1 00:00:13,120 --> 00:00:15,664 Hey, guys, we should pay the cabbie. 2 00:00:17,886 --> 00:00:19,764 - I know, I know. - You're doing great. 3 00:00:19,934 --> 00:00:21,931 - Mark, it was good seeing you. - You too, buddy. 4 00:00:22,108 --> 00:00:24,949 - Stay in touch, all right? - So? 5 00:00:25,159 --> 00:00:27,287 We can stop somewhere and get something to eat. 6 00:00:27,458 --> 00:00:29,039 - Okay. - Taxi. 7 00:00:29,256 --> 00:00:32,763 Hey, Jason. Let's go, I got a cab. 8 00:00:34,397 --> 00:00:35,978 - Excuse me. - Watch it, sweetheart. 9 00:00:36,195 --> 00:00:39,036 - Don't flatter yourself. - What did you say? 10 00:00:39,204 --> 00:00:40,618 Sorry, you're not my type. 11 00:00:40,793 --> 00:00:42,339 Keep it. 12 00:00:42,507 --> 00:00:45,431 - Hey, what's going on? - Brucie here tried to cop a free feel. 13 00:00:45,600 --> 00:00:46,883 In your dreams, breeder. 14 00:00:47,565 --> 00:00:48,848 Come on, man. Let's go inside. 15 00:00:49,028 --> 00:00:51,322 - I'm hungry. Let him go. - In a minute. 16 00:00:51,494 --> 00:00:53,408 Pretty boy and I have some unfinished business. 17 00:00:53,626 --> 00:00:56,883 Do you really think I'm pretty? Maybe I will give you my number. 18 00:00:57,096 --> 00:00:59,223 Get off me. Get off me. 19 00:00:59,395 --> 00:01:01,808 - Hey, get out of here. Go. - Let me go. 20 00:01:05,999 --> 00:01:07,580 Hey! 21 00:01:14,276 --> 00:01:17,617 - Tiner? - Gunny. 22 00:02:22,580 --> 00:02:24,411 And how long are you with us for, lieutenant? 23 00:02:24,586 --> 00:02:26,334 Until the Patrick Henry deploys again, sir. 24 00:02:26,509 --> 00:02:29,303 - Probably late April. - Welcome aboard. 25 00:02:33,407 --> 00:02:35,451 - Good morning, Tiner. - Good morning, admiral. 26 00:02:35,622 --> 00:02:37,833 Stairs again, sir? 27 00:02:38,005 --> 00:02:40,584 Yeah, new philosophy, Tiner. Never take an elevator 28 00:02:40,764 --> 00:02:43,688 when you've got a good flight of stairs available. 29 00:02:43,857 --> 00:02:45,770 Been hanging out with Commander Rabb? 30 00:02:45,947 --> 00:02:47,778 - A stupid accident, sir. - Attention on deck. 31 00:02:47,954 --> 00:02:49,665 - Not worth discussing. - As you were. 32 00:02:49,835 --> 00:02:53,508 - How does the other guy look? - Pretty good, sir. 33 00:02:54,224 --> 00:02:56,304 Actually. 34 00:02:57,359 --> 00:02:59,856 Major, call is on the line. 35 00:03:29,254 --> 00:03:30,835 - Good morning. - What? 36 00:03:31,051 --> 00:03:32,763 I said, good morning. 37 00:03:33,350 --> 00:03:34,931 Good morning. 38 00:03:35,106 --> 00:03:37,983 There's a NATO conference in Keflavik, Iceland. 39 00:03:38,157 --> 00:03:41,331 - Right, on the law of the sea, I heard. - And the admiral's asked me to go. 40 00:03:41,501 --> 00:03:45,258 I'll be advising the secretary on air space over the territorial sea. 41 00:03:45,431 --> 00:03:47,558 Your area of expertise. 42 00:03:47,772 --> 00:03:49,650 Could you handle a couple of my cases? 43 00:03:49,820 --> 00:03:52,947 - No problem. - Great. I'll drop the files by in a bit. 44 00:03:53,122 --> 00:03:54,918 Great. 45 00:03:56,341 --> 00:03:58,754 - Something else? - You look different. 46 00:03:59,978 --> 00:04:02,855 New shampoo, probably. It brings out the highlights in my hair. 47 00:04:04,116 --> 00:04:06,660 Well, you may wanna put some of that shampoo on your finger. 48 00:04:06,833 --> 00:04:08,497 Ring will slide right off. 49 00:04:13,647 --> 00:04:16,143 Excuse me, sir. You have a phone call. 50 00:04:16,322 --> 00:04:18,901 - What? - Phone call. 51 00:04:19,750 --> 00:04:21,997 Thanks. How's the jaw doing? 52 00:04:22,216 --> 00:04:25,093 I've got to tell you something. I'm really sick of carrot puree. 53 00:04:28,779 --> 00:04:31,870 - You know, I'm sick about this, Bud. - I know, sir. 54 00:04:32,081 --> 00:04:33,460 Hang in there. 55 00:04:33,670 --> 00:04:35,298 - Thank you, sir. - JAG Headquarters. 56 00:04:41,738 --> 00:04:43,865 - Commander Rabb. - Hey, Rabb, are you busy? 57 00:04:44,037 --> 00:04:46,034 - Can you talk? - No, I can talk. 58 00:04:46,210 --> 00:04:49,171 - Where are you? - I'm in this godforsaken place. 59 00:04:49,387 --> 00:04:50,885 - Where are we again? - Valencia. 60 00:04:51,059 --> 00:04:52,937 Valencia, California. 61 00:04:53,108 --> 00:04:56,199 I'm directing a Demented Dead Souls video. 62 00:04:56,368 --> 00:04:58,246 They're very sweet, once you get to know them. 63 00:04:58,416 --> 00:05:00,544 Demented what? 64 00:05:00,716 --> 00:05:01,797 Never mind. 65 00:05:02,011 --> 00:05:04,055 Listen, I should be wrapped here tomorrow. 66 00:05:04,227 --> 00:05:06,140 Then a film festival in Cologne, then home. 67 00:05:06,735 --> 00:05:07,983 Are you gonna be around? 68 00:05:08,156 --> 00:05:10,534 I'm going out of town next Tuesday. 69 00:05:10,706 --> 00:05:14,297 - I'll be gone for a couple days. - I miss you. 70 00:05:16,391 --> 00:05:19,149 You can say you miss me too. It doesn't mean we're engaged. 71 00:05:19,735 --> 00:05:22,148 - I miss you. - All right, then. 72 00:05:22,369 --> 00:05:25,876 - I'll see you when I get back. - Renee, we're ready for you. 73 00:05:26,047 --> 00:05:28,044 - Sure. - Hey, sailor. 74 00:05:28,263 --> 00:05:31,354 You stood me up twice. You only get one more chance. 75 00:05:40,260 --> 00:05:41,591 Gunny. 76 00:05:41,807 --> 00:05:44,814 Good morning, Tiner. How's the eye? 77 00:05:45,694 --> 00:05:47,608 Fine. 78 00:05:48,996 --> 00:05:50,542 Lieutenant Aldridge. 79 00:05:50,752 --> 00:05:52,000 Can I help you, sir? 80 00:05:52,215 --> 00:05:55,556 Yeah. Thanks, Gunny. I'm looking for the library. 81 00:05:55,768 --> 00:05:58,860 Petty Officer Tiner would be happy to escort you there, sir. 82 00:05:59,029 --> 00:06:00,146 Won't you, Tiner? 83 00:06:00,325 --> 00:06:03,249 Of course, gunnery sergeant. Anything you say. 84 00:06:03,418 --> 00:06:06,877 Let me drop these reports off, sir. I'll be right back. 85 00:06:09,730 --> 00:06:11,144 What's with Tiner's shiner? 86 00:06:11,904 --> 00:06:14,198 I don't know, sir. You'll have to ask him. 87 00:06:14,913 --> 00:06:18,920 Tiner's eye, Commander Rabb's face, Lieutenant Roberts' jaw. 88 00:06:19,094 --> 00:06:21,091 This place looks like Mike Tyson's training camp. 89 00:06:21,769 --> 00:06:24,562 - Yeah. - Sergeant Galindez? 90 00:06:24,737 --> 00:06:27,114 Gunnery Sergeant Galindez, ma'am. What can I do for you? 91 00:06:27,287 --> 00:06:30,247 Sorry, gunnery sergeant. I'm Detective Wanda Schilling. 92 00:06:30,422 --> 00:06:33,133 Baltimore P.D. I wonder if I might have a moment of your time. 93 00:06:33,348 --> 00:06:35,143 What's this in regards to, ma'am? 94 00:06:35,313 --> 00:06:39,485 Your name came up in relation to an alleged gay-bashing incident. 95 00:06:39,702 --> 00:06:43,625 Saturday night outside the Pony Express Lounge. 96 00:06:44,593 --> 00:06:47,089 Is there somewhere we can talk? 97 00:06:48,815 --> 00:06:50,562 Yeah. 98 00:06:54,123 --> 00:06:59,295 The victim's name is Edward Proxy. He named you as his assailant. 99 00:06:59,474 --> 00:07:02,101 I got into a beef with someone, ma'am, on Saturday night, 100 00:07:02,275 --> 00:07:05,282 but it wasn't assault and it certainly wasn't gay-bashing. 101 00:07:05,452 --> 00:07:08,495 Mr. Proxy claims that you and a friend, Manny, 102 00:07:08,670 --> 00:07:11,963 made remarks about his sexuality, and then you attacked him. 103 00:07:12,140 --> 00:07:13,602 No, ma'am. That's not what happened. 104 00:07:13,770 --> 00:07:15,981 Okay. Well, why don't you tell me what happened? 105 00:07:16,195 --> 00:07:20,201 I broke up a fight. This Mr. Proxy was exhibiting extreme aggression. 106 00:07:20,375 --> 00:07:22,752 - I subdued him. - When you subdue, 107 00:07:22,925 --> 00:07:26,551 you really subdue. The guy's got a broken nose and a cracked rib. 108 00:07:26,770 --> 00:07:30,444 - I used reasonable force, ma'am. - Let me guess. Military police? 109 00:07:31,619 --> 00:07:34,163 Deputy sheriff. Taos County, New Mexico. 110 00:07:35,507 --> 00:07:37,635 You boys play rough in Taos County. 111 00:07:39,060 --> 00:07:43,613 Look, detective, I know what assault is. This wasn't it. 112 00:07:45,289 --> 00:07:47,167 Okay. 113 00:07:47,462 --> 00:07:49,793 I'm gonna need Manny's last name and address. 114 00:07:50,012 --> 00:07:51,213 Why? 115 00:07:51,392 --> 00:07:53,055 To corroborate your story. 116 00:07:53,231 --> 00:07:55,989 - I'm not getting him involved. - He's already involved. 117 00:07:56,199 --> 00:07:58,196 No, ma'am. This whole thing is bogus. 118 00:07:58,414 --> 00:08:01,588 You are refusing to reveal the identity of a material witness in a crime. 119 00:08:01,758 --> 00:08:05,266 - I could charge you with obstruction. - Alleged crime, ma'am. 120 00:08:05,437 --> 00:08:07,399 And you'd never make obstruction stick. 121 00:08:10,746 --> 00:08:12,743 I assume I can find you here if I need you. 122 00:08:12,961 --> 00:08:15,458 Yes, ma'am. You certainly can. 123 00:08:18,605 --> 00:08:21,446 I told Edward who you were while we rode to the emergency room. 124 00:08:21,614 --> 00:08:24,705 I didn't think he'd go to the police. Not that I blame him. 125 00:08:24,875 --> 00:08:27,122 - Get him to drop that complaint. - You beat him up. 126 00:08:27,299 --> 00:08:31,008 - You get him to drop the complaint. - He's your boyfriend. 127 00:08:31,772 --> 00:08:34,066 - He's not my boyfriend. - Whatever. 128 00:08:34,238 --> 00:08:37,032 - Do you wanna be outed? - Outed? 129 00:08:37,206 --> 00:08:38,704 Do you want people to know you're gay? 130 00:08:38,878 --> 00:08:41,506 - Yeah, I know what outed means. - He's off base for the day. 131 00:08:41,679 --> 00:08:43,141 Based on what? All you saw-- 132 00:08:43,309 --> 00:08:45,806 I didn't see anything. I don't wanna see anything. 133 00:08:45,985 --> 00:08:48,564 Don't ask, don't tell, all right? 134 00:08:48,743 --> 00:08:51,787 Look, all I'm saying is, why risk an investigation and discharge? 135 00:08:52,004 --> 00:08:54,417 I get it. You're not worried about going to the brig. 136 00:08:54,596 --> 00:08:57,806 - You're worried about my career. - Don't be sarcastic, Tiner. 137 00:08:58,023 --> 00:08:59,437 Gonna give me another black eye? 138 00:08:59,654 --> 00:09:02,827 - You came at me. - You were beating on Ed. 139 00:09:03,332 --> 00:09:05,080 Besides, I didn't know it was you. 140 00:09:05,255 --> 00:09:06,836 Look, Tiner. 141 00:09:07,011 --> 00:09:11,564 Help everybody out. Talk to Edward. Convince him to back off. 142 00:09:11,734 --> 00:09:14,410 The whole thing was a misunderstanding. 143 00:09:14,577 --> 00:09:18,833 Yeah, only you're the one who misunderstood. 144 00:09:20,095 --> 00:09:21,473 Sir. 145 00:09:24,818 --> 00:09:27,196 I'm minding my own business and some homo fondles me. 146 00:09:27,368 --> 00:09:30,162 What am I supposed to do, ask him out on a date? 147 00:09:30,336 --> 00:09:32,000 It would have been a lot less trouble. 148 00:09:32,175 --> 00:09:35,386 Yeah, then he tells me, "Don't flatter yourself." 149 00:09:35,561 --> 00:09:37,773 That's what got you mad, the rejection. 150 00:09:37,944 --> 00:09:40,952 That kind of rejection I can handle, believe me. 151 00:09:41,121 --> 00:09:43,582 This Petty Officer Tiner, is he in your unit? 152 00:09:43,754 --> 00:09:45,336 He's the admiral's yeoman. 153 00:09:45,510 --> 00:09:47,507 His days with the Navy are numbered. 154 00:09:47,684 --> 00:09:49,728 I can't believe nobody knew about him. 155 00:09:49,941 --> 00:09:51,487 Why? What's the difference? 156 00:09:51,655 --> 00:09:53,533 They erode good order and discipline. 157 00:09:53,703 --> 00:09:55,117 That's why they're not allowed in. 158 00:09:55,292 --> 00:09:56,873 Come on, Manny. You don't believe that. 159 00:09:57,047 --> 00:09:59,009 Hey, Congress passed the law, not me. 160 00:09:59,179 --> 00:10:01,640 Long as he does his job, I don't care what he does off duty. 161 00:10:01,855 --> 00:10:04,398 I think we know what he does off duty. 162 00:10:04,572 --> 00:10:07,948 Hey, why don't I just go talk to the cops and explain what happened? 163 00:10:08,125 --> 00:10:10,621 No, Manny. You only got nine months to go. 164 00:10:10,800 --> 00:10:13,677 If this thing gets messy, it could affect your benefits. 165 00:10:14,604 --> 00:10:17,528 - I hate to leave you hanging like that. - Don't worry about it, Manny. 166 00:10:17,697 --> 00:10:19,528 You helped me when I needed you. Just lay low. 167 00:10:19,704 --> 00:10:20,785 Thanks, Victor. 168 00:10:21,710 --> 00:10:26,847 Hey, hey, hey. Easy, Gronsky. Those are gyros, not cans of beans. 169 00:10:42,151 --> 00:10:44,648 Gunnery Sergeant Galindez. 170 00:10:44,827 --> 00:10:48,000 - What now, detective? - I have a warrant for your arrest. 171 00:10:49,425 --> 00:10:50,542 You can't be serious. 172 00:10:50,721 --> 00:10:52,516 I need to speak to your commanding officer. 173 00:10:52,685 --> 00:10:55,361 That would be me, Admiral Chegwidden. What's the problem? 174 00:10:55,570 --> 00:10:57,281 Detective Schilling, Baltimore P.D. 175 00:10:57,451 --> 00:11:00,411 I'm placing this man under arrest for criminal assault. 176 00:11:00,628 --> 00:11:02,541 I got into a tussle with a civilian, sir. 177 00:11:02,760 --> 00:11:05,256 Do you have evidence to substantiate the charge? 178 00:11:05,477 --> 00:11:07,557 - I have an eyewitness. - What eyewitness? 179 00:11:08,528 --> 00:11:09,610 Excuse me, sir. 180 00:11:12,081 --> 00:11:14,660 I'm afraid it's me. 181 00:11:24,204 --> 00:11:27,877 So you saw Gunny punching this Mr. Proxy? 182 00:11:28,050 --> 00:11:30,047 Yes, sir, when I came out of the bar. 183 00:11:30,223 --> 00:11:31,971 At the time, I didn't know it was Gunny. 184 00:11:32,146 --> 00:11:34,821 I was breaking up a fight, admiral. It was not an assault. 185 00:11:34,989 --> 00:11:37,319 I'll be taking my suspect into custody now, 186 00:11:37,539 --> 00:11:38,870 if it's all right with everybody. 187 00:11:39,085 --> 00:11:41,379 No, it's not all right. Not until I know all the facts. 188 00:11:41,593 --> 00:11:43,721 Sir, I have a warrant from the state's attorney. 189 00:11:43,934 --> 00:11:45,931 Judge advocate general outranks state's attorney, 190 00:11:46,108 --> 00:11:47,486 at least in this office. 191 00:11:47,654 --> 00:11:50,995 I don't wanna get into a jurisdictional dispute with you over this, admiral. 192 00:11:51,166 --> 00:11:53,294 Good. The Navy will conduct an investigation. 193 00:11:53,465 --> 00:11:56,675 If a crime has been committed, the perpetrator will be punished. 194 00:11:58,816 --> 00:12:01,229 State's attorney will be contacting you. 195 00:12:01,449 --> 00:12:03,696 No doubt. 196 00:12:05,629 --> 00:12:07,043 Thank you, sir. 197 00:12:07,218 --> 00:12:10,475 Don't thank me yet, Gunny. I said there'll be an investigation. 198 00:12:10,645 --> 00:12:13,487 And there damn sure will be. Dismissed. 199 00:12:13,655 --> 00:12:15,736 - Aye, aye, sir. - Aye, aye, sir. 200 00:12:18,546 --> 00:12:19,628 What was the fight about? 201 00:12:20,761 --> 00:12:22,259 Ma'am, Edward is gay. 202 00:12:22,433 --> 00:12:23,847 Gunny's friend, 203 00:12:24,022 --> 00:12:26,269 well, he made some disparaging remarks. 204 00:12:26,446 --> 00:12:28,740 Pony Express Lounge, is that a gay bar? 205 00:12:28,913 --> 00:12:31,124 - Yes, ma'am. - It's next to a Japanese noodle house 206 00:12:31,295 --> 00:12:32,377 I go to, ma'am. 207 00:12:32,549 --> 00:12:35,760 A heterosexual Japanese noodle house. 208 00:12:35,935 --> 00:12:37,932 Did you try to pull your friend to safety, Gunny? 209 00:12:38,109 --> 00:12:43,328 Sir, Manny was doubled over from a kick to his privates. 210 00:12:43,543 --> 00:12:46,004 I tried to stop the attack on him as best I could. 211 00:12:46,219 --> 00:12:49,012 Could you have aided him without striking Mr. Proxy? 212 00:12:49,228 --> 00:12:52,687 I don't know how, sir. Mr. Proxy was pretty worked up. 213 00:12:55,833 --> 00:12:57,295 You two can return to your duties. 214 00:12:57,505 --> 00:12:59,419 - Aye, aye, ma'am. - Aye, aye, ma'am. 215 00:13:09,837 --> 00:13:12,678 Going to a gay bar doesn't mean you're gay. 216 00:13:13,264 --> 00:13:14,726 No, it doesn't. 217 00:13:14,895 --> 00:13:17,141 It's like wearing an engagement ring on your right hand 218 00:13:17,361 --> 00:13:18,906 doesn't mean you're engaged. 219 00:13:19,075 --> 00:13:20,703 Do we need to talk about something here? 220 00:13:21,625 --> 00:13:23,122 No. 221 00:13:23,297 --> 00:13:24,628 Getting back to the gunny, 222 00:13:24,843 --> 00:13:28,517 using force in defence of others is justifiable. 223 00:13:28,731 --> 00:13:31,227 Unless the person being aided could have retreated to safety. 224 00:13:31,406 --> 00:13:34,164 In which case, it can be argued the gunny's action was retaliatory. 225 00:13:34,374 --> 00:13:37,382 - It can also be argued as defensive. - It merits a hearing. 226 00:13:37,593 --> 00:13:40,386 Yeah, I've got a full caseload and you're going to Iceland. 227 00:13:41,480 --> 00:13:44,191 We can recommend Mattoni for the defence. It's up his alley. 228 00:13:44,406 --> 00:13:45,952 How about Aldridge as prosecutor? 229 00:13:47,249 --> 00:13:49,211 He doesn't have much trial experience, Mac. 230 00:13:49,381 --> 00:13:51,378 Well, that's exactly why he should take this one. 231 00:13:53,436 --> 00:13:55,397 He needs the experience. 232 00:13:58,326 --> 00:14:01,584 The city of Baltimore has always cooperated with the Navy. 233 00:14:01,754 --> 00:14:03,086 And vice versa. 234 00:14:03,259 --> 00:14:07,765 A jurisdictional dispute would not be in either of our best interests. 235 00:14:07,983 --> 00:14:09,064 I completely agree. 236 00:14:09,237 --> 00:14:12,410 However, we do feel strongly, given the military's recent history 237 00:14:12,581 --> 00:14:14,494 regarding hate crimes and the current climate, 238 00:14:14,671 --> 00:14:19,427 that we are in a better position to prosecute a gay-bashing case. 239 00:14:19,603 --> 00:14:22,695 Particularly since the victim is a civilian. 240 00:14:23,784 --> 00:14:25,615 Enter. 241 00:14:26,501 --> 00:14:28,498 - Admiral. - Oh, come on in. 242 00:14:28,674 --> 00:14:32,051 Captain Sebring. Baxter Stark, state's attorney's office. 243 00:14:32,228 --> 00:14:35,105 - It's a pleasure. - Captain Sebring is one of our judges. 244 00:14:35,279 --> 00:14:37,323 Have a seat, Owen. 245 00:14:38,623 --> 00:14:40,335 Mr. Stark was explaining to me 246 00:14:40,504 --> 00:14:43,845 why we're incapable of prosecuting hate crimes in the Navy. 247 00:14:44,016 --> 00:14:45,216 Please continue. 248 00:14:45,437 --> 00:14:48,564 Gentlemen, the military's, shall we say, 249 00:14:48,781 --> 00:14:50,694 confusing policy regarding homosexuals 250 00:14:50,871 --> 00:14:52,833 has become a presidential campaign issue. 251 00:14:53,045 --> 00:14:54,590 In that context, 252 00:14:54,800 --> 00:14:57,974 can Gunnery Sergeant Galindez receive a fair trial? 253 00:14:58,186 --> 00:14:59,648 You bet. 254 00:14:59,858 --> 00:15:01,522 Now, if you acquit him, 255 00:15:01,698 --> 00:15:03,576 you'll be accused of protecting your own 256 00:15:03,746 --> 00:15:05,743 at the expense of a civilian homosexual. 257 00:15:05,920 --> 00:15:07,465 If you convict him, 258 00:15:07,634 --> 00:15:09,761 you'll be accused of making him a scapegoat. 259 00:15:09,933 --> 00:15:10,966 This is an election year. 260 00:15:11,145 --> 00:15:14,022 You're running for state's attorney, isn't that right, Mr. Stark? 261 00:15:14,196 --> 00:15:15,480 That has no bearing on this. 262 00:15:15,701 --> 00:15:19,375 Taking on the United States Marines prosecuting a hate crime. 263 00:15:19,547 --> 00:15:21,509 That's good publicity for your campaign. 264 00:15:22,431 --> 00:15:23,715 Cheap shot, captain. 265 00:15:25,232 --> 00:15:26,860 But damn sure accurate. 266 00:15:27,657 --> 00:15:31,449 Mr. Stark, I think the Navy is perfectly capable of handling this case. 267 00:15:31,628 --> 00:15:33,922 But we sure do appreciate your concern. 268 00:15:38,650 --> 00:15:41,326 We'll be watching you. 269 00:15:48,850 --> 00:15:52,642 Owen, think you can manage a fair trial? 270 00:15:53,239 --> 00:15:55,700 I'll do my best, admiral. 271 00:15:56,249 --> 00:15:58,626 Well, he's right about one thing. 272 00:15:58,841 --> 00:16:01,254 People will be watching. 273 00:16:02,644 --> 00:16:04,938 Mr. Proxy, what happened then? 274 00:16:05,111 --> 00:16:09,248 This guy, Manny, grabs me and is about to hit me. 275 00:16:09,416 --> 00:16:11,829 That's when Galindez runs up, pulls him away 276 00:16:12,008 --> 00:16:14,136 and starts whaling on me himself. 277 00:16:14,307 --> 00:16:16,768 Do you know what provoked their attack on you, sir? 278 00:16:16,941 --> 00:16:18,652 They wanted to beat up a faggot, I guess. 279 00:16:18,822 --> 00:16:21,449 - Objection. - Mr. Proxy, state what you know. 280 00:16:21,622 --> 00:16:23,750 No guesses, please. 281 00:16:23,922 --> 00:16:25,384 And mind your language, sir. 282 00:16:25,594 --> 00:16:27,175 Sorry, judge. 283 00:16:27,349 --> 00:16:29,311 Did you approach either of the two men, 284 00:16:29,481 --> 00:16:30,764 say anything to them? 285 00:16:30,986 --> 00:16:33,280 If you mean did I proposition them, no. 286 00:16:33,452 --> 00:16:36,329 I was just trying to catch a cab, that's all. 287 00:16:36,546 --> 00:16:38,209 Thank you. 288 00:16:38,385 --> 00:16:40,632 Your witness. 289 00:16:42,105 --> 00:16:43,901 Mr. Proxy, 290 00:16:44,070 --> 00:16:48,789 didn't you punch and kick Manny while the defendant held him back? 291 00:16:48,961 --> 00:16:51,291 I don't recall the defendant holding him back. 292 00:16:52,597 --> 00:16:54,642 But you did punch and kick Manny? 293 00:16:54,855 --> 00:16:57,696 I may have. I don't remember it very clearly. 294 00:16:59,286 --> 00:17:00,831 What did the defendant do 295 00:17:01,041 --> 00:17:02,705 when you pulled him away from Mr. Proxy? 296 00:17:02,922 --> 00:17:04,384 He hit me, sir. 297 00:17:04,553 --> 00:17:06,764 In all fairness, though, I was trying to hit him. 298 00:17:06,935 --> 00:17:09,693 Has Gunnery Sergeant Galindez ever hit you before? 299 00:17:09,862 --> 00:17:11,145 No, sir. 300 00:17:11,325 --> 00:17:14,498 Then again, he never saw you come out of a gay bar before, did he? 301 00:17:14,669 --> 00:17:17,380 - Your Honour, that's irrelevant. - Goes to motive, Your Honour. 302 00:17:17,553 --> 00:17:20,394 I intend to establish the defendant's propensity for attacking gays. 303 00:17:20,605 --> 00:17:24,563 This is a case of two men getting into an altercation on the street. 304 00:17:24,743 --> 00:17:26,371 Homosexuality is not an issue. 305 00:17:26,540 --> 00:17:28,169 With all due respect to defence counsel, 306 00:17:28,380 --> 00:17:29,877 that's what we're here to determine. 307 00:17:30,052 --> 00:17:32,763 Petty Officer Tiner is here as a witness, 308 00:17:32,936 --> 00:17:35,979 not as a victim. Move on, lieutenant. 309 00:17:37,074 --> 00:17:39,368 No further questions. 310 00:17:39,541 --> 00:17:41,752 Did you see what provoked Gunnery Sergeant Galindez 311 00:17:41,923 --> 00:17:43,337 to hit Mr. Proxy? 312 00:17:43,554 --> 00:17:46,312 No, sir. I came out after the hitting had begun. 313 00:17:46,522 --> 00:17:49,101 Then you don't know if it was an unprovoked assault, do you? 314 00:17:49,280 --> 00:17:53,703 Except for what Mr. Proxy told you afterwards. 315 00:17:53,920 --> 00:17:55,751 I guess that's correct. Yes, sir. 316 00:17:59,647 --> 00:18:01,859 I will not withdraw the complaint. 317 00:18:02,072 --> 00:18:04,069 I can understand if it was some redneck homophobe, 318 00:18:04,245 --> 00:18:07,456 - but Gunny isn't like that. - Oh, what's he like? 319 00:18:08,258 --> 00:18:10,255 A little stiff maybe, but he's a good guy. 320 00:18:11,561 --> 00:18:13,558 - How good is he, Jase? - Stop it. 321 00:18:13,776 --> 00:18:15,440 I'm serious, Ed. 322 00:18:15,616 --> 00:18:16,697 Your nose will heal. 323 00:18:16,870 --> 00:18:18,617 It's not worth ruining a man's career over. 324 00:18:18,792 --> 00:18:21,753 How about if they tied me to a fence or beat me with a baseball bat? 325 00:18:21,928 --> 00:18:23,972 Is that worth ruining a career over? 326 00:18:24,185 --> 00:18:26,182 He was just some jerk making stupid comments. 327 00:18:26,400 --> 00:18:29,277 Ever since high school, it's been jerks making stupid comments. 328 00:18:29,452 --> 00:18:31,699 I'm sick of it. 329 00:18:34,552 --> 00:18:40,188 Look, Jase, I know you're in an awkward position. 330 00:18:40,362 --> 00:18:46,081 But I need you to back me on this, okay? 331 00:18:51,189 --> 00:18:53,352 I filed a motion to dismiss the Serone case 332 00:18:53,530 --> 00:18:55,527 - based on res judicata. - Thanks. 333 00:18:55,703 --> 00:18:57,451 I'll leave a number where I can be reached. 334 00:18:57,626 --> 00:19:00,468 What about your video princess friend? Isn't she coming to town? 335 00:19:00,636 --> 00:19:02,717 Well, I should be back by then. 336 00:19:02,893 --> 00:19:05,140 What is it that you have against her, anyway? 337 00:19:05,359 --> 00:19:08,570 Well, nothing. I'm just surprised you like that type. 338 00:19:08,787 --> 00:19:10,998 Excuse me, ma'am, sir. 339 00:19:11,170 --> 00:19:13,500 Lieutenant Junior Grade Harriet Sims reporting for duty. 340 00:19:13,720 --> 00:19:18,309 Harriet, thanks. Harriet's gonna be helping out until Gunny's back on duty. 341 00:19:18,485 --> 00:19:19,567 Is that it? 342 00:19:19,739 --> 00:19:22,663 - Oh, it's beautiful. - Thanks. 343 00:19:24,003 --> 00:19:25,501 I'm out of here. 344 00:19:25,717 --> 00:19:27,678 He's got a problem with Mic. 345 00:19:27,891 --> 00:19:29,602 That is not true. 346 00:19:29,772 --> 00:19:31,816 I'm just surprised you like that type. 347 00:19:35,916 --> 00:19:39,757 Anyway, it's just a friendship ring. Mic's in Australia and I'm here, so... 348 00:19:39,929 --> 00:19:42,057 Well, when Bud and I first met, I was on the Seahawk 349 00:19:42,229 --> 00:19:44,475 and he was here, and we managed to get together. 350 00:19:44,653 --> 00:19:47,661 But I knew from the start he was the one for me. 351 00:19:47,830 --> 00:19:50,160 It helps if you're sure. 352 00:19:57,862 --> 00:19:59,740 - Harriet. - Sir? 353 00:19:59,911 --> 00:20:03,787 She is not really considering marrying Brumby, is she? 354 00:20:03,965 --> 00:20:06,462 I don't know, sir. 355 00:20:09,316 --> 00:20:12,074 What were you doing on North Charles Street that night, 356 00:20:12,242 --> 00:20:13,704 Gunnery Sergeant Galindez? 357 00:20:13,914 --> 00:20:16,493 I was going to the Shangri-la, sir. It's a Japanese restaurant. 358 00:20:16,673 --> 00:20:19,800 - Were you out to beat up gays? - No, sir. 359 00:20:20,017 --> 00:20:21,848 Then why did you beat up Edward Proxy? 360 00:20:22,024 --> 00:20:23,819 I didn't beat him up, sir. 361 00:20:23,988 --> 00:20:25,866 He got into an argument with my friend. 362 00:20:26,037 --> 00:20:29,128 I pulled my friend away. Mr. Proxy attacked him. 363 00:20:29,297 --> 00:20:31,044 It was the act of a coward, sir. 364 00:20:31,262 --> 00:20:33,509 - Thank you, gunnery sergeant. - Yes, sir. 365 00:20:38,619 --> 00:20:41,377 - The act of a coward. - Yes, sir. 366 00:20:41,545 --> 00:20:43,626 Mr. Proxy tries to defend himself against two men 367 00:20:43,802 --> 00:20:45,680 and you call him a coward? 368 00:20:45,851 --> 00:20:48,264 I was holding Manny's arms, he couldn't fight back. 369 00:20:48,442 --> 00:20:50,320 Why doesn't Manny come to confirm this? 370 00:20:50,491 --> 00:20:52,821 I didn't think it was necessary to involve him, sir. 371 00:20:53,040 --> 00:20:55,204 Why? If your story is true, what does he have to fear? 372 00:20:55,381 --> 00:20:59,602 - Unless of course you're lying. - Who is this, gunnery sergeant? 373 00:20:59,812 --> 00:21:01,441 I'd rather not say, sir. 374 00:21:01,652 --> 00:21:03,399 It's not a request. 375 00:21:03,574 --> 00:21:05,286 I want this man's name. 376 00:21:05,497 --> 00:21:08,874 With all due respect, sir, I can't give you his name. 377 00:21:13,607 --> 00:21:15,021 Any further questions? 378 00:21:16,031 --> 00:21:18,243 No, sir. 379 00:21:18,456 --> 00:21:21,131 - Any further witnesses? - No, sir. 380 00:21:21,298 --> 00:21:24,175 I'll render my decision at 0900 tomorrow. 381 00:21:25,019 --> 00:21:27,182 - Gunnery Sergeant Galindez. - Yes, sir? 382 00:21:27,401 --> 00:21:32,870 For refusing to identify this witness known as Manny, 383 00:21:33,045 --> 00:21:35,755 I'm charging you with violation of Article 90, 384 00:21:35,971 --> 00:21:38,550 wilfully disobeying a lawful command. 385 00:21:39,566 --> 00:21:41,479 Adjourned. 386 00:21:51,270 --> 00:21:53,897 One person punching another in a street fight 387 00:21:54,113 --> 00:21:59,712 is not assault if it's in self-defence or the defence of a third party. 388 00:21:59,881 --> 00:22:02,592 Petty Officer Tiner didn't see what started this fight. 389 00:22:02,766 --> 00:22:06,642 It's Mr. Proxy's word against the defendant's. 390 00:22:06,862 --> 00:22:10,453 Gunnery Sergeant Galindez is a good Marine. 391 00:22:11,293 --> 00:22:13,790 Impeccable service record. 392 00:22:14,386 --> 00:22:15,552 The only evidence against him 393 00:22:15,724 --> 00:22:20,361 is the uncorroborated testimony of the complainant. 394 00:22:21,535 --> 00:22:23,365 Therefore, 395 00:22:23,541 --> 00:22:26,584 I find Gunnery Sergeant Galindez not guilty of assault 396 00:22:26,802 --> 00:22:29,179 consummated by battery. 397 00:22:30,355 --> 00:22:33,113 This court-martial is adjourned. 398 00:22:34,827 --> 00:22:36,028 Good job, sir. 399 00:22:36,249 --> 00:22:39,256 I'll talk to Captain Sebring about the Article 90 charge. 400 00:22:39,467 --> 00:22:41,548 He might be satisfied with non-judicial punishment. 401 00:22:41,725 --> 00:22:43,936 Thank you, sir. 402 00:22:51,548 --> 00:22:53,629 It's nice to have friends in high places. 403 00:22:53,847 --> 00:22:56,059 Excuse me, sir. 404 00:22:57,150 --> 00:22:59,563 Hey, no hard feelings. 405 00:22:59,741 --> 00:23:03,748 Gunnery Sergeant Galindez, you're under arrest. 406 00:23:03,921 --> 00:23:05,335 Our turn. 407 00:23:07,600 --> 00:23:10,810 That arrest is a personal affront to every officer in this room. 408 00:23:10,986 --> 00:23:12,650 And it's a personal affront to me 409 00:23:12,825 --> 00:23:15,322 that a Marine can assault an American citizen 410 00:23:15,542 --> 00:23:18,883 - and walk away scot-free. - He received a fair and impartial trial. 411 00:23:19,054 --> 00:23:21,931 There was not enough evidence to convict. 412 00:23:22,147 --> 00:23:24,560 Oh, please, captain. Don't insult my intelligence. 413 00:23:24,739 --> 00:23:26,450 The hearing was biased. 414 00:23:26,620 --> 00:23:29,116 Be very careful, Mr. Stark. 415 00:23:29,337 --> 00:23:32,048 How else do you explain the success of such a pitiful defence? 416 00:23:32,263 --> 00:23:33,345 Excuse me? 417 00:23:33,517 --> 00:23:35,728 I suppose we could blame the inept prosecution. 418 00:23:35,900 --> 00:23:38,991 - Hey. - I'll put my money on the court's bias. 419 00:23:39,160 --> 00:23:41,122 And not just the court, the entire military, 420 00:23:41,334 --> 00:23:43,664 because where else can a man get his head bludgeoned 421 00:23:43,842 --> 00:23:47,266 while he sleeps because his buddies think that he's gay? 422 00:23:47,479 --> 00:23:50,154 The Army punished the private who committed that crime. 423 00:23:50,906 --> 00:23:52,987 Mr. Stark. 424 00:23:53,206 --> 00:23:55,667 You came here as a courtesy per my request. 425 00:23:55,839 --> 00:23:56,921 And I appreciate that. 426 00:23:57,093 --> 00:24:00,350 But we all know your only intent is to bolster your campaign 427 00:24:00,521 --> 00:24:02,149 for the state's attorney. 428 00:24:02,318 --> 00:24:04,315 You're nothing but a hypocrite and an opportunist 429 00:24:04,492 --> 00:24:07,453 and I'll be damned if I'm gonna have a bottom feeder like you 430 00:24:07,627 --> 00:24:11,420 further your personal ambition trampling the integrity of this office. 431 00:24:13,061 --> 00:24:14,725 Integrity? 432 00:24:14,901 --> 00:24:16,779 What integrity? 433 00:24:16,949 --> 00:24:20,290 The people of Maryland will try your Sergeant Galindez. 434 00:24:20,460 --> 00:24:23,421 And you're all more than welcome to come and watch. 435 00:24:23,637 --> 00:24:26,050 Oh, I'll be there. 436 00:24:30,116 --> 00:24:32,792 Baxter Stark for the people of Maryland, Your Honour. 437 00:24:33,795 --> 00:24:36,256 A.J. Chegwidden for the defence, Your Honour. 438 00:24:36,470 --> 00:24:38,883 Your Honour, the people would like to make a motion 439 00:24:39,062 --> 00:24:42,819 to disqualify Admiral Chegwidden as defence counsel. 440 00:24:42,991 --> 00:24:44,323 On what grounds? 441 00:24:44,538 --> 00:24:46,036 He's the Navy's judge advocate general 442 00:24:46,210 --> 00:24:49,218 under whose auspices the charges against the defendant were dismissed. 443 00:24:49,429 --> 00:24:50,760 So? 444 00:24:50,934 --> 00:24:54,940 As an officer of the court, I'm obliged to point out the military 445 00:24:55,114 --> 00:24:56,861 colluded to exonerate the defendant. 446 00:24:57,078 --> 00:24:59,076 It would be a travesty of justice to allow it. 447 00:24:59,294 --> 00:25:02,337 Your Honour, even if counsel's ridiculous allegations were true, 448 00:25:02,513 --> 00:25:07,518 a defence attorney biased in favour of his client is a good thing. 449 00:25:07,738 --> 00:25:08,986 I would merely be doing openly 450 00:25:09,159 --> 00:25:12,202 what Mr. Stark is accusing me of doing covertly. 451 00:25:12,420 --> 00:25:14,083 Are you a member of the Maryland Bar, 452 00:25:14,259 --> 00:25:15,376 Admiral Chegwidden? 453 00:25:15,597 --> 00:25:17,510 Yes, sir, as well as the New York and Virginia. 454 00:25:17,687 --> 00:25:20,230 Motion denied. Proceed, Mr. Stark. 455 00:25:21,073 --> 00:25:22,570 Thank you, Your Honour. 456 00:25:22,745 --> 00:25:24,623 Ladies and gentlemen... 457 00:25:24,793 --> 00:25:26,837 Nicely done, sir. We won round one. 458 00:25:27,050 --> 00:25:29,761 Technically. But he accomplished his purpose. 459 00:25:29,935 --> 00:25:32,015 He got the jury suspicious of the military. 460 00:25:32,234 --> 00:25:34,611 It will come from that witness stand. 461 00:25:44,063 --> 00:25:45,692 Tiner. 462 00:25:45,861 --> 00:25:48,191 Oh, hey, that's a great-Iooking 3-D image. 463 00:25:48,829 --> 00:25:52,003 - Sir? - Great image. 464 00:25:52,215 --> 00:25:55,972 Oh, yes, sir. It's a turbofan engine from an F-14. 465 00:25:56,144 --> 00:25:58,225 Looks like a hologram, doesn't it? 466 00:25:58,401 --> 00:26:01,612 - Does it rotate? - Well, sure. 467 00:26:04,839 --> 00:26:06,253 Nice programme. 468 00:26:11,778 --> 00:26:14,952 - Is something wrong, Bud? - No, ma'am. Tiner has an image. 469 00:26:15,122 --> 00:26:18,165 It looks like a "homogram." 470 00:26:18,341 --> 00:26:21,182 Hologram. 471 00:26:28,164 --> 00:26:32,218 Now, Mr. Proxy, were you looking for a fight that night? 472 00:26:32,386 --> 00:26:34,597 No, I was looking for a cab. 473 00:26:34,769 --> 00:26:37,099 Did you do anything to provoke the attack on you? 474 00:26:37,277 --> 00:26:39,358 No, other than being gay. 475 00:26:39,576 --> 00:26:42,073 Well, why would that provoke an attack? 476 00:26:42,293 --> 00:26:44,754 Because the world is full of hateful, ignorant people 477 00:26:44,927 --> 00:26:47,602 who can't stand the idea that someone is different from them. 478 00:26:47,811 --> 00:26:49,724 Thank you. 479 00:26:50,821 --> 00:26:52,782 Your witness. 480 00:26:54,332 --> 00:26:57,090 Mr. Proxy, I imagine you've met your share of bigots. 481 00:26:57,300 --> 00:26:59,463 Lift any rock and they come crawling out. 482 00:27:00,184 --> 00:27:02,562 I'll take that as a yes. 483 00:27:03,194 --> 00:27:05,571 - Am I a gay-bashing bigot? - Objection. 484 00:27:05,744 --> 00:27:07,575 Is the judge, prosecutor, members of the jury? 485 00:27:07,750 --> 00:27:09,248 - Your Honour. - Approach. 486 00:27:12,641 --> 00:27:13,973 What are you doing, admiral? 487 00:27:14,146 --> 00:27:16,725 Your Honour, the witness sees hateful bigots under every rock. 488 00:27:16,905 --> 00:27:18,818 I wanna know who's included in this grouping. 489 00:27:19,413 --> 00:27:20,661 To what end? 490 00:27:20,876 --> 00:27:22,838 To establish that Mr. Proxy viewed the encounter 491 00:27:23,008 --> 00:27:24,839 as a hate crime because of his own prejudice. 492 00:27:25,014 --> 00:27:27,178 His prejudice? Come on. 493 00:27:28,860 --> 00:27:30,904 I'll allow you to pursue this line of questioning, 494 00:27:31,076 --> 00:27:33,156 but only to a point. 495 00:27:33,375 --> 00:27:38,213 And, admiral, kindly give this court the respect you demand in your own. 496 00:27:38,391 --> 00:27:41,982 - Yes, sir. - Step back, please. 497 00:27:43,909 --> 00:27:47,915 Mr. Proxy, did the defendant use abusive language toward you? 498 00:27:48,089 --> 00:27:49,372 The defendant? No. 499 00:27:49,552 --> 00:27:53,475 In fact, didn't he ask you to step away while he restrained his friend? 500 00:27:53,690 --> 00:27:57,317 Look, they started it. Am I supposed to just turn it off 501 00:27:57,536 --> 00:27:59,914 and walk peacefully away because they tell me to? 502 00:28:00,086 --> 00:28:03,260 Maybe not, but if you choose to stay, then it's no longer an assault. 503 00:28:03,430 --> 00:28:05,641 Then it becomes a brawl. 504 00:28:05,855 --> 00:28:08,434 There wouldn't have been a brawl if I wasn't gay. 505 00:28:08,655 --> 00:28:11,152 But you are gay. You've experienced years of unfair treatment. 506 00:28:11,331 --> 00:28:12,662 You see bigots under every rock. 507 00:28:12,836 --> 00:28:14,916 That's why you kept hitting. Isn't that true? 508 00:28:15,093 --> 00:28:18,386 - They started it. - And you needed to finish it. 509 00:28:20,443 --> 00:28:21,727 No further questions. 510 00:28:21,906 --> 00:28:23,987 Mr. Proxy, do you see yourself 511 00:28:24,164 --> 00:28:28,004 as some sort of caped avenger, out inflicting retribution 512 00:28:28,219 --> 00:28:30,096 on unsuspecting heterosexual Marines? 513 00:28:30,309 --> 00:28:31,390 Yes. 514 00:28:31,563 --> 00:28:34,773 I fly around with a big pink G on my chest. 515 00:28:36,286 --> 00:28:39,460 - Mr. Stark. - I beg the court's pardon, Your Honour. 516 00:28:39,672 --> 00:28:41,134 No further questions. 517 00:28:45,483 --> 00:28:48,740 Jury loves Mr. Proxy. They are aching for the opportunity 518 00:28:48,910 --> 00:28:51,241 to show how open and unprejudiced they are. 519 00:28:51,418 --> 00:28:53,582 All I can do is get up there and tell the truth, sir. 520 00:28:53,759 --> 00:28:54,841 You can do more than that. 521 00:28:55,013 --> 00:28:58,187 You produce Manny and let him get up there and tell the truth. 522 00:28:58,358 --> 00:29:03,410 Gunny, why are you protecting him? 523 00:29:03,875 --> 00:29:06,336 Well, sir, Manny and I became friends 524 00:29:06,509 --> 00:29:08,304 during my first hitch in the Marine Corps. 525 00:29:08,515 --> 00:29:10,928 When I got out, I joined the sheriff's department. 526 00:29:11,107 --> 00:29:13,818 And after I got shot, I kind of dropped out for a while. 527 00:29:13,991 --> 00:29:17,534 I drank too much. I was angry all the time. 528 00:29:17,712 --> 00:29:20,255 To tell you the truth, sir, I was scared. 529 00:29:20,429 --> 00:29:22,723 Then Manny found me. 530 00:29:22,895 --> 00:29:24,976 If it wasn't for him, I wouldn't be a Marine today. 531 00:29:25,152 --> 00:29:27,446 If it wasn't for him, you wouldn't be in court today. 532 00:29:27,619 --> 00:29:33,135 Look, semper fi is admirable, but damn, Gunny, it only goes so far. 533 00:29:33,847 --> 00:29:35,048 Yes, sir. 534 00:29:39,072 --> 00:29:41,284 The admiral hasn't tried a case in three years 535 00:29:41,497 --> 00:29:43,494 when he defended Lieutenant Colonel Farrow. 536 00:29:43,670 --> 00:29:45,466 - But he lost, didn't he? - Yeah, he lost. 537 00:29:45,635 --> 00:29:48,928 But he's a good litigator. He's formidable when provoked. 538 00:29:49,105 --> 00:29:50,768 Speaking of formidable... 539 00:29:51,487 --> 00:29:54,995 - She still mad at you? - Ever since Australia. 540 00:29:55,166 --> 00:29:56,961 Here are the photos for your office. 541 00:29:57,172 --> 00:29:59,003 Sorry there are no pictures of naked breasts. 542 00:29:59,179 --> 00:30:01,758 - I know how you like to gawk at those. - That's not true. 543 00:30:01,938 --> 00:30:04,565 I only love to gawk at yours. 544 00:30:05,533 --> 00:30:07,494 Did he say what I think he just said? 545 00:30:08,333 --> 00:30:10,545 I didn't catch it. 546 00:30:10,716 --> 00:30:14,675 I'm gonna go hang these, and then myself. 547 00:30:16,318 --> 00:30:19,075 How much longer will you let him hang for that naked-breast remark? 548 00:30:19,244 --> 00:30:20,409 Not too much longer. 549 00:30:20,581 --> 00:30:23,292 It's just so much fun making them pay, isn't it, ma'am? 550 00:30:32,202 --> 00:30:34,413 Manny, what are you doing here? Tiner could see you. 551 00:30:34,585 --> 00:30:37,426 He's not here. And so what if he does see me? 552 00:30:37,595 --> 00:30:39,426 He'll know who you are. They'll subpoena you. 553 00:30:39,601 --> 00:30:42,276 Good. I wanna testify. 554 00:30:43,029 --> 00:30:45,026 Come on. Let's go somewhere. 555 00:30:50,344 --> 00:30:53,887 How can they try you again, anyway? It's double jeopardy. 556 00:30:54,064 --> 00:30:55,562 Apparently not. 557 00:30:55,737 --> 00:30:58,614 Something about the state of Maryland and the federal government 558 00:30:58,788 --> 00:31:01,665 being separate sovereignties. It's in the Constitution. 559 00:31:01,840 --> 00:31:04,847 That's lawyer double talk. 560 00:31:05,393 --> 00:31:06,771 So how's the trial going? 561 00:31:06,939 --> 00:31:09,400 We'll know better after Tiner's testimony. 562 00:31:10,074 --> 00:31:13,201 You ought to get rid of that guy. You know, he doesn't belong in the Navy. 563 00:31:13,377 --> 00:31:16,384 No, I don't agree with your views, Manny. 564 00:31:16,554 --> 00:31:17,968 You shouldn't have come here today. 565 00:31:18,184 --> 00:31:21,192 Are you afraid I might embarrass you with my views? 566 00:31:21,361 --> 00:31:23,239 Or say something that might hurt Tiner? 567 00:31:23,451 --> 00:31:25,246 I'm afraid I might get convicted. 568 00:31:25,416 --> 00:31:27,912 And if I do, there's no need to bring you down with me. 569 00:31:28,133 --> 00:31:30,891 - That's it, okay? - Yeah. 570 00:31:31,059 --> 00:31:32,972 Okay. 571 00:31:41,635 --> 00:31:43,382 Gunny and I didn't start on the right foot, 572 00:31:43,558 --> 00:31:44,805 but I've always respected him. 573 00:31:44,979 --> 00:31:46,810 Until you learned he was a gay basher. 574 00:31:47,027 --> 00:31:49,321 - Objection. - Sustained. 575 00:31:50,747 --> 00:31:53,958 Are you a violent man, Mr. Tiner? 576 00:31:54,133 --> 00:31:55,417 No, sir, I'm not. 577 00:31:55,638 --> 00:31:58,349 Yet when the defendant punched Mr. Proxy, 578 00:31:58,523 --> 00:31:59,688 you got violent. 579 00:32:00,613 --> 00:32:03,406 Now, why didn't you holler something like, "Hey, stop"? 580 00:32:03,581 --> 00:32:04,959 Why did you start swinging? 581 00:32:05,127 --> 00:32:07,921 What was flashing through your mind? 582 00:32:08,095 --> 00:32:10,806 I thought this guy might kill Edward. 583 00:32:11,021 --> 00:32:13,149 - Kill? - That's what some people do today. 584 00:32:13,320 --> 00:32:16,494 - They kill gays. - Yes. 585 00:32:17,793 --> 00:32:20,337 Yes, indeed they do. 586 00:32:24,565 --> 00:32:26,693 Your witness. 587 00:32:27,491 --> 00:32:29,203 Petty Officer Tiner, 588 00:32:29,372 --> 00:32:31,453 who is your immediate supervisor at work? 589 00:32:31,671 --> 00:32:33,169 Gunnery Sergeant Galindez, sir. 590 00:32:33,385 --> 00:32:35,513 In all the time that you have worked with him, 591 00:32:35,684 --> 00:32:37,847 have you ever heard him use derogatory remarks 592 00:32:38,067 --> 00:32:39,862 concerning gays or any other groups? 593 00:32:40,032 --> 00:32:41,113 No, sir. 594 00:32:41,286 --> 00:32:42,949 With the benefit of hindsight, 595 00:32:43,125 --> 00:32:47,001 do you think the defendant was trying to kill Mr. Proxy? 596 00:32:50,106 --> 00:32:51,734 No, sir. 597 00:32:51,903 --> 00:32:54,780 But I do think he was trying to hurt him. 598 00:33:01,267 --> 00:33:02,432 Lieutenant Colonel MacKenzie. 599 00:33:02,604 --> 00:33:05,148 Could I speak to Petty Officer Jason Tiner? 600 00:33:05,322 --> 00:33:06,903 He's not in. He should be in tomorrow. 601 00:33:07,077 --> 00:33:08,623 Could you tell him that Josh called? 602 00:33:08,791 --> 00:33:10,538 - Does he have your number? - Yes, ma'am. 603 00:33:10,714 --> 00:33:14,221 Tell him I love him, I need him, 604 00:33:14,393 --> 00:33:18,815 and if he doesn't come home, I don't know what I'll do. 605 00:33:43,236 --> 00:33:45,649 Tiner is the best yeoman I have ever had 606 00:33:45,827 --> 00:33:47,908 and I damn sure don't wanna lose him, colonel. 607 00:33:48,085 --> 00:33:49,832 Neither do I, sir. 608 00:33:50,008 --> 00:33:51,505 So, what's the bottom line? 609 00:33:51,680 --> 00:33:53,225 Well, wrongful cohabitation falls 610 00:33:53,393 --> 00:33:55,605 within the definition of homosexual conduct. 611 00:33:55,776 --> 00:33:58,819 Per federal law, Tiner might be subject to discharge, sir. 612 00:33:58,995 --> 00:34:01,574 An anonymous phone call is not credible information. 613 00:34:01,754 --> 00:34:05,177 No, but if additional evidence appears, an enquiry might be unavoidable. 614 00:34:06,812 --> 00:34:09,308 The number of people discharged for homosexual conduct 615 00:34:09,487 --> 00:34:13,576 has gone up ever since this damned don't-ask-don't-tell thing got started. 616 00:34:13,793 --> 00:34:16,670 If these politicians would just leave us the hell alone-- 617 00:34:16,844 --> 00:34:21,433 Pardon me, sir, but it's now: Don't ask, don't tell, don't harass. 618 00:34:21,610 --> 00:34:23,821 Thank you, colonel. 619 00:34:24,368 --> 00:34:27,460 Talk to Tiner before he goes to court, discretely. 620 00:34:27,629 --> 00:34:31,053 Ask him to please keep his private life private. 621 00:34:31,224 --> 00:34:33,935 I don't want any more of those phone calls, bogus or otherwise. 622 00:34:34,150 --> 00:34:36,064 Yes, sir. 623 00:34:36,784 --> 00:34:39,077 I know a couple of Joshes, ma'am. 624 00:34:39,250 --> 00:34:42,841 This one seemed to know you intimately. 625 00:34:43,639 --> 00:34:45,969 Look, Tiner, I can't ask you about your private life. 626 00:34:46,147 --> 00:34:47,264 But as your senior officer, 627 00:34:47,443 --> 00:34:50,284 I can counsel you if you're having domestic problems. 628 00:34:50,453 --> 00:34:51,618 I'm not. 629 00:34:52,877 --> 00:34:55,719 I have to warn you, if further allegations 630 00:34:55,887 --> 00:34:59,894 of wrongful cohabitation occur, there might have to be an enquiry. 631 00:35:00,067 --> 00:35:03,491 You might face administrative separation. 632 00:35:03,662 --> 00:35:05,493 You realise this is a setup, ma'am? 633 00:35:06,045 --> 00:35:07,673 Possibly. 634 00:35:11,145 --> 00:35:13,438 Ma'am, there's something I have to tell you. 635 00:35:22,598 --> 00:35:24,476 Chegwidden. 636 00:35:24,646 --> 00:35:26,608 Yes, colonel. 637 00:35:27,531 --> 00:35:29,444 He did? 638 00:35:31,669 --> 00:35:35,010 Right, right. Thank you. 639 00:35:40,573 --> 00:35:44,080 Is the defence ready to call its first witness? 640 00:35:44,251 --> 00:35:47,378 Yes, Your Honour. The defence recalls Petty Officer Tiner to the stand. 641 00:35:58,046 --> 00:36:01,672 - Mr. Tiner, you're still under oath. - Yes, sir. 642 00:36:05,278 --> 00:36:08,868 - Are you gay, Petty Officer Tiner? - Objection. Irrelevant. 643 00:36:09,040 --> 00:36:10,752 Your Honour, the prosecution's case 644 00:36:10,921 --> 00:36:13,548 is based on the allegation that the defendant is a gay-basher. 645 00:36:13,722 --> 00:36:16,563 Shouldn't we determine if gays were actually bashed? 646 00:36:16,731 --> 00:36:18,978 It's the defendant's perception that's important. 647 00:36:19,156 --> 00:36:22,497 Well, let's uncover the truth first, then worry about the perceptions. 648 00:36:22,709 --> 00:36:26,382 Come on. This is a retaliatory question. If the witness answers affirmative, 649 00:36:26,555 --> 00:36:29,681 he can be discharged from the Navy. Admiral Chegwidden knows that. 650 00:36:29,857 --> 00:36:33,198 And he knows that he cannot ask this question. 651 00:36:33,368 --> 00:36:35,282 Your Honour, as his commanding officer, 652 00:36:35,458 --> 00:36:36,706 I cannot ask that question. 653 00:36:36,880 --> 00:36:41,433 But as a defence attorney in a civilian trial, I can. 654 00:36:41,603 --> 00:36:45,110 - And I do. - I think this question is pertinent. 655 00:36:45,282 --> 00:36:47,326 I'll allow it. 656 00:36:52,890 --> 00:36:54,137 Tiner, are you gay? 657 00:36:55,523 --> 00:36:56,640 No, sir, I'm not. 658 00:37:00,163 --> 00:37:01,875 What were you doing in a gay bar? 659 00:37:02,629 --> 00:37:04,960 I was there to keep Edward company, sir. 660 00:37:05,138 --> 00:37:06,385 It was his birthday. 661 00:37:07,060 --> 00:37:09,354 Edward's my brother, my half-brother. 662 00:37:10,070 --> 00:37:13,031 And why did it take so long for you to reveal this? 663 00:37:13,247 --> 00:37:15,874 Nobody asked me. Everyone assumed. 664 00:37:16,508 --> 00:37:18,505 And with all due respect, sir, 665 00:37:18,723 --> 00:37:21,220 I didn't think it was anybody's business. 666 00:37:22,025 --> 00:37:23,856 I've watched Edward struggle with who he was 667 00:37:24,032 --> 00:37:26,445 since we were teenagers. 668 00:37:26,624 --> 00:37:29,382 A lot of folks gave him a hard time. 669 00:37:29,550 --> 00:37:30,715 Me included. 670 00:37:31,431 --> 00:37:34,142 I guess I wanted to see what it was like for him. 671 00:37:34,357 --> 00:37:35,390 And did you? 672 00:37:36,990 --> 00:37:38,821 Yes, sir. 673 00:37:39,540 --> 00:37:42,298 Everything suddenly had a double meaning. 674 00:37:42,466 --> 00:37:44,879 Some people bent over backwards not to be offensive. 675 00:37:45,100 --> 00:37:48,024 Others pulled away like I was contagious. 676 00:37:48,235 --> 00:37:50,613 I wanna be a JAG lawyer someday, sir. 677 00:37:50,785 --> 00:37:54,376 But if I were gay, I'd be kicked out of the Navy. 678 00:37:54,547 --> 00:37:55,629 And for what? 679 00:37:56,261 --> 00:37:57,889 I'm the same person. 680 00:37:58,100 --> 00:38:03,569 Gunny, Ed, me, we all acted stupidly that night. 681 00:38:04,036 --> 00:38:05,450 Let's just forget it and go home. 682 00:38:12,647 --> 00:38:17,450 We can't just forget it and go home. 683 00:38:17,622 --> 00:38:22,972 Mr. Tiner is an idealistic young man with a good heart 684 00:38:23,139 --> 00:38:26,848 who has been sheltered from the hate mongers of the world. 685 00:38:27,027 --> 00:38:32,460 He tried being gay for a day, and he didn't like it. 686 00:38:32,628 --> 00:38:38,264 But for those who have to experience bigotry all the time, 687 00:38:38,439 --> 00:38:41,898 you know you can't measure it like the temperature 688 00:38:42,076 --> 00:38:43,323 or like the humidity, 689 00:38:43,497 --> 00:38:46,208 but you know it's there. 690 00:38:46,381 --> 00:38:49,805 Edward Proxy is a victim of bigotry. 691 00:38:49,976 --> 00:38:52,354 How do I know? Here's my acid test. 692 00:38:52,526 --> 00:38:57,532 If he wasn't gay, would he have been assaulted? 693 00:38:57,751 --> 00:38:59,415 No. 694 00:38:59,590 --> 00:39:00,672 Then it's bigotry. 695 00:39:00,886 --> 00:39:02,634 And to compound the outrage, 696 00:39:02,809 --> 00:39:08,028 the military decided not to punish the perpetrator. 697 00:39:08,202 --> 00:39:13,552 Bigotry fortified by a cover-up. 698 00:39:14,681 --> 00:39:18,438 Don't let them get away with it. 699 00:39:18,610 --> 00:39:22,319 Please, find the defendant guilty. 700 00:39:23,417 --> 00:39:25,165 Thank you. 701 00:39:31,025 --> 00:39:37,327 Is a heterosexual Marine, by definition, a gay-basher? 702 00:39:38,299 --> 00:39:41,675 Does a dispute between a straight man and gay man 703 00:39:41,852 --> 00:39:44,776 automatically indicate homophobia? 704 00:39:44,945 --> 00:39:50,831 Now, if we answer yes, then we have a problem with bigotry. 705 00:39:51,006 --> 00:39:55,429 But the problem lies within ourselves. 706 00:39:56,942 --> 00:40:01,531 Now, if you assumed Petty Officer Tiner was gay, like I did, 707 00:40:01,708 --> 00:40:03,871 you assumed wrong. 708 00:40:04,049 --> 00:40:06,724 If you assume the defendant is a gay-basher, 709 00:40:06,891 --> 00:40:08,972 you're just as wrong. 710 00:40:11,280 --> 00:40:13,956 Victor Galindez is a good, honourable man, 711 00:40:14,123 --> 00:40:16,536 who's trying to help a friend. 712 00:40:18,219 --> 00:40:19,717 Please, 713 00:40:19,891 --> 00:40:22,899 apply the same standards of good sense to the verdict 714 00:40:23,068 --> 00:40:25,065 as you do other parts of your life. 715 00:40:25,284 --> 00:40:29,041 It was a fight, nothing more. 716 00:40:30,300 --> 00:40:32,131 Thank you. 717 00:40:42,506 --> 00:40:44,468 What are you hanging around for? 718 00:40:44,638 --> 00:40:48,347 I thought I'd wait, in case the jury comes back early. 719 00:40:51,619 --> 00:40:54,330 You know, it's true what you said in there. 720 00:40:54,503 --> 00:40:57,427 We all acted badly that night. 721 00:40:58,140 --> 00:41:02,693 I was just thinking, if I had connected with that right I threw, 722 00:41:02,864 --> 00:41:06,371 then you'd have the broken nose and I'd be charged with assault. 723 00:41:07,462 --> 00:41:09,923 Next time, come in lower. 724 00:41:10,471 --> 00:41:12,552 Jury's back. 725 00:41:20,922 --> 00:41:23,549 The defendant will please rise. 726 00:41:25,562 --> 00:41:27,357 You may announce the verdict. 727 00:41:27,568 --> 00:41:29,149 On the charge of second-degree assault, 728 00:41:29,324 --> 00:41:32,165 we find the defendant, Gunnery Sergeant Victor Galindez, 729 00:41:32,752 --> 00:41:33,917 not guilty. 730 00:41:35,803 --> 00:41:37,800 This court is adjourned. 731 00:41:39,147 --> 00:41:41,311 Thank you, sir. 732 00:41:42,366 --> 00:41:45,623 I just hope nobody else came around here to arrest me. 733 00:41:49,640 --> 00:41:52,315 Congratulations, admiral. You pulled it off. 734 00:41:53,067 --> 00:41:55,480 How is this defeat going to affect your campaign? 735 00:41:56,035 --> 00:41:58,198 What defeat? 736 00:41:58,376 --> 00:41:59,755 They see me as their protector. 737 00:41:59,965 --> 00:42:02,508 I just picked up a few thousand votes. 738 00:42:03,350 --> 00:42:04,764 Real pleasure working with you. 739 00:42:13,132 --> 00:42:16,425 Sir, about that Article 90 charge? 740 00:42:17,438 --> 00:42:20,017 Forfeiture of half month's pay, letter of admonition. 741 00:42:20,656 --> 00:42:22,534 Aye, sir. 742 00:42:30,647 --> 00:42:32,858 Must be nice to know you still got it, sir. 743 00:42:33,030 --> 00:42:34,861 Did you have any doubt, colonel? 744 00:42:35,036 --> 00:42:36,415 No, sir. 745 00:42:36,583 --> 00:42:39,258 By the way, thanks for the quick heads-up on Tiner. 746 00:42:39,425 --> 00:42:42,552 - I owe you one. - I won't hold you to it, sir. 747 00:42:42,728 --> 00:42:45,854 Mac, there you are. Hello, admiral. 748 00:42:46,072 --> 00:42:47,950 Oh, Miss Peterson. Nice to see you. 749 00:42:48,120 --> 00:42:49,998 Excuse me. 750 00:42:51,297 --> 00:42:53,710 - Were you looking for me? - Actually, no. 751 00:42:53,930 --> 00:42:56,261 Although it would be fun to get together some time. 752 00:42:56,439 --> 00:42:57,556 Girls' night out. 753 00:42:58,361 --> 00:42:59,859 That would be fun. 754 00:43:00,075 --> 00:43:01,621 Is Harm around? 755 00:43:01,831 --> 00:43:04,958 No, actually, he's in Iceland. 756 00:43:05,133 --> 00:43:07,095 I thought he was due back today. 757 00:43:07,265 --> 00:43:10,273 Well, he was, but a weather front moved in 758 00:43:10,484 --> 00:43:12,612 and all flights are grounded. 759 00:43:13,201 --> 00:43:14,747 Okay. 760 00:43:14,915 --> 00:43:18,791 So the first time, he was on a sinking ship, 761 00:43:18,970 --> 00:43:20,253 then he was in Australia, 762 00:43:20,433 --> 00:43:22,763 and now he's stranded at the North Pole. 763 00:43:23,359 --> 00:43:25,736 You had a date, I take it. 764 00:43:25,951 --> 00:43:29,327 "Had" being the operative word. 765 00:43:31,552 --> 00:43:34,131 - Tiner. - Miss Peterson. 766 00:43:34,353 --> 00:43:37,194 - Tiner, do you have plans for dinner? - No, ma'am. 767 00:43:37,362 --> 00:43:39,240 Well, you do now. 768 00:43:39,411 --> 00:43:40,658 Yes, ma'am. 769 00:43:42,295 --> 00:43:47,598 Mac? Next time, tell Harm to come up with a better story.