Law & Order (TV Series)
The Fertile Fields (1992)
Steven Hill: DA Adam Schiff
Quotes
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A.D.A. Paul Robinette : We gave him immunity as quid pro quo for his testimony. He lied. That's got to break the deal, common sense!
D.A. Adam Schiff : Common sense has nothing to do with it. A man waives his Fifth Amendment rights by testifying.
Executive A.D.A. Ben Stone : Whether he tells the truth or not!
D.A. Adam Schiff : It doesn't matter, he's entitled to immunity. Do you think he killed his brother?
Executive A.D.A. Ben Stone : No, I think he's protecting someone.
D.A. Adam Schiff : Uh huh. Alright, then we threaten him with perjury. The idea of four years in Attica should scare the hell out of him. He'll talk.
A.D.A. Paul Robinette : The alternative might scare him a lot more. I don't think he's protecting a friend. The man's scared.
Executive A.D.A. Ben Stone : Well I can't say that I blame him. He saw what happened to his brother.
D.A. Adam Schiff : A man is desperate enough to steal from his own family? Subpoena his personal records and find out who he owes money to.
Executive A.D.A. Ben Stone : Adam, banks kill with a thousand cuts, not with a whack on the head.
D.A. Adam Schiff : Some lenders are in a bigger hurry. Ezra dies, Isaac gets the business. It's a very good way to ensure prompt payment.
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Executive A.D.A. Ben Stone : You don't believe I can win, do you?
D.A. Adam Schiff : I believe that you've got a hell of a mountain to climb in your summation. Isaac's lack of credibility translates into reasonable doubt!
A.D.A. Paul Robinette : The jury could find Tashjian technically not guilty.
Executive A.D.A. Ben Stone : And we all know he killed Ezra Shorr.
D.A. Adam Schiff : Our knowledge is a long way from proof.