We would like Mr. Molto to take the stand. NO! Judge, you said that we'd be given leeway...

Nico Della Guardia: We would like Mr. Molto to take the stand. Judge Larren Lyttle: [angrily] NO! Nico Della Guardia: Judge, you said that we'd be given leeway if the Defense proceeded with this frame-up theory. You said that! Judge Larren Lyttle: Yes! But I did NOT know then that the State's chief piece of evidence was going to disappear after last being seen with Mr. Molto. I did not know THEN that the Deputy Prosecutor and the Chief Pathologist were going to *manufacture* evidence and testimony! That, gentlemen, is a FAIR interpretation of today's events. I'm still struggling with what's going to happen to Mr. Molto, but what is NOT going to happen is him getting up on that witness stand and making things WORSE! Tommy Molto: Your Honor, my testimony will... Judge Larren Lyttle: WITHDRAW, GENTLEMEN! [the lawyers step back] Nico Della Guardia: On befalf of the People of Kindle County, the State rests.

We would like Mr. Molto to testify. No. Judge, you said we would be entitled to some leeway... ...if the defense proceeded with this frame-up theory. Yes, but I did not know then, Mr. Della Guardia... ...that your evidence would disappear after last being seen with Mr. Molto. I didn't know that Mr. Molto... ...and the chief pathologist would manufacture evidence... ...and testimony. And I tell you, that is a fair interpretation of the day's events. I'm still considering the question of what happens to Mr. Molto... ...but what isn't gonna happen... ...is him getting up on the witness stand and making matters worse. Withdraw, gentlemen. On behalf of the people of Kindle County, the State rests. This court is adjourned. You should savor today, Sandy. No lawyer gets many crosses like that. What a colossal blunder. Tomorrow I will make the motion for a dismissal. If the dismissal is not granted, we must proceed with the defense. I need to know if you still insist on testifying. Of course, you know my strong objections. Why is he so against your testifying? He's afraid I'll tell the truth about my relationship with Carolyn... ...thus giving the prosecution the motive they've been lacking. One could argue... ...if the jury feels I'm being truthful about something so painful... ...they should believe me when I say I didn't commit the murder. What would you think? If I were a member of the jury? And I heard you admit how much she meant to you? I think I'd conclude you were guilty. I want to testify. What would you say?