 00:26:27,969 --> 00:26:29,878 Did master chief use those exact words? 467 00:26:30,054 --> 00:26:31,383 He didn't need to. 468 00:26:31,556 --> 00:26:32,801 Everyone knew how it worked. 469 00:26:32,974 --> 00:26:35,726 - Objection. Speculation. - Sustained. 470 00:26:37,896 --> 00:26:38,927 Petty Officer Douglas, 471 00:26:39,105 --> 00:26:40,979 did you ever discuss Master Chief Sullivan 472 00:26:41,149 --> 00:26:42,477 with any other women aboard ship? 473 00:26:42,650 --> 00:26:44,192 - Objection. Hearsay. - Overruled. 474 00:26:44,903 --> 00:26:48,189 - You may answer the question. - Yes. 475 00:26:48,365 --> 00:26:49,824 Did any of these women indicate to you 476 00:26:49,992 --> 00:26:52,660 that Master Chief Sullivan had offered to intervene on their behalf 477 00:26:52,827 --> 00:26:54,488 in exchange for sexual favours? 478 00:26:54,663 --> 00:26:56,371 Objection. Hearsay. 479 00:26:56,540 --> 00:26:59,375 Your Honour, I am trying to establish a pattern of conduct. 480 00:26:59,543 --> 00:27:01,038 Commander, if you have other witnesses 481 00:27:01,212 --> 00:27:03,335 who can provide direct testimony, call them. 482 00:27:03,547 --> 00:27:05,291 Objection sustained. 483 00:27:05,466 --> 00:27:07,755 Do you have any other questions for this witness? 484 00:27:07,927 --> 00:27:10,050 No, sir. No further questions. 485 00:27:10,221 --> 00:27:12,546 The court will recess until tomorrow morning. 486 00:27:27,239 --> 00:27:30,239 - Mrs. Klee? - Got it. 487 00:27:30,408 --> 00:27:32,151 I'm Major Sarah MacKenzie, JAG Corps. 488 00:27:32,327 --> 00:27:33,407 I'm in a hurry. 489 00:27:33,579 --> 00:27:36,248 I need to speak with you about Master Chief Sullivan. 490 00:27:36,832 --> 00:27:37,863 Got it. 491 00:27:38,042 --> 00:27:39,619 I need to get my kids to soccer practise. 492 00:27:39,793 --> 00:27:41,585 Dick, Brent, come on. Let's get in the car. 493 00:27:41,754 --> 00:27:43,746 Come on, sweetie. 494 00:27:45,382 --> 00:27:47,589 I know what he did. 495 00:27:47,760 --> 00:27:48,922 You don't know anything. 496 00:27:49,095 --> 00:27:50,968 I know that you were one of his victims. 497 00:27:51,138 --> 00:27:54,922 Really? Major, if there is one thing I am in life, it is not a victim. 498 00:27:56,727 --> 00:28:00,642 Please. He doesn't know anything. This will destroy him. 499 00:28:01,482 --> 00:28:02,514 - Hey. - Hey. 500 00:28:02,693 --> 00:28:03,938 What's going on? 501 00:28:05,529 --> 00:28:08,482 I wanted to go south on the beltway. I must have got turned around. 502 00:28:08,656 --> 00:28:10,115 Oh, by a country mile. 503 00:28:10,283 --> 00:28:13,119 Go down three miles till you hit the light, turn right on Little Falls. 504 00:28:13,287 --> 00:28:16,122 - It'll get you to the beltway. - Sorry to bother you. 505 00:28:16,290 --> 00:28:20,951 Hey, major. My wife was in the service. U.S. Navy. 506 00:28:22,046 --> 00:28:23,160 It's a great life, sir. 507 00:28:26,133 --> 00:28:28,885 How can the Navy bring charges against Master Chief Sullivan, 508 00:28:29,053 --> 00:28:31,011 an enlisted man, when they don't bring charges 509 00:28:31,181 --> 00:28:34,880 against officers who have been accused of the same offences? 510 00:28:35,059 --> 00:28:40,433 I have here the names of five flag officers accused of adultery 511 00:28:40,649 --> 00:28:42,523 - and sexual harassment. - Where did he get that? 512 00:28:42,693 --> 00:28:45,527 Two of them are still in uniform. Three of them were allowed to retire 513 00:28:45,695 --> 00:28:47,687 without any charges being filed whatsoever. 514 00:28:47,863 --> 00:28:50,865 So the question remains, are there two standards? 515 00:28:51,034 --> 00:28:52,826 Are enlisted men held to a higher standard? 516 00:28:52,995 --> 00:28:55,664 - I need a number, Roberta. - That's the question I want answered. 517 00:28:56,206 --> 00:28:59,824 Master Chief Sullivan is the victim of selective prosecution. 518 00:29:00,002 --> 00:29:04,296 And if this verdict goes against him, this list will become public. 519 00:29:04,465 --> 00:29:08,842 One man will not take the blame for the sins of others. 520 00:29:14,016 --> 00:29:17,017 Gee, I wonder how Dalton Lowne got ahold of that list? 521 00:29:17,186 --> 00:29:19,345 - I had nothing to do with it. - Really? 522 00:29:19,523 --> 00:29:22,014 - Really. - Well, somebody did. 523 00:29:22,192 --> 00:29:25,726 Bud, stop acting like a spoiled little child. 524 00:29:30,075 --> 00:29:31,403 Don't talk to me like that. 525 00:29:31,910 --> 00:29:33,025 Sometimes the truth hurts. 526 00:29:33,203 --> 00:29:36,536 Oh, but it's all right just to say whatever pops into your mind? 527 00:29:37,707 --> 00:29:39,866 I think it's important when two people love one another 528 00:29:40,043 --> 00:29:41,372 that they're honest, yeah. 529 00:29:41,545 --> 00:29:44,214 Well, I don't tell you everything that I think about you. 530 00:29:44,715 --> 00:29:47,585 I wish you would. It might make our relationship better. 531 00:29:47,801 --> 00:29:49,593 Okay. 532 00:29:49,762 --> 00:29:53,213 I really don't like the way that you correct me in front of other people. 533 00:29:53,390 --> 00:29:55,846 Okay, good. And while we're being honest, 534 00:29:56,018 --> 00:29:58,936 I don't like the fact that you accuse me of spying on your cases. 535 00:29:59,105 --> 00:30:01,774 I don't like the fact that you tease me about my Star Trek stuff. 536 00:30:01,941 --> 00:30:03,732 And I don't like the fact that you get jealous 537 00:30:03,901 --> 00:30:06,392 every time a man just looks at me. 538 00:30:08,573 --> 00:30:13,069 You know, I really don't like those silly little dresses that you wear. 539 00:30:13,245 --> 00:30:15,569 It makes you look like my grandma. 540 00:30:17,916 --> 00:30:20,241 Your grandma? 541 00:30:24,131 --> 00:30:25,589 Where did you get that list? 542 00:30:28,302 --> 00:30:29,582 - Off your desk. - You used me. 543 00:30:29,761 --> 00:30:32,513 - Oh, this is not about you. - You go through papers on my desk... 544 00:30:32,681 --> 00:30:35,053 Okay, well, first of all, the folder was lying open. 545 00:30:35,225 --> 00:30:36,768 How was I to know whether you wanted me to see it or not? 546 00:30:36,936 --> 00:30:39,012 - You violated my trust. - Listen to me for a moment. 547 00:30:39,189 --> 00:30:42,224 I have an obligation to aggressively represent my client. 548 00:30:42,399 --> 00:30:44,937 What kind of lawyer would I be if I didn't take advantage of that? 549 00:30:45,110 --> 00:30:48,029 The officers whose names you're gonna reveal have wives and children. 550 00:30:48,198 --> 00:30:50,440 They should have thought of that before they had affairs. 551 00:30:50,617 --> 00:30:51,945 You're gonna ruin how many lives... 552 00:30:52,118 --> 00:30:54,075 - You think I'll release those names? - Yes. 553 00:30:56,915 --> 00:30:58,789 Then you disappoint me, Sarah. 554 00:30:58,959 --> 00:31:00,417 The judge will never allow those in. 555 00:31:00,585 --> 00:31:02,080 - Then why? - Because! 556 00:31:02,254 --> 00:31:05,587 Because the five men judging the master chief read the papers. 557 00:31:05,757 --> 00:31:07,584 Maybe I can convince one or two of them 558 00:31:07,759 --> 00:31:09,253 to think twice before they slam him. 559 00:31:14,266 --> 00:31:16,425 I shouldn't have come here tonight. This was a bad idea. 560 00:31:19,730 --> 00:31:21,272 Why don't we just take some time...? 561 00:31:21,440 --> 00:31:22,638 It's over, Dalton. 562 00:31:24,694 --> 00:31:26,153 Don't say that. 563 00:31:26,321 --> 00:31:28,194 It's said. 564 00:31:29,282 --> 00:31:30,656 I'm not gonna let you go, Sarah. 565 00:31:38,792 --> 00:31:39,823 Petty Officer Douglas, 566 00:31:40,001 --> 00:31:42,788 Commander Rabb has done his best to anticipate my questions, 567 00:31:42,962 --> 00:31:45,798 - so this should only take a minute. - That would be a relief, sir. 568 00:31:45,966 --> 00:31:49,002 It'll be up to this distinguished panel to decide whether the allegations 569 00:31:49,177 --> 00:31:51,715 against Master Chief Sullivan are true or false. 570 00:31:51,888 --> 00:31:53,846 Your Honour, is counsel going to ask a question? 571 00:31:54,016 --> 00:31:56,507 - Get to the point, Mr. Lowne. - Yes, Your Honour. 572 00:31:56,685 --> 00:31:58,843 Petty Officer Douglas, prior to January 7th, 573 00:31:59,021 --> 00:32:01,512 you'd had other interactions with the master chief. 574 00:32:01,690 --> 00:32:04,016 - Isn't that true? - Objection. Relevance. 575 00:32:04,193 --> 00:32:06,601 Your Honour, the prior interactions go to motivation 576 00:32:06,779 --> 00:32:08,190 on the part of Petty Officer Douglas 577 00:32:08,363 --> 00:32:11,400 in making false allegations against the master chief. 578 00:32:11,575 --> 00:32:12,690 Overruled, commander. 579 00:32:12,868 --> 00:32:15,870 Petty Officer Douglas, you will answer Mr. Lowne's question. 580 00:32:17,082 --> 00:32:19,240 - Yes. - How many occasions? 581 00:32:19,793 --> 00:32:21,416 Two. 582 00:32:21,919 --> 00:32:26,000 And on one of these occasions, you returned from liberty late. 583 00:32:26,466 --> 00:32:28,506 - Yes. - And isn't it also true 584 00:32:28,677 --> 00:32:31,713 that you told the master chief that you would 585 00:32:31,888 --> 00:32:34,925 "do anything to make the problem go away"? 586 00:32:36,184 --> 00:32:37,513 Yes, sir. 587 00:32:37,686 --> 00:32:39,678 And did the master chief tell you at the time 588 00:32:39,855 --> 00:32:41,931 that you had to face the consequences of your actions? 589 00:32:42,108 --> 00:32:43,139 Yes. 590 00:32:43,317 --> 00:32:47,231 And the second time that you had a personal interaction with him, 591 00:32:47,404 --> 00:32:49,195 you'd returned from liberty intoxicated. 592 00:32:50,741 --> 00:32:52,070 Yes, sir. 593 00:32:52,243 --> 00:32:54,200 And what did the master chief do at that time? 594 00:32:54,787 --> 00:32:56,531 He assigned me extra watches. 595 00:32:56,706 --> 00:32:59,741 So the master chief didn't ask for any personal favours 596 00:32:59,917 --> 00:33:01,542 on either of these occasions, did he? 597 00:33:02,504 --> 00:33:03,914 No, sir. 598 00:33:09,469 --> 00:33:11,048 Petty Officer Douglas, three years ago, 599 00:33:11,222 --> 00:33:13,379 you made an allegation of sexual misconduct 600 00:33:13,556 --> 00:33:15,015 against your stepfather, didn't you? 601 00:33:17,894 --> 00:33:19,934 - Yes. - And despite your allegation, 602 00:33:20,105 --> 00:33:22,775 your stepfather was never charged with any crime, was he? 603 00:33:24,609 --> 00:33:25,772 No. 604 00:33:27,404 --> 00:33:29,064 Thank you, Petty Officer Douglas. 605 00:33:29,239 --> 00:33:32,490 The defence has no further questions at this time. 606 00:33:36,330 --> 00:33:38,322 I was blindsided in there, Petty Officer Douglas. 607 00:33:38,498 --> 00:33:39,827 Anything else you haven't told me? 608 00:33:40,001 --> 00:33:42,706 I've done things I'm not proud of. Stuff I'd like to put in the past. 609 00:33:42,879 --> 00:33:45,204 - I didn't think it was relevant. - You didn't? 610 00:33:45,381 --> 00:33:46,626 The fact that you had a problem 611 00:33:46,799 --> 00:33:49,421 for which Master Chief Sullivan had to intercede is relevant. 612 00:33:49,595 --> 00:33:51,503 The fact that you brought sexual assault charges 613 00:33:51,679 --> 00:33:53,968 against another man in the past is relevant. 614 00:33:54,140 --> 00:33:56,465 Close the door, Bud. It goes to credibility. 615 00:33:56,643 --> 00:33:59,598 My stepfather did what I said he did. My mother covered for him 616 00:33:59,772 --> 00:34:02,974 and the cops decided I was just a lying bitch out to do him dirt. 617 00:34:03,149 --> 00:34:06,353 - You believe me? - Yes. 618 00:34:06,945 --> 00:34:08,854 - No doubts? - No doubts. 619 00:34:09,031 --> 00:34:12,863 Sir, Jane Klee, the information about her promotion, 620 00:34:13,035 --> 00:34:16,403 I cross-referenced that with the list that Petty Officer Douglas gave us. 621 00:34:16,580 --> 00:34:18,739 There's an interesting pattern. 622 00:34:21,127 --> 00:34:23,583 I'm gonna need this list this afternoon, Bud. 623 00:34:23,755 --> 00:34:27,704 Master Chief Sullivan is a man of impeccable character. 624 00:34:27,883 --> 00:34:30,126 He did his job in an exemplary manner. 625 00:34:30,303 --> 00:34:32,876 I never heard a complaint against him. 626 00:34:33,056 --> 00:34:34,883 He was well-respected. 627 00:34:35,058 --> 00:34:36,552 Do you believe the charges against him? 628 00:34:36,726 --> 00:34:38,850 Objection, Your Honour. Calls for speculation. 629 00:34:39,021 --> 00:34:41,345 Sustained. Move on, counsellor. 630 00:34:41,523 --> 00:34:44,192 Thank you, captain. I have no further questions. 631 00:34:45,360 --> 00:34:49,524 Captain Ross, you served with Master Chief Sullivan for three years. 632 00:34:49,699 --> 00:34:51,608 As stated. 633 00:34:52,159 --> 00:34:54,732 You never found fault with his conduct in all that time? 634 00:34:55,245 --> 00:34:56,739 No. 635 00:34:57,206 --> 00:34:58,998 Did you order the master chief to keep down 636 00:34:59,166 --> 00:35:01,622 the number of enlisted personnel brought before captain's mast? 637 00:35:01,794 --> 00:35:04,001 - Yes. - So you relied on his judgement? 638 00:35:04,755 --> 00:35:06,083 Yes. 639 00:35:06,256 --> 00:35:09,128 Captain, did you recommend that 17 female enlisted personnel 640 00:35:09,302 --> 00:35:13,134 be given special consideration and transfers and promotions? 641 00:35:14,265 --> 00:35:15,890 I don't recall the number. 642 00:35:18,020 --> 00:35:20,936 Well, what number sounds right to you, captain? 643 00:35:26,487 --> 00:35:27,685 It was 17. 644 00:35:27,863 --> 00:35:29,144 Did Master Chief Sullivan request 645 00:35:29,323 --> 00:35:31,943 that you give these 17 women their special consideration? 646 00:35:32,117 --> 00:35:34,323 What does this line of questioning have to do with...? 647 00:35:34,494 --> 00:35:36,073 Your Honour, there is a direct causal link 648 00:35:36,247 --> 00:35:37,824 between these promotions and transfers 649 00:35:37,998 --> 00:35:39,659 and Master Chief Sullivan's conduct. 650 00:35:40,126 --> 00:35:42,533 And Captain Ross has been covering that up. 651 00:35:42,712 --> 00:35:44,668 - Your Honour! - Commander Rabb, 652 00:35:44,838 --> 00:35:47,081 I'm gonna order those remarks be stricken from the record 653 00:35:47,258 --> 00:35:52,050 and if you do something like that again, I will hold you in contempt. 654 00:36:07,571 --> 00:36:08,816 - It'll be all right. - Really? 655 00:36:08,989 --> 00:36:10,732 Yeah. 656 00:36:24,964 --> 00:36:27,336 Good afternoon, Mrs. Ross. 657 00:36:29,385 --> 00:36:31,876 Is that the very best you can do, commander? 658 00:36:32,054 --> 00:36:35,803 Blacken the reputation of a good officer with unfounded allegations? 659 00:36:35,975 --> 00:36:38,181 You wanna take a look at this? 660 00:36:38,352 --> 00:36:40,475 Or do you already know what's in here? 661 00:36:42,106 --> 00:36:43,767 You're a cruel man. 662 00:36:47,653 --> 00:36:50,904 Your husband was a friend of my father's, Mrs. Ross, 663 00:36:51,074 --> 00:36:53,316 well-respected and an excellent officer. 664 00:36:53,494 --> 00:36:56,993 Now, why would he resign one year short of a full retirement? 665 00:36:57,164 --> 00:36:59,038 To spend time with me, commander. 666 00:37:01,584 --> 00:37:03,827 I was a falling-down drunk. 667 00:37:04,004 --> 00:37:06,377 He came home to get me help. 668 00:37:07,633 --> 00:37:10,587 I've been sober for three months now. 669 00:37:13,180 --> 00:37:15,932 When we were stationed in Norfolk 670 00:37:16,767 --> 00:37:20,468 and I was ashamed to go to the package store for liquor, 671 00:37:22,274 --> 00:37:27,860 Master Chief Sullivan would get me booze on the sly. 672 00:37:29,697 --> 00:37:31,524 He destroyed my husband. 673 00:37:32,993 --> 00:37:38,865 Mrs. Ross, I am not out to destroy you. 674 00:37:39,540 --> 00:37:42,708 But there is a young girl in that courtroom, 675 00:37:42,878 --> 00:37:46,045 one of God knows how many women the master chief has harmed. 676 00:37:46,924 --> 00:37:49,047 You and I know that. 677 00:37:49,552 --> 00:37:53,134 Only I can't prove that unless someone steps forward, 678 00:37:53,305 --> 00:37:55,975 someone who knows the truth. 679 00:37:59,186 --> 00:38:00,765 Your Honour, at this time, 680 00:38:00,939 --> 00:38:02,979 I would like to call Victoria Ross as a prosecution witness. 681 00:38:03,150 --> 00:38:05,640 - Is the witness available? - Yes, sir. She is in the courtroom. 682 00:38:05,818 --> 00:38:08,772 - Why are you doing this? - I was not informed of this witness. 683 00:38:08,946 --> 00:38:10,655 I wanna start over again. 684 00:38:10,824 --> 00:38:13,315 The only way that's gonna happen is to tell the truth. 685 00:38:13,952 --> 00:38:17,783 We built a life once. We can do it again. 686 00:38:18,289 --> 00:38:20,959 We can't build a new life on a lie. 687 00:38:21,126 --> 00:38:23,000 Overruled, Mr. Lowne. 688 00:38:23,170 --> 00:38:25,661 Commander, you may call the witness, but tread carefully. 689 00:38:33,931 --> 00:38:35,840 Put me on the stand instead. 690 00:38:42,273 --> 00:38:43,767 Captain Ross, 691 00:38:43,983 --> 00:38:47,434 you previously testified that you had no evidence 692 00:38:47,611 --> 00:38:49,771 that Master Chief Sullivan was soliciting sex 693 00:38:49,948 --> 00:38:53,115 from the female enlisted personnel under your command. 694 00:38:53,285 --> 00:38:55,573 Would you like to change that testimony, sir? 695 00:38:55,745 --> 00:38:57,025 Yes. 696 00:38:57,204 --> 00:38:59,696 Are you willing to describe for the members the knowledge you have 697 00:38:59,916 --> 00:39:02,324 about the charges brought against master chief? 698 00:39:02,502 --> 00:39:03,617 Yes. 699 00:39:03,795 --> 00:39:05,753 How did you find out what he was doing, sir? 700 00:39:06,965 --> 00:39:08,958 Several of the women complained about him. 701 00:39:09,134 --> 00:39:11,293 How did you handle the complaints? 702 00:39:11,470 --> 00:39:15,218 I offered to transfer them off the ship into other commands. 703 00:39:15,391 --> 00:39:17,051 In exchange for what, sir? 704 00:39:18,353 --> 00:39:19,811 Their silence. 705 00:39:19,979 --> 00:39:21,805 Why did you do this, captain? 706 00:39:23,148 --> 00:39:25,686 My career was at stake. 707 00:39:26,235 --> 00:39:28,442 The master chief was blackmailing me. 708 00:39:28,905 --> 00:39:31,147 I brought a woman home one night late 709 00:39:31,324 --> 00:39:34,823 from an embassy reception in Hong Kong. 710 00:39:34,994 --> 00:39:39,039 She spent the night with me in my under way cabin. 711 00:39:39,958 --> 00:39:40,989 And the next morning, 712 00:39:41,168 --> 00:39:44,868 the master chief caught her leaving the ship with the other civilians. 713 00:39:45,047 --> 00:39:48,546 - Did he tell anyone? - No. 714 00:39:48,717 --> 00:39:50,757 Did he threaten to tell your wife, sir? 715 00:39:52,095 --> 00:39:53,720 Yes. 716 00:39:53,889 --> 00:39:56,844 Why are you telling me this now, captain? 717 00:39:57,018 --> 00:40:02,356 Because it weighs heavily on my conscience, commander. 718 00:40:02,523 --> 00:40:06,391 Because I want my wife 719 00:40:07,320 --> 00:40:10,238 to know what kind of a man I've become. 720 00:40:12,533 --> 00:40:17,030 And because I have decided to do the honourable thing and testify, 721 00:40:17,205 --> 00:40:22,366 instead of forcing my wife to live in a prison of lies. 722 00:40:27,048 --> 00:40:28,247 Thank you, captain. 723 00:40:29,593 --> 00:40:32,000 No further questions, Your Honour. 724 00:40:38,268 --> 00:40:40,344 They've been out a long time. 725 00:40:40,520 --> 00:40:44,934 That's not necessarily a bad sign. They have a lot to consider. 726 00:40:45,443 --> 00:40:47,650 They're coming back in. 727 00:40:48,862 --> 00:40:49,894 Captain Crandall, 728 00:40:50,072 --> 00:40:52,563 have the members come to a decision regarding these charges? 729 00:40:54,159 --> 00:40:55,619 Yes, Your Honour. 730 00:40:55,787 --> 00:41:00,745 Master Chief Sullivan, would you and your counsel please stand? 731 00:41:04,588 --> 00:41:06,876 - Captain? - Master Chief Sullivan, 732 00:41:07,048 --> 00:41:11,461 this court finds you guilty of all the charges and specifications. 733 00:41:12,596 --> 00:41:15,087 Order. All right, order. 734 00:41:17,100 --> 00:41:19,259 This court's adjourned. 735 00:41:42,584 --> 00:41:44,293 What can I get you, sir? 736 00:41:44,462 --> 00:41:47,962 - A double bourbon, straight up. - You got it. 737 00:42:02,523 --> 00:42:04,894 - A double bourbon, straight up. Enjoy. - Thanks. 738 00:42:05,067 --> 00:42:07,308 - Hey. - Hey. 739 00:42:07,486 --> 00:42:10,321 - How are you doing? - Been better. 740 00:42:10,489 --> 00:42:14,902 - Ma'am? - Tonic water with a squeeze of lime. 741 00:42:21,291 --> 00:42:22,407 This bother you? 742 00:42:23,670 --> 00:42:25,128 It's your drink, not mine. 743 00:42:27,132 --> 00:42:28,163 Okay. 744 00:42:28,341 --> 00:42:30,914 Now, that bothers me. 745 00:42:33,263 --> 00:42:34,377 Congratulations. 746 00:42:35,932 --> 00:42:38,055 - Yeah. - Enjoy. 747 00:42:38,226 --> 00:42:41,596 Yep. So why don't I feel good about it? 748 00:42:43,440 --> 00:42:45,895 Because a lot of people got hurt. 749 00:42:50,447 --> 00:42:53,484 - Dalton? - Gone. 750 00:42:53,993 --> 00:42:56,068 Is that a bad thing? 751 00:42:56,912 --> 00:42:57,943 You never liked him. 752 00:42:59,998 --> 00:43:01,992 I just felt you could do better, Mac, you know. 753 00:43:02,710 --> 00:43:04,454 I thought he was pretty good. 754 00:43:06,089 --> 00:43:08,294 You're a good-looking woman. You're smart. 755 00:43:09,216 --> 00:43:11,625 Of course, you do have a tattoo. 756 00:43:12,136 --> 00:43:15,007 Every now and then, I catch you being nice. 757 00:43:15,181 --> 00:43:20,093 Well, keep it to yourself, all right? I got a reputation to protect. 758 00:43:33,409 --> 00:43:36,077 - Hi. - Hey, Bud. 759 00:43:36,244 --> 00:43:38,915 Do not order anything with umbrellas, Bud. 760 00:43:39,081 --> 00:43:42,830 - Can I get you a cocktail, sir? - I'll take a beer, please. 761 00:43:53,554 --> 00:43:54,586 Harriet hates me. 762 00:43:55,598 --> 00:43:57,176 Bud, she's just mad at you. 763 00:43:57,350 --> 00:43:59,675 She hasn't talked to me in three days. 764 00:43:59,853 --> 00:44:02,522 That's not necessarily a bad thing, Bud. 765 00:44:02,689 --> 00:44:05,606 - Send her flowers. - She ought to send me flowers. 766 00:44:06,609 --> 00:44:07,891 You tried talking to her? 767 00:44:10,740 --> 00:44:12,399 Tell her you're sorry. 768 00:44:12,574 --> 00:44:17,652 I'm not sorry. I mean, I'm sorry that it all went blooey. 769 00:44:17,830 --> 00:44:20,286 But I've been thinking about that stuff for a long time 770 00:44:20,458 --> 00:44:22,082 and it kind of just popped out. 771 00:44:22,251 --> 00:44:24,539 Hey, Bud, your problem is you don't know how to fight. 772 00:44:25,295 --> 00:44:30,373 And everything was going so great. And now it's not. 773 00:44:30,551 --> 00:44:33,256 Bud, nothing with a woman is ever great all the time. 774 00:44:33,429 --> 00:44:36,181 Hell, you're lucky if you get five good days a month. 775 00:44:36,349 --> 00:44:38,306 Oh, where do I start? 776 00:44:38,476 --> 00:44:39,970 You know what I'm talking about, Mac. 777 00:44:40,144 --> 00:44:42,766 I mean, humans with the opposing sex. 778 00:44:42,939 --> 00:44:44,766 Opposite sex. 779 00:44:45,733 --> 00:44:48,023 You're lucky, commander. You got Annie. 780 00:44:48,195 --> 00:44:50,353 No, I don't, Bud. 781 00:44:50,530 --> 00:44:52,855 It's not looking good right now. 782 00:44:53,658 --> 00:44:56,494 All I really have are you two. 783 00:44:58,080 --> 00:45:00,405 - Think how we feel. - Think how we feel. 784 00:45:08,591 --> 00:45:12,920 What becomes Of the broken-hearted 785 00:45:13,513 --> 00:45:17,557 Who had love that's now departed? 786 00:45:17,725 --> 00:45:22,517 I know I've got to find Some kind of peace of mind 787 00:45:22,688 --> 00:45:25,145 - Baby - Maybe 788 00:45:27,944 --> 00:45:29,818 Maybe?